Alcohol Policy Agreement

Revision approved by the Board on 10-9-2025

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If service of alcoholic beverages is approved, the responsible party agrees that no alcoholic beverages will be sold on the premises at any time, either directly or indirectly, through voluntary contributions or otherwise. No container shall be present at the event for the deposit of coins or bills. It is understood that the church does not have a New Hampshire State Liquor License, which must be held by any establishment to legally provide liquor for the receipt of money.

For approval of the serving of alcoholic beverages, this Alcohol Policy Agreement must be signed. The responsible party must provide proof of event liability insurance that includes liquor liability insurance with a minimum of one million dollars of coverage. The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter must be listed as an additional insured. Proof of coverage must be attached to this agreement.. The responsible party also agrees to use proper discretion in the dispensing of alcoholic beverages, including service to anyone showing signs of intoxication or anyone under legal age. All New Hampshire and Town of Exeter ordinances shall be followed by the responsible party.

By signing below, the responsible party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter, its employees and members of any damages or legal fees which may be sustained as a result of serving alcoholic beverages at any function held on church property.

By signing below the responsible party also agrees to abide by the FUUSE Safe Congregation Policy as found below.

 

Signature of Responsible Party:

 

Signature: _________________________________ Date:_________________

 

Print Name: ___________________________________

 

Company or Organization (if appropriate): _______________________________

 

Board of Trustees Approval:

 

Signature: ________________________________ Date:______________________

 

Print Name: _____________________________________

 

 

 

 

From the FUUSE Safe Congregation Policy
Approved by the Board on October 9, 2025

Revised 10/9/25
7.6. Alcohol

7.6.1. An alcohol policy is required by FUUSE since the church may be held liable for any issue that arises as a result of alcohol being present at an event. The choices are to either ban alcohol or to monitor its use.

7.6.2. The presence of alcohol at a function on our premises brings with it the risk of accidents and underage consumption, for which FUUSE could be held liable. As our current insurance policy does not provide liquor liability, additional insurance coverage is required in order to serve alcohol. Such insurance must be provided by the responsible party for any events with alcohol. Additionally, the following procedure must be observed:

  •  Before an event serving alcohol, a monitor of legal drinking age must be appointed to supervise the consumption of alcohol.
  •  The monitor must supervise the alcoholic beverages and ensure that no one under the legal drinking age has access to alcohol. If, for example, the meeting involves more than one room, the   alcohol must not be left unattended;
  •  The monitor must be sure that all alcohol is removed from the premises at the end of the function;
  •  The monitor may enlist aides to assist with the duties;
  •  Forbidden is any money collection or donation for drinks. This is necessary to avoid any suggestion that alcohol is being sold.