If you are requesting alcohol for an event, you:
                                       
                                       
                                          
                                          - Must complete an Alcohol Request Form.
- Must have a confirmation from the Assistant to the VP of Administration and Finance,
                                             Divisional Manager that space has been reserved, along with a $100 non-refundable
                                             deposit and a signed Rental Agreement.
- Must be approved by the President or VP of Administration and Finance.
- Must have alcohol provided by a licensed caterer or liquor store.
- Must obtain a one-day alcohol license from the City of Pittsfield.
- Are responsible for obtaining all of the above.
BCC Alcohol Policy
                                       
                                       Alcohol may be served at some third-party events being held on the college's premises.
                                          In order to serve alcohol on the college's premises, all parties must follow the process
                                          for scheduling such an event and comply with all event requirements, college policies
                                          and state law. Under no circumstances may alcohol be served at any student event sponsored
                                          by a student organization.
                                       
                                       Appropriate Purpose
                                       
                                       The purpose of the alcohol policy, as well as the planning and execution, is always
                                          the focus of the event. The provision of alcoholic beverages should be intended to
                                          merely complement the event. Admission to events with alcohol will be restricted to
                                          invited guests who are of legal drinking age. Any exception to the admission requirements
                                          must be approved not less than 30 days prior to the event by the President or VP of
                                          Administration and Finance/CFO or their designee.
                                       
                                       Alcohol Approval Process
                                       
                                       All events in which alcohol will be served will require a completed and approved Alcohol
                                          Request Form which will be approved or denied within ten business days of receipt,
                                          with a copy of the decision forwarded to both the event sponsor and the designated
                                          server company. Final approval for all events where alcohol is to be served rests
                                          with the President or VP of Administration and Finance/CFO or his/her designee.
                                       
                                       Caterers
                                       
                                       Food must be served at all events that serve alcohol.
                                       
                                       The event sponsor or their designee must be in attendance at all events where alcoholic
                                          beverages are available. If a designee is to be assigned, that information must be
                                          included on the above mentioned form.
                                       
                                       Designated Servers
                                       
                                       All events where alcohol will be served require the hiring of an alcohol licensed
                                          designated server. Vendors are appropriately insured and trained, including Serv-Safe
                                          and/or TIPS training, to provide this service and are responsible for understanding
                                          and maintaining compliance with all applicable Massachusetts State Laws and all licensure
                                          requirements for serving alcohol.
                                       
                                       Security
                                       
                                       BCC Security, the MA State Police or the Pittsfield Police Departments are required
                                          at all events involving the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages. The number
                                          of officers required will vary but will equal approximately one officer for every
                                          100 participants. The number of officers must be determined in conjunction with the
                                          Events Coordinator and Director of Security prior to the event. The event sponsor
                                          shall cover the expense of Security or Law Enforcement personnel.
                                       
                                       Policy Violations
                                       
                                       Any College student or employee who violates this policy may be subject to disciplinary
                                          action, up to and including expulsion or termination. Any violations of this policy
                                          by college or non-college affiliated individuals may be referred to local law enforcement
                                          agencies.