Event Chairman – An Overview
The Event Chairman guides the chapter in accomplishing the Fraternity goal of attaining individual and social excellence. She educates chapter members concerning acceptable behavior in all settings and ensures Kappa Policies and Risk Management Procedures are followed during an event.
Role of the Event Chairman:
➢ Plan and coordinate chapter events and activities.
➢ Educate the chapter on social graciousness.
➢ Define acceptable behavior, conduct and personal etiquette at social events.
➢ Follow Fraternity Policies regarding events.
➢ Be familiar with Risk Management Procedures and resources.
➢ Collaborate with the Risk Management Chairman in planning and executing chapter events.
➢ Serve as a role model for the …show more content…
➢ Additional Responsibilities:
• Define individual, group, and guest responsibilities.
• Define event standards.
• Define all Kappa Kappa Gamma transportation policies.
• Provide a birthday list to identify members and guests of legal drinking age.
• Outline reasons for referring a member to the Standards Committee, which are o Alcohol consumption that violates the law or Kappa guidelines. o Illegal drug use. o Guest’s inappropriate behavior or alcohol consumption that violates the law or Kappa guidelines.
➢ Assist chapter Marshal during Inspiration Period:
• Plan an initiation brunch or banquet.
➢ Understand the importance of fiscal responsibility, development and maintenance of the event budget:
• Work with the Treasurer to maintain accurate accounting of yearlong funds. o Project the costs within committee setting. o Review past records. o Be alert for hidden costs and overspending. o Include transportation, security, bartender, and facility rental …show more content…
Starting events earlier may cut down on the number of members who attend pre-parties.
➢ When planning an event, keep the academic responsibilities of each member in mind and follow Risk Management Procedures. All planning must be in accordance with current Fraternity Bylaws, Standing Rules and Policies and local, state/provincial and federal laws.
➢ Have each member write her name on a wristband, which can be purchased at different types of party stores, before getting on the bus. Members must turn in wristbands at the end of the event.
➢ Use a buddy system for social events. At each social function, members pair up with another sister as a buddy group. This pair and their dates are responsible for each other during the evening. If one person is not admitted to the function, all four are not admitted. This encourages a more personal system of checks and balances. The buddy group could be roommates or new member classes.
➢ Make safe cards – business-size cards with taxicab contact information and other emergency numbers.
➢ Make a booklet listing ways to have fun without
The Event Chairman guides the chapter in accomplishing the Fraternity goal of attaining individual and social excellence. She educates chapter members concerning acceptable behavior in all settings and ensures Kappa Policies and Risk Management Procedures are followed during an event.
Role of the Event Chairman:
➢ Plan and coordinate chapter events and activities.
➢ Educate the chapter on social graciousness.
➢ Define acceptable behavior, conduct and personal etiquette at social events.
➢ Follow Fraternity Policies regarding events.
➢ Be familiar with Risk Management Procedures and resources.
➢ Collaborate with the Risk Management Chairman in planning and executing chapter events.
➢ Serve as a role model for the …show more content…
➢ Additional Responsibilities:
• Define individual, group, and guest responsibilities.
• Define event standards.
• Define all Kappa Kappa Gamma transportation policies.
• Provide a birthday list to identify members and guests of legal drinking age.
• Outline reasons for referring a member to the Standards Committee, which are o Alcohol consumption that violates the law or Kappa guidelines. o Illegal drug use. o Guest’s inappropriate behavior or alcohol consumption that violates the law or Kappa guidelines.
➢ Assist chapter Marshal during Inspiration Period:
• Plan an initiation brunch or banquet.
➢ Understand the importance of fiscal responsibility, development and maintenance of the event budget:
• Work with the Treasurer to maintain accurate accounting of yearlong funds. o Project the costs within committee setting. o Review past records. o Be alert for hidden costs and overspending. o Include transportation, security, bartender, and facility rental …show more content…
Starting events earlier may cut down on the number of members who attend pre-parties.
➢ When planning an event, keep the academic responsibilities of each member in mind and follow Risk Management Procedures. All planning must be in accordance with current Fraternity Bylaws, Standing Rules and Policies and local, state/provincial and federal laws.
➢ Have each member write her name on a wristband, which can be purchased at different types of party stores, before getting on the bus. Members must turn in wristbands at the end of the event.
➢ Use a buddy system for social events. At each social function, members pair up with another sister as a buddy group. This pair and their dates are responsible for each other during the evening. If one person is not admitted to the function, all four are not admitted. This encourages a more personal system of checks and balances. The buddy group could be roommates or new member classes.
➢ Make safe cards – business-size cards with taxicab contact information and other emergency numbers.
➢ Make a booklet listing ways to have fun without