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Section VII - Alcoholic Beverage Policy

A. The following Policy shall apply for the establishment, organization, and implementation of alcoholic beverage service in the Kay & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center. University policy states:

"System universities shall not sell, serve, or permit the sale or service of alcohol on campus, except in 'Special Use' buildings or facilities designated by the President."

The Kay & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center is such a 'Special Use' building and has been so designated by the President.

1. Organizations and individuals desiring to have alcoholic beverages served or consumed in conjunction with an event scheduled at the Walker Education Center must complete and return to the Facility Reservation Manager an "Application for Alcoholic Beverage Service" form. The form must be returned to the Facility Reservation Manager at least ten (10) business days prior to the event and requires the approval of several university administrators including the President of the University. Therefore, the request should be initiated at least fifteen (15) business days prior to the event.
2. Alcohol must be served by a licensed caterer. This caterer must present a copy of the "License to Serve Alcohol Outside of the Restaurant" to the Facility Reservation Manager for permanent files. (ARA-Aramark is the only caterer in Huntsville with this type of license.)
3. The consumption of alcoholic beverages will be permitted to the private room in which the catered event occurs.
4. Any organization or individual wishing to serve alcoholic beverages must have a UPD officer present during the event from start to finish.

B. Alcoholic beverage sales and/or service in the Walker Education Center are divided into two categories. The categories are established as CATERED EVENTS and MUSEUM SANCTIONED EVENTS:

1. Catered Events
   • Catered events will include only closed, private, controlled access events.
   • Sponsoring organization is responsible for controlling access to event facility and individual access to alcoholic beverages to assure compliance with state law.
2. Museum Sanction Events: Museum sanctioned events are those functions which are permitted in the Walker Education Center and are open to the public and/or for which there is a door charge, but where specific invitations have not been issued.