hey, guys and girls!
if you haven’t done so already, pick up a copy of the ubyssey today and read the interview with tyler and erin. fantastic!
many thanks to celestian rince for his coverage.
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also, get ready for a couple neat things coming up in the next while. stay tuned…
One thing all licensees on campus should know is the law. Serving it right gives a good overview of case law, and how to run an event effectively, but it does not go in to the details over how the administrative side of licensing works. Allegations of the University Detachment reinterpreting the Liquor Control and Licensing Act/Regulation should be strong motivation for us to know what the law says, and how to argue effectively. This series serves as a mere guide, not as legal opinion, to help you defend your rights as a licensee. Today’s article is an FAQ regarding the two types of license you can achieve: public, and private.
What is the difference between a private and public license?
The liquor control and licensing regulation goes over two classes of license: private and public. Each has their own intentions, their own benefits, and their own detriments. The following chart should help:
Public
* $100.00 licensee fee.
* Event is open to the general public.
* No spirits can be served without exception from the University Detachment and the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.
* Capacity is defined as the number of people in the room (replacements permitted).
Private
* $25.00 license fee.
* Event is restricted to members of an organization or ticket holders.
* Spirits can be served.
* Number of guests invited cannot exceed capacity (no replacements).
In general, you will likely want a private license. The only downside is the no replacements rule.
The University Detachment is denying my private event, claiming it’s actually public!
Lets take a look at the regulations. Contrary to claims that licenses are intended for events like weddings, the law says that community and social events are acceptable to license if private. Here is what the regulation says:
“private special occasion” means any of the following events for which a special occasion license is issued:
(b) an event of a social, cultural, recreational, religious, sporting or community nature, if
(i) the licensee is an individual who is a member of and a representative for a genuine organization,
(ii) the event is organized and hosted by the organization, and
(iii) attendance is limited to the organization’s members or staff, to invited guests or to persons to whom tickets have been sold or provided before the event;
“public special occasion” means an event for a community or public celebration or an event, open to the public, for the conduct of tastings to acquaint the public with products of a liquor manufacturer licensed under the Act or any comparable Act of any other jurisdiction, for which event,
(c) for any other event, support for the event has been expressed by the local government or police having jurisdiction in the area;
Odds are your event is private. You represent a genuine organization (your fraternity, club, constituency, etc.), your event is likely hosted by your organization, and you have either pre-sold tickets to your event, or the only attendees are members of the organization (the Detachment may require proof, so either tell your members to bring membership cards, or print out your list of members prior). Private licenses are both cheaper, and permit hard-bar, and there’s no way we should be denied those priveledges if we are entitled to them.
In Part 2 of the series, we will discuss advertising.
hey there, everyone…
thanks so much for making the RBF’s first event a fantastic success.
i’ve personally been a student at ubc since 2001 (yeah, i know, i should graduate), and worked on a lot of arts county fairs, but i have to say that i have never been quite so proud of all of you who, with beer in hand, have decided to take a stand against forced sobriety and repression!
and of course, mad props go out to the devil’s advocate, for helping us tremendously with the propaganda party: we could not have pulled it off without you.
keep reading, dear readers, for our next event. which, of course, will be sooner than later.
best,
– scary.
hey there, boys and girls!
after squandering reading week on drinking way too little, being stuck in a holding pattern above toronto for almost an hour and pretty much anything unrelated to schoolwork, i’ve allowed myself to sink into a situation where i have an assignment due in effectively 2.5 hours and i’ve done nothing to relieve myself of it.
but i know where my duties lie, and it’s my pleasure to let you know about our first li’l official event!
the PROPAGANDA party
hosted by the RADICAL BEER FACTIONthis FRIDAY, february 29 in MASS (buchanan d-140)
from 5 pm ’til 11 pm
bbq from 5 pm ’til 7:30 pm
officially, this is a membership drive. memberships are being sold for $5 – this will get you in free to all RBF events (as well as other special benefits). long story short, you want to join. you really do. trust me on this…
in the spirit of beer gardens past, we’re gonna make this an all-afternoon affair. done classes? come for a cheap burger and a beer! it’s gonna be a chill-out thing from about 5 pm ’til 7 pm, then the lights go down and the beat goes up (or on, if you’re a fan of bob sinclar).
also, you want to make sure that your term paper gets an “A” instead of a “B”? well, here’s a hint: your profs (and TAs!) like to have a good time just as much as you do, and when it comes time to get down and dirty, well, you ought to encourage them. wholeheartedly. ergo, make sure to invite them! nothing is cooler than drinking with your profs. well, okay, maybe gymnastic pizza twirling is cooler than drinking with your profs, but i digress.
if you have any questions, just drop us a line at rbf.ubc@gmail.com and we’ll answer you promptly.
basically, you’re gonna be a star on friday night. don’t miss out.
see you on friday!
hey, guys!
so, we’re gonna be having our next poster party on monday at 5 pm in the RBF…err…AUS office (buchanan d-140)…
if you’re interested in helping out or joining, this is your big chance! we’re going to have plenty of fun as we always do.
so, basically, what else do you have to be doing on monday evening?
see you there…
today is the last day of voting in the AMS special election.
if you haven’t already done so, make sure to go vote at ams.ubc.ca/elections!
remember, voting sends a message: that the wreath underground can’t win with their felquiste politics of terror and kidnapping!
A war is being waged on our campus, a war against fun. This segment will document the battles, skrimishes, victories, defeats, attacks, and assaults each side makes for or against fun.
Mid-October 2007: Cafe Crepe on campus shuts down. The most popular and student budget-friendly addition to the new dentistry building was forced to shut down just months after it opened because they were “not experiencing the sales they had projected” ie: students were buying too much beer and not enough overpriced crepes and according to their liquor license that just wasn’t acceptable.
Mid November 2007: Arts County Fair canceled. After 16 years the ACF committee was forced to cancel the event citing financial difficulties particularly overwhelming debt. Those financial difficulties were no doubt related to rising costs for security, clean up, and safety – all responsibilities ACF is shouldered with despite the many other drinking events which occur on that day which do not contribute to these expenses. Other factors include the noise complaints the RCMP receive from the UNA, and especially the students themselves who have not come out to support ACF in recent years.
The RBF is an opportunity for you to get involved in fighting against the War On Fun.
Amazing parties, beer culture events, beer education, healthy drinking habits, liquor policy lobbying, and the promotion of a fun and engaging campus life are only a few of the things that we have up our sleeve.
BECOME A MEMBER NOW
Send us an e mail at rbf.ubc@gmail.com and show your interest.
Come visit us at one of our booths.
Approach an individual wearing an RBF shirt.
Join our facebook group.
Come to drink, come to think, come to meet people and discuss whatever may be on your mind.
We’re a social club, a networking club, and if we drink, we drink for a purpose.
What did you come to UBC for? To get a job? or an experience…
and be sure to mark February 29th off your calendars. It’s going to be an epic day to remember.
– Radical Beer
A little history for you first…
Since 1988 there has been a group of students operating in and around UBC promoting healthy living, community involvement, political awareness, and the importance of partying your face off. 1991 was the first year that the RBF ran a group of Candidates in the AMS elections. Ever since, the RBF slate was an active party in the AMS elections, running candidates such as a Pylon, a Leprachaun, and the oh-so-famous Fire Hydrant, and at the end of every election they pledged to throw a giant party using their campaign expenses. Well, a few years ago slates were banned in AMS elections. The RBF only lived on in the hearts of a few that remembered the good old days.
In honour of the RBF’s 20th anniversary, a new group of talented, motivated students has stepped up to the plate to fight against the “War on Fun”, the lack of student autonomy on the UBC campus, and the general decline in Beer Culture. There used to be a day when beer gardens were readily available for students. It would be a regular after class activity for UBC students to have a drink with peers and professors, network, and engage in true campus life. There has been a decline in campus engagement, pressure to make our campus dry, and a general drought in true UBC spirit. We hope to change that.
The RBF is a social club. If we drink, we drink for a purpose. We’re here to meet people, network, and help you focus on what you came to UBC for… an amazing experience. Come be a part of something great, and help us change this campus for the better.
The outstanding individuals reviving the RBF encourage, NAY, CHALLENGE you to question what is, to dare to dream, and dare to drink! Tuum est! UBC is yours, and we will do our best to ensure that there are as many opportunities as possible to make this happen.
From the Executive and Members-At-Large of the Radical Beer Faction, we wish you all the best in your party endeavors, and cordially invite you to all of the kickass events that the RBF has to offer.
the RADICAL BEER FACTION of UBC 