Types of Events

Events are categorized as either Private or Public Events. Private events are events that are closed to the general public for admittance and are usually by invitation only. Public events are open to the general public, either by invite or by controlled ticket sales to the event.

Private Events:

• i) Private gatherings Example: showers, wine and cheese receptions, small weddings
• ii) Invitation Only Events: Example: weddings, anniversaries
• iii) Private Outdoor Functions: Example: wine and cheese reception, wedding

Public Events:

• i) Events where the general public will be attending Example: Carousel Villages
• ii) Beer tents - outdoor events where the general public will be attending Example: various festivals, baseball tournaments

Security

Patrols the room, scans for potential trouble, notifies event staff and permit holder of potential incidents, helps event staff in handling disturbances.

Special Occasion Permit (S.O.P.)

A permit issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Standard Drink

• 12 oz or 341 ml of beer with 5% alcohol
• 5 oz or 142 ml of wine with 12% alcohol
• 1 ½ ounce or 43 ml of spirits with 40% alcohol

Ticket Seller

Must be Smart Serve trained. Sells alcohol tickets to a maximum of 5 per person per purchase, monitors for intoxication, refuses sale to patrons at or near intoxication, refunds tickets on request.

Volunteer

A person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service.