MASTER SERIES PART 2

RECAP

By: Melissa M. Pruitt – Committee Chair

            I am happy to report that part 2 of the Master Series was a great success! Held on April 15^th in the Locker Room at Texas Stadium, the 30 members who attended were treated to a wonderful breakfast buffet of made-to-order breakfast burritos, French toast and fruit parfaits.  The tables were decorated in Cowboy blue with a big star for the centerpiece. 

This 2 part series was designed around Super Bowl 2011 and how our industry can be educated and prepared to be involved in all the many events surrounding this huge event. 

            Part 2 covered very important basics such as obtaining the proper liquor license, and/or if any are needed, securing facilities, permits for street closures, tents, etc… and last, but certainly not least, insurance coverage!!!

            Things got quite “spirited” when Sgt. Chris Hamilton, 12 year veteran of T.A.B.C., took the floor. Needless to say, our members had many, many questions about various scenarios concerning liquor licensing which led Sgt. Hamilton to comment “please don’t tell me that”!!!! It was quite entertaining.

            Our other speakers included: Deborah Grant, interim Manager City of Dallas Special Events, Roger Luttrell C.L.C with Benton, Luttrell and Brown Insurance and Steven Flores, Fair Park Administration Event Sales Manager.

            Special thanks to Sparky Sparks with the Sparks Agency for securing the speakers, Richard McClure with AVSD A/V and Sarah Christie and her staff at Texas Stadium for the great food and event space.