Summer is just a short few months for Posts to hold events outdoors when the weather is nice and families and kids are looking for something fun to do. Options are nearly endless, but a few fun ideas are so popular that many organizations consider them a must-do. These are the events your members and [...]
Everyone is ready to get back to normal, and many places already have resumed regular activities. But with the downtime and changes that have happened over the past year, some organizations need to review and update their procedures. If your Post is one of them, these action items may help you take care of the [...]
Summer fireworks events are a lot of fun but can be dangerous. The potential for injury is high, and organizations like your Post can face liability if a member, guest or volunteer is injured, or if property is damaged. Before you decide to include fireworks at your next event, make sure you're prepared to have [...]
As the weather gets nicer, many Posts will plan outdoor events for members and guests. Everyone enjoys spending time outside, participating in a parade, having a picnic or just enjoying the great outdoors. But for event attendees to enjoy a safe outing, organizers need to spend some time thinking about what might go wrong. Every [...]
Unwanted pests are a common problem for facilities, where insects, rodents and other small animals seek easy access to food, water and shelter. With warmer weather returning, pests may become a problem at the Post. These pests can be a problem for your Post in more ways than one. Some pests carry diseases which can [...]
If your Post hosts events where alcohol is served, you may face risks that other organizations don't have to think about through dram shop laws. In some cases, you can be sued for the damages caused by an event attendee who's had too much to drink. To protect your Post, it's important to know what [...]
Insurance can be a confusing topic. Unlike other purchases you make for the Post, no instruction manual comes in the box. This can make it hard to know how to use your new insurance, when to make changes and what options you have at renewal. Our customer service team loves hearing from our clients and [...]
Every claim is unique, but some kinds of claims come up more often than others. That's the case with many liquor liability claims, which tend to fall into 3 main categories. If your Post hosts events where alcohol is served, you face a higher risk for these liquor liability claims. Here's what your Post should [...]
Working with vendors can be extremely beneficial to your Post. Specialized vendors that handle your Post's food and beverage, alcohol, cleaning or technical needs can be a big help, boosting efficiency while saving on costs. But working with vendors also presents some challenges. Partnering with a vendor can expose your Post to added risk, so [...]
Things often get busy at the Post, making it easy to overlook when a member, volunteer or guest brings up a complaint. Mistakes and misunderstandings happen every day, even when your Post is led by passionate, hard-working people. While we all would like to minimize our mistakes, how you handle these difficulties is often more [...]