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 [...]
Volunteers help contribute the skills, manpower and enthusiasm your organization needs to succeed without breaking the bank. But bringing new volunteers into your Post also presents risk, and that's why all Posts need to screen volunteers. We would all like the believe volunteers get involved in causes and organizations for the right reasons, but this [...]
Every insurance claim is different, but some common fraternal claims come up more often than others. For Posts, general liability claims, property damage claims and liquor liability claims come up over and over. Your Post is at a higher risk from these common claims, which is why it's important to make sure you're fully covered [...]
It’s the height of summer, and many people are excited to be spending more time outdoors after COVID-related closures. But along with the fresh air and sunshine there is extreme heat that can be dangerous to your health. As your Post schedules activities outdoors this summer, take the heat into account. It could mean the [...]
Employees and volunteers are at the heart of your Post, and as an organization, one of your greatest responsibilities is ensuring they all are adequately protected. You may need Workers’ Compensation and Volunteer Accident Insurance to fully protect them. While your Post likely has Workers’ Compensation coverage if you have employees, it’s important to know [...]
It's not always easy to tell what's wrong when you don't feel well. Some symptoms can go unnoticed, while other signs of serious illnesses are so common we may ignore them. Knowing the signs of serious illnesses like heart attack and stroke helps protect your organization and community and can prevent an otherwise tragic outcome. [...]
Even though Posts are closed due to COVID-19 and government stay-at-home orders, staying connected with Post members, volunteers and guests during closures remains important. It's still possible to follow social distancing guidelines and enjoy socializing with your members, volunteers and guests. Here are three ways for staying connected during this time. Set Up a Social [...]
Once life at your Post returns to normal, old and new volunteers will likely be looking for ways to give back. To prepare for the volunteers, examine your Post’s volunteer training and safety precautions. Update your Post’s emergency contacts If there’s an emergency during an event, your volunteers will need to know how to reach [...]
Are you ready for another exciting new year at the Post? Start things off right at your Post with these 20 simple safety tips for 2020. Indoor Safety Tips Inspect Your Folding Chair Inventory—Defective folding chairs can collapse causing serious injury and liability claims for the Post. Retire chairs that are old, worn out, damaged, [...]