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Sober Monitor Responsibilities

Sober monitors have the important responsibility of helping to monitor chapter social events in order to foster a safe social environment for attendees and themselves. This agreement is not intended to assign any liability to those signing it, nor is it a comprehensive list of responsibilities. It is only to provide a list of responsibilities to help inform the sober monitor(s). Read all responsibilities and digitally sign the agreement.

Responsibilities

  • Monitors are not to consume alcohol or non-prescribed substances and must remain completely sober before and during the social event.
  • If an organization’s sober monitor consumes alcohol or does not remain completely sober, the policy violation procedure for the organization may be pursued.
  • The number of sober monitors at each event will comply with the OSFL Event Registration Policy with a 1:15 ratio.
  • Sober Monitors should be familiar with and able to follow the OSFL Event Registration Policy.
  • Sober Monitors will be identified in the event registration form. Should a Sober Monitor be working the distribution area of a BYOB event off campus, their birthdate must be noted on the event registration form, and they must be over the age of 21.
  • Sober monitors must be active members or new members of the undergraduate organization, in good standing, and have completed Sober Monitor Training facilitated by Psi Society. If new members are serving as sober monitors, new members may not exceed 50% of the total number of sober monitors.
  • If the event is co-sponsored between multiple organizations, these responsibilities are applied to all organizations equally.
  • Sober Monitors should meet with the risk manager and/or social chairman (or other applicable officer) before the event begins to discuss role/scope of responsibility and stations for the event.

Additional Responsibilities

  • All Sober Monitors must fully understand that if an emergency situation arises, the monitor should be able to call 911, if appropriate.
  • All Sober Monitors should be able to assist in ending the social function and have all guests leave the party accordingly should there be a need to do so.
  • All Sober Monitors should be familiar with and able to execute the chapter’s Crisis Protocol, notifying appropriate officers, security, and chain of command in case of emergency.
  • Sober Monitors should be prepared and able to exercise their right to deny access to the event to anyone who they think is excessively impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
  • Sober Monitors should be prepared and able to ask members/guests to leave if they become too intoxicated and behave inappropriately.
  • Sober Monitors should respond to any disruptions that take place at the event in partnership with security (if applicable and safe to do so).
  • Sober Monitors should assist in managing the entrance of the event, including overseeing guest check in. A printed copy of the guest list must be provided at the entrance of the event and Sober Monitors must verify the identity of the guests and confirm their information is included on the guest list.
  • Sober Monitors should assist in confirming that wrist bands (or other identifying marker) are given to individuals over the age of 21. A photo ID should be presented to verify the entrant’s name and date of birth. Should a 21-year-old Sober Monitor be working BYOB distribution off campus, they should also verify the name and date of birth to confirm those they are serving are over 21 years old and using an accountability system to distribute one alcoholic beverage at a time.
  • Sober Monitors should prevent guests from entering the event with alcohol that is not permitted.
  • Sober Monitors should foster the safety of attendees throughout the event as well as monitoring entrances, exits, and that there are not individuals consuming or possessing alcohol anywhere other than the space designated for hosting the event. If the event is located at a chapter house, alcoholic beverages are restricted to the common areas of the house, and guests and non-members are restricted to the common areas.

I have read and understand the responsibilities of serving as a Sober Monitor