Overview
This document serves to define the policy related to Networking/Social Events and provide information on the associated budget and sponsorship guidelines. This policy has been created to ensure consistency, transparency, and effective management of Networking/Social events within the CBA Alberta Sections.
Definition and Purpose: Networking events refer to gatherings organized by the Section Executive and Section Registrar team to foster professional relationships, promote collaboration, and enhance professional development. These gatherings might incorporate social occasions with a particular emphasis, specific activities or brief presentations, events solely dedicated to networking, or any other pertinent activities.
Objectives: Networking/Social events are designed to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, offer a platform for professional development, strengthen professional connections, and provide value to Section subscribers and CBA Alberta Members.
Budget Allocation: To ensure the successful execution of networking events, a dedicated budget will be allocated by the Section Registrar. The budget will cover expenses related to venue location, catering, and any other costs associated with organizing these events.
The allocated budget depends on event alignment with Section goals, attendance estimates and history, potential benefits, sponsorships, and available resources.
Contracts: Should the venue require a contract, it must undergo a review process by the Section Registrar. Members of the Section Executive are not authorized to sign a contract on behalf of CBA Alberta. Contracts must receive approval and bear the signature of the Section Registrar and in certain instances, the Executive Director.
Serving Alcohol: If the Section intends to offer alcoholic beverages at an event, the CBA Alberta Host Liability Policy must be reviewed prior to the event. Per the Host Policy, a maximum of two drink tickets will be provided to each attendee.
Liquor Liability Insurance: Liquor liability insurance must be acquired for the events, and this insurance expense will be included in the