Adult Social Hour is held from Weather permitting Social Hour is set up outside of Vaughn Cottage (the Stone Village). Food will need two long tables (1 for nonalcoholic, and 1 for the snacks). Beer and Wine will each need one table. Tables and wastebaskets come from Newton Center. If the weather is poor, the back room of Newton Center can be used. Supplies for the week obviously come from the mainland, which means shopping needs to be done ahead of time. Shopping at outlets, sale items, etc. makes the money go further. With the young adults attending social hour, the food tends to go much more quickly. Seek the shopping list and other records from the previous Social Hour Organizer. Make purchases with an eye on packaging & containers. We are asked to recycle as much as we can ourselves so if we bring in bottles or cans, we should package them up & bring them off island with us on Saturday! Food and supplies need to be boxed in closed containers labeled with "Social Hour Supplies – AS II," and brought to the Portsmouth Dock between 11 and 12:30 pm on Saturday, to go out on the SIC work boat that handles the luggage. Each container may not exceed the weight limit of 40 pounds. (Note: in 2012, conferees were no longer allowed to come on the mid morning boat) Please coordinate helpers as needed for the delivery of food and beverages to the dock. Pelicans cannot buy beer, wine or liquor for us, so if you run low, you'll have to do without or take a boat ride. Social Hour is fully self-supporting through donations. In the past, $5 per night has been collected. However, since 2001, we have been advised by the SIC that no specific amount may be specifically requested in reference to an event serving alcoholic beverages. By NH state law, liquor may not be sold on the island; therefore, a collection basket may not be placed on a table serving liquor, but instead on the snack table, and word of mouth carries the message. The food organizer is responsible for picking up the donations from the basket and either giving them to Tim Flint or taking them to the front desk and putting it in the safe. Since 1994, college-age conferees (18-21) have been allowed to attend Social Hour, but they do not get any alcohol. It may be necessary to have the Chairs announce at orientation that Social Hour is for adults only. Children have separate activities and Star Island Corporation policy specifically prohibits children from areas where alcohol is being served. Some shoalers will be given the job of “Social Hour Helper” and will receive the following description of that volunteer job: This job is a huge undertaking and requires a serious commitment in planning, communication, shopping, packaging, organizing and setup. Your efforts are most appreciated. THANK YOU! Last edited by Kathy West - June 2018 |