Renovated Frost

[SUPERBUNNY]

Re: Renovated Frost

You can already apply for and be granted a waiver to sell alcohol at social events on campus. When I was in school in the early 2000's I attended several social dinners that had alcohol served. I'm not sure that applies to concerts at the performing arts center just pointing out that an avenue already exists.

You are partially correct there. You can get a permit to serve beer and wine but you can't sell it. So, for events on campus like the Jackrabbit Scholarship Auction and other charity events I've been at in the PAC the alcohol has been included in the price of the ticket. I realize that it is six of one, a half-dozen of the other but it does make a difference. They are able to sell alcohol now in the facility at McRory Gardens.

SUPERBUNNY

[Nidaros]

Re: Renovated Frost

If we are going to a controlled wet, why not 50/50 raffles? Just saying. Something tells me those drinks will not be cheap but more than likely a very healthy markup.

[goon]

Re: Renovated Frost

You can already apply for and be granted a waiver to sell alcohol at social events on campus. When I was in school in the early 2000's I attended several social dinners that had alcohol served. I'm not sure that applies to concerts at the performing arts center just pointing out that an avenue already exists.

I thought so too. My wife as a student at USD during the same early 2000s working doing some catering events part time and many of them had alcohol involved on campus.

[MontanaRabbit]

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I guess that could be taken in a number of ways. Certainly alcohol sales could be a part of it. That is going to happen in the new football stadium for those that have Suites, Loge Boxes, and Club Level Seats. Food and beverages are "included" with your tickets in those areas. So, you have access to it but it isn't "for sale" in a direct sense. My guess is that the same thing will happen when Frost is renovated. They get around it that way now so it could just as well be brought into the open.

When I read it the thing that came to mind was events like the Jackrabbit Scholarship Auction, fundraisers held at the Performing Arts Center, the facility at McRory Gardens, or any number of other events that could be held on campus where it would be beneficial to have beer and cocktails available for sale. That would be a way of attracting more business to the university's facilities that are going to other facilities such as the Swiftel Center, hotels, or similar venues. It would be up to the task force to determine how far it would go. The way I read it sure does not suggest we are going to have a "wet campus" with beer on sale in the Student Union.

SUPERBUNNY

You can already apply for and be granted a waiver to sell alcohol at social events on campus. When I was in school in the early 2000's I attended several social dinners that had alcohol served. I'm not sure that applies to concerts at the performing arts center just pointing out that an avenue already exists.

[SUPERBUNNY]

Re: Renovated Frost

An item of interest at today SDBOR meeting is Agenda Item 4-G:

" In the coming weeks, a system-level Alcohol Sales Task Force will look at proposed
changes to state law that would permit the sale of alcoholic beverages on campuses. The
task force is expected to bring its recommendations to the Board’s December meeting.
Subject to the task force’s final report, legislation may be advanced to authorize BOR governed
institutions to obtain and operate under on-sale alcohol licenses and special
event alcohol on- and off-sale permits, in order to improve service, control, attendance,
and revenue generation at institutional events for the benefit of university programming
and operational enhancements."

Sure looks like they are exploring allowing for beer/alcohol sales at football and basketball games.

I guess that could be taken in a number of ways. Certainly alcohol sales could be a part of it. That is going to happen in the new football stadium for those that have Suites, Loge Boxes, and Club Level Seats. Food and beverages are "included" with your tickets in those areas. So, you have access to it but it isn't "for sale" in a direct sense. My guess is that the same thing will happen when Frost is renovated. They get around it that way now so it could just as well be brought into the open.

When I read it the thing that came to mind was events like the Jackrabbit Scholarship Auction, fundraisers held at the Performing Arts Center, the facility at McRory Gardens, or any number of other events that could be held on campus where it would be beneficial to have beer and cocktails available for sale. That would be a way of attracting more business to the university's facilities that are going to other facilities such as the Swiftel Center, hotels, or similar venues. It would be up to the task force to determine how far it would go. The way I read it sure does not suggest we are going to have a "wet campus" with beer on sale in the Student Union.

SUPERBUNNY

[mitchellrabbit]

Re: Renovated Frost

The Summit Tourney also gives us a daylong activity with 2 games per session. I would not object to alcohol sales, but it might not create the same social setting as the tournament. If we have a single game and need to drive right away, it would keep me in need of a designated driver.

Im married to one of those.

[mitchellrabbit]

Re: Renovated Frost

I assume you mean the Dykhouse Center.

yea i sure did

[OldHare]

Re: Renovated Frost

If it increases revenue, drink up! It does not seem to be a problem at the Summit basketball tournament (an event we all go on and on about how much we love).


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The Summit Tourney also gives us a daylong activity with 2 games per session. I would not object to alcohol sales, but it might not create the same social setting as the tournament. If we have a single game and need to drive right away, it would keep me in need of a designated driver. The Bison games last year at Scheels was good with the room before the first game and inbetween games.

[hareball]

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True about the summit tourney. I love being able to have a beer or drink there. Is there alcohol for those people that are watching the game from the Dykehouse Center and the Hobo Hangout? I hadnt checked out the Hobo Hangout yet but plan on doing it this year, when its colder.

I assume you mean the Dykhouse Center.

[mitchellrabbit]

Re: Renovated Frost

If it increases revenue, drink up! It does not seem to be a problem at the Summit basketball tournament (an event we all go on and on about how much we love).


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True about the summit tourney. I love being able to have a beer or drink there. Is there alcohol for those people that are watching the game from the Dykhouse Center and the Hobo Hangout? I hadnt checked out the Hobo Hangout yet but plan on doing it this year, when its colder.

[JimmyJack]

Re: Renovated Frost

You think so..? I hope not.

Ditto. President Chicoine has been terrific. I hope he stays around for a long time. I'm assuming the post about him retiring is just someone being cheeky.

[Nidaros]

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If it increases revenue, drink up! It does not seem to be a problem at the Summit basketball tournament (an event we all go on and on about how much we love).


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No doubt about the increase in revenue. I just hope everyone who participates will drink like a social drinker and not as a problem drinker. There is a difference.

[Southeast]

Re: Renovated Frost

If it increases revenue, drink up! It does not seem to be a problem at the Summit basketball tournament (an event we all go on and on about how much we love).


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[mitchellrabbit]

Re: Renovated Frost

An item of interest at today SDBOR meeting is Agenda Item 4-G:

" In the coming weeks, a system-level Alcohol Sales Task Force will look at proposed
changes to state law that would permit the sale of alcoholic beverages on campuses. The
task force is expected to bring its recommendations to the Board’s December meeting.
Subject to the task force’s final report, legislation may be advanced to authorize BOR governed
institutions to obtain and operate under on-sale alcohol licenses and special
event alcohol on- and off-sale permits, in order to improve service, control, attendance,
and revenue generation at institutional events for the benefit of university programming
and operational enhancements."

Sure looks like they are exploring allowing for beer/alcohol sales at football and basketball games.

I love(like) my alcohol but that only means i will have pee more and if they dont improve the bathroom situation, id better bring a gallon jug to pee in so i dont have to make the trip down. But seriously, i think there is enough alcohol drank before football games that we dont need to drink at the game too. Basketball games, ya maybe. But do really need it? A 2 hr game, have a couple before and as many as you want after.

[NorCalJack]

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An item of interest at today SDBOR meeting is Agenda Item 4-G:

" In the coming weeks, a system-level Alcohol Sales Task Force will look at proposed
changes to state law that would permit the sale of alcoholic beverages on campuses. The
task force is expected to bring its recommendations to the Board’s December meeting.
Subject to the task force’s final report, legislation may be advanced to authorize BOR governed
institutions to obtain and operate under on-sale alcohol licenses and special
event alcohol on- and off-sale permits, in order to improve service, control, attendance,
and revenue generation at institutional events for the benefit of university programming
and operational enhancements."


Sure looks like they are exploring allowing for beer/alcohol sales at football and basketball games.

I will drink to that.