Alcohol Service Policy

FLATHEAD VALLEY BRIDGE CENTER

During Bridge Center events alcohol may be served under controlled conditions. All alcohol will
be served from a single location and by an individual who has been approved by the Board to act
as a bartender. Anyone who has completed Montana Alcohol Server Training is preferable.
Should anyone volunteer to complete this training and act as a bartender for FVBC, the board
will fund the training. FVBC will also fund any renewal fees needed for MT server certification.
Purchase, Serving, Consumption and Cleanup:
 FVBC may not purchase alcohol for use at FVBC events. The alcohol for FVBC events
will be donated by members for use at selected events.
 Only individuals 21 years or older may serve as an FVBC bartender or be served an
alcoholic drink at an FVBC event.
 All alcoholic beverages served must be consumed within the Bridge Center.
 During the game, Bridge Center players are prohibited from bringing and consuming
personal alcohol at the bridge center.
 All alcohol and alcohol containers must be removed at the conclusion of the Event.
During events where alcohol is served, any member of the Board of Directors, the Club Manager
or the designated Game Director may call for the halt of alcohol service. It would be reasonable
for the available Board of Directors, the Club Manager and Game Directors, who are present to
have consensus before taking this action.
Any bartender who observes players who are under the influence shall notify any Board
Member, the Club Manger, and or the Game Director.
 The individual may be offered a ride home at FVBC expense.
 The individual may be sanctioned from receiving alcohol at future events.
The serving of alcohol by other organizations using the Bridge Center is prohibited without
board approval. Requests to serve alcohol will include:
 Names and proof of MT certification of individuals serving alcohol (i.e. Bartender).
 The organization’s published policies for the handling of alcohol at organization events.

Current FVBC Board approved bartenders:
Name
Bill Pellet
Stephanie Walls
Wendy Fregerio

Updated February 10, 2026