Spring is in full bloom with the April edition of MJ Sorority’s News & Notes, filled with fresh perspectives on sorority housing and membership to help you manage risk and plan for the season ahead!
Here’s what you don’t want to miss in this month’s newsletter:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re advising you on what to do in the event of roof damage
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for a discussion of the nuances of Emotional Support Animal (ESA) requests in chapter houses
- Or jump to our cyber section this month sharing an important resource on social engineering.
Check out the whole thing!
Welcome spring with the March edition of MJ Sorority’s News & Notes, filled with fresh insights to help you manage risk and plan for the season ahead!
Here’s what else you don’t want to miss in this month’s newsletter:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re helping you prepare for the season ahead, including storm readiness and the importance of roof inspections.
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for transportation best practices to keep members safe during events.
- And more!
Ensuring safe transportation for chapter events is a key part of responsible event planning. Whether you’re hiring a bus company or coordinating your own transportation, these best practices can help keep members and guests safe.
1. Verify Vendor Insurance
If hiring a transportation company, confirm that they have at least $1,000,000 in automobile liability coverage per occurrence. This ensures they meet the necessary insurance requirements for safe and reliable service.
2. Consider Adding Security
For events where alcohol is served, security personnel on buses or other transportation can help maintain order and ensure a safer ride for all attendees.
3. Require Use of Provided Transportation
To minimize liability risks and ensure safe travel, attendees should be required to use the provided transportation both to and from the event. This creates a clear start and end to your event and helps ensure everyone gets back safely.
4. Implement Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Follow your organization’s policies for checking attendees in and out. If transportation is being provided, MJ recommends:
- Check-in before boarding transportation to confirm attendance.
- Check-out upon return to ensure all attendees arrive back safely.
- Consider a “sober hour” before boarding to help ensure members and guests are fit to travel.
5. Follow Your Organization’s Transportation Policies
Every sorority has its own guidelines—be sure to follow your national organization’s transportation policies to stay compliant and reduce risks.
By planning ahead and implementing these best practices, you can help make transportation a smooth, safe part of your chapter’s events.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to your Client Executive with any questions or concerns about event transportation.
This month’s newsletter is full of important information. Read the whole thing or check out the following sections that are pertinent to your role:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re reminding you about spring maintenance, roof inspections, and sharing a webinar from our partners at Krittenbrink Architecture.
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for some risk management reminders about renting out your chapter house.
- Or jump to our extra section this month sharing a webinar on generational differences.
As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to ensure your chapter and house corporation are set up for success. This month’s newsletter is packed with essentials to help you start the year strong – read the whole thing or check out the following sections that are pertinent to your role:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re reminding you about insurance basics and values, and we’re sharing a recent webinar on real estate financing.
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for a new tool for pre-event planning.
- Or jump to our claims section this month covering some practical steps to protect your chapter and house corpoation’s funds.
As we wrap up another year, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible sorority women, leaders, and volunteers who make your organizations so strong.
This month’s newsletter is full of important information. Read the whole thing or check out the following sections that are pertinent to your role:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re reminding you about preparing for winter break, and we’re sharing our Winter Weather Bulletin in case you missed it.
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for an explainer on additional insured.
- Or jump to our special section this month covering some winter reminders for drivers.
The November newsletter is full of important information. Read the whole thing or check out the following sections that are pertinent to your role:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re reminding you about preparing for Thanksgiving break, and we’re talking about flu season.
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for a new resource for event planning and an explainer on additional insured.
- Or jump to our special sections this month covering some risk management reminders for drivers and for cyber risks.
Fall has officially arrived, and this issue of the newsletter is full of important resources. Read the whole thing or check out the following sections that are pertinent to your role:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re reminding you about how best to manage your chapter and house corporation funds, and we’re talking about wind and hail claims (again!).
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for our new Event Planning Toolkit.
- Or jump to our special sections this month covering some risk management reminders for drivers and for cyber risks.
Fall has officially arrived, and this issue of the newsletter is full of important resources. Read the whole thing or check out the following sections that are pertinent to your role:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re talking about how to tell the difference between employees and independent contracts (and why that is important), wind and hail claims (again!), sharing an important webinar about adapting our chapter houses, and discussing Campus Fire Safety Month.
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for a new event planning resource and to learn more about our redesigned Coverages section of our website.
- Or jump to our special section for this month on cyber where we share a webinar covering what is called Business Email Compromise (BEC)– a type of cyber attack that is among the most prevalent.
This visual guide empowers chapter members to see the big picture, ensuring every detail is covered from start to finish. Simplify your planning process and make your next event a success!