Banquet Permit
If you are serving alcohol to invited guests you will need to apply for a banquet permit. On the
other hand, if you are a non-profit group selling alcohol for profit, you will need to apply for a
liquor license. Most groups using the campus facilities will need to apply for a banquet permit.
Note: If requesting permission to obtain a special occasion license, your letter
must state which class of license is being requested and who is sponsoring
the event. Refer to the W. S. L. C. B. pamphlet,
"Special Occasion Licenses and Banquet Permits" for specific questions regarding the various types of
licenses and classes available. This pamphlet is available at Student Union Operations & Scheduling Services office, Wildcat Wellness Center (WWC), and/or the liquor store.
Click to view the permit request in PDF
format.
Note: This request must be received at least one week prior to the event!
- Request for the ability to serve liquor on the CWU campus should be submitted in writing to the
Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Charlotte Tullos, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7432
at least one week prior to the event. This request should include the name of the group
sponsoring the event, the date(s), time(s), location(s), approximate number of people in
attendance, the fact that Student Union Operations & Scheduling Services has been contacted, and that a social attendant
will be present at the event. (See sample letter below.)
- If approved, a letter will be written in reply giving permission for the sponsoring group to
obtain a banquet permit. This letter will be sent to the person making the request.
- This letter of approval must then be taken to the local liquor store at least four days
prior to the event. Upon presentation of this letter, a banquet permit will be sold to
the sponsoring group. At this time, the price of the banquet permit is $10.00, for each date
and/or location that alcohol will be consumed.
- The banquet permit must be presented to the social attendant before liquor is served. It must be
posted in plain view during the entire time liquor is being consumed. Social attendants are not
bartenders and are not responsible for pouring drinks.
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Note: This request must be received at least one month prior to the event!
- Request for the ability to sell liquor on the CWU campus should be submitted in writing to the
Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Charlotte Tullos, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7432
at least one month prior to the event. This request should include the name of the group
sponsoring the event, the date(s), time(s), location(s), approximate number of people in
attendance, the fact that Student Union Operations & Scheduling Services has been contacted, the "class" of license
requested, and that a social attendant will be present at the event. (See sample letter below.)
- If approved, this request will be forwarded to the CWU President, Dr. Jerilyn McIntyre. She will
initiate a letter of approval to the Washington State Liquor Control Board. The original letter
of approval will be returned to the requesting group.
- Applications for special licenses are available at Student Union Operations & Scheduling Services. The application must be
filled out in duplicate and must be submitted, with the letter of approval from Dr. McIntyre, to
Olympia or Yakima no less than thirty days prior to the event. Remember that a separate permit
must be requested/submitted for each date and location at which alcohol will be served. A check
for the appropriate fees must also accompany the application. Student Union Operations & Scheduling Services personnel will
help applicants assemble the paperwork.
- The liquor license will be mailed to the sponsoring group.
- The liquor license must be presented to the social attendant before liquor is served. It must be
posted in plain view during the entire time liquor is being consumed. Social attendants are not
bartenders and are not responsible for pouring drinks.
Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Student Union Operations & Scheduling Services @ 963-1321 or the Student
Affairs Office @ 963-1515.
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July 30, 2001
Dr. Charlotte Tullos
Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7432
Dear Dr. Tullos,
This letter is to request a banquet permit for [event-wedding-dinner, etc] being held at Central
Washington University on [date]. Liquor will be served from [start time] to [end time]. This event
is being held at [location on campus], and we anticipate [number] of people.
Precautions will be taken to insure that minors do not consume alcohol and that all details will be
handled in a legal manner. I have contacted Student Union Operations & Scheduling Services to reserve the space and
understand the need for a social attendant at this event. I will also be in contact with Student Union Operations & Scheduling Services to make final arrangements for a social attendant.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this request.
Sincerely,
Name
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Telephone Number
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