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Legal Ramifications of organising a formal event
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From the late 1970’s to the Mid 1980’s, Elliot was a Radio & Television presenter with a specific popularity in the 10 to 17’s age market. In 1982, he was approached by the NSW Police Department to add his teen-market expertise to the launch of the Blue Light Disco programme. Elliot’s two years on that project added features & procedures that are still a staple of the Blue Light programme even today. In 1986 Elliot trained in the Security & Protection Industry and gained valuable experience in dangerous weapons & contraband, search & seizure procedures, crowd control and the applied street psychology of teenagers. 1989 saw the launch of Elliot’s function-service supply company, working in strategic alliance with Major 5-Star Hotel chains throughout Australia. This company eventually became the catalyst for creating the ultimate “packaged” Event Management system for High School aged Minors. This was to eventually become the School Formal Icon known as “Prom Night Events”. Today Prom Night is Australia’s Market Leader. |
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In 2003, Elliot was called to a meeting in the office of the NSW Minister for Gaming & Racing, attended also by representatives from the Premier’s Office, The Commission for Youth & Young People, and Special Minister of State.
At this meeting, Elliot presented a procedural guideline model for the safe, legally compliant and successful execution of Minor’s Functions in licensed premises. That presentation was later submitted as a legislative reform proposal by the Commission for Youth & Young People to the 2003 Alcohol Summit at Parliament House.
A father of two teenage boys himself, Elliot Kleiner is an expert in functions and major events, major venues, event security and teenage marketing. There is no other person in this state with his level of experience in conducting every aspect of High School Formals and Minor’s Functions.
Today, Elliot is considered the consultant of choice for the media and is first contact for media agencies wishing to conduct any story relating to the High School Formal market.
Legal Ramifications of organising a formal event
There are three figures that might get your attention…
The School Formal Industry grossed $155M last year in Sydney alone.
86% of all School Formals refused permission by the school’s administration will take place anyway, and be booked in the school’s name.
92% of all Formals Conducted in Sydney in 2005 were illegal and therefore uninsured, thus exposing the school to potential liability.
What Elliot brings to the conference is an audience-interactive presentation that will help to highlight the dangers and pitfalls of High School Formals, Debutante Balls, Valedictory Dinners and other social events concerning your students and staff. Don’t be naïve, they’re happening, like it or not.
The issues relating to licensing, security, alcohol & contraband, legal compliance relating to duty of care and, most importantly, the safety of the kids are far more complex and difficult to manage than you might imagine.
Any of them overlooked or mismanaged will directly or even inadvertently expose schools and individuals to legal and financial liability.
Elliot’s proven methodology is currently the only model accepted in three states as best practice for the industry and applies simple remedy to these problems.
You will learn how to walk the tightrope that stretches between adept and responsible management of the events and the glamorous, fun aspects that appeal to the teens.
Course materials you will keep include worksheets, checklists, DVD’s and helpful information booklets.
Page last updated July 2008
