[sac-board] Re: Star Party Liability
- From: Tom Polakis <tpolakis@xxxxxxx>
- To: SAC-Board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2004 12:17:36
Here's Peter Argenziano's reply regarding what EVAC does (or doesn't do)
for star party liability. I am not judging it as right or wrong; it's just
their policy.
Dean Ketelsen told me that the Grand Canyon Star Party is covered by the
Park Service's liability, as we expected.
I will write Chuck Dethloff, who runs the Oregon Star Party, and ask Gene
about who is the person in the know for RTMC. These may again not be
applicable, as they are much larger-scale events.
Tom
>Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2004 18:18:55 -0700
>From: Peter Argenziano <president@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>To: Tom Polakis <tpolakis@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: Star Party Liability
>
> Sorry I didn't make the meeting... I have been working way too much
>lately and spending considerable amounts of time on the road.
>
> Personally, I don't think the club assumes any liability for those
>attending a star party. No attendance fee is charged, no registration is
>required, no one restricts in any way who may attend... all that and the
>fact that EVAC has a published disclaimer on our website should remove us
>from any position of culpability.
>
> Here's our disclaimer as copied from the site:
> The East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is not responsible for the property
>or liability of any star party participant, nor will the club be held
>liable for their actions or possessions. EVAC is not responsible for any
>vehicular damage, theft, or mechanical difficulties that may occur while
>attending a star party.
>
> Now, truth be known, I'm no lawyer - nor do I even play one on TV...
>
> Our insurance policy has the following limits:
> General liability of $1,000,000 (each occurence) Damage to rented
>premises of $100,000 (each occurence) Medical expenses of $5,000 (any one
>person) Personal and advertising injury of $1,000,000 General aggregate
>$1,000,000
>
> Peter
>
> Tom Polakis wrote:
> Hi Peter, Last night, AJ had a special Board meeting about the Messier
>Marathon. He is concerned about the club's liability. He doesn't know
>whether SAC should get a special insurance rider for that event or have a
>release form or something. Since it's a similar event, what does EVAC do
>for All-AZ? What is the amount of insurance coverage, and is it considered
>enough? I'm not challenging EVAC; just trying to find a model for AJ to
>follow. Thanks. Tom
>
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