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Hello. The reason why most National groups have events at 3rd party places is to limit liability. The 3rd party place is usually responisble for carding people, serving "cutting off" people who are too drunk.
When having a mixer as a local (I used to be part of one) you need to think about how you can minimize the risk to your group. Even innocent things-someone slips on a wet florr even if they are not intoxicated can turn into a huge lawsuit.
If you are a smaller group without a lot of money approach a club about on off night or an off time for a mixer. Friday night at 8pm is probably not realistic on a limited budget. But maybe a sat afternoon event or 5-7pm could happen.
Also NEVER pay for alcohol with dues money or even money collected in the nameof your group.
Socials are a lot of fun but also a lot of responsibility.
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