TIPS for Concession Training Schedule in September

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department

The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) training at the end of September. This training is designed to promote the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. 

The TIPS for Concessions training will be held on September 29, from 5- 9 p.m. at the Oakland American Legion at 423 Memorial Drive.

“Learn more about maintaining a safe and responsible environment at your licensed events,” said Lori Peck, Program Coordinator at the Garrett County Health Department. “TIPS can keep you updated on the legal responsibilities for servers of alcohol, types of illegal sales, and how to check IDs and document incidents.”

The TIPS class is open to members of groups such as police departments, coalitions, volunteer fire departments, and other organizations that serve alcohol at their events. To register for the class, call 301-980-6769, or email [email protected].

“Come refresh your knowledge about how alcohol affects people, what signs of intoxication to watch for, and other relevant information you can use to serve more responsibly,” Peck said.

The training is coordinated by the Health Department through funding from the Maryland Department of Health and SAMSHA, and supported by the Garrett County Liquor Control Board.