In my capacity as the Events Co-coordinator/Social Secretary for the Europa
Club,
I am endeavouring to compile a calendar of fly-outs etc., for next year.
Whilst I never cease to be impressed at the enthusiasm of some members for
organising
such events, I do have concerns about the possibility of things going wrong,
and chances of some opportunist relative litigating against the organiser,
or the club.
When I have arranged trips with several people, I have asked them to a-mail me
a disclaimer before joining, and they always seem happy to do it. But is this
enough? What should we be asking for in order to avoid the possibility of
nightmarish
legal consequences? Should very member be asked to sign a disclaimer?
What about Passengers? Is it possible to phrase a disclaimer which would be
appropriate
on both sides of the Atlantic, and elsewhere throughout the world?
Perhaps some of these things would be of more concern to the Americans, who are
reputed to suffer from ambulance chasers more than most, Where ever we are, I
feel that the problem should be given proper consideration before the event,
not after it. To this end I would value contributions from any legal brains
amongst
us. It would be helpful if contributors were to identify which country
they are speaking from.
I would be grateful to have something to put some informed comment to the next
committee meeting in mid December. Any responses, either directly, or through
the forum will be appreciated. Please avoid 'legalspeak'.
Safe flying. Bryan Allsop Events Co-coordinator.
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