College of Agriculture & Natural Resources ANR Event Services

MSU Manual of Business Procedures Office of Risk Management and Insurance

The MSU Manual of Business Procedures and Office of Risk Management and Insurance should be your primary resources for managing risks. Risk management is a critical piece of event planning, because its purpose is to protect the program planner(s), attendees, and all volunteers and speakers. In addition to the MSU Manual of Business Procedures and Office of Risk Management and Insurance, the resources below will help ensure the safety of all involved with your event. 

Youth Events

All youth program policies and procedures should be followed when planning events for youth. Guidelines may be specific to MSU Youth Policies and Programs and/or Children and Youth Institute and 4-H policies. Check with your department or institute leadership to determine what policies and procedures apply to your event.

Media Release Form (This sample is set up two forms per page)  

Use this form if photos, video or any other kind of image recording will take place during the program and used for promotional purposes. If you do not have a signed form on file, every effort should be made to exclude that participant from all photos, video, etc. There are special considerations for photos and videos taken at youth events, so be sure to check in with your institute or department leadership to make sure those considerations are followed.

Volunteer Selection Process (MSU Extension)

If your event will include volunteers, please visit the Volunteer Selection Process (VSP) site to learn more about the process.

Certificate of Insurance Requests

All MSU Extension and 4-H contracts must be submitted for review to MSU Extension ANR Event Services here. If the contract requires a certificate of insurance, please include that information in the contract submission form.