Angry youth would never admit it, but the reason for this behavior may
have something to do with a feeling of exclusion. They enjoy ruining your
elitist parties because it makes them feel powerful. Try engaging their
attention in a positive way. How about letting them paint a mural on some
otherwise useless wall, etc. Have your events on nights that you know
they are otherwise occupied? Good luck!

On Wed, 8 Nov 1995, Richard Sims wrote:

> At Sharlot Hall Museum, we have a problem with teen-agers partying in our
> parking lot and disturbing the audience at our evening outdoor events.  We
> are told that we can post severely worded signage that will be enforceable and
> thereby rid us of the loud kids.  Or not.  It could just invite retaliation,
> especially if we enforce whatever the posted ordinance threatens.  Are there
> better ways of dealing with unwelcome visitors during outdoor museum events?
> Please respond directly to me.
>
> Richard Sims
> Sharlot Hall Museum
> 415 W. Gurley Street
> Prescott  AZ  86301
> phone (520) 445-3122
> Fax  (520) 776-9053
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> Web: www.bslnet.com/accounts/jccraig/www/sharlot.html
>