Bids Events

current greek life parties around berkeley are governed by the “bid” system, where each invitee to an upcoming event receives a flexible colored wristband, similar to the ones you get at your local community pool. these wristbands allow hosts to see which people at the door were actually invited and which ones are trying to sneak in. however, bids aren’t foolproof—people photocopy them, sell them, and forge them, jeopardizing the overall safety of any event. there’s currently no way of effectively regulating who is at these parties, placing the safety of other students at risk. this lack of accountability at invite-only events means students are exposed to more alcohol-related injuries, a greater risk for assault, and a high chance of placing fraternities on probation. by providing location-based verification, bids attacks these issues at their core. with bids, we hope to resolve the issues associated with this current lack of regulation by providing a simple yet effective solution—un