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...read Jason’s profile of “party czar” Steve Frumin a few weeks back (and who didn’t?), you know that no one has more fun writing for FM. Jason’s natural amiability and charm ensures he will always be full of hot story tips. His enthusiasm for the magazine, along with his perseverance and curiosity as a reporter, will keep FM fresh and edgy and be invaluable as he trains the next year’s best and brightest as comp director...
According to Frumin, his service comes “free of charge” for college students. Student party organizers pay a rental fee to the owners of the venues where they hold their parties. These fees generally fall within the range of $2,000-$3,000, but can go as high as $15,000, depending on the date of the event and venue availability. Venue owners, in turn, pay Frumin a flat management fee. “There are 5,000 Boston college organizations all vying for the same clubs on any given night,” Frumin says...
...while Frumin’s fees are paid by the venues, most Harvard parties he runs don’t make money. “Ninety percent of the students I deal with do not turn a profit,” Frumin says. “Most choose not to. They charge a minimal amount.” Generally, a group will charge a base price for admission, which Frumin says fluctuates constantly depending on the venue, the night and the event, and sell well in excess of the break even point, which generally hovers around 100 to 200 people...
However, he emphasizes that profiting is certainly an option and that he has facilitated numerous successful fundraising events. Every year, Frumin hosts the Falafel Ball, an area-wide club event that benefits Israel in Crisis. Corker describes Frumin’s signature warmth as a major selling point. “[Frumin] cares a great deal about his job and about the people he deals with. Everyone [at Harvard] that he works with loves...
...Frumin stakes his image on having seen it all, but back at HSU, one guest throws him a curveball: she’s accompanied by her mother. “The mother was in town and wanted to see what her daughter does for fun,” he explains. “That’s the first time I’ve ever seen that...