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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Phoenix Chapter Family:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Please see the below Email from Donald Porterfield about the proposed Covid policy for NFBAZ22<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jordan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Nfbaz-news <nfbaz-news-bounces@az.nfb.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>nfb.az.president--- via Nfbaz-news<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 12, 2022 5:46 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbaz-news@az.nfb.org<br><b>Cc:</b> nfb.az.president@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbaz-news] Draft covid 19 conventin policy draft<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Greetings Federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below is a draft Covid 19 policy that the convention planning committee drafted. The NFBA board will discuss and vote on this policy at tomorrow’s board meeting. If you would like to learn more, please review, and attend to participate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Arizona<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2022 State Convention Covid Policy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In order to ensure that all people participating in the NFBA state convention remain healthy and safe the NFBA convention and planning committee is proposing the following policy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>All people attending the NFB state convention must take a covid test upon the first point of entry of convention. This includes:<o:p></o:p></li></ol><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Boarding the bus in Phoenix and Mesa locations.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>,Entering the lobby to check in to the hotel.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>At the registration table on Friday and Saturday. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Anyone testing positive for Covid at the point of entry will not be permitted to board the bus or enter convention.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'> Anyone experiencing covid symptoms during convention Should contact their chapter president, may not attend convention activities, and should isolate in their room. The following steps will occur.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>A covid test will be delivered to the individual’s hotel room.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>If anyone tests positive, they should return home, and may not participate in person convention activities. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>If needed, Transportation to Phoenix will be provided curtesy of Saavi Services for the blind to anyone testing positive.. Anyone testing positive may not reboard the chartered bus home.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>If a person experiences symptoms, they may not participate in person convention activities. The meals they purchased will be delivered to their room.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>If a person experiences covid symptoms, tests negative, and symptoms abate, they may return to in person activities.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Symptoms include<o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo6'>Fever<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo6'>Cold and flu like symptoms<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo6'>Aches<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo6'>Coughing<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo6'>Excessive fatigue or dizziness,<o:p></o:p></li></ul></ul><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Masks must be worn at all times when participating in convention activities. Masks will be available and provided throughout convention. Martials will be present throughout the convention facilities and will provide all convention attendees a mask if they are not wearing them. Convention activities include:<o:p></o:p></li></ol><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Registration, <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Traveling between sessions<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Each and every convention session.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>All meals except for when actively eating and drinking.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Social activities where other convention attendees are present.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Donald Porterfield, Esq.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Arizona<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="http://www.az.nfb.org">http://www.az.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="mailto:nfb.az.president@gmail.com">nfb.az.president@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>520-850-2180<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>