[NFBMD] NFB of Maryland Policy on In Person Gatherings

[Patty Ann Behr]

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On Sat, Aug 21, 2021, 11:31 AM president--- via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>
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> All,
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> The Board of Directors of the NFB of Maryland has adopted the following
> policy on in-person gatherings.  This policy is applicable to all events
> and official gatherings hosted and/or sponsored by the affiliate, chapters,
> and divisions.  If anyone has questions about this policy, please reach out
> to me.
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> NFBMD Policy on In Person Gatherings
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> This policy is applicable to all chapters, divisions, and the affiliate,
> as well as any activities, meetings, fundraisers, or in-person gatherings
> of an official nature.
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>    1. This policy augments any local public health requirements,
>    including those established by the State of Maryland and the County where
>    the event takes place.  This policy is the minimum required for in-person
>    events and activities and may be more restrictive than local guidance.
>    However, if local public health guidance imposes additional or more
>    restrictive requirements, the more restrictive requirements govern.
>    2. The following individuals should stay home:
>       1. Individuals who feel sick, including experiencing any of the
>       following symptoms: fever, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell or taste,
>         or those ordinarily associated with COVID-19;
>       2. Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14
>       days;
>       3. Individuals who have a pending COVID-19 test;
>       4. Individuals who have been exposed to an individual who is known
>       or suspected of having COVID-19;
>    3. Individuals who purchase tickets for an event and either experience
>    symptoms or later determine they do not feel comfortable attending a large
>    gathering will be given full refunds;
>    4. The event host must have masks on hand for individuals who do not
>    bring their own or whose masks are damaged or soiled;
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> In-door gatherings:
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>    1. Temperature screening will be conducted for all attendees of any
>    in-person gatherings, and anyone whose temperature is 100.4 degrees or
>    higher will not be granted admission;
>    2. Screening will be conducted for any events with more than 30
>    participants, and those reporting symptoms and/or recent exposure to
>    COVID-19 will be denied admission;
>    3. Individuals must wear masks that fully cover their mouths and noses
>    at all times unless actively eating and drinking, and unless they have been
>    granted a reasonable accommodation based on disability by the affiliate
>    President or Vice Presidents;
>    4. Physical distancing is required at all events, e.g. 6 feet apart
>    unless from the same household.  For events where individuals are at round
>    tables, no more than 6 individuals may share a table.  Where tables are
>    rectangular, only every other seat may be occupied;
>    5. Events are limited to 75% venue capacity, but where it would be
>    difficult to ensure physical distancing as required by #8 above, capacity
>    may be limited to 50%;
>    6. Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers,
>    etc. must wash hands frequently consistent with CDC guidance;
>    7. The event host must provide hand sanitizer and/or easy, convenient,
>    and accessible means for event attendees to wash their hands consistent
>    with CDC guidance;
>    8. Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;
>    9. Food served at any events must be prepared by a commercial kitchen
>    that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;
>    10. Individuals serving food must wear gloves;
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> Out-door gatherings:
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>    1. Individuals must follow the county’s requirements concerning
>    wearing masks;
>    2. Physical distancing may be required at all events for individuals
>    not from the same household, e.g. 6 feet apart unless from the same
>    household.
>    3. Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers,
>    etc. must frequently wash hands consistent with CDC guidance;
>    4. The event host must provide hand sanitizer and/or easy, convenient,
>    and accessible means for event attendees to wash their hands consistent
>    with CDC guidance;
>    5. Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;
>    6. Food served at any events is recommended to be prepared by a
>    commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;
>    7. Individuals serving food must wear gloves;
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