20210816 CHPC COVID PROTOCOL UPDATE
Greetings;
As shared in at the court of honor
Our Troop worked hard to work with our charter as we have for 75 years to offer a proper productive experience.
We have enjoyed multiple different activities and events yes unfortunately some have been canceled, changed and post dated over this very odd covid year but we pushed through when others did not
As numbers have been caped and protocol has been mandated again
I understand that many people may not agree with the mask mandate however
I thank you for your support and willingness to work with the church they have a special team working with the section that have developed a plan, this is something I would like to address
With rising numbers we will have another change we will be able to meet on church grounds however we will not be able to continue with indoor meetings we will not have to wear masks when outside but will only have access to the office and a bathroom. The office use will be available in rotation .
I am praying that this recent change will be short lived ( we are looking at October) with 100 people coming together from multiple different counties and school district we we look at the uptick in covid cases and it’s currently bad.
The urgent cares are overwhelmed with testing and if we do not work together taking small steps to stop the spreading of this virus we could have to go back to even more restrictions .
Let’s work together to address this situation positively noting that we have a meeting place that supports and encourages our progress and has done so throughout multiple different changes, The church is letting us use their building as our own; let’s proceed accordingly teaching our youth understanding and respect and appreciation while offering grace to a difficult situation while wearing a mask. Note :The meeting policy until October 1, 2021, or longer if covid surge continues.
Effective immediately, we are not allowed to use any of the church meeting rooms for Meetings Troop 48 will overcome and adapt additional information will be provided.
Note We can use the restrooms by the Scout closet but no other interior spaces. Adult leaders can enter the Jones Building to get supplies but should not stay inside.
However, we can continue to use any and all church grounds for outdoor meetings and they are leaving the vans outside the awning so we can use that space when it rains.
For our planned Pack meeting and new parent intro,For Pack 348 is on 8/31, anyone who can be available to help please do so. We need to support or Scouting family
The plan is we can convert to an outdoor meeting and spread out in the parking lot and/or under the awning. We can definitely plan some fun outdoor activities like softball, kickball and soccer
Thanks for all of your leadership and patience as we respond to this complicated situation.
We got this !!!
Julieann White
CHPC Building Map with Patrol Locations
It’s important that ALL in attendance wear masks or have a medical note, do not attend if they are having any COVID systems, take attendance including adults and take temperatures
Scouts May not be in any area of the church that is used by the Day School
Cleaning and sanitizing all areas uses. Patrols will have designated meeting area they have to meet in the same area the church dose not want to cross contaminate. Rooms of use 103, 107 and the Office 103A off 107 the Boys bathroom off 107/103A ; The kid connection room and the coffee shop .
They did not want Fox patrol in the locker room ( bottom of steps ) so have offered the use of the back chorus room area all the way in the back of the youth center off 103 this is room 101 we have to figure out an entry point .
FYI: 103- is to use the locker room step area not to walk trough 107
It’s important that they do not touch or use any of the games toys or activities in the youth room and that everyone is to use their own entrance.
After meeting has started the scouts that need to go to the office May use the 103 A entrance ONLY 5 people may be in the office at anytime
I understand there was some confusion with why we were doing things the way we were Tuesday and I ask you to please just be patient with the procedure as we are doing everything we can to work together with our charter organization to follow their code.
- Eagle “X” marks your spot: Enger from the Sanctuary door in the front
- Phoenix Blue ; 113B (coffee shop) -side door
- Panther Red; 113A(GYM) – Use the side door for the Coffee Shop1
- Flaming Arrow; Yellow 107 door has been changed PLEASE use the holly path side door .
- Wolf green ; 103 up the steps by the gym side door going into locker room through office-
- Fox orange ; will be moved to 101 side entrance beside sanctuary.
If you have any questions please let me know
Julieann White
Troop 48 COVID PROTOCOLS for CHPC: **Update 20210811**
Effective immediately!!!
Do to risk factors with rising numbers we will have some COVID-19 prodigal changes
DO NOT BE THE COVID 19 CASE THAT SHUTS TROOP 48 DOWN!
Scouts and adults that have traveled international (out of the US) recently, are not feeling well, have been around anyone not feeling well, or are part of a group exposed to someone who tested for Covid-19 (whether negative, pending, or positive), then they must skip any patrol meeting or outing during that week.Troop 48 will assemble in the gym via the back door by 7pm sharp for a brief opening ceremony and announcements. All patrols will then disperse to their assigned rooms. Please stay out of the Day Care areas this includes the kid connection ( Panther room ) that now has day care beds in it Panther will stay in the gym and hold patrol activities in the gym. Please note EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN ANY PART OF THE CHURCH. Scouts do not have to wear a mask mask when outside .
We will be purchasing lysol to disinfect the areas that we utilize.
We appreciate you working with us to abide by the church rules and we are hopeful that this will help our Community numbers
Thank you
Julieann White
(423) 202-5668 (Mobile)
Troop 48 COVID Event Screening Checklist (Update)
To keep our process simple and familiar we are adopting the the Sequoyah Council event screening checklist. We will use it as guidance for Troop 48 meetings, outings as well as council or District Events.
Troop 48: Important COVID update 20201218
Troop family Greetings,
Important COVID update:
COVID case numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate specifically following the Thanksgiving holiday. This reality has led to the recent decision by Kingsport City Schools to join the County schools in a virtual attendance plan upon the school start of 2021.
We have agreed that our Troop would follow city school athletic planning.
City school notes:
The decision has been made that all KCS schools will return from Winter Break on January 5, 2021 with fully virtual instruction. This period of at-home virtual instruction is scheduled to occur Tuesday, January 5 through Friday, January 15, 2021. We intend to return Face-to-Face students to school for in-person instruction beginning on Tuesday, January 19 (following the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 18).
They included reasons;
COVID-19 spread throughout Sullivan County. The decision has been made to move to virtual instruction for the first two weeks following Winter Break. The health department indicates a significant surge of community spread is very likely to take place following the holiday, similar to the large increase that has occurred after Thanksgiving. Shifting to virtual instruction for a period of time after break is intended to prevent this surge from entering our schools and to minimize the opportunities for spread among students and staff.
Additionally:
The council will be closed until the second week in January
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church has asked us to continue to follow advice of the school and has trusted our judgment.
At this point we need to do our duty to our community, Shifting to virtual meetings for a period of time after break is this is intended to prevent this surge from entering our community and to minimize the opportunities for spread among our scouting families.
We had already discussed not meeting the week after Christmas encouraging zoom patrol meetings.
Please note: COVID PLAN
December 29th we will begin virtual meetings and plan to return to in person meetings January 19th. (reassessments will take place and changes to this planned return will be shared around January 15th)
To help with the success of the patrol’s leadership we will be helping set up some opportunities, talking points and activities. Please make sure that all patrol leadership has a current email address for all patrol members.
Many of our normal troop level functions are now successfully being carried out by patrols. We have been very fortunate to have been blessed with energetic and capable adult leadership in each patrol. It is likely that this leveraging of activities by patrol will continue for the foreseeable future. Given that reality, we wish to continue to maintain a low risk profile by enhancing the communication about patrol outings. The number, frequency, and complexity of which are growing as the patrols are correctly forming into more cohesive units. This will be accomplished by further promoting the filling out of a Troop 48 Trip Sheet and sharing it with troop leadership (Julieann White) in a timely fashion. This will also improve the records management for advancement and scout of the year considerations.
Digital copies of the Troop 48 Trip Sheet can be found here: Trip Sheet
Thank you for working with us to keep our families healthy and safe. Staying positive testing negative:)
Julieann White
423-202-5668
Troop 48 // CHPC COVID Protocol Compliance
If you are NOT feeling well DO NOT COME TO SCOUTS.
Clean and disinfect all areas that were touched by scouts ! Please do not use or touch anything in the rooms other than a place to sit. ALL activities , toys and games should NOT be used by scouts. Please make sure all in attendance have a mask on.
DO NOT go into any day care area THIS INCLUDES HALLWAYS. Please only use the Boys bathroom off 107. It is important that we follow these rules to keep everyone safe from COVID and are the requirements for use to have use of the rooms provided.
THANK YOU
Julieann White