Dear Scouts and Scouters, As we near the beginning of the school year, and as the colder weather approaches, we know that many of you are concerned about what Scouting will look like this Fall. We want to let you know that our Risk Management Committee continues to be watchful of local, state, and national news […]
Category: COVID19
Covid-19 Protocol Update – 8 (Mid-Summer)
Dear Scouts, Scouters, and Friends, I promised that I would do a regular update on the Covid-19 situation regardless of whether guidelines or protocols had changed. With the Delta Variant making headlines around the country, it is expected that many will wonder what the current guidelines are and how we should plan our activities for […]
Covid-19 Prevention Guidance – Youth Programs (5.27.2021)
Click link or copy and paste into browser search. https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/youthguide.pdf
Covid-19 Protocol Update – 7
Dear Scouts and Scouters, In response to requests for updates and more information regarding the loosening of restrictions relative to the Coronavirus Pandemic: I have spoken with a “specialist” at the Minnesota Department of Health hotline. After nearly an hour of searching the database the specialist was unable to give me any specific guidance on […]
Covid-19 Protocol Update – 6
The Voyageurs Area Council has been monitoring developments regarding Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Letters, memos, and protocol updates have been issued at least 20 times since Covid-19 was proclaimed a world-wide health emergency and pandemic. We want to provide you with the latest guidance based on currently available information […]
COVID-19 Protocol Update – 5
Last week the Governor of Minnesota issued a new Emergency Executive Order, 21-07. This order made some significant changes to existing protocol that can affect what we are doing in Scouting. The order became effective as of Feb. 13, 2021. The order states that, with the exception of the circumstances listed below, all other provisions […]
Covid-19 Protocol Update – 4
In communication with the Council Risk Management Committee and unit leaders around the council we believe it is important to publish an update our protocols regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. To date, there have been no outbreaks of Covid-19 attributed to any Scouting activity in the Voyageurs Area Council and we want to maintain that level […]
Covid-19 Protocol Update – 3
On December 16, 2020, the Governor of Minnesota once again addressed executive orders related to Covid-19 restrictions, policies, and protocols. We have reviewed all of the information presented and the supporting documents. Additionally, we have spoken directly with a representative from the Minnesota Department of Health. In our communication with the Department of Health the […]
Covid-19 Protocol Update – 2
On November 18, 2020, the Governor of Minnesota issued a new executive order related to Covid-19 protocols. We have reviewed that order and the accompanying documents and support materials related to it and have the following updates on our policies to share with the Council. Please be advised that the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Step 3 Phase 4
As we approach the coldest months of the year it seems appropriate to give you all an update as to where we stand on meetings and activities. The most recent Covid-19 letters – the letter produced on August 4, 2020 regarding re-opening plan step 3 and phase 3, and the memo produced on August 21 […]