The Risk Management Committee of the VAC, headed by Chairperson, Stacey Dennee, met on July 31, 2020 to review all of the information available to us and address certain questions and concerns that have come from parents and volunteers. Following are the policies, regulations, and recommendations associated with this third phase of re-opening. A reminder: policies […]
Category: COVID19
Scouts BSA, Venture, and Sea Scouts Overnight Camping
The four-step plan for re-opening the Voyageurs Area Council to in person meetings and events does not specifically address issues that may be particular to overnight camping at facilities that are not part of the council. This document will address rules and regulations, which are subject to change as government policies change, for overnight camping. […]
Step 3 Implementation – Phase 2
The Risk Management Committee of the VAC, headed by Chairperson, Stacey Dennee, has met and reviewed all of the imformation available to us. Following are the policies, regulations, and recommendations associated with this second phase of re-opening. A reminder: policies and regulations are absolutes and cannot be broken; recommendations are the best advice we can […]
Addendum – Use of Local Council Properties
The four step plan for re-opening the Voyageurs Area Council to in person meetings and events does not specifically address issues that may be particular to the properties owned or leased by the Council (other than the Council Service Center). This document will address rules and regulations, which are subject to change as government policies change, for […]
Step 3 Phase 1 – In person meeings
With respect to all and with an abundance of caution, we are prepared to begin the process of having Scouting units begin meeting again “in-person”. This is an important time for the movement and for the Voyageurs Area Council. It is important for the emotional, psychological, and spiritual health of our members to give them […]
Step 2 to Step 3
The Executive Board of the Voyageurs Area Council met Tuesday night in its regular Board Meeting. One of the important topics of discussion was the Covid-19 related plan for re-opening the Council. Specifically, the Board addressed the issue of units beginning to meet again “in person”, or Step 3 of the plan. Some highlights of […]
Council Re-opening – 4 Step Process
In response to rules and regulations published by government officials, accompanied by standards of work and occupational safety, the Voyageurs Area Council has prepared a plan for re-opening the business of the Council and re-starting programs in local units. In publishing this document, this plan becomes the standard operating procedure for the Council and is binding upon […]
Covid-19 Update
We are hearing that it may be inevitable that the school systems of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota may be closed for the remainder of the school year. We are learning in new and unusual ways how to participate together in “distance learning” and community activities. I believe that many Scouts BSA Troops and Cub Scout Packs […]
Covid-19 Update
Given that the governors of all three states that we serve, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan have ordered that all non-essential business close and the people stay home – we are going to go to the next step here at the Voyageurs Area Council. In compliance with legal mandates, the Voyageurs Area Council Service Center will […]
Covid-19 Update
The Voyageurs Area Council is moving to the next step of preparation and social distancing amid ongoing issues with the Coronavirus. Starting Monday, March 23, the Council Service Center will not be open to walk-in traffic at least through April 4. Work in the building on committee or unit issues, or with any member of the […]