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

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:

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).

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. 

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

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

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

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 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