NFBMD Policy on In Person Gatherings
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.
In-door gatherings:
6. COVID-19 screening will be conducted using an affiliate designated/approved screening for any event with more than 50 participants. The event organizer will implement a screening process of its choosing, as long as that process is consistent with CDC recommended screenings for COVID-19 for events with 50 or fewer participants. Those reporting symptoms and/or recent exposure to COVID-19 will be denied admission;
7. When the COVID-19 transmission rate is high (red) or moderate (yellow), 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 or religion by the affiliate President or Vice Presidents. When the transmission rate is low, individuals are recommended but not required to wear such masks;
8. Physical distancing is required at all events, e.g. 6 feet apart unless from the same household;
9. When the transmission rate is high, and to the extent practicable (e.g. if the transmission rate changes after more than 75% capacity tickets are sold it would be impracticable to reduce capacity), 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%. When the transmission rate is moderate or low, capacity may be 100%;
10. Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers, food preparers, etc. must wear masks at all times and must wash hands frequently consistent with CDC guidance;
11. 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;
12. Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;
13. Food served at any event is recommended to be prepared by a commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;
14. Individuals preparing and serving food must wear gloves;
15. To the maximum extent practicable, event organizers must gather the names and contact information for all event attendees for contract tracing purposes;
Out-door gatherings:
16. Individuals must follow the county’s requirements concerning wearing masks;
17. Physical distancing may be required at all events for individuals not from the same household, e.g. 6 feet apart.
18. Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers, food preparers, etc. must wear masks and frequently wash hands consistent with CDC guidance;
19. 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;
20. Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;
21. Food served at any events is recommended to be prepared by a commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;
22. Individuals preparing and serving food must wear gloves;
23. COVID-19 screening will be conducted using an affiliate designated/approved screening for any event with more than 50 participants. The event organizer will implement a screening process of its choosing, as long as that process is consistent with CDC recommended screenings for COVID-19 for events with 50 or fewer participants. Those reporting symptoms and/or recent exposure to COVID-19 will be denied admission; and
24. To the maximum extent practicable, event organizers must gather the names and contact information for all event attendees for contract tracing purposes.
Adopted: August 16, 2021
Last Updated: December 27, 2022