Covid-19 Protocols for OCMM Updated May 2023
Old Chatham Meeting encourages attendance in person while also offering the option of attending meeting for worship virtually. The following updated protocols reflect the Meeting's response to concerns related to Covid-19. It is our hope that by adhering to these protocols we reduce our risk of infection, remain inclusive to all our members and attenders, and encourage our ability to meet in person. The Meeting Safety committee along with our Covid advisors and appropriate committees will re-evaluate the protocols as changing circumstances require.
The following protocols apply to meeting for worship and business meeting, committee meetings, worship sharing, and other uses of the meetinghouse besides rentals.
Protocols:
As of May 11, 2023, the CDC is no longer calculating Covid-19 community levels. Therefore, our policy is no longer based on tracking community levels and informing attenders with notices placed on the outside doors.
Food may be served indoors. Windows and doors will be opened during warm weather. During the period October 1--May 31, and at the discretion of Meeting Safety, four windows in the meeting room and two windows in the greeting room should be opened at least four inches. House & Grounds will be responsible for ensuring the Air Scrubber is activated via the fan throughout the year.
Masking will not be required though the Meeting Safety committee will be responsible for ensuring that masks of adult and child sizes are available for those desiring them.
People should not attend meeting if:
Old Chatham Meeting encourages attendance in person while also offering the option of attending meeting for worship virtually. The following updated protocols reflect the Meeting's response to concerns related to Covid-19. It is our hope that by adhering to these protocols we reduce our risk of infection, remain inclusive to all our members and attenders, and encourage our ability to meet in person. The Meeting Safety committee along with our Covid advisors and appropriate committees will re-evaluate the protocols as changing circumstances require.
The following protocols apply to meeting for worship and business meeting, committee meetings, worship sharing, and other uses of the meetinghouse besides rentals.
Protocols:
As of May 11, 2023, the CDC is no longer calculating Covid-19 community levels. Therefore, our policy is no longer based on tracking community levels and informing attenders with notices placed on the outside doors.
Food may be served indoors. Windows and doors will be opened during warm weather. During the period October 1--May 31, and at the discretion of Meeting Safety, four windows in the meeting room and two windows in the greeting room should be opened at least four inches. House & Grounds will be responsible for ensuring the Air Scrubber is activated via the fan throughout the year.
Masking will not be required though the Meeting Safety committee will be responsible for ensuring that masks of adult and child sizes are available for those desiring them.
People should not attend meeting if:
- they’re currently exhibiting flu-like symptoms or
- been recently exposed to someone with Covid-19 or
- have recently tested positive for Covid-19