I'm afraid I have to agree with Hiro - it looks like cases of the virus are
soaring again. I think we should error on the side of caution and wait a
little longer until things settle down.....
Gene
On Friday, June 26, 2020, 10:10:06 PM PDT, Hiroyuki Hakozaki
<hiroyuki@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Dave, I understand the difficulty of getting gloves. I think the proposal
is written well and looks good to me.
I want organizers and telescope operators to strongly ask face mask wearing
and hand sanitizer usage.They should refuse attendees who aren't following
protocol.
In my opinion, these public events aren't safe at this moment even with these
rulesand if I'm responsible, I won't agree to do it. If everyone is very
careful and follows the rule diligently,it can be done. But I saw many people
not following rules. And it won't be easy to force them to do so.
But I also understand people want to start the event. Since our star party is
supported by volunteers,we can not stop them from doing it and your guide line
looks appropriate.
Sorry to be negative about it. Since it is a very difficult call, I want to
share my opinion.Recent increasing positive cases also worry me about these
public events.
Hiro.
On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 4:06 PM Dave Decker <davemobile8@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Board Members,Attached is our third version of the plan to re-open some
outreach events. Thank you for your comments and suggestions.
The plan implements these concepts:
-Use of 70% alcohol for sanitizing equipment-Use of personal masks by guests,
members / hosts
-Deployment of social distancing where possible-Cueing participants to control
distancing
-Notification to public participants of our COVID-19 expectations-Use of
lighting or markers where feasible-Implementation of self-check questions for
host-members-Sanitation of equipment / furniture before and after event
-Recognition of host agency COVID-19 protocols
All suggestions have been reviewed by Ed Rumsey, Dennis Ammann, and myself.
Some ideas, although they may have merit, are probably not applicable to us per
public health and CDC guidelines, or arenot feasible for SDAA Outreach due to a
clear lack of personnel and / or supply resources. Some PPE equipment and
supplies are not currently available or subject to very high prices and lengthy
shipping estimates.
This proposal is intended to continue the dialogue concerning the outreach
program in general. I honestly do not know where that will lead later this
year. But, currently, we have been invited to KQ Ranch this Saturday, and the
TDS Public Night is on-calendar for July 11. These present an opportunity to
discuss options.
At this point I am inclined to ask for a straw vote regarding these two events.
We currently do not have options with other public venues. Again, I thank the
Board members for participation in this decision, whether we go forward this
weekend or later this Summer.
Dave D
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