2022 Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri COVID-19 Protocol

Troop Meeting and Volunteer-Led Activity Protocol

A new Girl Health History and other important participant forms were developed as part of the COVID-19 guidelines. These forms should be used for all meetings and activities. The forms can be found in the Appendix starting on pg. 36 or girlscoutsem.org/forms. 2022 COVID-19 GUIDELINES Troop Meeting and Volunteer- Led Activity Protocol

Masks See Masks, page 6 for current information as of 12.17.2021.

Troop Meeting Space-Size See Maximum Capacity for Groups page 6 for current information as of 12.17.2021

For meetings held at public facilities, contact (or research) the facility ahead of time and keep in mind the following: • Is the space cleaned, and are high-touch surfaces (i.e., tabletops, light switches, chairs, etc.) sanitized, at least daily? • Who else uses the space (how often, what size is the group)? Is the space cleaned between groups? • Are restrooms open to the public? • What type of faucets/soap dispensers are available in the restroom (sensory or manual)? Consider whether you can supplement any practices that are less ideal. For example, if you will arrive after another user group, plan to bring sanitizing wipes to get the space ready for your troop. Another example: if faucets are manual, take some time to show girls how to shut them off with a paper towel. Use paper towels for doorknobs whenever possible. Troop Meetings in the Home Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri suggests meetings not take place in the home out of concern that there would be greater risk of exposure to other family members, such as the elderly or those who are immune- compromised. Troops should consider meeting virtually, outdoors (weather permitting) or at places local to the community such as parks, churches, community centers or libraries. However, when other options are either difficult to utilize or entirely unavailable, meetings in the home are permitted. As a reminder, all GSEM COVID-19 Response Guidelines must still be followed when meeting in a home. Note: Do not assume public spaces are cleaned and sanitized. Arrive 30 minutes in advance and clean high-touch surfaces.

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