Important Announcement Regarding New Haven Bird Club Outdoor Programs
in 2020-2021
The New Haven Bird Club needs to take precautions to make our Outdoor Trips safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the State of Connecticut is doing well and there are some more lenient guidelines for outdoor gatherings, we feel that the walking format of our events will make social distancing exceedingly difficult with a large group of people. We will limit the group size to ten or less.
All trips must conform to the following:
No carpooling to or during the trip. People who live together can share a ride.
Masks are required at all times.
Social distancing will be followed. The wingspan of a bald eagle.
Group size will be capped at ten people or less.
Preregistration for the trip will be required.
Trip participants must follow State quarantining guidelines with regard to recent travel and the health status of members in their household.
A trip may be canceled at the discretion of the Trip Leader; they also need to protect themselves and their family members.
Preregistration – In order to control group size, all trips will require preregistration. This change contrasts with our Club’s previous policy but will be needed to maintain safety during the pandemic. As Outdoor Program Chair, I will handle the preregistration. Instructions on how to register will be sent to you via email before each trip. There will be a wait list. I will make sure that a few individuals do not dominate the registration process, limiting the opportunities of others.
Expect an email before each trip from the program chair, Craig Repasz.
Multiple Groups – A trip may also be broken up into multiple groups with each led by a co-trip leader, possibly with each group following different departure times. These details will be disclosed for each trip separately.
Future Changes – There is no telling what the future will bring. We may go into another shutdown or the situation may continue to improve. We will continue to monitor the situation; future adjustments and changes may be needed to protect Club members’ safety.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Craig Repasz
New Haven Bird Club
Outdoor Programs Chair