[MR] Announcement regarding reopening June 1, 2021

[Atlantian Seneschal]

From:              The Board of Directors, and the offices of the Society
Seneschal, and President



Date:               April 1, 2021



Subject:           Resolution





On March 23, 2021, the Board of Directors passed the following:





*Resolution to Lift Suspension of In-Person Activity in the SCA *

*as of June 1st, 2021*



 I.         Whereas the challenge created by the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
demanded heightened safety standards which led to a suspension of in-person
activity in North America by the SCA Board of Directors;



II.         Whereas the crisis of the Pandemic is being addressed through a
combination of social policy, as well as scientific and medical
advancements;



III.        Whereas the SCA Board of Directors continues to prioritize the
health and well-being of the membership and participants of the SCA; and



IV.        Whereas the directed suspension of in-person events in North
America expires after May 31st, 2021; now, therefore, be it



V.         *Resolved*, that the SCA Board of Directors lifts the suspension
of in-person activity in North America, effective June 1, 2021, provided
adherence to the items in this resolution;



VI.        *Resolved*, that all attendees in North America must follow all
province, territory, state, and local health guidelines at SCA events. In
addition, at all North American SCA events:



A.         Masks that fully cover the mouth and nose must be worn by all
attendees over the age of 4 at all times and during all activities except
for eating and drinking;



B.         Court, bardic circles, or any activity that involves voice
projection shall also require that masks be worn at all times. Sound
amplification devices are highly recommended;



C.        No day board, water bearing, or food of any kind shall be
provided by event staff or attendees to other attendees. All attendees must
provide their own food and beverages;



D.        While consuming food or beverages, attendees are required to
remain stationary and follow social distancing rules;



E.         No overnight camping shall be allowed;



F.         All events shall be held outdoors;



G.        There shall be a maximum of 150 people at any event; and,



H.        All events shall require preregistration.



VII.      *Resolved*, that the SCA Board of Directors mandates applicable
Kingdoms who have determined that it is safe to host in-person events
before June 1st, 2021 or who propose any deviation from the above
restrictions to request a variance from the Society Seneschal in order to
hold the proposed event. The Society Seneschal shall have the authority to
grant or deny these requests. These requests will be reviewed by the Board
using the same review method used for variances to Corpora;



VIII.     *Resolved*, that small local gatherings including, but not
limited to: guild meetings, officer meetings, and local martial activities
including archery and thrown weapons shall remain at the discretion of the
Crown and Kingdom Seneschal, in accordance with province, territory, state,
and local health guidelines. Virtual events as alternatives continue to be
a viable option;



IX.        *Resolved*, that enforcement of this resolution will be handled
by the Society Seneschal and President of SCA Inc.; and,



X.         *Resolved*, that the SCA Board of Directors commends the
hard-working officers, royalty, membership, and participants who have
allowed the SCA to continue to flourish virtually as we lift this
suspension and transition forward in a manner consistent with recommended
health and safety standards.



The President and the Society Seneschal have been given the responsibility
of implementing the resumption of events within the rules above and
adjusting the strictures as needed with Board approval.



As per item (H) in the Resolution, SCA, Inc. has available the Event Module
for the mandatory pre-registration process.  All kingdoms are encouraged to
utilize this tool.  More information will be forthcoming from the SCA
Accounting Specialist, Mazelle Attiya.  If you would like to contact her
about this available option, she can be reached at treasurer at sca.org.



Questions or comments should be sent directly to president at sca.org and
seneschal at sca.org or your board Ombudsman.



This is our first step toward the resumption of SCA events.  Working with
the corporate officers and with input from the various kingdoms, we will
continue to assess the pandemic environment and make changes going forward
as needed, either to add further restrictions or relax existing ones as the
situation allows.



No matter what safety precautions we put in place, there is no substitute
for each individual being educated about the risk to themselves and their
loved ones, and making responsible choices to protect themselves and others
from this virus.



We look forward to seeing many of you, in person and in garb, as we prepare
to begin in-person events again.
Duchess Simone
Sarah Toich
Seneschal, Kingdom of Atlantia
seneschal at atlantia.sca.org
410-290-3961 NLT 10 pm


*“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you
plant.”Robert Louis Stevenson*