Message to All Members - October 15, 2021

Message to All Members 

October 15, 2021

    Let me begin by apologizing for all the confusion. It is and will continue to be an unpredictable year. Please bear with us as this is a year that we cannot plan as well as we’d like. However, with that said, we will have a season. After further research we have learned that Florida’s statute banning various entities from requiring proof of vaccination and mandating mask wearing does apply to not-for-profits such as our club. Therefore, we will not be able to enact rules along these lines. However, the health and safety of our members is utmost in our minds. We will take steps such as encouraging the wearing of masks and social distancing as well as placing hand sanitizers, etc. around meeting areas. We do plan to live stream the General Meetings for those who cannot or choose not to attend in person. We are looking at other opportunities to employ technology when possible. 

    We will keep you updated as decisions are made, and the situation evolves. Please check our website www.waltoncountysnowbirds.com for updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these challenging times. Most importantly, stay healthy! 

Donna Reed

President Walton County Snowbirds, Inc.

Message to All Members Oct 6 2021

 

Message to All Members

October 6, 2021

 

I hope everyone is well and planning for their winter in Destin/Miramar Beach.  The Walton County Snowbird Board did meet this past week and made several decisions.  While there are many details to be worked out, I’ll summarize the highlights.  We will offer both in-person and streaming options for General Meetings and both in-person and online options for Registration. We will follow CDC guidelines as far as social distancing when inside (and outside, if crowded).  In order to get a name badge, members must provide proof of vaccination.  The name badge must be presented to enter any Snowbird gathering. We will also require that masks be worn inside.  We will provide hand sanitizers and other sanitation supplies to ensure as safe an environment as possible.  We will work with the individual activity leaders to ensure the safest environment their activity allows.  We want our activities to be conducted but member safety is of the utmost importance. 

 

Other news is that we will be meeting at the Destin United Methodist Church once again.  I am excited about this as it really does fit our needs.  However, their pre-school uses the gymnasium area on Wednesdays so we will hold our general meetings on Thursdays. 

 

There are changes at the Santa Rosa Community Church as well.  They have a daycare/pre-school and there is now a state statute that outsiders are not allowed in the building while the school is in session.  As a result, they’ve asked that we not enter the building until 3:00 pm.  Co-1^st Vice-Presidents Jan & Len Hoover are working with the impacted activity leaders to relocate to a more convenient time or another location. 

 

As you can see, there are many details to be worked out between now and December 1.  We will provide updates on the website as they occur, and I will continue to update you via e-mail after each meeting.

 

We look forward to seeing you in December or January. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy.

 

Donna Reed