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Dear $firstname$,
We've updated our COVID-19 mitigation protocols for Relay 2022 and would like to remind LMSC chairs and vice chairs of important approaching deadlines.
Because of the volume of questions we've received from volunteers who don't serve as LMSC chairs or vice chairs, we're sharing this update with all of our volunteers for informational purposes. LMSC chairs are responsible for selecting their attendees for the in-person Relay 2022 March 4-6 in Denver. The tentative agenda and session topics are available on the Relay 2022 webpage.
Deadline for Additional Attendee Requests: Friday, Jan. 21
LMSCs with fewer than three entitled attendees have the opportunity to submit a request for additional attendees to USMS President Peter Guadagni by Friday. The request must include the rationale for the request(s) and plans for how the volunteer(s) will support club development in the LMSC for 2022 and beyond.
Deadline for Hotel Reservations and Rooming: Feb. 1
Notify Volunteer Services of the names of those who will be in attendance from your LMSC, the type of room requested (double/double or private room), email address, and roommate preference. Requests must be submitted by Feb. 1 to guarantee a hotel reservation. Requests received after this date may be subject to additional fees.
USMS will pay for the lodging expenses for attendees for a double occupancy room while at Relay 2022. We're asking LMSCs to make reasonable efforts to submit roommate preferences that have already confirmed they are comfortable sharing a room. If an LMSC attendee feels comfortable sharing a room and is in need of a roommate, the National Office will help assist in pairing suitable roommates.
Requests for a private room (which requires payment of ½ of the full room rate) will be considered after all requests for double occupancy are fulfilled.
COVID-19 Mitigation Protocols
USMS is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Denver and nationally, and planning accordingly. We're working with the Westin Denver International Airport to ensure Relay 2022 will be as safe as possible for our attendees. Marriott has rolled out its Commitment to Clean program that’s committed to providing a safe environment for both staff and guests. The protocols below are the current plan but could change as we get closer to Relay 2022:
- Vaccinations and boosters
- Strongly recommended for all attendees.
- Mask mandate
- Both the Westin Denver hotel and counties in Denver have instated mask mandates regardless of vaccination status. The hotel is on airport property, so masking rules will be the same as when travelling.
- Masks are not required while actively eating or drinking.
- Negative COVID-19 test
- All attendees are asked to test within 72 hours of attending Relay.
- You won’t need to show proof of a negative test, but we ask in the name of our volunteers, staff, and your own health that you stay home if you test positive.
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