Meeting Guidelines and Council Protocols (Updated as of 5/27/2021)
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York remains committed to the health and safety of guests and staff.
Visiting Council Service Centers:
In-Person – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Tuesday - Thursday
In-person visits are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Social distancing
and masks will be required for all visitors to the office. To schedule
an appointment please call 518-489-8110 or email Member Care.
Virtually (Email & Phone)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday -
Thursday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Friday
Following local and regional COVID-19 health directives, Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY is currently open with revised operating hours. While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the properties, the safety of our guests, team members, and Girls is always our highest priority. We will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation, and follow the most current guidance from federal, state, and local officials.
2021 Summer Camp Covid-19 Plan
Vaccination FAQs
According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office, the new expansion of
eligibility for the vaccine will include the following essential
workers who can begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on March
17:
■ Public-facing government and public employees
■
Not-for-profit workers who provide public-facing services to New
Yorkers in need
■ Essential in-person public-facing building
service workers
As a reminder, GSNENY will give full refunds for any in-person program or property rental for GSNENY events, activities, and properties.
In-person programs and events can be a wonderful outlet for our Girls when permitted by NYS, however, they are always optional. There are many ways to participate in GS at home with virtual meetings, badge in a box, and at-home activities. Virtual is the safest option. Always follow your own comfort level, and if you participate in person, please follow all safety guidelines to reduce the risk.
We have taken enhanced health and safety measures—for you, our other
guests, and staff. You must follow all posted instructions while
visiting Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York.
An
inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where
people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that
can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with
underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
By visiting Girl Scouts you voluntarily assume all risks related to
exposure to COVID-19. Help keep each other healthy.
Troop, Group, and Service Unit In-Person Gatherings
Meetings
Do not attend in-person meetings/events if you are sick, or if
you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Girls
should not attend in-person meetings if they are sick, experiencing
any symptoms of illness, or have been around someone with COVID-19 in
the past 14 days.
In light of the new COVID-19 guidance issued by NYS and
the CDC, GSNENY would like to take this time to let you know that
GSNENY COVID-19 restrictions and guidance are not changing. Please
continue to wear a mask at all times in the Service centers and
when mandated at programs and events. Summer Camp
COVID-19 guidelines can
be found here. Please
refer to CDC
Website on Consideration for Events and Gatherings NYS
on Travel, Gatherings, and Quarantines for more information
about the new guidance. Please continue to visit our website for
the most current up-to-date Council COVID-19 plans.
When meeting in person please keep in mind how individuals
can clean their hands (access to handwashing stations or hand
sanitizer), avoid sharing supplies, and how space will be cleaned
prior to Girl’s arrival. Any supplies purchased to keep the
Troop/Service Unit safe can be purchased with Troop funds. If troops
would like to utilize GSNENY properties for their meetings please
see our
policies here.
Travel
COVID-19 cases and deaths have been reported in all 50 states, and
the situation is constantly changing. Because travel increases your
chances of getting infected and spreading COVID-19, staying home is
the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick.
Do not attend in-person meetings/events if you are sick,
or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
Girls should not attend in-person meetings if they are sick,
experiencing any symptoms of illness, or have been around someone with
COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
Any travel on a cruise
ship, regardless of destination, or to a US Department of State
"Level 3 - Reconsider Travel" - location, should be
immediately canceled or re-routed.
Do not travel if you are
sick, or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past
14 days. Do not travel with someone who is sick.
If Girls or
leaders choose to travel outside of NYS regardless, GSNENY will not be
held responsible.
Follow state and local travel restrictions. For up-to-date
information and travel guidance, check the state
or local health department where you are, along your route, and
at your planned destination. While you are traveling, it is possible a
state or local government may put into place travel restrictions, such
as stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders, mandated quarantines upon
arrival, or even state border closures. Plan to keep checking for
updates as you travel.
Before traveling anywhere,
including inside of NYS, check the CDC website for current hotspots
and travel advisories. In particular refer to this page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html and
avoid states that have shown an increase in cases in the last seven
days. Follow all CDC and Department of Health Guidelines.
Use of GSNENY Rentals and Camp Properties
Family and Troop Camping will be allowed on GSNENY properties, as
well as other forms of overnights such as She and Me and Fish and
Games. Please follow the CDC Guidelines and the New York State
Guidelines on gatherings below.
CDC
Website on Consideration for Events and Gatherings
NYS
on Travel, Gatherings, and Quarantines
