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<p>The Voyageurs Area Council, BSA has been actively monitoring all communications from government officials, health officials, and other community leaders.&nbsp; We have been in active communication with other Scout Councils around the country and here in Minnesota.</p>
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<p>Given our place in the community as a leading organization, and one with significant influence on families and other organizations, we know we must be socially responsible in our decisions and the process of program management.</p>
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<p>With new information coming out daily and even hourly, we have decided to close all unit programs&nbsp;from “in-person” contact.&nbsp; Scout Troops, Cub Scout Packs, Venturing Crews, Sea Scout Ships, and Exploring Posts are instructed to cancel all “in-person” meetings and events.&nbsp; These activities should be conducted in the virtual world at least until the time that schools reopen.&nbsp; We will update you when it is approved to begin meeting in person again.</p>
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<p>Additionally, all Council and District activities and events are cancelled or postponed until further notice.&nbsp; All Council and District meetings may be held in the virtual world and are encouraged to continue.&nbsp; Roundtables and committee meetings can be conducted virtually without interruption.</p>
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<p>With school closings, we recommend that units develop creative ways for all Scouts to continue to participate in Scouting on a regular, ongoing basis.&nbsp; Workshops, seminars, projects, and advancement activities can be accomplished with support from unit leaders over the internet, email, and text.</p>
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<p>Scouts should also be looking for service opportunities to help those that may be homebound because of the Covid-19 outbreak – always keeping in mind social distancing and personal safety.</p>
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<p>We are hopeful that these measures will only last a short time and that our Summer activities will be able to go off without interruption.&nbsp; Please watch our website, www.vac-bsa.org , or facebook page, and specific email communication for ongoing policy decisions that may affect each of you.</p>
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<p>All my best,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Michael Jenkins, Scout Executive</p>
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<p><a href="http://legacy.vac-bsa.org/files/d/usr/885/Covid-19%20Letter%20-%202.pdf">Covid-19 Update 3.16.20 Printable Version</a></p>
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