Special Events

Dear Board,

Since the motion passed,

Special Events has been working on producing concerts with live audiences on Fridays.

Elizabeth, Steve H, and I spoke to the Pro Bono attorney.

Answers came recently.

Our house concerts appear to be held at a home.

However, although the CDC guidelines say masks are not necessary for all-vaccinated gatherings

and our motion reflected that opinion,

the attorney suggested the old NJ guidelines required masks.

Therefore, we will require masks when not eating unless and until we learn otherwise.

Performers will be distanced, not masked.

FYI: Windows and doors will open for outdoor-level air circulation.

Gary, FP Online/Stayaway; Todd, Concert Tech; and John, Web,

have been most helpful in managing the addition of live audiences to our streaming schedule.

Gary and I have spent years this month working on the details.

We are planning a mini-Ukefest for Saturday, August 21st,

that will conform with the house concert motion passed at the last meeting.

As COVID restrictions relax, we hope to expand the attendance

and possibly add Friday and Sunday to the schedule.

Yours in Song,

Mark Schaffer - Special Events Chair