[Choir] free testing kits link and vaccination requirement

[Stephen Finner]

I was lucky and got there fast enough

Stephen L. Finner, Ph.D
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Minister of Music Emeritus, St. Johnsbury VT UU Congregation
(he, him, his)

"May you know the joy of living sometimes comes with pain lived through "
"Nothing stays the same after we find the God within" Sr. Joan Chittister
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And just in case you were wondering, "Faith without works is dead.". James
2:26

On Wed, Jan 12, 2022, 5:42 PM Donia Prince via Choir <
choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:

> Well that was fast...oh well
>
> On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 5:37 PM Heather Moz <hedyheather at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Managed to get to the order form but they are all out and suggest you
>> check back "later".
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 5:31 PM Heather Moz <hedyheather at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The link provided brings me to a blank page.
>>> Heather
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 5:17 PM Mary Alice Bisbee via Choir <
>>> choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> They're all sold out now!
>>>> Mary Alice
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 1:39 PM Donia Prince via Choir <
>>>> choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi all!
>>>>>
>>>>> Two things:
>>>>> First,   This link to order free tests from the state is now live!!!
>>>>>  It was quite easy to do!  At first it didn't seem to allow me to go
>>>>> forward and place the order but I just clicked in another area of the order
>>>>> form and everything worked.
>>>>> https://sayyescovidhometest.org/
>>>>> We don't know how the coming weeks are going to play out, but if covid
>>>>> is still going strong AND we all have access to tests we might be able to
>>>>> use that as a way to keep singing in person, so I encourage you all to
>>>>> order tests for yourself (apart from all of the other reasons you might
>>>>> want them.)
>>>>>
>>>>> Second, given the ongoing virulence of the virus with no sure end in
>>>>> sight, and the evidence that vaccination significantly reduces spread, the
>>>>> Executive Team has approved a vaccination requirement for the choir for ALL
>>>>> in-person singing, with a testing option.   You must be fully vaccinated
>>>>> (meaning  completed the full vaccination course and boosted as
>>>>> appropriate.)  Or, if you are not fully vaccinated, show evidence of a
>>>>> rapid test done on the day of rehearsal.   This is not intended to be a
>>>>> permanent policy, but will be reevaluated regularly as to whether it is
>>>>> still necessary.
>>>>>
>>>>>  Anyone who recorded for the Christmas Eve service has already shown
>>>>> me or sent me a picture of your vaccination card.  If you have not, please
>>>>> do so in anticipation of returning to in-person singing.  If you are not
>>>>> fully vaccinated, please be in touch about the testing prior to any
>>>>> in-person meetings we have.  Everything will remain confidential.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks, everyone!  I'll send out the zoom link for tomorrow's
>>>>> rehearsal in the morning.
>>>>>
>>>>> Donia
>>>>> Unitarian Church of Montpelier
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>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Heather
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Heather
>>
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