Covid 19 - Updates from 4-H PEI
Return to In-person Programming – 4-H PEI
As you are aware, the Board of Directors suspended all in person programming until June 30th and has removed the Achievement Day requirement for this year. All members will "complete" this year and remain in good standing. As the situation has settled and more and more things have resumed operations a decision was needed for summer events. We sent out a survey to get some feedback from the membership on their appetite to have activities, and what type of activities they would be most interested in. There were 109 responses, and from it the board concluded that:
- there is not a huge appetite to have activities before Fall 2020
- those who do want events would like to see them small, mainly within clubs/projects and families would attend. Social activities preferred over project work or learning opportunities.
The Board appreciates that each family is under a different set of circumstances at this point and therefore has made the following decision:
Beginning July 1 until August 31, Club or Regional activities may resume following Provincial and Federal Health guidelines. For each organized activity, an Event Activity Plan must be completed and approved by the Provincial 4-H office prior to happening (see attached document). This document outlines the requirements that must be met to ensure a safe event for our members and leaders and to meet requirements of 4-H Canada's insurance. All activities for July and August are 100% voluntary for members and leaders and there is NO requirement for clubs to host any activities. This approach allows our clubs to decide what is best for them and allows them to offer programming if they so choose. Regions will also be able to host activities if they so choose and staff assistance may be available to help with club or regional activities.
Individuals who are interested in hosting an event should refer to www.pei4h.ca/in-person-activity-event for complete details, the Event Activity Plan Form and 4-H Canada’s waiver. Submissions must be received 1 week prior to the event and must be approved.
The board and staff will continue to look forward to September and how our new 4-H year will look and possibly have to change. At this time, the office remains closed to the public (as they have requested we keep foot traffic to a minimum) but staff are still available by email or phone.