Modified Stage 2 Standards
Shining Waters Council
Distributed to: Group Commissioners and Scouters with Groups operating in Shining Waters Council, Shining Waters Council Leadership Team

Dear Scouters,

On Monday morning, Premier Ford announced additional health measures and restrictions effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022 12:01 am. As such, Shining Waters Council is announcing the entire Council will move to Modified Stage 2 effective January 5 at 12:01 am.

Modified Stage 2 means Indoor Scouting and Overnight Camping will no longer be allowed. However, Virtual Scouting and non-Overnight Outdoor Scouting will still be allowed. The modification is that there is no specified limit on the number of participants in the Outdoor, but face coverings and/or masks must be worn when distancing (two metres or more) cannot be maintained. The modification is consistent with the Ontario government's definition of Organized Public Events. We also highly encourage the use of Patrols (8 members).
We anticipate Shining Waters Council will remain in Modified Stage 2 for a minimum of 3 weeks. The Standard applies to all Scout Events, regardless of whether youth are involved and irrespective of the purpose (e.g., Fundraising, Sponsor Service, Scouter meeting, etc.)

We recognize the hardship this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding. For more information regarding the rationale and process behind today's decision, please reach out to your Group Commissioner. Group Commissioners can refer to our December 17 and 30 emails. Group Commissioners can also refer to our three heads-up emails (January 3 4:18 pm, January 3 8:22 pm, and January 4 1:53 pm).


Yours in Scouting,

Mandy, Nikki, and Kit
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