[Fuusm-l] use of the sanctuary; use of the office building; SARS2 CoVid19

Mon Jun 15 10:32:30 CDT 2020

I would like to point out that we aren't "area treatment".  I haven't 
heard anybody say it's a bad thing that AA meets in our buildings, and, 
as someone who has benefited from these types of meetings for my own 
addictions I'd be the first to propose the idea if we didn't already 
provide them space  It all comes down to a policy that attempts to 
protect everyone concerned.

If people are genuinely concerned about the AA meetings then perhaps we 
can generate a list that people can sign up for to provide one or two 
nights meeting space for AA in their personal home, or even a garage 
until we can ensure that we are doing our best to keep things safe for 
our members (first) and then for outside use.  Anybody want to volunteer 
to create the list?  I am not kidding.  Annie

On 6/15/2020 10:30 AM, robin--- via Fuusm-l wrote:
> I have delayed responding.  I think it is very important for us to 
> open and allow the AA meeting in our fellowship hall.  I totally agree 
> with what Teresa said below and hope that we are able to quickly allow 
> them to meet.  These kind of exceptions are consistent with our values 
> and meet an important community need.  I hope we are able to resolve 
> this quickly and it should not take weeks.  Area treatment providers 
> recognized the importance of in person meetings for recovery and those 
> were the first services opened to in-person.
>
> Robin
>
>     -------- Original Message --------
>     Subject: [Fuusm-l] use of the sanctuary; use of the office building;
>     SARS2 CoVid19
>     From: Teresa Hayes via Fuusm-l <fuusm-l at fuusm.org
>     <mailto:fuusm-l at fuusm.org>>
>     Date: Sat, June 13, 2020 5:01 pm
>     To: FUUSM E-mail <fuusm-l at fuusm.org <mailto:fuusm-l at fuusm.org>>
>
>     Hello everyone.  I thought I might weigh in on the discussion
>     regarding AA meeting in the sanctuary.
>
>     In-person, face to face contact is an important part of recovery
>     groups whether it's AA, NA, Al-Anon, Weight Watchers, and so on. 
>     Not having that kind of intensive support increases many members
>     chance of relapse and threatens their sobriety/abstinence/life. 
>     Therefore, the sooner folks have a chance to meet, the better for
>     them and for our community.   I'm sure there must be some sort of
>     protocol the AA group is observing when they meet for their home
>     meetings at "AA headquarters" on the corner of 3rd and Scammel,
>     and elsewhere.  My guess is that it is protocol that the Ohio
>     Department of Health has established.  I'm sure it includes
>     hand-washing, hand disinfectant, wearing of face masks, and
>     disinfection of surfaces, like tables and chairs.
>
>     It seems to me we do not have to reinvent the wheel in order to
>     allow AA to use the property, including being permitted to make
>     coffee.  The only thing that needs to be established is whether
>     the AA group disinfects after themselves and supplies the
>     disinfecting supplies, or whether FUUSM does that.  Since the AA
>     group already cleans up after themselves, it seems they can
>     continue to do that with disinfecting supplies that they bring
>     with them.  Or FUUSM can supply the alcohol or bleach solution and
>     cleaning cloth.
>
>     It also makes sense to me that FUUSM committees should be able to
>     hold the same kind of physically distancing meetings and make the
>     use of masks a requirement for in-person meetings.  Those on
>     committees who cannot face to face meet or who do not wish to, can
>     attend via zoom just like they do for Sunday service.
>
>     I believe the limit of ten people in attendance at group meetings
>     has been lifted as the State of Ohio has reopened, however it
>     seems that it's still too early to hold church services or
>     sporting events. Personally, it's too early for me to enter back
>     into many social interactions, just as it is for many in the
>     congregation.  We all have to realize that each of us is
>     responsible for our own health protection and that we each must
>     take appropriate precautions.  We must also realize that what is
>     appropriate for me as a 65+, heart and lung compromised, and
>     immune compromised person (with the exception of a mask) isn't the
>     same for someone else.
>
>     I don't serve on any committees, but I hope those who do, take
>     these observations under consideration.  I am willing to find out
>     how other meetings are being held and gather the ODHS
>     recommendations to share with you.    Thanks.
>
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