Currents Fall 2020 Vol 36, No. III | Page 5

An Important Statement from the Board An Important Statement From the Board UPDATED HAMBURG REGULATIONS: You can read a detailed version in German of the current Hamburg guidelines for containing the coronavirus at this link: click here. A shorter version is available in English at this link: click here. This information is updated daily. Rules for Events and Activities: The general rule for public locations is to avoid physical contact with persons outside your own household and maintain a physical distance of 1.5 meters unless circumstances prevent it. Small groups have more flexibility: enforced social distancing does not apply for groups of up to 10 people or even more if from one or two households. and other activities that produce higher respiratory emissions. Rules for Events in Public Spaces: The organizer must have a plan for social distancing, masks, ventilation, hygiene, contact tracing, and seating. Buffets, dancing, etc. are to be avoided. These rules become more specific the larger the public gathering. Indoor Rooms without Fixed Seating Plans: Up to 100 people can gather if alcohol is not served (50 with alcohol). The room must have 10 square meters per person attending. We ask you to respect these guidelines when planning activities for yourself and the club, for your own safety and that of others. Rules for Events in Private Homes: Groups of up to 25 people can gather indoors if adequate ventilation and hygiene are provided. Special rules apply to choirs, playing instruments, Outdoor Spaces: 200 people are allowed (100 if alcohol is served). GET INVOLVED! Interested in meeting members and fostering community? Why not consider board service? Help organize new and exciting events and help AWCH establish a presence in Hamburg. We are now calling for nominations for our 2021 board. If you are interested in serving on the board or know someone you think might be, please contact one of the nominating committee members listed at right. Right now, we are especially looking to fill the positions of membership chair, events co-chair, and FAWCO representative. Position descriptions can be found at this link: click here. Contact Information: Holly Todd, membership@ awchamburg.org, Charis Habertag, hhelpers@ awchamburg.org Teresa Perez y Landazuri, [email protected] Diana Schnelle, artgroup@ awchamburg.org Jordan Wagner, communications@ awchamburg.org www.awchamburg.org 5