Steps to Safety
CHIP SHERER President
mer, and fall. We thank all the lead- ers of these events for their optimism and continued hard work. We re- main prayerful that our grounds will If you are considering registering you, your child, or your grandchild for an event, a legitimate question is This month I would like to share some of the steps we are taking. We have received some excellent guidance from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the American Camping Association. a quality experience for our guests while also protecting them, our staff, and our community, as well as honor- ing state and local authorities.
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Guest Housing and Meeting Facilities
We are using a tamper-evident ad- hesive label to seal the doors of guest rooms after complete cleaning and sanitation. Once the seal is applied, the door cannot be opened without breaking the perforation on the label. room since it was sanitized. We have
An Environment for Christian Inspiration and Renewal 8 The Associate Reformed Presbyterian
wonderful schedule of events is planned for ARPs here at Bonclarken this spring, sum-
removed all bedspreads. Blankets are being laundered in the same manner as sheets and towels. All are being laundered on the grounds to prevent contami- nation and ensure a higher cleanliness standard. After being washed, the blan- kets are wrapped to ensure that they are sanitary for guest use. Our staff is not entering a room during a guest’s stay and are instead providing any requested items by leaving them at the door. Meeting spaces and other communal gather- ing spots are being set up according to social distancing guidelines. These areas are regularly sanitized throughout the day.
Dining Room
after years of staff-serve. We have returned to staff-serve. A glass partition has the serving line. Salads and desserts are packaged. Staff members are stationed at the drink and ice cream machines serving guests at each. We are presetting tables with cups and silverware and resetting and sanitizing between turns. We have installed a cold plasma generator within the ductwork of the heating and air conditioning system which creates ions out of molecules and drastically improves the air quality.
Guest Registration
Contactless registration is a new norm in our world. We are implementing all measures we can take to reduce or eliminate check-in wait times, such as electronic payments, contactless key pickup, and online guest waivers. In our - clarken’s very successful experience with contactless registration last summer
Adventure Activities Guests participating in our New Heights zip line, our climbing tower, and our
harness and helmets are being sanitized after each use. This action does limit how many guests we can serve in these activities, but it is certainly worthwhile. Attending an event at Bonclarken is special. The crisp mountain air and this welcoming environment are something we pray never changes. I hope that by this information with others. We want everyone to know Bonclarken is ready for them to return.
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