Outdoor Events Policy
Socials / Original Rituals
NOT LIBER XV or INITIATIONS
Outdoor Events Policy
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Effective Aug 10, 2021the policy has been rewritten to reflect changes in C.D.C. recommendations. Bodies of O.T.O. may meet without U.S.G.L. dispensation under the following circumstances ONLY:
Outdoors
No events in red/”high risk” counties per the Global Epidemics site (link below) https://globalepidemics.org/key-metrics-for-covid-suppression/
In compliance with state and local restrictions https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/index.html
Masks use--local master (or Chapter leaders for Chapter events) may select one of the following options:
F.V.P. are not required to wear a mask. All others are required to wear a mask.
All persons are required to wear a mask.
Socially distanced (6+’ between Stay-At-Home units*), at the discretion of the local master
F.V.P. are not required to maintain distance, all others are required to maintain distance.
All persons are required to social distance.
No shouting or singing
Hand sanitizer available
May utilize an indoor bathroom
*”Stay At Home” is generally defined as people who live in the same home and stay at home as much as possible who only leave for work and essential activities and are avoiding group/indoor gatherings. See your local regulations for definitions specific to your state/county.
Any outdoor rituals performed must conform to the above restrictions. Additional dispensation is required for outdoor celebrations of the Gnostic Mass or Initiation. For more information contact planning@oto-usa.org.
More information:
As with all policies pertaining to local body activities, the local master is responsible for understanding and effectively enforcing this policy.
Love is the law, love under will.