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 May 1, 2021 the outdoor events policy has been updated to reflect changes in the CDC's guidance for Fully Vaccinated People (FVP)-- that is, people who are 2 weeks after their second/final vaccine dose-- are no longer advised to wear masks at outdoor events. See details below under "Mask use".
Effective October 1, 2020 the outdoor events policy has been updated to include provisions for indoor bathroom use.
Effective September 7, 2020 the outdoor events policy has been updated to change the language from “household” to “stay-at-home”*, and to add contact information for bodies of U.S.G.L. wishing to pursue dispensation for outdoor celebrations of the Gnostic Mass or the Minerval initiation.
Effective July 5, 2020, bodies of O.T.O. may meet without U.S.G.L. dispensation under the following circumstances ONLY:
Outdoor
Masks use-- Local Master (or Chapter leaders for Chapter events) may select one of the following options:
FVP 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*)
No shouting or singing
No shared food, tools, utensils, game pieces, etc.
Hand sanitizer available
May utilize an indoor bathroom, so long as only one person is allowed to enter the building at a time, and sanitation equipment (spray, wipes, etc.) is provided. All attendees must be instructed to wear their mask at all times, to close the toilet lid before flushing and to sanitize surfaces after using
In compliance with state and local restrictions https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/index.html
No events in red/”high risk” counties per the Global Epidemics site (link below)
People living/working in high risk/red counties per the Global Pandemics site are not eligible to attend events unless they have FVP status that has been confirmed by the local master.
https://globalepidemics.org/key-metrics-for-covid-suppression/
*”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 the Minerval initiation. For more information contact planning@oto-usa.org.
More information:
As with all policies pertaining to local body activities, the Master is responsible for understanding and effectively enforcing this policy.
Love is the law, love under will.