Level 3 Activities:

MVBT Organization Group Activities ON-SITE at MVBT

The group activity should not involve distributing items to others outside of the group unless it is “contact-less” distribution

Level 3 Activities do NOT require review by MVBT Health and Safety Committee

Provided all criteria are met and all safety protocols are followed

HOWEVER, Level 3 Activities MUST BE APPROVED by the Building Activities Committee to reserve the facilities. Organizers must contact:

facilities@mvbuddhisttemple.org

Organizers of the activity are required to fill out a Proposal for review by the MVBT Health and Safety Committee by clicking on the link below

Example of Level 3 Activities

Weekly MVBT Taiko practice
BWA social gathering
YBA social gathering
Senior Care Package if delivery is contact-less

INDOOR locations eligible for activities

YBA Hall – Maximum occupancy 24 people
Sangha Hall Foyer – Maximum occupancy 24 people
Sangha Hall Game Room – Maximum occupancy 20 people
Sangha Hall Pancake Room – Maximum occupancy 8 people
Sangha Hall Kitchen – Maximum occupancy 8 people

The maximum number of attendees will be limited by the capacity for each location

Please note that use of these locations require set up and use of special HEPA air purifiers during any activity. Please be sure to follow all instructions for the specific indoor location.

All other indoor locations are not currently eligible for use at this time as we are unable to guarantee adequate air quality/filtration. Please note that use of indoor activities

Requirements for Level 3 Activities

The following MUST be strictly adhered to by the organization and any attendees of the activity:

A Level 3 Activity Submission form to document plans for the activity must be submitted
Activity must be organized or sponsored by an MVBT Affiliated Organization
A designated Health Officer must be identified for each activity. The Health Officer must be an MVBT member.
Use only the designated restroom facilities and only one person at a time.
No more than 30 attendees maximum for outdoor events. Maximum attendee number for indoor events will be limited by the capacity for the specific location and will be < 30 people.
Vaccinations:
- For OUTDOOR activities: Vaccination plus booster for those booster eligible is not required but STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all attendees
- For INDOOR activities: Vaccination plus booster for those booster eligible IS REQUIRED for ALL attendees
Face masks required for both indoor and outdoor events, regardless of vaccination status
All attendees must complete a Health Attestation Form (Online or Paper) on the day of activity
The Health Officer is responsible for:
- Confirming all attendees have completed Health Attestation form on the day of the activity (proof of completion must be reviewed)
- Collecting any PAPER Attestation Forms and entering them electronically into Jotform for record keeping
- Assuring all safety protocols are followed
If any attendees test positive for COVID19 within 7 days of the event/meeting/service, that attendee will notify the designated Health Officer or contact MVBT at (650) 964-9426
More than one Level 3 or 4 activity may occur at the same time provided each activity is held in a different building (As approved by the Building Activities Committee) and groups do not intermingle.

Safety Protocols for Level 3 Activities

The MVBT Health and Safety Committee recommends the following as best practice measures to prevent to spread of COVID19 and protect the health of all attendees:

COVID19 Vaccinations:
- For OUTDOOR activities: Vaccination plus booster for those booster eligible is not required but STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all attendees
- For INDOOR activities: Vaccination plus booster for those booster eligible IS REQUIRED for ALL attendees
Face masks worn at all times (except when eating/drinking while socially distanced) for both indoor and outdoor events, regardless of vaccination status
Attendees who DO NOT LIVE in the SAME HOUSE should:
- Stay at least 6 feet apart and practice good hand hygiene
- Avoid holding or shaking hands, hugging, or kissing
- Limit sharing items
Eating/drinking together is discouraged. However, if individual food or drinks are consumed, attendees should be socially distanced (minimum 6 feet) from others, time spent eating/drinking should be minimized, and masks should be put back on as soon as finished eating.
Hands should be sanitized after eating/drinking.
Buffet style food and sharing of food between attendees from different households is discouraged
No more than 30 attendees maximum for outdoor events. Maximum attendee number for indoor events will be limited by the capacity for the specific location and will be < 30 people.
More than one level 3 or 4 activity may be held at the same time provided each activity is held in a different building and the groups do not intermingle
Use only the designated restroom facilities and only one person at a time.

It is the responsibility of the MVBT affiliated organization leaders to protect the safety of all attendees at any planned activities. The above measures are recommendations to minimize the risk of exposure and decrease the spread of COVID19.

Click here to fill out the MVBT Health Attestation Form

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the health safety of Sensei and all attendees, please DO NOT ATTEND if you have any of the following symptoms:

Fever ≥ 100 degrees Fahrenheit
New Cough
New Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing
Sore Throat
Runny nose or nasal congestion
Headache

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Severe Fatigue or Muscle Aches
Chills or repeated shaking
New loss of taste or smell

Important Resources for Event/Meeting Organizers and Designated Health Officers

Click on the links below for PDFs of the following that can be printed out and used for your event/meeting

Paper Attestation Form for those who arrive to the event and have not filled out the attestation or cannot access the online form
Attestation form Sign with the QR code for those who arrive to the event and have not filled out the attestation form. Those with smartphones can use the QR code to access the online form
Sign for social distancing which can be posted as reminders to attendees during the event/meeting
Attendee Log Form: PDF version and Word doc version if you would like to pre-populate attendee names

Attendee Log Forms:

Guidelines for Use and Cleaning of Temple Locations