Important Coronavirus Update

"URGENT" CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION 

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CLUB INFORMATION

Dear Members,

Due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, it is more important than ever that we follow directions and advice from health authorities and governments. This is not to say however we cannot continue to participate in our aeromodelling activities. We all, however, must consider our fellow club members and practice safe hygiene and preventive practices. The fact the average age of our members is within the vulnerable age sector, makes it more imperative we all are extra vigilant and cautious.

The following is a combination of the advice received from the MAAA and specific rules to be put in place by WARMS from Friday 20 March 2020. 

The information is provided to assist in protecting yourself and other members, and to communicate changes re. the canteen, toilets etc.  

Hygiene

  • Members are required to supply their own hand cleaning material. 

  • All members should adopt good hygiene practices when associating with other members.

  • Members should not use communal cups and other kitchen utensils. Members are required to bring their own, as the canteen will be totally closed until further notice, ie. no cups, no spoons, food, drinks, this includes coffee, milk and sugar. 

  • Members should wash hands after opening/closing club locks, doors, etc. Avoid touching your face and mouth before doing so.

  • Avoid personal contact with members e.g. don't shake hands.

  • Barbecues and communal meals should be restricted. If you want food, bring your own.

  • No food will be provided from the canteen. If supplying food to others,  members should wear gloves and possibly masks to prevent contamination.

  • If you have any of the Coronavirus symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue or difficulty breathing) – self isolate and don’t attend the flying field until you are feeling better.

  • If suffering from any other illness or chronic medical condition, consider not attending the flying field.

  • Increase hygiene/cleaning of facilities in club toilets, it should be noted that because of the toilet roll shortage and limited supply at the club that members are asked to bring their own to use just in case we have run out. We’ll do our best to keep enough on hand but unfortunately we can’t guarantee it.

Club Events

  • Attendance of members from other clubs or the public is to be restricted/discouraged. 

  • All events have been cancelled or postponed indefinitely, e.g F3A competition   

  • Members with Coronavirus symptoms should not attend the field. 

Members Returning from Overseas

  • If returning from overseas – self isolate and do not attend the flying field for at least 14 days. Stay home and work on your models.

  • If mixing with family or friends that have returned from Overseas – self isolate and do not attend the field for at least 14 days.

The above is not exhaustive, and the club may implement other preventative procedures that are considered  appropriate.

These temporary rules and suggestions are being put in place to protect the membership of the club and to enforce any action deemed necessary to protect members.

Stay safe everyone,

WARMS Committee