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Monthly Newsletter

June 2020

Did you know? You are not a member! But if you were, you could... register free of charge for monthly Special Interest Webinars, as well as get access to past editions in the Member Section of the website at any time. All this and more when you become a member.

Our Member Section also offers exclusive access to training, support, policy updates, resources, and more.

This month, we've added to our member portal: a policy for re-opening your organization following COVID-19, and TWO new webinars about creating a greater understanding of abuse, and how to report and respond to abuse suspicions!

Become a Plan to Protect® Member TODAY.

Re-Opening after COVID-19

We have been self-isolating for months and the statistics of the spread of the virus are still staggering.

Whether you open or don't open... the fallout might land on your doorstep.

We share the challenge of decision-making as many Executive Directors, Pastors, Administrators, Board Members and Business Owners are now facing. You are hearing various voices:

"You can't open the building yet! It is a huge health risk!! You are wrong if you do."

"It is all a big hoax! A conspiracy! A media frenzy! Don't be afraid!"

"Don't open the doors... my husband, sister, grandparent, uncle, brother just passed away from COVID-19."

"Here are the 25 things you need to do prior to meeting again."

"I'm not coming back to work yet!"

"I don't have daycare available for my children if I come back to work yet."

"We need to open the building! I need to be there. I need to see everyone! What are you waiting for!"

Whatever the decision... there could be fallout. The risks are significant!

To open or not to open... such a difficult decision to make.

Are you ready? Assess your readiness to open your doors and start your programs again.

If you have decided not to open your doors, our hearts go out to you as we know this must have been a difficult decision. Be assured you are in our thoughts and prayers as we know your desire is to be with your campers, participants and staff, and that there will be significant financial impact on your programs.

On the other hand, depending on where you live, some of you have already started to open your doors, others of you are planning your restart, some of you are pivoting your summer camps and programs digitally, and others are not quite sure when the green light to open will come.

But are you ready? Over the last month we have been compiling recommendations and best practices on transitioning back into onsite programs. We have prepared and piloted an assessment to identify readiness for transitioning back to onsite programs and events. We invite you to take this complimentary assessment to identify your readiness and your gaps.

During the month of June, we have compiled brand new tools, training and resources to help you through this crisis.

-Melodie Bissell, President and CEO at Plan to Protect ^®

The Latest from Our Blog

To Open or not to Open: The Question of the Day!

On Monday, March 16, 2020, Canada went into lockdown after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Soon thereafter, the United States also initiated lockdowns. The virus continued to hit all corners of the world as citizens were encouraged to stay indoors to avoid the continued spread. We had to say goodbye to physical interactions with our loved ones, out families and our communities as we worked together to keep each other safe and flatten the curve.

At the time of writing this, the world has reached 5.5 million cases; the USA 1.7 million and Canada has reached over 85,000 cases of COVID-19. The risk to everyone still remains high, meaning that the virus has made a significant impact on the world's healthcare system and has devastated our society, as it has impacted millions of people losing loved ones. Although those aged 65 and older, those with compromised immune systems, or those with underlying medical conditions have been most effected, COVID-19 has shown that no person is immune; everyone can be at risk, which is why governments around the world have taken such drastic measures to prevent the spread.

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New This Month

Readiness

Assessment

We know that the task of re-opening after this pandemic is not an easy one. We have put together this assessment to help you determine where you stand in your preparedness to re-open your programs and services to the public.

TAKE THE ASSESSMENT

June Special

Plan to Protect® now offers "CANDIDATE PAID"

We are excited to share with you that Plan to Protect® now offers a "CANDIDATE PAID" option on our Plan to Protect® ScreeningCanada and Plan to Protect® Training platforms! Your volunteers and staff can now help lessen the burden to keep their screening and training up to date!

We have even provided special pricing to share the cost when bundled.

You select the package that best suits the need of your candidate, and we will do the work to provide you with a shareable customized link to send out to your volunteers and staff.

SPECIAL: $35* for Criminal Record Check and Plan to Protect® Training (Value $58 - $63)
SPECIAL: $40* for Criminal Record Check, Training and Plan to Protect® App (Value $64)
$33* for Criminal Record Check
$30* for Plan to Protect® Orientation Training
$25* for Plan to Protect® Refresher Training

To request for more information on our training and screening of your candidates, click HERE.

Training Highlights

Serious about Safety: A Plan to Protect® Masterclass

Join us for a FREE LIVE Masterclass!

Join our staff members, Advisory Council Members, and Members as we gather LIVE on Instagram and Facebook for 8 days as we:

Share highlights from our best practices from all of our certification training (Administrator/Leader Level 1 & 2), (Train the Trainer Level 1 & 2) and Crisis Response and Management Course;
Meet the Plan to Protect® Staff, Members and Advisory Council;
Listen to first person case studies directly from leaders that faced risks head-on;
Gain wisdom from our Advisory Council Members;
Hear testimonials from Plan to Protect® members that have achieved a high standard of protection; and
Learn about the 5 Step Implementation Strategy of Plan to Protect®
Answer your many questions.

Join the class and listen LIVE each day from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST or if you miss a class, listen to the recording that will be posted to the private group. You must register for it to receive the tremendous training, tools, resources, prizes and bonuses that will be shared.

This is the first time we have offered this class, and it's free! Sign up today and invite your team members, Senior Leaders and Board Members to join us as together, we will face the reality of risk.

Knowing when to Re-Enter: Health & Safety Tips for Transitioning from COVID-19

Special Interest Webinar

(June 11, 2020 - 12:00 - 1:00pm EST)

In this timely webinar, Melodie Bissell, the President and CEO of Plan to Protect® will walk you through a risk assessment and recommend tips and tools for a staged transition back to programs with the vulnerable sector. Do you have a plan to protect?

$30*

Plan to Protect ^® through Screening

Complimentary Webinar

(June 24, 2020 - 12:00 - 1:00pm EST)

Did you know that insurance companies require you to screen your volunteers and staff so that you can qualify for abuse coverage? How do you go about doing this? How do you get people on board with the process? Let’s plan to protect through proper screening processes!

This webinar is designed for administrators and leaders who work with volunteers in vulnerable sectors. Melodie Bissell, President of Plan to Protect® will address how to do criminal record checks, interviews, references, and much more. Good screening not only gives you peace of mind, but it also helps people trust your organization. Let’s raise the bar on protection!

FREE

RESOURCES

Online Engagement

Policy Statement

We have drafted and have gifted a policy statement for Online Engagement -- hundreds of organizations have accessed it and it will influence how you provide programming online.

ACCESS POLICY

Re-Opening after COVID-19

Policy Statement

Now it is time to put a policy and procedure in place to transition back to onsite programming. Be ready whether that is next week, next month or next quarter.

PURCHASE POLICY