Given the ever-changing status of viruses, these are subject to change based on national, state, or local rules and regulations and AHB Board decisions.
This was the COVID POLICY for 2023
For You-
For All of Us -
Yours in Harmony,
Doug Brown
AHB President
Waiver for the Atlantic Harmony Brigade 2023
(updated July 31, 2023)
Event Name: Atlantic Harmony Brigade 2023 Rally (AHB 2023 Rally)
Date and Time: Friday, August 11, 2023, 4:30pm - Sunday, August 13, 2023, 11am
Event Venue: Brandywine Plaza, 630 Naamans Rd, Claymont, DE 19703
Atlantic Harmony Brigade will sponsor a live, in-person event on Friday, August 11, 2023, 4:30 pm - Sunday, August 13, 2023, 11 am. This event will include singing in large and small groups and shared meals. As this is an in-person event, local rules regarding social distancing and masks should be adhered to, and considerate health and safety conduct is essential. Please read the following rules and statement of risk.
ATTENDANCE RULES
In an abundance of caution as COVID-19 infection numbers continue to fluctuate, we will now be requesting negative COVID-19 tests (taken within 24 hours of the event and each day by 8:45 am if appropriate) for all attendees. By attending this event, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) and YOU HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND HOLD THE ATLANTIC HARMONY BRIGADE HARMLESS FROM ANY ILLNESS, INJURY OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY YOU IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT.
Based on the current notices, guidelines / procedures, rules, and recommendations in effect from federal, state, and local governments the following should be followed.
WHEREAS, while Atlantic Harmony Brigade will take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Participant understands that he/ she / they attend the Atlantic Harmony Brigade event at their own risk and that participation in the Atlantic Harmony Brigade event could result in SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH from COVID-19.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Participant’s attendance at the Atlantic Harmony Brigade event and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Participant, on behalf of themselves and their heirs, representatives, personal representatives and assigns, acknowledges, agrees as follows:
As a participant, I acknowledge that by my attendance, I am authorizing the unrestricted use of my photograph, performances, and image to promote this event and future events for the Atlantic Harmony Brigade or the Association of Extreme Quartetting Harmony Brigades (AXQHB).
As an event registrant of the Atlantic Harmony Brigade’s 2023 Rally, I agree to abide by the above rules and guidelines, as well as any additional rules the Atlantic Harmony Brigade may communicate during the 2023 Rally to be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, 4:30 pm - Sunday, August 13, 2023, 11 am.
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Event Registrant Signature Event Registration Name – Printed Date
This was the COVID POLICY for 2023
For You-
- Bivalent Boosters are highly recommended but optional.
- We request that you test negative for Covid (using a rapid Antigen test) within 24 hours before the Rally begins Friday at 5 pm Eastern. Since most people drive to the AHB Rally, the intent here is to test right before you leave home for Wilmington.
- We request that all attendees (and any traveling companions involved) bring a rapid Antigen test with them in case you feel crappy while in Wilmington.
- We will require completing a Covid liability waiver before you begin the Rally weekend.
- As a courtesy to every attendee, we ask that you minimize your participation in higher potential Covid-risk activities the week before travel.
- If during the Rally, you test positive or experience typical COVID symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, or tiredness, you should notify Doug Brown at (908) 578-2457 (cell). Those who drive to the Brigade will be asked to leave the hotel. If you fly, AHB will provide a complimentary single-occupancy hotel room to separate you until Sunday morning, when you would normally fly home.
- Should you experience symptoms like fever, cough, or tiredness within five days after the Rally, you agree to notify AHB leadership. Other participants will be notified of potential exposure with no identities revealed.
- By your attendance, you acknowledge that attendees share the potential risks involved in a large, close-quarters gathering of people singing together without masks. (Plenty of anecdotal evidence is available). You also acknowledge that variants can still infect someone, even when fully vaccinated and boosted. Fortunately, most people infected only report mild to medium symptoms that last several days. See WAIVER below for the legal details.
For All of Us -
- Masks, while recommended, will be optional during the event, barring a mask mandate enforced by the state of Delaware or the city of Wilmington. Consider packing a mask as a backup precaution.
- We strongly encourage singing outdoors when possible and not staying too long in close quarters to allow the air to change.
Yours in Harmony,
Doug Brown
AHB President
Waiver for the Atlantic Harmony Brigade 2023
(updated July 31, 2023)
Event Name: Atlantic Harmony Brigade 2023 Rally (AHB 2023 Rally)
Date and Time: Friday, August 11, 2023, 4:30pm - Sunday, August 13, 2023, 11am
Event Venue: Brandywine Plaza, 630 Naamans Rd, Claymont, DE 19703
Atlantic Harmony Brigade will sponsor a live, in-person event on Friday, August 11, 2023, 4:30 pm - Sunday, August 13, 2023, 11 am. This event will include singing in large and small groups and shared meals. As this is an in-person event, local rules regarding social distancing and masks should be adhered to, and considerate health and safety conduct is essential. Please read the following rules and statement of risk.
ATTENDANCE RULES
In an abundance of caution as COVID-19 infection numbers continue to fluctuate, we will now be requesting negative COVID-19 tests (taken within 24 hours of the event and each day by 8:45 am if appropriate) for all attendees. By attending this event, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) and YOU HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND HOLD THE ATLANTIC HARMONY BRIGADE HARMLESS FROM ANY ILLNESS, INJURY OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY YOU IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT.
Based on the current notices, guidelines / procedures, rules, and recommendations in effect from federal, state, and local governments the following should be followed.
- Delaware officials suggest, but do not mandate, that masks be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
- Atlantic Harmony Brigade through its contracted venue, Brandywine Plaza, will ensure attendee health & safety disciplines, such as spacing and safe consumption of any food and beverage on site, be carefully administered, always making sure we execute a fun and normal event.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be supplied at the venue for attendees to sanitize throughout the event.
WHEREAS, while Atlantic Harmony Brigade will take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Participant understands that he/ she / they attend the Atlantic Harmony Brigade event at their own risk and that participation in the Atlantic Harmony Brigade event could result in SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH from COVID-19.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Participant’s attendance at the Atlantic Harmony Brigade event and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Participant, on behalf of themselves and their heirs, representatives, personal representatives and assigns, acknowledges, agrees as follows:
- PARTICIPANT HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL RISK OF BODILY INJURY, SICKNESS, ILLNESS, DEATH OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE Atlantic Harmony Brigade EVENT OR WHILE USING ANY OF THE PREMISES, FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY Atlantic Harmony Brigade. PARTICIPANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT ATTENDANCE AT THE Atlantic Harmony Brigade EVENT IS VOLUNTARY, AND SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN AT PARTICIPANT’S OWN RISK AND PARTICIPANT ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RISK OF ANY AND ALL INFECTION, ILLNESS, DEATH, INJURY OR DAMAGE THAT PARTICIPANT MAY SUFFER AS A RESULT OF ATTENDING THE Atlantic Harmony Brigade EVENT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
- As a Participant in this event I hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Atlantic Harmony Brigade, their officers, directors, agents, representatives and insurers or the Barbershop Harmony Society, its Chapters, Districts, and Subsidiaries from any and all liability to Participant, their personal representatives, heirs or assigns for any loss or damage resulting from SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS AND DEATH, specifically including, but not limited to, any damage whatsoever to Participant in any way related to bacteria, viruses or other pathogens associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic. Participant further hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Atlantic Harmony Brigade and the Barbershop Harmony Society, its Chapters, Districts, and Subsidiaries harmless from any loss, liability, damage or cost which Atlantic Harmony Brigade may incur as a result of Participant’s attendance at the Atlantic Harmony Brigade event.
- Participant acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is intended to be as broad as permitted by the laws of the State of Delaware and that if any portion is deemed held to be invalid, it is agreed that the balance of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
- Participant acknowledges and agrees that he / she/ they have carefully read this Agreement and fully understands that it is a release and waiver of liability, express assumption of risk, waiver of claims and indemnity agreement. Participant is aware and agrees that by executing this Agreement, Participant is giving up the right to bring a legal action or assert a claim against the Atlantic Harmony Brigade and the Barbershop Harmony Society, its Chapters, Districts, and Subsidiaries as a result of Atlantic Harmony Brigade’s negligence in exchange for attendance at the Atlantic Harmony Brigade event. Participant has read and voluntarily signs this Agreement and further agrees that he/she/they have not relied upon any oral representations, statements or inducements and that there are no other representations other than those made in this Agreement.
- Participant acknowledges and agrees that he/ she/ they are at least 18 years of age and has had a full and complete opportunity to read and review this Agreement and hereby enters into this Agreement freely and voluntarily.
- Participant acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement shall not act as a waiver of Atlantic Harmony Brigade’s right to deny access to Participant or any other person and Participant agrees and acknowledges that Atlantic Harmony Brigade reserves the right to deny access to the Atlantic Harmony Brigade event at any time and for any reason, in Atlantic Harmony Brigade’s sole and absolute discretion.
As a participant, I acknowledge that by my attendance, I am authorizing the unrestricted use of my photograph, performances, and image to promote this event and future events for the Atlantic Harmony Brigade or the Association of Extreme Quartetting Harmony Brigades (AXQHB).
As an event registrant of the Atlantic Harmony Brigade’s 2023 Rally, I agree to abide by the above rules and guidelines, as well as any additional rules the Atlantic Harmony Brigade may communicate during the 2023 Rally to be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, 4:30 pm - Sunday, August 13, 2023, 11 am.
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Event Registrant Signature Event Registration Name – Printed Date