1. In line with U3A Network requirements it is mandatory for U3A Benalla members attending face to face U3A activities to produce evidence of being vaccinated.
2. Any member of U3A Benalla who is feeling unwell is asked not to attend a class or group to which they belong, but instead get tested for COVID 19 either by using a RAT test or by phoning Benalla Health to make an appointment.
3. An Attendance record for each class will be located on the table inside the U3A room or other venue being used by U3A Benalla. Every person entering the U3A room or other venue will be ticked off on this attendance record which contains the COVID-19 immunisation status of members. 
4. Persons not currently enrolled for a particular group or class or who have not had their COVID-19 immunisation status recorded, are required to give their name and produce evidence of their COVID-19 immunisation status to the Convenor who will record it on the attendance sheet. 
5. Members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions may choose to wear a face mask indoors.
6. It is suggested that members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions keep 1.5 metres apart at all times.
7. Outdoor groups such as Bushwalking or Bird watching do not have to wear masks, but U3A members may choose to do so.

Margaret Jenkins,
President,
​8 July 2022

At the recent Convenors Meeting held in February 2022 there was a question concerning use of the Defibrillator which is stored in the main Auditorium of the Benalla Senior’s Centre.
 
Following this question we are pleased to announce that we have invited Ambulance Victoria to give us some information about use of the Defibrillator at our May Meet and Mingle which will be held on Wednesday 18th May 2022 at 10am in our U3A room.
 
In the meantime we have been sent the following information from Ambulance Victoria called Call Push Shock FAQ which we are adding to our Website with their permission. The information is available to our Convenors and other U3A Members if required.
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The Committee of U3A Benalla met yesterday and would like to invite all Convenors to an Information afternoon on Friday 25th February 2022 at 2pm in our U3A room.

Our U3A groups could not function without the valuable input and guidance of our Convenors.  At this Information afternoon we hope to hear of any problems or concerns that Convenors have, and to answer any questions that may arise.

During the holiday break the Committee organised better written information regarding the running of the computer/TV in our U3A room, and also worked on the smoother running of the computer equipment in Room 2. It has been great to see both rooms in operation at the same time since the year commenced.

It would be appreciated if you could let me know if you can come to this information afternoon. My Email is margaretjenkins@bigpond.com.

Margaret Jenkins

This message is a reminder to Convenors of our Enrolment Day on 12th January 9:30 to 11:30am. at the Senior Citizens Centre.   Convenors are asked to attend or have a representative attend on their behalf to explain the content of their program.
 
Convenors may also be asked to certify that they have sighted a COVID-19 immunisation certificate of members who have not already had their immunisation recorded as ‘YES’.  You do this by signing the appropriate section of their form. 

This certification can be done by any convenor or committee member.
 
Looking forward to successful 2022 for U3A Benalla.

Happy New Year!
 
Len Jeffers
Membership Coordinator

As you will be aware it is now mandatory for U3A Benalla members attending U3A activities to produce evidence of being Covid-19 fully vaccinated.

As a Convenor you will have the additional responsibility of making sure all members of your class or group have the documentary evidence of full Covid-19 vaccination.

On viewing the class members documentary evidence of vaccination, you will need to mark the appropriate column on the class roll with a ‘Yes’.

This information will be transferred to our database and all subsequent rolls and records will show that member as Covid-19 vaccinated.

Unvaccinated persons are unable to attend classes.
 
Please see attachment to see how it is recorded on rolls.
 
Thanks for your cooperation
 

Len Jeffers

Please note that this is an updated version of  Covid Safe Plan V6 published 1 November.  

1. There is a QR code at the Benalla Senior’s Centre which must be used when entering the Centre. There will be a manual sign in sheet for those members who require it. The Convenor or a person designated by the Convenor will act as Sign in Marshall to ensure all U3A Members are signed in. 
2. In line with State and Local Government requirements it will be mandatory for U3A Benalla members attending face to face U3A activities to produce evidence of being fully vaccinated.
3. Any member of U3A Benalla who is feeling unwell is asked not to attend a class or group to which they belong, but instead get tested for COVID 19 after phoning Benalla Health to make an appointment.
4. Attendance Records. An Attendance record for each class will be located on the Table inside the U3A room or other venue being used by U3A Benalla. Every person entering the U3A room or other venue will be ticked off on this attendance record which contains the Covid-19 immunisation status of members. U3A Benalla will hold in another location the address and phone contact details of all members attending groups or classes. Persons not currently enrolled for a particular group or class or have not had their Covid-19 immunisation status recorded, are required to give their name and produce evidence of their Covid-19 immunisation status to the Convenor who will record it on the attendance sheet.
   (*Attendance rolls are held inside in both venues)
   (**Phone numbers are not listed on new rolls – only the Covid-19 immunisation status)
5. Members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions are required to keep 1.5 meters apart at all times.
6. The maximum number of people allowed in the Benalla Senior’s Centre is 30 if all members are fully vaccinated or 20 if any member attending is not vaccinated. U3A members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions must be at a density of not more than 1 person per 4 square meters of floor space.
7. Outdoor groups such as Bushwalking or Birdwatching can gather in a public place such as a park with up to 29 other people.  Masks are no longer mandatory outdoors, however, masks must be carried unless there is a lawful reason not to, and members are encouraged to wear one outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
8. Members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions are required to wear a face mask when indoors if currently mandated by the Victorian State Government.
9. Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance to the U3A Benalla room and any other venue being used by U3A. Members of U3A Benalla are requested to use the hand sanitizer when entering the room.
10. Hand wipes will be provided for Convenors or their assistants to wipe down furniture such as chairs, tables and door handles after each class held in the U3A Benalla room or other venue being used by U3A Benalla.  

 
Dorothy Webber President, 8 November 2021  

1. There is a QR code at the Benalla Senior’s Centre which must be used when entering the Benalla Senior’s Centre. There will be a manual sign in sheet for those members who require it.  ​The Convenor or a person designated by the Convenor will act as Sign in Marshall to ensure all U3A Members are signed in.     
2. Attendance Records. An Attendance record for each class will be located on the Table outside the U3A room or other venue being used by U3A Benalla. Every person entering the U3A room or other venue will be ticked off on this attendance record. U3A Benalla will hold in another location the phone number and address of all members attending groups or classes. If a person is not currently enrolled for this particular group or class, they are to write their name and phone number legibly on the attendance sheet.
3. Members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions  are required to keep 1.5 meters apart at all times.
4. The maximum number of people allowed in the Benalla Senior’s Centre is 20.U3A members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions must be at a density of not more than 1 person per 4 square meters of floor space.
5. Outdoor groups such as Bushwalking or Bird watching must have a maximum group size of 10.
6. Members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions are required to wear a face mask when indoors if this is currently mandated by the Victorian State Government.
7. Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance to the U3A Benalla room and any other venue being used by U3A. Members of U3A Benalla are requested to use the hand sanitizer when entering the room.
8. Hand wipes will be provided for Convenors or their assistants to wipe down furniture such as chairs, tables and door handles after each class held in the U3A Benalla room or other venue being used by U3A Benalla.
9.  Any member of U3A Benalla who is feeling unwell is asked not to attend a class or group to which they belong, but instead get tested for COVID 19 after phoning Benalla Health to make an appointment.

Dorothy Webber, President
09 September 2021  

1. There is a QR code at the Benalla Senior’s Centre which must be used when entering the Benalla Senior’s Centre. There will be a manual sign in sheet for those members who require it. The Convenor or a person designated by the Convenor will act as Sign in Marshall to ensure all U3A Members are signed in.      
2. Attendance Records. An Attendance record for each class will be located on the Table outside the U3A room or other venue being used by U3A Benalla. Every person entering the U3A room or other venue will be ticked off on this attendance record. U3A Benalla will hold in another location the phone number and address of all members attending groups or classes. If a person is not currently enrolled for this particular group or class, they are to write their name and phone number legibly on the attendance sheet.
3. Members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions are required to keep 1.5 meters apart at all times.
4. Maximum group size for U3A members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions is 10, at a density of not more than 1 person per 4 square meters of floor space. Each group of 10 must stay the same and cannot change or mingle.
5. Members when attending U3A Benalla groups, classes or functions are required to wear a face mask when indoors if this is currently mandated by the Victorian State Government.
6. Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance to the U3A Benalla room and any other venue being used by U3A. Members of U3A Benalla are requested to use the hand sanitizer when entering the room.
7. Hand wipes will be provided for Convenors or their assistants to wipe down furniture such as chairs, tables and door handles after each class held in the U3A Benalla room or other venue being used by U3A Benalla.  
8. Any member of U3A Benalla who is feeling unwell is asked not to attend a class or group to which they belong, but instead get tested for COVID 19 after phoning Benalla Health to make an appointment.

 
Dorothy Webber, President
30 July 2021  ​