Our Commitment to You

As we look forward to joining together, we want to assure you that health and safety are our priority. We will be closely following local and national health recommendations and will be quick to communicate any changes to policies, guidelines, and precautions during the weeks leading up to the conference. 

We are requiring:

Proof of Vaccination

All conference attendees and staff are required to be fully vaccinated, which is defined as being at least two weeks after receipt of the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or at least two weeks after receipt of one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. All attendees will show proof (picture of vaccination card or actual card) prior to receiving their badge at the conference.

Adherence to COVID-19 Guidelines

MAPA staff, attendees and exhibitors will adhere to COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the city of Springfield. 

MAPA has taken a number of precautions to minimize risk of exposure to COVID-19 including:

MAPA Encourages: 

• Not travelling if you feel sick 
• Use of hand sanitization stations 
• Washing hands frequently 
• Not attending sessions, workshops, events or tours if you are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 such as:
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Religious or Medical Exemption

If you are exempt from being vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, please email megan@mckennamanagement.com with proof of exemption.  You will receive an email in response within 2 weeks letting you know if your request to attend without being vaccinated is approved or declined after a full review with the planning committee.

Questions or Concerns?

Please contact Megan Brouwer, CMP, Association Manager 

Megan@mckennamanagement.com or call 978-674-6212