Socially distanced due to public health emergency, please read full description.
Attendance is limited to 24 persons; RSVP is required: e-mail clem.law@usa.net or call 612-378-7751. If you decide to attend at the last minute, call or text 651-285-5474. If there's overwhelming demand, I'll repeat the program at a later date.
Title:
Recent Appellate Decisions - Outdoor Socially Distanced CLE
Where/When:
Thursday July 23, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:05 PM
Keller Mayflower Park
2070 Fernwood Street
Roseville, MN 55113
Cell phone for directions: 651-285-5474
Credit:
- Minnesota: Live Program, 1.0 credit applied for. Minnesota event code 313957.
- Iowa and Wisconsin: CLE credit applied for upon request.
- Other States: Eligible for CLE credit in most states. Please contact me regarding credit in other states.
Free
Course Materials:
Available prior to the program at this link
By:
Richard Clem Continuing Legal Education
About the Speaker:
Richard P. Clem is an attorney and continuing legal education (CLE) provider in Minnesota. He has been in private practice in the Twin Cities for 30 years. He has a J.D., cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul and a B.A. in History from the University of Minnesota. His reported cases include: Asociacion Nacional de Pescadores a Pequena Escala o Artesanales de Colombia v. Dow Quimica de Colombia, 988 F.2d 559, rehearing denied, 5 F.3d 530 (5th Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1041 (1994); LaMott v. Apple Valley Health Care Center, 465 N.W.2d 585 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991); Abo el Ela v. State, 468 N.W.2d 580 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991). You can visit his web pages at RichardClem.com and w0is.com and his blog at OneTubeRadio.com.
Notes From Richard Clem:
This first program will take place in a city park. In the near future, I also am planning to have a Drive-In CLE program, which will follow Minnesota Department of Health guidelines. We will meet in a parking lot where all attendees will remain in their car. You will be able to see the speaker from your car, and you will be able to listen to the program on your car radio. If there are any questions from the audience, you will be able to phone or text them. I have not yet secured the location for this program. If you have access to a suitable parking lot, I would appreciate if you would allow me to present the program there. Why I'm Doing This Outdoor Program
I am a firm believer in the importance of social distancing during the current public health emergency. Therefore, I recognize that most traditional live educational activities cannot be done safely at this time. Even though some indoor gatherings might now be legal, I have personally decided that the risk is too great for me to enter buildings other than my own home. This WebMD article, for example, discusses the possible role that building air conditioning systems might play in the spread of COVID-19. In short, it will probably be a long time before I am comfortable attending a CLE held indoors.
On the other hand, outdoor activities pose little risk. For example, The CDC's recommendation is that "in many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air, and stay active." Currently, Minnesota permits outdoor social gatherings of up to 25 persons.
I believe that the use of outdoor spaces is an excellent way to re-start many activities that have been put on hold. For example, I believe that schools should seriously consider the use of outdoor spaces for classrooms. You can read more about that idea at the website of Green Schoolyards America. Unfortunately, even though some students thrive with distance learning, not all of them do. Whether it's because of their family situation, a poor internet connection, or just because it's not their learning style, many students are falling behind both socially and educationally due to the lack of in-person schooling. The use of outdoor spaces can provide these students with a safe place for their education to continue and help stop a new achievement gap.
Similarly, the CDC recommends that communities of faith should consider holding their services outdoors.
I believe the outdoors is a suitable venue for many educational activities. And since I'm in the business of presenting educational activities, I've decided to try outdoor programs. This particular program probably could be done just as well on the phone or via Zoom. But since some educational activities are best done in person, I believe it's important to do this demonstration to show that it is possible. And it will also be refreshing to see some colleagues in person, even if they're behind a mask and six feet away. Since this program is something of an experiment, it will be free of charge. I'm mostly interested in feedback to make the process better. And I believe that feedback will be useful to others, such as school districts, as they grapple with how to safely resume their programs.
Physical Distancing Guidelines
The following guidelines will apply:
- Attendance is limited to 24 persons (25 including me). To make sure that we don't go over this limit, RSVP is required. If you plan to attend, please e-mail me at clem.law@usa.net or call me at 612-378-7751. If you decide to attend at the last minute, call my cell phone or text me at 651-285-5474. If there's overwhelming demand, I'll repeat the program at a later date.
- At all times, stay at least six feet away from everyone else (other than members of your own household). Please refrain from shaking hands or other close contact.
- Bring your own chair or a blanket to sit on (or, if you prefer, remain standing for the program). We will be meeting in a grassy field with no seating available. When selecting a spot to sit, please ensure that others will be able to come and go and remain more than six feet away from you.
- Face coverings are not currently required in Roseville parks, but I strongly recommend that you wear one. Some attendees might have health conditions that make them more susceptible, and your wearing a face covering will reduce their stress level.
- Even though I'll be more than six feet away from participants, I will be wearing a face covering, since I will be speaking.
- There will not be a sign-in sheet. Instead, I will take attendance at the beginning of the program.
- There will not be any paper handouts. You may view or download the course materials at the link below. In lieu of a paper course evaluation, you are invited to e-mail your feedback about the program. Certificates of Attendance will be sent by e-mail after the program.
- Other than severe weather, the program will take place rain or shine. If it looks like rain, bring an umbrella. Dress for the weather. We will probably be in a sunny area, so wearing a hat is recommended.
- We will be meeting in a grassy field, and the site may not be accessible for some persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodation, please contact me prior to the program.
- No restroom facilities are available.
- No food or beverages will be served. Feel free to bring your own coffee or snack. If it's a hot day, don't forget to bring a bottle of water.
- It is recommended that you bring your own supply of hand sanitizer to use if needed.
- The program will be held outdoors at Keller Mayflower Park, 2070 Fernwood Street, Roseville, MN 55113. Plenty of on-street parking is available along Fernwood Street.
- Accessibility: This location might not be accessible to some persons with disabilities. We will be meeting on the grassy area, and there is no sidewalk. There is a curb along the full length of the park, and there does not appear to be any ramp. If you have questions about accessibility, please contact me prior to the program. I will make any accommodation necessary, up to and including finding a different location if necessary.
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