2021 PAW Annual Conference-Release and Waiver of Claims

I understand that the Planning Association of Washington (PAW) has scheduled an in-person educational program to be held on November 15-16, 2021 at Campbell's Resort. Our attendee's safety is a top priority for PAW. For our 2021 Annual Conference, PAW will be requiring attendees to bring their proof of COVID-19 vaccination cards (at least 2 weeks after final dose) or proof of a negative diagnostic test within 72 hours upon registration check in, Monday morning. By signing this Release and Waiver of Claims, I acknowledge to provide this documentation and agree as follows: • By participating in or attending the Program, I risk becoming exposed to or infected with COVID-19 (a/k/a the novel coronavirus) as a result of my actions, omissions, or negligence, or those of other attendees or participants, including without limitation, PAW volunteers and other members. •COVID-19 is extremely contagious, and exposure to infection can result from person-to-person contact, including but not limited to breathing, coughing, talking, interacting with other individuals, and touching surfaces, among other methods. • Attending the Annual Conference could increase my risk of contracting COVID-19. • PAW is not responsible for Campbell's COVID-19 mitigation efforts (or lack thereof) or any negligence by Campbell's or its staff relative to such precautions. • The Annual Conference been made available by PAW for educational purposes only. The material presented is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, method or procedure appropriate for the situations discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the presenter(s) that may be of interest to others. • I cannot reproduce the sessions, or portions thereof, in any manner, including, without limitation, by photograph, audiotape, or videotape. All property rights in the material presented, including common law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter or to PAW. The sessions may be audiotaped, videotaped, or photographed by PAW. I expressly grant PAW permission to record my voice and/or my image by audiotape, videotape, and/or still photography during such sessions, and I hereby waive any and all rights in and to such recordings. To help minimize the potential for COVID-19 transmission, PAW will require all attendees to complete a Self-Screening Questionnaire and Declaration. This Declaration must be signed and dated at the Program to gain entry. I acknowledge and agree that it is my obligation to follow any recommended health and safety measures, including but not limited to: (i) Avoid person-to-person contact such as handshakes or hugs; (ii) Maintain a minimum distance of six feet from others to allow for “social distancing;” (iii) Wear a face mask or covering, especially whenever social distancing cannot be maintained; and (iv) Wash hands frequently throughout the day

I acknowledge and agree that I am participating in the Program voluntarily, and at my own risk, and that I release and waive any claim I might have against PAW and its officers, directors, members, and staff for any and all liability or responsibility for any illness, damages, or injury whatsoever that I may incur in connection with my attendance at the Program, including, without limitation, as a result of exposure to an infectious disease, the information presented, or the manner in which the Program is conducted. I have read the foregoing, understand its terms and conditions, and agree to be bound thereby.