Not surprisingly but highly unfortunately, National has announced that the 2020 Convention that was to be held this August in Houston, TX, has been cancelled due to implications of the pandemic. Below is the formal announcement.
AATW!
Mark Mueller
Chairman
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CANCELLATION OF 2020 CONVENTION IN HOUSTON, TX
Fellow Members,
Last night the Board of Directors made one of the toughest decisions since I have been Executive Director and voted to cancel the 2020 Convention. It was not a decision that was made easily or lightly. We looked at many aspects for and against, but as was the case with the All American Week cancellation, it came down to what is best for the health and well-being of the Members of the Association.
Also of concern was the projected low attendance of the convention, as shown by the low number of registration and our concern that it may cause a large financial loss to the host Chapter if there was a small attendance number. By looking at the registration numbers currently being extremely low, as compared to past Conventions, we saw attendance as being very low. We believe this to be because of concerns for traveling, meeting in large numbers in small areas, and possibly financial hardships caused by the losses of jobs or slowing of businesses caused by the pandemic.
Anyone who has registered, and there have only been 25 registrations, probably due to the ongoing pandemic, will be contacted in the next few days concerning your refund. The Houston, TX Chapter will still be the host for the 2021 Convention, and all functions that were to be held this year will be moved to 2021. We do understand that many of our Members are as saddened by this cancellation as we are, but I am sure that you can understand our concerns and reasoning for the cancellation.
We will keep you informed of any additional changes within the Association and look forward to when we can again resume normal operation. Thank you for all you do for the Association and we ask that you please stay safe, follow all posted requirements of your local authorities, and stay healthy. Airborne, All The Way!
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