For those of you not yet aware, Conclave 2020 has not yet been canceled, the organizers preferring to take a wait and see approach...
This is a copy of the email I received a few days ago, I hope Mr. Bill doesn't mind me posting it here.
Dear Conclave registrant,
Anyone who hosts a Conclave worries about all of the issues related to registration, lodging, travel, the program, and finances among other factors, but I must admit I never thought about a pandemic creating a problem for our host club or the Conclave attendees! Particularly, given the recent statistics about the spread of the virus in the United States, the fact that many organizations are cancelling events involving large crowds and, of course, the age cohort in which many Healey owners are found, you are no doubt wondering about the status of Conclave.
Nothing is more important than the safety of all involved with Conclave. I hope it goes without saying that we do not want, in any way, to jeopardize the health and well-being of any attendees. As the evidence of virus spread here and abroad mounts, and based on the advice of medical experts, it would be prudent to cancel or postpone Conclave if it were to be held in the next few weeks. However, because Conclave is still two months away we are inclined to take a way-and-see approach for the time being and closely monitor conditions as they unfold. In the meantime we will consult with the management of our host hotel, The Plantation on Crystal River, with the National leadership of the AHCA, and also study what options may exist for rescheduling the event if it becomes necessary.
We are well aware that you have made travel plans and that they are not made in isolation. That is, there are events and activities that precede and follow Conclave that affect your decisions. As such, we know that you would prefer to know the future status of Conclave 2020 sooner rather than later. We will balance that need with the evolving news regarding the disease and with the management and administration of the Conclave, and ultimately make a decision as soon as practical.
We will communicate any changes in Conclave status on the Event-Wizard Conclave 2020 website under “BREAKING NEWS” and I will also email you directly when we reach a decision point. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Bill Borja
President
Tampa Bay AHC