As it stands right now, we will be continuing on with our Spring Convention, with an abundance of caution. We encourage anyone who does not feel comfortable attending to stay home and enjoy the Livestream, directly from the SUN Facebook Page. We will work with anyone opting not to attend, to rebook you for Fall Convention, or make your ticket into a donation for the Livestream. If you are sick or have any symptoms of the flu, please make alternate arrangements.
***AGAIN, THIS IS A PERSONAL CHOICE FOR YOU TO MAKE, AND WE WILL SUPPORT WHATEVER YOU DECIDE IS RIGHT FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.***
We are not making this decision lightly, or being tone deaf to the world around us. Many calls and discussions have taken place with Headquarters in Nashville, as well as the District C&J Chairman & BHS C&J Chairmen, as well as the District Board.
The amplified news of the last 36 hours gave us no time to cancel vendors, hotels, or support staff. We have “boots on the ground” as I type this- setting up our audio-visual, stage, lighting, and ballroom seating. We also have the distinction of being the first and only prelim contest this weekend, so time (or timing) was not kind to us at all.
Please, please stay home if you do not want to come to Orlando. Watch & enjoy the Livestream, and we’ll see you next time.
For those still coming, we are taking as many precautionary measures as we can, and advising to have a “no touch/handshake/hug” convention. The hotel has placed extra sanitizing stations at key points throughout, as well.
We know that we will get some blowback- either way. Thank you for respecting our decision.
Sunshine District President (on behalf of the SUN Board of Directors)