[SBU Board] COVID-19: NLM Spring Sectional, Board Meetings, KO Sectional

[Karen Hudesman]

I agree to cancel the NLM sectional and I am afraid we will need to cancel KO sectional.  I am happy to call Bev at IOUE.   Let me know what else you need support on.
Thank you
Karen
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> On Mar 15, 2020, at 6:53 PM, JC Chupack <jc.chupack at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Given the latest CDC guidance on avoiding gatherings of 50+ people for the next 8 weeks (ending May 10) as well as social distancing guidance to help "flatten the curve" locally, there's a few key actions/changes I need to put before the board:
> NLM Spring Sectional:  I ask the board to weigh in on whether to cancel the NLM Spring Sectional by voting here (login required to ensure only board members votes are counted):  https://forms.gle/zGScnyXtZeW8sfE57 
> If we cancel, at our April board meeting, we will discuss and agree on how to compensate SBC for the cancellation. 
> While we could wait for the April board meeting to decide, I see little reason to wait. The more notice we give to our players, the better. Submitting the "abstain" option on the form will, among other things, imply you prefer to wait on the discussion until April.
> Procedurally, I believe we're okay to do this over email based on my read of the by-laws. I do know at least two board members besides myself who have suggested this action; thus even if we decide a formal motion is required, I can provide a second. If anyone disagrees, let me know. 
> Board meetings:  Until otherwise stated, we will be holding board meetings via teleconference only, no physical location. I'll send out a conference bridge when we are a bit closer to the date.  If anyone has any concerns with this approach or would need additional assistance, please let me know.
> KO Sectional: I believe it is unlikely we will be able to hold the KO sectional. However, no official guidance has extended to that date yet, and we have time still to make a decision. In planning/prep, though, I need a volunteer to call Bev at IUOE to inquire if there is need-by date from her side for the decision and confirm any expectations in terms of compensation in the event we cancel. 
> For any cancellation and change, my priorities are to help continue to support a healthy bridge community in Seattle (literally and figuratively), by keeping players safe and keeping our great sites happy with us.  
> 
> If anyone has any further thoughts on actions needed or that we should be considering, or if anyone has procedural concerns with the above, please feel free to reply.
> 
> Thanks,
> JC
> 
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> JC Chupack
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