Wildwood NJ TCL Convention - POSTPONED

A note from the Supreme Tall Cedar William Martz:

Fellow Cedars,

Based on the continuing health crisis that we face as a nation, and the concerns that I and the officers of the Tall Cedars have for the safety of our members, I have decided to postpone the 2020 Annual Meeting and Convention that was to be held in Wildwood, NJ the second weekend in May. The executive committee and the Board of Directors have agreed with this decision.

The executive board and I became aware of additional facts that were not known during our Board meeting last Saturday.The rate of infection of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to increase and health officials are now predicting a longer period of unsafe conditions.New Jersey has now limited the size of groups meeting in public to 10 for the foreseeable future.We also became aware that the cancellation period for reservations at the Adventurer hotel is 30 days for individuals, but 7 weeks for groups.Based on the discussions at the Board meeting Saturday, after additional discussions with the executive committee, and per Article II - Annual Meeting, Section C, "... the time and place of the annual meeting shall be set by the Supreme Tall Cedar with advice and consent of the board of directors," I have made this difficult decision.Let me be clear - this is a postponement, not a cancellation, per the By-Laws.

Once the national health crisis becomes more manageable, PSTC Bud Willard, Convention Chairman, will work with the Wildwood Convention Center and the Wildwood Hotel Association to arrange alternative dates. If Wildwood cannot accommodate the Tall Cedars we will then look for other places.All members will have timely notice, in writing, when future plans have been finalized.Please spread the word to those members who may not have email services.If you have made hotel reservations, please call and cancel them as soon as possible.God bless with hopes for continuing safety and health to all.

Sincerely and Fraternally

William Martz, STC