[W1SMH] Fwd: HamXposition 2020 Postponed to November 6 through 8

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-------- Original message --------From: Bob DeMattia <k1iw at hamxposition.org> Date: 4/11/20  8:15 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: raycord at aol.com Subject: HamXposition 2020 Postponed to November 6 through 8 Hello All,I hope this messages finds you safe and healthy.   After long consideration, the convention committee hasdecided to postpone the 2020 convention to the week of November 6 through 8. There are several reasons for this, the first and foremost is the health and well-being of our attendees.  In addition, there are many logistical problems with holding the convention in July, even under the mostfavorable conditions of the pandemic emergency being over by then.1. We believe it is unlikely that the state's ban on large gatherings will be completely lifted by the end of July.2. Even if it were, we believe attendance will be severely impacted due to lingering (and quite appropriate caution).3. Almost all of our exhibitors are unwilling to commit to anything prior to June.4. The convention is subject to penalties for cancellation.  The penalties increase as we get closer to theconvention date.  By moving to November, we move out the schedule on these penalties.  This will allowus to reassess the viability of the convention in early August.  By then we will have further insight into prevailing conditions.5. The November weekend was the only one available to us - and could be lost to another group if we didnot act on it.We know that many look forward to attending each year, and have probably grown weary of all thecancellations of events like these.  However, given the reality of the situation, we believe it is in everyone'sbest interest to postpone. Stay safe & 73,Bob - K1IWChairmanNortheast HamXposition 2020For all the latest updates, join our Google Group:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/hamxposition