The era of COVID-19 has forced tough decisions on many aspects of our lives and NEAFA’s annual meeting is not exempt. Always a great opportunity for excellent programming and networking, the Conventions Committee was challenged with achieving these important goals while adhering to the lingering COVID-19 rules. “We highly value the opportunity to gather and be challenged with cutting edge topics and first-class speakers,” stated John Clark, NEAFA President. “Despite our desire to gather again in Albany in early February, we could not guarantee that we will be able to do so face to face. Therefore, we have decided to postpone our annual meeting to June 2021 and combine it with our Golf for Good Works Tournament at the Turning Stone Resort.”
“The Turning Stone Resort will be an excellent place for the Annual Forum and the Shenandoah Golf Course will challenge our skills on the links” said Mark Anderson, Conventions Committee Chair. “We look forward to gathering again and are hopeful that next June will be the right time for gathering again.”
In the meantime, stay tuned for opportunities to be involved in our advocacy work with legislative leaders in New York, Vermont, and other New England states, albeit virtually. It is essential that we stay engaged with legislative leaders as their decisions will impact our businesses.