Conventions and Events Subcommittee
Washington Northern Idaho Region
P.O. Box 55064
Shoreline, WA 98155
Regarding the event Clean and Free, being held on March 12-15, 2020:
Our host committee has worked long and hard to plan and organize this year’s event for all addicts to enjoy.
There has been some concern regarding the expanding outbreak of the COVID-19 (Corona Virus), and we wanted to ensure everyone that at this time the event will be held as planned. We will continue to monitor the outbreak, and will follow any guidelines and/or restrictions that may be imposed by the Washington State Department of Health and/or the Center for Disease Control for large events of this nature.
At this time the Washington State Department of Health’s website advises that you should not “attend large events, such as sporting events, conferences, or other community events if you are sick, do not feel well, or someone in your home is sick.” We encourage you to follow these restrictions to protect others and to plan accordingly should you fall ill. We encourage you to please consult with your own medical provider should you have concerns about attending the event.
The virus is primarily spread by coughing/sneezing in the air and direct contact with others that are infected such as hand shakes or hugs. It is our hope members attending will be mindful and follow the suggestion of limited personal contact with others. We also ask that you please respect others if they do not wish to have personal contact. This is for their protection and yours.
The host committee is arranging to have additional handwashing stations available at each of the venues. Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available are your best methods for preventing the spreading of germs.
We encourage everyone to stay informed and to read through the information related to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus), on the Washington State Department of Health and Center for Disease Control websites:
With these precautions in effect we believe that we will have a safe and fun weekend full of recovery together. The Serenity Keepers and Public Information will have additional information for convention attendees at the convention if any questions should arise.
We thank you for taking extra precautions, and look forward to seeing you at Clean and Free 2020.
In loving service,
The Washington Northern Idaho Regional Service Committee Admin Body
Conventions and Events Subcommittee & Clean and Free 2020 Host Committee