March 31, 2020
Dear NA Members,
We regret that we have made the difficult decision to cancel WNIRCNA 2020 that was to be held in Pendleton on May 15-17, 2020.
The Washington Northern Idaho Region and 2020 WNIRNA Host committee have been monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) concern closely. The safety of our members and community is of ultimate concern.
The current directives are: Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued a statewide order “Stay Home-Stay Heathy, and Oregon Governor Kate Brown has issued an executive order that Oregonians stay home except for essential needs. We do not have an indication when these orders will be lifted, or when large gatherings will be safe to take place.
This decision wasn’t reached lightly and was made by the RSC Chair and C&E Chair with input from the WNIRCNA 2020 Host committee. Our guiding principle was how do we practice the principles of our program and act as responsible members of society in a situation that none of us have previously experienced.
Thank you for your support and understanding in this challenging time.
Tracy L., Washington N. Idaho Region, Covention & Event Chair