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leftieNanner

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3. I am involved with an organization that holds an annual event in May

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 06:42 PM

Mar 2020

And today we met to discuss whether we should cancel it or not. Three cases of the virus have been identified in our county so far. There were two people at the meeting who said they think it's all hype and overblown. They metaphorically rolled their eyes as we were having the discussion. We ended up agreeing to follow the lead of the Health Department, a local University, and another public organization. If they shut down, then we will too.

The problem we have is that the event is a major fundraiser for our charity and we need to find a different way to raise the $$$.

Thanks for your post captain!

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I was in a group setting today. The US is screwed [View all] captain queeg Mar 2020 OP

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Shows you that so few of us pay attention? Brainfodder Mar 2020 #91

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This, so much this Meowmee Mar 2020 #98

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