Unfortunately, the 2012 IAG meeting on Nov. 3 has been canceled due to Hurricane Sandy. The decision was made jointly by the AIC President and Executive Director. Several factors have come into play that have forced us to make this decision. They include:
The very real possibility that the DC metro area loses power for a prolonged period after today. We felt that we needed to make a decision while we could still notify you and if you are in Sandy’s path, that you can get the notification.- While the weather should be back to normal in the DC area by the end of the week, it may not be in areas further north and west, as the effects of Sandy spread.
- Planes, trains, and yes even roads may still be in disarray by the end of the week. Airlines have moved aircraft out of the area to be affected by Sandy, and it may take a while for schedules to get back to normal.
- We did not want any member attending IAG to feel pressured to attend IAG. Since many may be dealing with loss of power, family concerns, or additional demands from your workplace due to Sandy.
- We would prefer to err on the side of caution.
We will be scheduling a couple of webinars that will replace IAG this year. I will be asking you what times work best for you soon.
I will be canceling all of the rooms at the IAG host hotel today.
If you could cancel your flight or train reservations, and mention that the meeting you were attending has been canceled due to Sandy.
Please send me a quick email letting me know that you received this email.
Also, feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. If you don’t receive a response from me, we have probably lost power.
I am so disappointed that we will not be together on Saturday.
Best,
Ruth Seyler | Membership and Meetings Director
t 202-661-8062 | f 202-452-9328
rseyler@conservation-us.org
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