Greetings Rotarians,

I want to share an update on the impact of the coronavirus/COVID-19 on our Rotary Club. As you all know, this is a fluid situation, and we're adjusting in real-time as information becomes available. In keeping with Governor Northam’s guidelines, we will not be hosting in-person meetings until Phase Two of the reopening plan which becomes effective June 10^th.  We will continue to meet weekly using the virtual platform Zoom. Guests are welcome to join our meetings by emailing the club president at rrespeto@unitedwaycville.org. Once Phase Two reopening begins, Board leadership will evaluate with Farmington’s CEO, the safest way to begin hosting meetings likely with attendance capped at no more than 50 members while maintaining tables that are six feet apart. We will also be monitoring the amount of COVID-19 cases in our community and following any trends with an increase in the outbreak relative to Phase Two reopening. Phase Two of the Governors reopening plan outlines the following for public and private social clubs: Public and private social clubs may reopen, provided such establishments abide by the gathering ban in section B, paragraph 2 of this Order and comply with the Guidelines for All Business Sectors and the sector-specific guidelines for public and private social clubs expressly incorporated by reference herein. A full report is available at: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/eo/EO-65-Phase-Two.pdf

Warmly, Ravi Respeto