Grand Parlor to be in Sonoma
A greatly-reduced 143rd Grand Parlor will be held at the Sonoma Raceway in NASCAR Garage H, 29355 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, on Wednesday and Thursday, August 19 and 20.
The sessions will be open only to delegates, though brothers who wish to attend may be seated if there is room after all registered delegates have been seated after 10 a.m. on August 19.
There will no headquarters for the 143rd Grand Parlor due to lack of facilities at the Sonoma Raceway and no hotel in the area that can accommodate us all due to the pandemic. All attending this Grand Parlor will need to make their own hotel reservations. Surrounding communities for lodging facilities include Petaluma, Sonoma, American Canyon, Novato, Napa, Vallejo and San Rafael.
The following activities will not be scheduled due to COVID-19 and Federal, State and local Health Safety Orders: Grand President’s Reception, Ladies Luncheon, Open Memorial Service, NDGW Grand Officers Visitation, Banquet, Play Day Events and campaign hospitality rooms. Grand 1st VP Joe Castillo is working on an Incoming Grand President’s Reception; details will be shared when available
Sign-in for pre-registered delegates only will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Untimely submission of delegate registration may result in inability to attend. Due to COVID-19, the short timeline and the need to arrange for the necessary amount of food, chairs, etc., all delegates must pre-register; payment for the 143rd Grand Parlor must be received no later than August 14, 2020.
All attendees will be asked to wear face masks and practice social distancing at this Grand Parlor. The health and safety of all is important to our members, their family, and friends.
Pre-registration form is on page 11 of this issue.