Does this mean the 2020 National will not be held?
Elizabeth Fulghum2020-06-18T14:56:38-07:00At this time the ACA president and the chair for the site coordinating committee are in discussion with the host hotel to cancel the contract.
Will the 2020 National be rescheduled?
Elizabeth Fulghum2020-06-18T15:05:12-07:00If the contract is canceled, it will not be rescheduled.
What about the 2020 judges; what will happen with them?
Elizabeth Fulghum2020-06-18T15:06:32-07:00We are currently trying to find a solution that works for the judges and for the club.
What will happen to any achievements or awards earned during 2020?
Elizabeth Fulghum2020-06-18T15:07:06-07:00We will not skip recognizing achievements or awards occurring this year. However, no decision has been made regarding when and how those accomplishments will be recognized.
Will this affect the 2021 National?
Elizabeth Fulghum2020-06-18T15:05:55-07:00To the best of our knowledge, this will not impact the 2021 National. It is still expected to be held in Topeka, Kansas.
When will you know where the 2023 National will be held?
Elizabeth Fulghum2020-06-18T15:07:44-07:00At this time, naming a location would be speculation. The club president and the site coordinating committee chair are negotiating with the host hotel in Indiana. While it is the [...]
Why can’t the club hold a national for those who want to attend, even if not many attend, and let those who are not safe stay at home?
Elizabeth Fulghum2020-06-18T15:10:04-07:00The minimum cost to hold a national would be the same if 10 people attended or 1,000 people. The difference is if it is underattended, the club would lose money. [...]
Why can’t ACA wait until the middle or end of summer to see how the coronavirus is affecting the country before making a decision?
Elizabeth Fulghum2020-06-18T15:10:47-07:00There is no advantage to waiting but there is a disadvantage. Waiting will not change the state of the coronavirus. Outbreaks will continue to occur until a vaccine is developed. [...]