In case you missed this letter….
April 16, 2020
Dear Member,
The AGO National Council, the Committee for Conventions, and the Convention Steering Committee for the Atlanta Chapter of the American Guild of Organists regret to announce the cancellation of the AGO 2020 National Convention scheduled for July 6-10 this summer. The uncertainties surrounding the spread of the coronavirus require us to take this action. We felt that we could not adequately guarantee the health and well-being of our convention attendees, performers, presenters, exhibitors, worship leaders, and all others who would have been involved in the convention. We are deeply saddened at having to make this very difficult decision, but we feel it is in the best interest of all AGO members, their families, friends, and colleagues.
If you have previously registered or paid fees as a convention participant or exhibitor, you should have received an e-mail from the convention with details on how to obtain a refund or make a donation. Advertisers will also be entitled to obtain a refund or make a donation and will receive a separate email communication with associated details. If you have questions, please call 404-981-7210.
The Hyatt Regency Atlanta advises us that in light of our decision to cancel the convention, they are automatically canceling the reservations and refunding the deposits of all convention attendees who made hotel reservations within the convention’s room block. You do not have to contact the hotel or Hyatt reservations to cancel. Please be advised that because of the high volume of hotel cancellations taking place all across the country, the refund process may take up to 10 days. If the person who made the reservation provided an e-mail address at the time of the booking, the hotel will send a notice to that e-mail address with the confirmation of the cancellation. Those who still wish to stay at the Hyatt over the dates they previously booked (or over adjusted dates) are welcome to re-book directly with the Hyatt.
Stay safe.
With all best wishes,
James E. Thomashower, Executive Director
Michael Bedford, President
Michael Velting, Councillor for Conventions
Nicole Marane, National Convention Coordinator