<p class=x_MsoNormal><span style=color: #000000;>&nbsp;</span></p><p class=x_MsoNormal><span style=color: #000000;>DignityUSA remains committed to the health safety and well-being of our members and friends. We are closely monitoring the level of viral transmission in the San Diego area as well as nationally and will be making decisions about the conference accordingly. </span></p><p class=x_MsoNormal><span style=color: #000000;></span></p><p class=x_MsoNormal><span style=color: #000000;>Here are some of the steps we are taking to minimize risk for our attendees:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li class=x_gmail-m-1988510930101494804msolistparagraph><span style=color: #000000;>Regular monitoring of Covid reports including the weekly update from the County of San Diego</span></li><li class=x_gmail-m-1988510930101494804msolistparagraph><span style=color: #000000;>Regular communication with the Westin Gaslamp Hotel on their safety protocols including mask-wearing hand sanitizing stations guest service protocols cleaning procedures etc.</span></li><li class=x_gmail-m-1988510930101494804msolistparagraph><span style=color: #000000;>Upgraded our ballroom to one with the capacity to hold 600 people to ensure ample space for social distancing</span></li><li class=x_gmail-m-1988510930101494804msolistparagraph><span style=color: #000000;>Arranged for all group meals to be served on an outdoor patio area</span></li><li class=x_gmail-m-1988510930101494804msolistparagraph><span style=color: #000000;>Regular checks with the Diocese of San Diego regarding their protocols for liturgical celebrations</span></li><li class=x_gmail-m-1988510930101494804msolistparagraph><span style=color: #000000;>Reviewing programming and safety protocols with members of our Covid Advisory Team to get up-to-date recommendations</span></li></ul><p class=x_MsoNormal><span style=color: #000000;>We urge you to direct any questions concerns or ideas to&nbsp;<span style=color: #0000ff;><a href=mailto:execdir@dignityusa.org target=_blank data-auth=NotApplicable data-linkindex=0><span style=color: #0000ff;>execdir@dignityusa.org</span></a>.</span> Thank you.</span></p>