{"id":48396,"date":"2020-03-17T16:26:31","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T20:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cammac.ca\/?p=48396"},"modified":"2020-04-10T20:22:07","modified_gmt":"2020-04-11T00:22:07","slug":"update-regarding-the-covid-19-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cammac.ca\/en\/update-regarding-the-covid-19-outbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"Update Regarding the COVID-19 Outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Dear Friends and Members,<\/h3>\n<p>The Board of Directors met April 7<sup>th<\/sup> to discuss how the evolving COVID-19 situation will affect CAMMAC\u2019s operations, and to prepare a plan for moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to assure everyone that the safety and security of our members, clients and team members will always be our first priority. We will continue to monitor the level of risk associated with COVID-19, and ensure that the decisions and measures implemented with regards to our planned events are effective, appropriate and clearly communicated to our members, clients and employees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #0464b3;\">CAMMAC MUSIC CENTRE AND NATIONAL OFFICE<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The current recommendation from the Qu\u00e9bec government is to avoid unnecessary indoor gatherings. Recreational sites, training centres and performance spaces are ordered closed until at least May 4<sup>th<\/sup>, 2020, and we are complying with these obligations.\u00a0 Once we are permitted to re-open, we will be making all the recommended modifications to our food services as well as our housekeeping operating procedures. We look forward to a healthy and happy summer!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SUMMER PROGRAMS &amp; MUSICAL SUNDAYS FESTIVAL at the Music Centre:<br \/>\nFor the moment, <strong><u>these events are scheduled to proceed as planned,<\/u><\/strong> as these events fall outside of the current window of restrictions. Our cancellation and refund policies remain unchanged for the moment, but please be assured that we are monitoring the situation closely and changes will be implemented if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UPCOMING GROUP RENTALS are <strong><u>cancelled for the next 8 weeks<\/u><\/strong>. Case by case modifications are being made depending on group requirements, participant numbers as well as government directives. We are communicating with upcoming groups on an individual basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For the time being, the National Office in Harrington remains remotely open. Please note that Sylvie Laplante has replaced Marion Plouvin as our Customer Service Representative, so if you have specific concerns she can be contacted Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm by email at <a href=\"mailto:communications@cammac.ca\">communications@cammac.ca<\/a> or by phone at 819-687-3938, extension 25. Please be patient, as the call volume is very high at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #0464b3;\">REGIONAL EVENTS FOR MONTREAL, OTTAWA AND TORONTO:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We invite you to consult the regions websites and Facebook pages for ongoing information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>OTTAWA-GATINEAU<\/p>\n<p>All events cancelled through April 18<sup>th<\/sup>. We are investigating the possibilities of holding our Annual Regional Meeting without having to meet in person. Details will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cammac.ca\/ottawagatineau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0464b3;\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Cammac-Ottawa-Gatineau-138124373021622\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0464b3;\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To contact them by email: <a href=\"mailto:ottawagatineau@cammac.ca\">ottawagatineau@cammac.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>TORONTO<\/p>\n<p>The sight reading scheduled to take place on March 22<sup>nd<\/sup> is cancelled. It will be rescheduled as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cammac.ca\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0464b3;\">Website<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cammactoronto?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0464b3;\">Facebook<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To contact them by email: toronto@cammac.ca<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>MONTREAL<\/p>\n<p>The concert that was scheduled for March 21<sup>st<\/sup> is postponed. Details to follow.<\/p>\n<p>The sight reading scheduled for March 22<sup>nd<\/sup> is cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>The regional assembly scheduled for March 22<sup>nd<\/sup> (which would have been held after the sight reading) is postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cammac.ca\/montreal\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0464b3;\">Website<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CAMMAC.Montreal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0464b3;\">Facebook<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To contact them by email: ampmdenon@hotmail.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #0464b3;\">GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019re looking into holding the AGM scheduled for April 25<sup>th<\/sup> electronically, by video\/teleconference. Details to come.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone in the CAMMAC community for their loyalty and passion. In challenging times like these, music has the power to uplift us, reduce our anxieties and bring us together. We invite you to stay in touch by sharing your musical journeys and insights with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram: @cammacmusic<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We will continue to keep you updated on the situation at our end via the newsletter, Facebook as well as on this page.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So until we meet again, please take good care of yourselves, your families and your communities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Susan King<\/p>\n<p>President, Board of Directors<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Gulyaine Lemaire<\/p>\n<p>Artistic Director<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cynthia Bonenfant<\/p>\n<p>Executive Director<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Dear Friends and Members, The Board of Directors met April 7th to discuss how the evolving COVID-19 situation will affect CAMMAC\u2019s operations, and to prepare a plan for moving forward. 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