A Message from the President:
A. The WCC Board members are excited to welcome you to our first speaker presentation and reception at the Hellenic Community Centre, 133 Southdale Road West, London on October 14, 2021. The speaker will be Dr. David Williams. There is plenty of FREE parking and there are many handicapped parking spaces close to the front door. As per government regulations, all members planning to attend must be double vaccinated, and vaccine passports will be checked at the door by the Hellenic Community Centre staff. Members will be expected to wear masks, except when eating or drinking.
B. As per government regulations at this point in time, the Hellenic Community Centre is allowed a maximum of 300 fully vaccinated people in the room that usually holds up to 750 people. If that number changes, I will communicate that change to you. Members will be seated at tables for the presentation and for the reception afterwards. The Hellenic Community Centre staff will serve the refreshments at the table so that members may remain seated.
C. If you do not feel comfortable attending with a large crowd at this point, we also plan to offer a YouTube video of each speaker’s presentation. The YouTube link will be provided only to those who have renewed their 2021/2022 membership. Beginning with October’s speaker, the link will be emailed to members. Please note that the presentation will be on YouTube for a designated period of time only.
D. By providing the video recording, as well as the live presentation choice, we hope we are able to meet your safety and comfort levels and you will renew your membership for the 2021/2022 season.
E. The September newsletter will be emailed later and it will include details for Dr. David Williams’ presentation, book signing, and reception. It will also include a link for Jesse Rodger’s virtual presentation on September 9th in case you were unable to watch it on Zoom.
Important Message for Membership Registrations:
A. Please mail your membership application form and cheque by October 4th. This will avoid long lines at the Hellenic Community Centre on October 14th which is a safety concern. A membership form is attached to this email.
B. Since we are only allowed a maximum of 300 people in the room, we will accommodate paid-up 2021/2022 members first at the October 14th presentation. We suggest you arrive early; the doors will be open at 1 p.m. for vaccine passport checks and entry into the presentation room. We will only sell individual tickets if we still have space for non-members after 1:50 p.m.
C. For your safety, the doors to the room will close at 2 p.m. sharp and no latecomers will be able to enter. Please understand that the Hellenic Community Centre staff need to check vaccine passports and this must be done before the doors close.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work to find solutions for the unique challenges of Covid-19. Please email me at wccldnpresident@gmail.com if you wish further clarification on the presentations or have further questions.
Stay safe!
Sharon Miller
WCC London President