A meeting was held on March 14, 2020 at the home of Secretary, Grace Reyes Manalo, with the members of The Board of Advisers and The Executive Officers.

The main agenda was the discussion as to how to move forward concerning the upcoming 59th Fiesta based on the current environment with COVID-19.

Although, we the Officers of the Salinas Association of San Diego CA Inc., have an unwavering devotion to  Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, we also have a responsibility to ensure the safety and health of our officers, members and guests.

With this in mind and in our current COVID-19 environment, a vote was taken as to whether to proceed with plans as normal to host the 59th Annual Fiesta in May, 2020 or postpone it to another time.

A vote was taken and it was unanimous, 17 people voted that the Fiesta should be postponed. However, there was one person who disagreed. In an effort to ensure that everyone’s opinion was heard, President Nhel Conde offered a suggestion that a decision not be made until April 2, 2020. Everyone present agreed.

The determining factor will be the status of COVID-19, at that time and whether or not it is safe to proceed as normal. 

It is our hope that we can proceed as normal. However, as an organization we have an obligation to be responsible to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved.

After April 2, 2020 when a decision has been made, the members will be notified via US Mail,  Facebook and the Salinas website of the status.

In addition, please discontinue selling the Fiesta raffle tickets until further notice.

Should we have to postpone the Fiesta, an option will be given to anyone who donated or bought raffle tickets if they would like to have their donations or payments refunded.

Thank you for understanding and please wait for further announcements.

Sincerely,

Nhel Conde
President 
Board of Advisers
Executive Officers Conde
President