Official Press Release
July 2, 2020
In a mutual agreement between the International Polka Association and the Millennium Hotel – Buffalo, our 52nd Annual Festival and Convention scheduled for September 4th through September 6th has been canceled. The State of New York still has many Covid-19 restrictions, including mandatory mask-wearing, social distancing guidelines, and maximum occupancy practices within all public areas. Unfortunately, due to these restrictions, we had no choice but to make this difficult decision for the health and safety of the bands, the board, the volunteers, our polka family, and friends. The I.P.A. has a committee working on alternative plans for a virtual IPA Festival. More information will follow regarding our schedule for this event within the next few weeks.
If you have a room reservation at the Millennium Hotel, you will not have to cancel it. The hotel will cancel all current room reservations.
Information about our 53rd Annual Festival and Convention will be released sometime in the future. Please visit our website at www.ipapolkas.com
If you have additional questions, we ask that you join us for the IPA's next General Meeting on Wednesday, July 15, at 7 pm CST via WebEx. This event will be your opportunity to hear from the board and get any questions answered that you have. As a special feature, the meeting will include a LIVE INTERVIEW with Polka Hall of Fame Member, and 2019 IPA Polka Music Award Recipient, John Gora. To participate in the meeting please pre-register at the following link: www.ipapolkas.com/go/julygeneralmtg/
If you are unable to attend this meeting, you can email us at info@ipapolkas.com or call us at 800-867-6552.
Sincerely,
Christy Krawisz
IPA PresidentOfficial Press Release
July 2, 2020
In a mutual agreement between the International Polka Association and the Millennium Hotel – Buffalo, our 52nd Annual Festival and Convention scheduled for September 4th through September 6th has been canceled. The State of New York still has many Covid-19 restrictions, including mandatory mask-wearing, social distancing guidelines, and maximum occupancy practices within all public areas. Unfortunately, due to these restrictions, we had no choice but to make this difficult decision for the health and safety of the bands, the board, the volunteers, our polka family, and friends. The I.P.A. has a committee working on alternative plans for a virtual IPA Festival. More information will follow regarding our schedule for this event within the next few weeks.
If you have a room reservation at the Millennium Hotel, you will not have to cancel it. The hotel will cancel all current room reservations.
Information about our 53rd Annual Festival and Convention will be released sometime in the future. Please visit our website at www.ipapolkas.com
If you have additional questions, we ask that you join us for the IPA's next General Meeting on Wednesday, July 15, at 7 pm CST via WebEx. This event will be your opportunity to hear from the board and get any questions answered that you have. As a special feature, the meeting will include a LIVE INTERVIEW with Polka Hall of Fame Member, and 2019 IPA Polka Music Award Recipient, John Gora. **You have to be a Current IPA Member*** To participate in the meeting please pre-register at the following link: www.ipapolkas.com/go/julygeneralmtg/
If you are unable to attend this meeting, you can email us at info@ipapolkas.com or call us at 800-867-6552.
Sincerely,
Christy Krawisz
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