: The Fifth Annual Newfound Rendezvous is scheduled for this weekend, September
: 14th, 15th, and 16th. It is a celebration of boatbuilding and people
: powered boats. In light of the tragedy in New York and Washington today we
: (the Newfound Rendezvous Committee) are trying to determine if it is
: proper and fitting that we should be celebrating anything this weekend. We
: expect that for the next few days the nation will be in mourning and
: trying to find it's way through this tragedy.

: On the one hand I don't think that we should let terrorism rule our lives,
: but on the other hand I recognize that many people in this area (to say
: nothing of the nation as a whole) have been affected by the events today
: either directly or indirectly. Our prayers go out to those who have loved
: ones lost or injured in these events. I am sure that I am not the only one
: who has had a hard time focusing on my daily work schedule today, even
: though I don't know anyone directly involved.

: We will have a meeting at 10 AM tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to determine if
: we should go forward with the Fifth Annual Newfound Rendezvous. I am
: looking for opinions and feedback on this from those who frequent this
: bulletin board, whether you planned on going to the Rendezvous or not. If
: you wish you can reply privately to me at the e-mail above.

: Thank you,
: Michael Vermouth

Thanks to everyone who took time to reply to the above feedback request. The Rendezvous Committee met this morning and their thoughts were along the same lines as many replies we received here: That we should proceed with our event and our lives and remember those who have been hurt by this tragedy.

So....we will proceed with some minor changes. Russ Keat was going to give a talk on safety on the water, but has gone to NY city to engage in recovery efforts. Anyone else who had signed up but is now unable to attend will be missed but we will certainly understand if they have other duties to attend to.

We do hope that many will attend to make this a good get-together even under these circumstances.

The only reasons that might change this decision is if travel is restricted somehow or if the President declares a day of mourning. We will deal with that when and if.....

Michael Vermouth