You Can’t Fight City Hall – The Peach Blossom Cancellation

By Sandy Weaver

This is a phrase that’s part of the American vernacular – most of us have either heard it or used it at one point in our lives. When you’re up close and personal to a decision “city hall” has made that’s not to your liking, the words leave a bad taste in your mouth. When that happens, there are two choices – whine or make new plans.

The Peach Blossom Cluster committee is not a whining group of people. Within hours of the Governor’s announcement that the Georgia National Fairgrounds, host venue for the Peach Blossom Cluster, would be closed through the end of June, members of the committee were hard at work on two fronts – making the case for allowing the event to go on, and finding an alternate way to have shows this year. This statement from the committee sums up their work:

“We tried our best to convince the Governor appointed board to reconsider and open the Georgia National Fairgrounds a week-and-a-half early, but we were unsuccessful in our attempt.

We are moving this cluster to October 14-18 at the Jonesboro Rd. location.

Thank you to all the committee members who have worked tirelessly at trying to make this event happen. You are very much appreciated.

For the clubs with specialties, you will be contacted very soon about participation at the cluster in October.”

As the novel coronavirus continues to decline in Georgia and other parts of the country, elected officials all over America are weighing the balance between hospital capacity and the crashing economy. It seems no matter what decision “city hall” makes, a large part of their constituency won’t be happy. Much whining will ensue, and a few visionaries will figure out how to move forward in spite of “city hall.”

May all clubs be as fortunate as Valdosta and Atlanta to have strong, sensible leadership. And may we all be able to hang on through tough times.

Sandy Weaver is an author, consultant and professional speaker who works with veterinarians to create happier hospital cultures and more resilient teams. She also judges some Working breeds. When she’s not traveling to consult, speak or to judge, she’s spoiling her two Siberian Huskies. http://sandyjweaver.com

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