Kino  Bay Club Deportivo
(662) 242-0321

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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT:
This year, as we approach the fall season at Club Deportivo, we have very different challenges than ever before, because of COVID. Since I am not in Kino, I asked for help from others who are — Betty and Rebecca, and members — to consider our options. I have also been in communication with the entire Board of Directors so that we can work together.
So, here are some things to guide our thinking:

COVID SITUATION IN KINO: The virus is in Kino. There are active cases, and there have been some deaths. Local people are being as cautious as possible. They express concern about the influx of tourists, who create crowds and often seem to flaunt rules. Health services are at a minimum; hospitals in Hermosillo are stressed.

CLUB STAFF POSITION: 
Our staff is anxious to open what they can, when they can. They understand the importance of the Club to the members. They also recognize the risks and know they will need to enforce procedures and rules — wearing masks, maintaining distances, sanitizing equipment, limiting participants — to protect everyone. These are not just good ideas and choices; they are mandated by law. The staff stands ready to work with the board to find ways to do things safely, but they also will bear the burden of having to enforce the rules if there is any resistance.

YOUR PART:
This is likely to be the most difficult year in the Club’s history. We were already facing a declining membership and economic challenges, then came the COVID virus. I believe it is important to be transparent with our membership.We don’t want to be alarmists, but we also don’t want to mislead you with the idea that everything in Kino will be just like in the past.
And none of us wants to be responsible for creating a health crisis in our Club or our community. With that in mind, and the uncertainty of the Covid impact over the next few months, I have asked that we first focus on some limited Club Outside Activities. Even then, we will need to put in place known safety precautions to best protect members and staff.
If this phase one works out, we can then consider how we might initiate some winter inside activities, depending again on the Covid impact at that time.
I encourage each of you to think seriously as you make your own decisions about returning this fall. It will be different; but with common sense, courtesy, and concern for ourselves and others, it can be possible to enjoy friends and activities. We’ll just need to be more creative and flexible.
Watch for regular updates from Betty via the Club Communications list, and feel free to contact the staff with any questions you might have.
Stay safe!
--James Burbidge, President 520-732-1017, burbidgelaw@aol.com

Officers of Club Deportivo  2020-2021

From Your President
This is my first opportunity to thank the Club membership for having the confidence to elect me as your president.

As most of you my know, I'll be hibernating at home in Sierra Vista, AZ for the next few months dealing with some medical issues. During this time away, Francine Bailey will be acting on my behalf as the Assistant to the President. 

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OFFICERS
President:  Jim Burbidge         
Assistant to the President   Francine Bailey
First Vice President: Ron Leetch 
Second Vice President: Rick Fisher
Secretary: Maggy Becker
Treasurer: Joan Fairweather
Club Deportivo Manager: Betty Martinez  242-0321
    
DIRECTORS
Construction & Maintenance: John Nicola
Library & Communications: Anne DeFrance
Bar Manager: Jean Lewis 
Meals Director: Pat Friesen 
Outdoor Activities: Kent Ogden
Indoor Activities: Anne Stern 

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