City Postpones Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

March 11, 2020 — Acting out of an abundance of caution because of current public health concerns about COVID-19 , the City of Wilsonville is postponing the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.  

The event recognizes City volunteers for their significant contributions to programs, events and City boards. Scheduled to be held on April 14, the dinner is being rescheduled to a later date (TBD) when the City can demonstrate its gratitude without any restrictions or public health concerns for attendees.

“Our volunteer group includes many older adults who are at greater risk were they to get sick,” City Manager Bryan Cosgrove said.  “For the benefit of these folks and anyone else who might be distancing themselves from social congregations as a precaution, we’ll find another time to say thank you to our volunteers for the great work they do in our community.”

Additionally, the Clackamas County Cities Association Dinner, scheduled to be held in Wilsonville on April 23, has been canceled. This quarterly gathering of area elected and appointed officials will not be rescheduled.

The City continues to monitor new information and recommendations from federal, state and local health officials to inform decision making.

“We’ll continue to rely on our public health partners, and to lead with community health and safety as our top priority,” Cosgrove said. “We’ll remain proactive and precautionary and take additional public safety measures should the need arise.”

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