*Information will be updated regularly*

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Hello fellow RCBA members,

As always, we hope this email finds you and your loved ones safe.  It is great news that all residents of Roy Carpenters Beach can finally return to our piece of paradise. With the steady increase in COVID-19 cases across the US it is more important now than ever that we continue to be vigilant.  It is up to us to follow all guidance to not spread this highly contagious disease.  Please remember to avoid high contact surfaces, wash hands frequently, minimize inside contact with others, and wear masks when you cannot remain six feet away from others. We really need to set the example that a beach community like Roy’s can remain a safe place. The only way for us to ensure safety at Roy’s is by not just following rules but by going above and beyond the guidance.

As we begin this next stage of reopening, the RCBA board and officers has been asked if we will have any RCBA meetings, how members can contribute to the association to defer cost, will there be scholarships, and will there be any scaled-down events. The following bullets should answer these questions.

• We plan to hold two virtual RCBA meetings. The first will be July 26th at 10 am and the second will be August 30th at 10am. An agenda and link will be sent out via email prior to the meetings.
• The board and directors have been working to determine the best way to be fiscally responsible to our Association while being sensitive to the economic hardship COVID-19 may have caused our members. After much discussion, we are following a two-step process. First, we have reduced our operating cost to the bare minimum of Insurances, funding the annual Scholarship, Fireworks, and website cost.  And second, we will hold the membership dues to $30 for one more year even though the membership approved an increase to $40 for 2020.  With all the events canceled this year the membership dues will be RCBA’s only source of revenue and will barely cover this year’s operating cost.
• Due to COVID-19, the membership drive will be conducted via mail or drop off with no collectors going to cottages. Please send a check made out to RCBA for $30 to 151 South Weeden Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879 or drop it in the RCB store drop slot located under the window on the front of the new store.  To track our membership renewals, it is important that you include with the payment your name, cottage number, and email address.  We realize that the association has multiple members residing in one cottage, so be sure to include the name, cottage number, and email address of each head of household member per dues payment.  Please also note membership payments are now due by August 1st to remain a member in good standing.  We thank you in advance for your much needed support this year.
• Scholarship packets will be available on  July 1st  online via our website at https://roycarpentersbeachassociation.org/ or by following this link https://forms.gle/aoV22ZcqJRBkAoPK6.  All applications must be submitted by July 19th for the scholarship announcements at the July 26th Virtual Association meeting. Please note, your family must be paid association members in good standing to be eligible to receive a scholarship.
• As for events, we have agreed to cancel all events to comply with RI social distancing rules and the MBP plan as filed with the city of South Kingstown. We do, however, have approval to have a resident only blood drive from 9am to 3pm on August 28th. We felt it was a good way to continue to support our RI community in the face of the COVID-19 health crisis. The Rhode Island Blood Center has assured us they continue to conduct blood drives across the state and have all the CDC recommended precautions in place.  
• We also plan to have the Fireworks on August 29th at 9pm.  

The board and officers appreciate your continued support and response to the pandemic.

Thanks, and stay safe,

RCBA President,

Domenic Gugliotti

RCBA officers,

Paul Ainsworth

Linda Pellegrino

Stephanie Ainsworth-Maass

RCBA board of directors,

Jeanie Kanaczet

Samatha Grayeck

Shannon Conti

Sherry Rodgerson

Diane Farber