Fellow Sons of Rabalac,

We regret to inform you that after careful consideration of all the new information surrounding the resurgence of the Covid-19 Delta variant, we have decided to cancel this year's in-person event.

The situation in our hospital ICU facilities is urgent. The un-vaccinated are at the greatest risk, but even among the vaccinated there is a risk of asymptomatic infection and passing the infection along to others. We take these risks seriously, and, as a result, have taken this difficult decision.

That said, the situation in Jamaica is even more dire and the needs of the students of Calabar even more great. For those of you who have already purchased or sold tickets, we ask that you and or your guests, make those ticket purchases your fully tax-deductible donations to COBA Atlanta a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. If you prefer a refund, we will issue one upon request.

For those of you who have been waiting and still planning to buy your tickets, we ask that you simply visit the calabaratlanta.org website and still use the event flyer to "buy" your tickets and the amount "contributed" will be recorded as your tax-deductible contribution.

Now, more than ever, our young men need us to answer the call: "Here Sir!"

Thank you for your continued support of our school.

Ian Laing

(For the Planning Committee)