In an unprecedented move, the committee formed to host the 2010 CVVFA Convention cancelled the event in Harrisburg. With less than six months until the scheduled date the CVVFA is in a very difficult position with no alternative plan for the 109th Annual Convention.  The combined committee representing fire service interests in and around the city of Harrisburg PA voted to cancel.  The group had previously signed a contract agreeing to host the convention. Members of the CVVFA Convention Liaison Committee were present when the committee decided to cancel at February 3, 2010 meeting.

Earlier Harrisburg asked the McConnellsburg PA who originally requested the 2010 date to delay their convention to 2011. McConnellsburg graciously agreed to this change.
 
Text of the email follows:This is just to let you all know the CVVFA Convention 2010 Committee last night voted to cancel the convention for this year. Reasons cited but not limited to, were:
A complete unknown about any cooperation that the new city administration might give us.

• A last minute change from the set agenda and difficulty with parade
• A last minute change and difficulty with Thursday night picnic
• Lack of interest in fundraising
• Lack of involvement with the city's 2010 committee 

After weighing all the options and the current situation and a possible further deterioration by August, the members of the committee present voted to pull out of the convention.  Representatives of the CVVFA were present and understand our plight.
When I get a chance I'll finish the minutes and as soon as any outstanding finances are resolved the checkbook will be closed out.