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webstertrophy.ca Newsletter #2020-2

A question for the Webster historians among our Webster Family:

"What do the years 1940, 1955, and 2020 have in common?"

The answer: Those are the three years (since 1932 when the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition began) that the Webster Team of the day has had to make the decision to forego the national competition. In 1940, it was World War II; in 1955, it was escalating administrative costs for the competition. Now, in 2020, it is the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

With Canadians heeding the warnings, advice and orders to stay at home, self-isolate, avoid crowds and stop unnecessary travel, our Webster Team determined that the most prudent action would be to forego the 2020 search for Canada's Top Amateur Pilot.

Reluctantly and regrettably, there will be no Webster Trophy Competition this year.

There were many reasons for this decision. Key among those reasons is our concern for the health and safety of our applicants, our staff, our partner school, and, of course, all the other Canadians with whom those involved with the Webster Trophy would need to come in contact if we were to go ahead with the competition this year. Also, Webster relies extensively on the generosity of our many dedicated supporters and sponsors. Given the dire financial situation faced by so many in Canada's aviation community, the Webster Team cannot in good conscience ask for financial support at a time like this.

The Webster team is currently completing the work required to wind down the 2020 competition. When that work is complete, we will direct our energies to plans for Webster 2021. When the time is right, we will again contact all members of our Webster family, including our supporters and sponsors, as we get ready for next year's competition.

The Webster Team extends its sincere appreciation to all our Webster supporters and sponsors for your help and encouragement until now. We look forward to working with you again for next year's competition. Between now and then, please take the advice available from the many reliable sources so that you keep safe and healthy.

To keep up-to-date with the latest plans for Webster 2021, you can find more information about the Webster Trophy Competition:

at www.webstertrophy.ca

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Take care. Be healthy and well.

Your Webster Team.

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