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COVID-19
INDUSTRY UPDATE & RESOURCES
04.14.2020
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First this, because I think it's hilarious.
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UPDATES, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
FOR OUTFITTERS & GUIDES
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US Forest Service Guidance on Fee Relief
The US Forest Service issued guidance on April 8, 2020 to individual forests regarding operating fee relief across the country. This is guidance, and not direction, and therefore non-binding, keeping the final decision in the power of the local forest.
The guidance encourages forests to extend a 90-day fee deferral to its permittees, to ease the pressure on operators who are set up to pay their estimated use. Finally,the guidance also includes provisions to relax other requirements during the 90-day period.
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FLATTENING THE CURVE?
Idaho COVID-19 News
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Over the past week, Idaho has been showing indications that the 'curve' in our state may be flattening. However, the owner of Saltzer Health Medical Group and founding member of the initiative, "Crush the Curve," Dr. Tommy Ahlquist cautions that while the figures coming in are promising, more tests and more widespread testing is necessary to affirm the numbers and pave the way for a safe 'reopening'. “That’s the bottom line, COVID-19 testing and antibody testing, there’s just not enough of it.”
Read More in this Article
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Governor Little will host a press conference regarding the 21-Day Stay-Home Order tomorrow, 4/14, at 11 a.m., in which he is expected to update the state regarding whether the order will be extended, rescinded, or otherwise adjusted.
The Governor will also be answering questions about COVID-19 in Idaho LIVE on Idaho Public television this Thursday, 4/16, at 8:00PM on IPT and online.
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IOGA WEBINAR RECORDING
For those of you that missed it, our friends at Idaho Commerce have made a recording of the IOGA Webinar "CARES Act For Idaho's Guides & Outfitters" available.
You can also access the Wenbinar Notes provided by Commerce, with links referenced and contact information for the presenters HERE
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Click on the video and it will open in YouTube
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Webinar Recording: Business Continuity Planning
Zeb Smith, CPA and AO Commercial member, shared a framework for business continuity planning during COVID-19.
The webinar was designed to help you define an action plan that is best for you, your team, and your business; look beyond all of the unnecessary noise and stresses in the world today; confidently and effectively leverage your finances, employees, customers, & vendors; and position yourself to not only survive COVID-19 but thrive when it passes.
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Access more resources, including some publically accessible recorded webinars from our hardworking friends at America Outdoors via their COVID-19 resources page.
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Webinar Recording: Follow the Numbers Tactics & Action Steps for the Next 90 Days
Pat Tabor, CPA, walks outfitters through the rules and new developments with the PPP & EIDL loan options and tax relief as well as how to manage the money, including setting yourself up for forgiveness.
OUTFITTERS WITH PPP QUESTION RELATED TO 1099/W2 EMPLOYEES, SKIP TO 1:24.20 (1 HOUR, 24 MINUTES, 20 SECONDS) FOR TABOR'S TAKE.
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In a time flush with webinars, this was a really valuable one, folks.
Once again, special thanks to our friends at America Outdoors and to Pat Tabor for putting this together.
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RIVER TALK PODCAST APPEARANCE
"Talking with Aaron Squared about the Effects of COVID on the Paddling Season"
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IOGA Executive Director, Aaron Lieberman (AKA, Aaron #1), and America Outdoors Executive Director, Aaron Bannon (AKA, Aaron #2), joined our friends (guides and outfitters all) at the River Talk Podcast to discuss the potential effects of COVID-19 on the 2020 whitewater season, how outfitters and private boaters can come together during this time, projections for the 2020 season and impact on rural communities.
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SPEAK UP
1. Contact our Elected Officials and Decision Makers.
We need to get loud and present a unified voice/call to our congressional delegation and elected officials here in Idaho that support be given to our industry.
- Review an updated, editable letter with the key and IMPORTANT requests we need to make of our elected officials HERE.
Additionally, here is another Outfitter Template Letter, and Guide Letter Template, which you can further personalize with your outfit's information and impacts you are feeling / anticipating.
Once filling in the bracketed/bolded portions with your own information, you can submit your letter by mail or else by email form via the email forms to:
2. Let IOGA know how we can help you.
Please contact the IOGA office by calling 208.342.1438 or emailing us at [email protected] or [email protected] with questions or concerns you have. We are committed to seeing this industry through this very difficult time.
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The recent RMS News Digest announced TWO positions. They are seeking applications for a:
For details, see the attached job descriptions (by clicking the links above) or visit www.river-management.org/careers.
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SHOW SUPPORT FOR ONE OF OUR OWN
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Dustin Aherin is a true gem in the river community. Tragically, a few days ago, Dustin's house in Lewiston burned down. It left nothing but the garage door. He and Clarabell the dog are fortunately unharmed. Dustin is loved and respected by many, and would never ask for help himself. So I am asking for him. Let's help Dustin and Clarabell get back on their feet.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES
IOGA DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES
COVID-19 INFORMATION & UPDATES
PUBLIC LANDS GUIDANCE
OTHER AIDS AND OPERATIONAL TEMPLATES
- AOA: landing page, guidance for outfitters
- Computation of PPP Loan, Swan Mountain Consulting
- Template to Calculate COVID-19 Financial Impact, Swan Mountain Consulting,
- Pandemic Action Plan Including Scenario Planning, Swan Mountain Consulting
- Action Steps to Take Immediately in Response to Covid-19, Swan Mountain Consulting
- Expenses to Cut in Response to Covid-19 Impact, Swan Mountain Consulting
- Sample Employee Communiqué in Response to Covid-19 , Swan Mountain Consulting
- Sample Client Communiqué in Response to Covid-19, Swan Mountain Consulting
- Insurance Considerations and Impacts During COVID-19, Van Ness Feldman
BUSINESS PREPAREDNESS AND MARKETING GUIDANCE
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PLEAE STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES & ACTION FROM
IOGA.
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