SMF Convention

Admin, I think you've got a really great idea. Since I've first seen this thread I mentioned your idea to my wife and she too thinks it would be nice. Although at this point she is not inclined to attend as she doesn't think it would be interesting for her. Go figure... Anyway, that's something to consider. Will it be just for forum members or members and their spouses?

Also, the 4 cities you mentioned "Miami or Vegas or New Orleans or SF"
are all fine cities, but they are kind of spread out. Very close to some members, very, very far from other members. If you were to think more centrally located you could probably expect a much better turn out.



For example, in my case San Francisco is more than 2200 miles from me. 31 hrs. drive time. Now, I'm an old ex trucker. I probably would make that. Probably. However, that distance would very likely deter many. Just for that reason. Distance. The average individual probably would be more willing to drive 15 to 20 hrs. Just food for thought.

Originally Posted by skylinejack

Admin, I think you've got a really great idea. Since I've first seen this thread I mentioned your idea to my wife and she too thinks it would be nice. Although at this point she is not inclined to attend as she doesn't think it would be interesting for her. Go figure... Anyway, that's something to consider. Will it be just for forum members or members and their spouses?

Also, the 4 cities you mentioned "Miami or Vegas or New Orleans or SF"
are all fine cities, but they are kind of spread out. Very close to some members, very, very far from other members. If you were to think more centrally located you could probably expect a much better turn out.

For example, in my case San Francisco is more than 2200 miles from me. 31 hrs. drive time. Now, I'm an old ex trucker. I probably would make that. Probably. However, that distance would very likely deter many. Just for that reason. Distance. The average individual probably would be more willing to drive 15 to 20 hrs. Just food for thought.

No matter where it is, it's going to be far away from most of the attendees, unfortunately. I mean yes having it right in the middle of the US would make it a maximum of half way across the country for some attendees anyway. Either way there would be more than enough time to plan ahead when and if the decision is made to make it happen.

We definitely will look into sponsors/speakers etc to make it worth it.