SMF Convention

**admin** · 02-18-2013, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Twisted

Admin,
Isn't there some way you can extract the location data from Profiles and find out where most of the members are located and then plan from there?

Like sirscrapalot said, if we did this, it's not going to be a 'bar meetup', it would be an actual convention. Speakers and activities and networking, might even go for 1 or 2 full days.

No matter where it is, it's going to be a long trip for many (if not most) of the people who decide they want to go. Our forum members are literally EVERYWHERE, more than you may think don't even reside in the US. In all reality having such an event right smack in the middle of the country wouldn't make that much of a difference. Anyone who's serious about the scrap metal business, learning and really getting involved, I wouldn't expect to be overly concerned on the location of the event. Again though this is still way up in the air, nothing is set in stone.

Regarding the no show rate, I don't think it would be anything to worry about there would be a fee to attend, naturally tickets would be available long before the event took place, and generally speaking should be paid for BEFORE the event anyway unless you live right next door. I haven't looked into it deep enough to get a rough estimate of what the admission would be, what I do know is honestly we would be far more interested in making it happen and be awesome, rather than trying to make a big profit on it.

**Twisted** · 02-18-2013, 08:45 AM

I understand your point, but dont you think if 80% of your members are on the east coast you would want to have it there. And it would give some justification as to why you have it there? And it might put and end to the discussion of where and why this is the location you choose. Just my 2cents. Either way it's a good idea and im glad your being proactive. Btw, i'm not a drinker so i would have to pass if it was a "bar meetup"!

**admin** · 02-18-2013, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Twisted

I understand your point, but dont you think if 80% of your members are on the east coast you would want to have it there.

I know what you're saying. As far as geographic location of our visitors, we have visitors spread out literally everywhere, east coast, west coast, Canada... The only way, and I mean the only way to make a compromise regarding 'distance', would be to place the event smack dab in the middle of the country.

**jghilino** · 02-19-2013, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by admin

I know what you're saying. As far as geographic location of our visitors, we have visitors spread out literally everywhere, east coast, west coast, Canada... The only way, and I mean the only way to make a compromise regarding 'distance', would be to place the event smack dab in the middle of the country.

taters backyard in north central kansas?

**1956** · 02-20-2013, 07:20 PM

Welll if it comes to pass i think haveing it in the winter when bussiness is slow would be good, more people would come Orlando Fla in the winter,bring the wife and kids hotels are cheap plenty of flights it would be a win win