On Friday, December 21, 2012 8:16:45 PM UTC-8, Larry Suter wrote:
When and where is the 2014 Convention? I looked on the SSA website all that's on there is info about the 2012 Reno Convention.



Larry

Larry:

The SSA Board will decide on a 2014 convention location at our Feb. 2013 meeting. An offering has been made for Florida, but that group has hotel/meals in one place, display site at a ~15 minute van ride away, both are a ~40 minute drive from Orlando airport. Not the most optimal or typical layout, and not cheap rooms, both of these factors are important to member participation/financial viability.
Regrettably, we have had smaller turnouts in the East than the West for SSA gatherings, which is also problematic. I am told that folks will come to Florida and bring families for vacationing alongside the Convention, but I am not convinced of that.....(prove me wrong?).

For those of you who would attend, make your preferences known to your Regional Directors (PLEASE). Along with Burt, I strongly pitched for an alternating gathering/conference, for safety training and social networking, but I was in the minority. This CAN be reversed, with a moderate hue and cry from members.

Thanks for asking, and for letting your thoughts be known.

Cindy B
Region 12 Director