The idea that there are too many conventions reminds me of the person
who notices that there are 17 brands of toothpaste on the shelf, and
insists the other 16 should be eliminated because he never uses them.

I believe the conventions are a big money maker for the SSA and the
clubs putting them on. Vendors may complain about the costs, but no one
is forcing them to attend. If they feel the conventions should only be
held every other year, they are welcome to just attend every other year.


bumper wrote:
I've only been in gliding since '98 and have attended two conventions
(Albuquerque and Ontario). Ontario gave me the opportunity to go back and
forth between two gliders and finally make up my mind which to order (g).

The problem with going to less frequent conventions is that, for those
unwilling to travel far to attend, reasonably close conventions are already
infrequent.

How about some "open air" conventions held at major soaring sites using a
similar format to airshows and fly-ins? That would help keep costs down,
promote soaring sites, and put more money and recognition for soaring into
the smaller economic environments where we live and play.

Let's do one at Minden!