[Roush #1]

Greg,
First of all, thanks for all the work everyone in your group has done in the past on this annual event. I think most all of it has come from the Austin club and we really appreciate it.
My input on future events is as follows:
I think the top feature an event hotel could offer is secure parking. Security of our vehicles is at the top of our list and having quick access to our trailers is right behind that. Comfortable rooms and good hotel staff attitudes are a plus as well.
I am guessing what you are referring to on the tailgate parties are the groups (Dallas and Houston) hosting dinner for everyone. It has been great in the past, but not being a member of any group that sponsored them, the only way I have ever contributed is by $ donations so I can only imagine the logistics of putting on one of the events.
If this is what you want to do away with, I think we can work around that.
If you are asking the smaller groups to abandon their individual tailgate events, that gives me a bit of heartburn.
The reason that most of us come to events is to be able to talk with friends with a common interest and meet new folks. I am not sure we would be able to comfortably do that at a commercial location.
Just my two cents worth.....
Whatever you decide to do, I am sure we will all adjust to it.
Thanks again for your hard work!
Jody and Nancy Orsag