This is a continuation of information that came up in the '4th Annual Fall Pacific Northwest Rendezvous' Thread...

We have the Spring Meet in Yakima then the Fall Rendezvous in Spokane and I've read quite a few posts from people in the Seattle/Portland area that discuss difficulties with transportation/distance/etc... So, if there were a possibility for another Meet added in the Pac NW, what would we need to consider regarding:

- Time- Since we have Spring covered and Fall covered the logical point would be to shoot for a Summer Meet. Ideas, preferences?

- Location- Is there a Mid-Way spot between Portland and Seattle that would be preferable? Ideas, preferences? Did they finish the Light Rail that was supposed to run from Seattle to Portland? Considering that some people may not have/prefer to drive would there be a location that could serve those Members as well as any driving?

- Duration- The Fall Meet is typically 1 day and Spring Meet is 2 day. What would be preferable for this Meet?

- Contacts- Does anyone have Contacts for any of the above? And, someone mentioned contacting the various Shaving Related businesses to have them Sponsor or Display. Anyone have those kind of contacts or experience setting that type of thing up? I've done quite a few medical continuing education courses and that is how they are set up so I think that is a fantastic idea... Having Sponsor/s Host, Display or Present could be a great way to diversify cost.

- Cost- Ideas on how to structure this or if this would be needed? We could certainly have this at a restaurant in a Banquet Room which is typically very reasonable or free. But, are there other considerations out there and, if so, how do we ensure raising and managing the money to support this? I am certainly not suggesting this is required... Just a prudent thing to consider during the development phases.

- Structure- Are there Topics, Presenters, etc that you would like to have covered or considered?
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Anything else I missed or whatever just start shouting things out... I am just starting this Thread to allow a central location to discuss and see if this is doable... I'm happy to help out however but equally happy if people local to Portland/Seattle want to take over and roll with it.

Shawn
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