Re: RC: Reno forever?

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 02/05/2000 11:55:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
mitts_n@hotmail.com writes:

<< I agree with you about what a convention SHOULD be. But the 
 financial angle can't be ignored. Just a couple years ago AERC was 
 financially in the red & depended on a proftable convention to stay in 
 business at all. Now that things have improved, perhaps the convention can 
 refocus on other issues. >>

This is an interesting observation, especially the last sentence.  Has the 
convention lost its focus on "other issues"?  From my observations, last 
year's convention had great speakers, panels, and a fabulous trade show.  
What, other than a different location, are most members asking for?

Barbara