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Unread 09-16-2021, 08:30 AM   #21
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It would be nice to try and have a annual meeting every 5 years out West. The last meeting in Vegas seemed to be well attended, but do not know the head count.
Granted there was not a shooting event, but the meeting was held when the weather was nice, and the SHOT show as well as the Antique Arms show was being held.
It seemed to me many of the spouses especially enjoyed the Casino’s, dining, and the shows.
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I really like Phil's idea and I don't live out West.
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What are some other good potential venues out west? California SXS comes to mind.
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I thought that the meeting held in conjunction with the Baltimore show and at the NRA museum was great. The location of a large show like that would make sense too. And it has been done before. A few years ago was Vegas. Tulsa, Louisville and Ohio would be possible locations where there are larger shows too.

With the Vintage cup and the NE and the Northern all basically being held in the same location, it puts a lot of eggs in the same basket and kind of narrows down the possibility of more places to choose from.

The Fall Southern conflicts with hunting seasons for a lot of people.

I personally think that another Meriden Homecoming event may be a good idea to organize and have in conjunction with a meeting. Or maybe something at Remington in Ilion?
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Has anyone been attending the Louisville show on a regular basis ? If so I would like to hear your comments on attendance and exhibitors. I used to go regularly but over the years the show has declined IMO and does not seem to hold much interest for me. Now I see that the upcoming October show has been moved to a wing with "less space" per the promoter. Makes me wonder if this was done as a result of a conflict with the fair grounds and scheduling or have even more exhibitors bowed out. Sad really as this used to be one of the best shows in the country IMO.
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If my memory is correct, there were 76 in attendance at the Annual Banquet held in 2017 in Las Vegas. There are many PGCA members that attend the Las Vegas Antique Firearms show every year and having the banquet there would bring out even more members.
Also, I analyzed the current PGCA membership roster using only USA members and determined that 28.9% of the listed members live west of the Mississippi River. As I can recall, the 2017 banquet was the only one ever held west of the Mississippi River. I agree with Phil that I think it would be appropriate to entertain the idea of having the banquet out west every 5 years or so.
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Plenty of Plantations in Thomasville, Moultrie, Albany and most of South GA. I am sure Kevin would unlock the gun house for us to have a tour. Only smaller airports though to fly in on.
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I thought that the meeting held in conjunction with the Baltimore show and at the NRA museum was great. The location of a large show like that would make sense too. And it has been done before. A few years ago was Vegas. Tulsa, Louisville and Ohio would be possible locations where there are larger shows too.

With the Vintage cup and the NE and the Northern all basically being held in the same location, it puts a lot of eggs in the same basket and kind of narrows down the possibility of more places to choose from.

The Fall Southern conflicts with hunting seasons for a lot of people.

I personally think that another Meriden Homecoming event may be a good idea to organize and have in conjunction with a meeting. Or maybe something at Remington in Ilion?
Being from Upstate I like Brian's idea, I can drive to either. That being said about every five years I get an itch to get to Vegas so I would do that. Have never been to a banquet so I'm basically a virgin, but hell, we all have to have our first time.
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I've done Sanford and the Las Vegas Banquet. The Pretty Wife came to both events. More south would be nice as Sanford is a 500 mile drive for me. I don't fly anymore so traveling involves a little logistics. A Vegas banquet would have a trip to other destinations thrown in so it is not out of the question.

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Here is a novel idea the board might or might not approve of; what if we had a volunteer to pick out a venue and pre-sell 100 tickets. The thing that gets left out in this thread is how much effort the board puts in to get an annual banquet, that all membership should be proud of, that tries to accommodate as many members as possible, somewhat separated from the Southern in years we have a foundation meeting, and inexpensive enough for all of our members while still maintaining a banquet atmosphere.
If there is a volunteer, please, step forward. If not make us aware of potential sites and we’ll try again.
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