Frank :

It is a difficult job to select an event location that pleases everyone . The event locations that were selected while I was events coordinator for some 12 plus years considered several things ,not limited to just one feeling .

Factually-----the demographics of the PGCA says that approximately 75% of the membership live east of the Mississippi ,with the geographic center of the mass within a one days drive from Louisville ,KY. , the center !!! I personally took time to fly or drive from Vermont to check out places in Willington ,OH-- Columbus ,OH-- Cincinnati ,OH --Lexington ,KY---and Louisville , KY. I know that there were MANY people that did not show up for the annual meeting that are PGCA members , even though it was within the one day drive limit .

There is one other question that comes to mind----------Who is willing to spend the necessary hours of organizing the event to make it a successful turnout ???? It is not easy, believe me .

The PGCA also has a presence at Pheasant Fest that has been held in Minneapolis , MN and other Midwest locations that VOLUNTEERS are always welcome .

Allan

Allan, you don't have to apologize for your choices. Many Parker collectors go to Las Vegas every January regardless of where they live. It was always a cheap trip for me when I went, even though I live on the East Coast. If the PGCA annual meeting is at a California Side by Side Association event, I will consider going, even if I have to fly. I didn't like Louisville as much as Vintagers, because it was a gun show venue rather than a shooting venue, but I am an old Louisville attendee, so I went. I even liked Richmond, because we drew some collectors and guns out of the brush. I think we should go to Cody because most of us have never been there. Did we have a Cody meeting? I would be willing to do it again, even if we have been there.

I'm blushing...

My shift key doesn't always work and I have to proof read everything I type...

I missed that one apparently. I have edited my post so as not to offend the oderators.

mmmhmm. Yea, sure. I bet the odoreaters got a chuckle too. Why do you need the shift key to type an 's' ?

Those "other sundry things" get me every time.:rotf:

So --Dean's keyboard is missing the "S" and "M"?

Hmmmm

I guess I disagree with the view point on no shooting and not attending. I have attended several PGCA meetings that were in conjunction with gun shows (no shooting) and had a wonderful time. I can shoot any week of the year near home but I only get to hang out with Parker enthusiasts at the PGCA sponsored events.

Sure, the shooting is fun but for myself, it's the friendships made that draws me to attend. I observe that many at the PGCA annual meeting don't shoot but only one or two rounds but do hang out in the tent visiting with friends that they only get to see at these events.

Personally, the high point for me is the banquet, not the shooting. If you don't attend because there is no shooting, you are missing out on a good time.

Another thing I would like to point out, we had the same number of members at the meeting this year and also last year as we did at Louisville so Jent it is more then just shooting.. The LC Smith boys did an interesting meeting last year at the OGCA show (very nice show and central too), they setup a sporting clays shoot at one of the clubs on Friday before the show and then had their meeting and the show. Something to think about.

First off I have never attended an annual meeting. IMHO combining it with a gun show such as Louisville or a shooting venue such as the Vintagers makes good sence.

The attendance seemed to be on a par with previous years with somewhere around 50+ participants so once again IMHO it was a successfull event.

I don't know how someone can say this wasn't a successfull event if they didn't attend:nono: