where will the annual meeting be held?

[Hammer Gun]

Eric, Damn I hate to hear that, you are the only one that likes my wine! guess I will leave it at home, I am not sure yet if I will make this venue, Daryll and I would like to take our motorhomes but just have to be careful where we take them. On May 5th I will be displaying at the OGCA in Wilmington OHIO come down if you can, Gary

[Bill Murphy]

Is this Quality Inn in Georgetown, SC??

[C grade]

Bill
Yes,the Quality Inn is in Georgetown and the managers name is Brandy. There is a large parking area specifically for large vehicles and I believe there will be a law enforcement presence during our stay. Gary,you may be able to put your motor home at Backwoods but need to check with Rick Hemingway,843-546-1466, on that.
David

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Gary Carmichael Sr

Eric, Damn I hate to hear that, you are the only one that likes my wine! guess I will leave it at home, I am not sure yet if I will make this venue, Daryll and I would like to take our motorhomes but just have to be careful where we take them. On May 5th I will be displaying at the OGCA in Wilmington OHIO come down if you can, Gary

Now I will try and make the OGCA show it's been awhile since I have gone down there and it's a great show. I'll let you know and I wouldn't mind if you brought some of that wine too.....

I know the BOD was looking for a new spot, but in talking to some members the last few days I think this time you missed the mark.....and I was asked to come out and say it... I hope you get the turn out, just not sure you will. Eric

[Bill Mullins]

All that have voiced an opinion on the selection of the 2012 Annual Meeting location, thank you, and just let me say that your Board of Directors spent several hours considering a site. It was not just a quick decision and much input went into the decision. Several venues were considered.
1. Time of year (hunting season) It was felt that dove season starts in most sates in September, grouse in early October, Pheasant mid October, quail in November,etc. and there would be plenty of opportunities for all members to have time to shoot feathered targets before and after the Annual meeting.
2. Shooting grounds that also offers a gun show-exhibitor-vendor venue.
3. Motels and conference rooms large enough to accomodate attendees.
4. Driving and or flying time.
5. Membership geographical location.
6. Backwoods is a premier location with outstanding well attended shooting,parking, club house facilities---(also selected to host the 2013 International Sporting Clays competition).
Just a little background that was factored into your Board's decision. Much sole searching goes into selecting annual meeting locations.
Hopefully, this will clarify some of the decision process the Board goes through regardless of the final site location.
Thanks, Bill

[Autumn Daze]

To keep this in perspective the distance from Sanford,NC to Georgetown SC is only 190 miles.

[Bill Murphy]

Those who go will have stories to tell about guns they have found there. I'm running a little short of small bore hammer guns.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I'm running a little short of small bore hammer guns.

There is a nice Grade 3 20 ga. Lifter coming to auction pretty soon if you don't mind setting your float plane down onto the Kennebec.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Dave Suponski

To keep this in perspective the distance from Sanford,NC to Georgetown SC is only 190 miles.

Dave "Only 190 miles" that's another 3 hours of drive time (seventeen hours for us) for any of us northerners plus it's in primetime bird season in most areas of the country. I hope it works out but I have my doubts. Eric