I have been very busy at work with the merge btw WGI and URS - have had to do a lot of paperwork and name changes - also, we have been hiring new employees that I get home very tired and unwilling to get on the computer.
I have been kept up to date by the other moderators, so I haven't been entirely out of the loop.
As for the AD Caucus - it was decided by the majority that we will have a camp-out. It will be cheaper and cost-effective that way, and I have spoken with the campground in question - I can reserve up to five campsites, and each will fit at least 3 to 5 tents apiece. I am getting the electric hookups - since it will make it a bit easier for us. You are to contact me directly when ready to reserve the sites - I have to wait until January 2nd to find out the prices. The campground does have showers!
For those who would rather have a hotel bed, I have talked with several hotels in the Sandusky area - they are willing to keep those who are coming in the same room block. You would be responsible for reserving your room, though.
I had thought about having two day passes at Cedar Point and Soak City - and the campsite has a beach area.
Either we can put money together for food, or if you prefer, you would be responsible for your own meals.
I did think about going into Sandusky for a meal together - would have to reserve a room at a restaurant.
The reason for choosing Ohio is because the majority of the 2006 AD Caucus came from Ohio - and I wanted to honor them as they did come, despite the problems they had. I did bring it up at the Caucus banquet, and everyone were in agreement, and that meant all 12 of us.
As for the 2010 Caucus, I hope to be able to set up a location with the majority of votes from the 2008 Caucus and then help the next chairperson plan out the 2010 Caucus. I was just lucky to know some of the Ohio area, as my father's family lives in Ohio, and I have very very good friends that lives in Ohio who were willing to help me out.
There is no need to be negative about this - many people know that I go nuts pretty much every day cuz Im the HR/Accounting assistant and I do have LOTS of work to do.
However, on some good news - the merge is done, the paperwork is almost all done, and I have bought a brand-new laptop for myself... I should be able to get online more often during the evenings when I'm not too tired.
I will try to do better on informing you whats going on with the Caucus - just be patient.