Originally Posted by Reese1 (Post 2078960)

Well I didn't go this year for several reasons, the distance being one of them, but we did attend the year before in Ann Arbor. I realize that wasn't planned by YT though.
I think realistically it's going to be difficult to pick a location that will work for everyone coast to coast. Maybe two would be the answer, I don't know.
I know we would love to go next year and meet tons of people and Yorkies from YT!
I love the idea of IL,IN, MI, TN, NC or SC.

Just another thought, if you do want to make this more about chilling out and spending time with just the group, then it seems to make sense to try and find a place that is easily accessible to get to and affordable to stay.

Originally Posted by Izzy Princess (Post 2079572)

Hey you should have come with me and Jodie - I live in Cleveland and hooked up with Jodie in Toledo (she's in Michigan) and we drove the 14/15 hours to get to KC in the car with 3 furbutts and a packed car and it was a blast. It was great sharing the costs too with gas and hotel! :D

Originally Posted by marcerella02 (Post 2078938)

while i agree.. i think it is being a bit unfair to those who for whatever reason coudlt' go last year.. it doesn't mean they are less committed or less serious about this coming year

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy (Post 2078945)

I will again volunteer my organizational skills to coordinate the next meet up. I am the only original committee member from the very beginning of the planning stages who continued on the committee and attended the meet-up. I am also hoping that Lisa with all her wonderfully organized spreadsheets and Michelle who handled donations for the raffle and goodie bags will also be on the committee again.

Although I really like the idea of Nashville - last year when this process began, the decision was made to start at the central point of the US and then do one on each coast in subsequent years. For that reason only, I think that rules out everything in the middle of the US (Texas included) for at least next year. Personally, I would rather plan just one coast one year and the next coast the next year. That way if folks want to do both, it is much more reasible that two in one year.

Also, the time of year was decided to allow those who want to travel as families to be able to do so. Although holidays weekends can be good, prices definitely go way up for anyone traveling (both gas prices and flying/trains) and sometimes even hotel accomodations are more during holidays weekends.

The campground idea only works if the weather cooperates completely and also does not allow for any indoor activities or pre-arranged groups meals. In my mind, that also cancels that out (even with chalets and cabins available).

And finally, I do think the location for next year should be determined primarily by those who actually attended this meet-up!!!!!!

Okay - that is my complete two cents (at least for now)!!!!!

Originally Posted by mistyinca (Post 2079782)

I think Cindy's idea of the $10 vote is a good one. Those who end up going, their $10 applies to their registration. Those who don't, just lose it. That way, you get people who are more serious about going to vote. I'd even say make it $20. If they have more to lose if they don't follow through, they'll only vote if totally serious.

Originally Posted by crb (Post 2076555)

Kansas City was great. We would just like to change the location each year, so we're not always going back to the same place.

Originally Posted by mistyinca (Post 2079782)

I think Cindy's idea of the $10 vote is a good one. Those who end up going, their $10 applies to their registration. Those who don't, just lose it. That way, you get people who are more serious about going to vote. I'd even say make it $20. If they have more to lose if they don't follow through, they'll only vote if totally serious.

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom (Post 2079870)

Although camping sounds wonderful, I still think a hotel is soo much better . .so they can provide the best amenitites (group meals, a microphone, tables for vending, etc) . . .camping might just be too much work and there's always the problem of what if it rains :eek::p

Originally Posted by mistyinca (Post 2079783)

I'd like to help out with planning this time around too. If it ends up being in San Diego--even though that is 1.5 hours away from me (I have a sister who lives down there)--I can do some of the location work.

Originally Posted by chattiesmom (Post 2079892)

I, too would like to be involved with the planning/organization of the 2009 International YT MeetUp.

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom (Post 2079526)

Jodie, I know I wasnt there this year, but...

I think this years committee did a wonderful job. Everyone seems to have had a great time, you all worked hard, and donated your personal time. Bravo. I would be very happy to leave it all in your capable hands again. Whichever year the meetup lands on the East Coast, you can count on us to be there.:)