We need to remember that we are a State conference and if we push the fees up too high then the smaller corporations will be pushed out. Al Giergan seconded the motion. Further discussion was held on taking the increase and putting them towards raffle prizes. The Vendor committee should look at fees for ads also. We could also use the money towards casino night and offset the costs for that event.
Someone needs to look at the issue and bring back discussion to the next meeting.
Right now we do individual critiques of the workshops. The input from the participants is small. There was discussion on having one form that covers the whole conference including hotel, meals, etc. In order to encourage people to turn their forms in at the end of the conference we could give away a free shirt at closing with presentation being mandatory. Tim suggested that people who really want you to know their opinion will take the time to turn in their forms.