Sellam Ismail wrote: I'd certainly make it if it was in Austin, and probably bring some gear to show and sell. I'll also do whatever I can to help except coordinate. I can't count on being available consistently enough to run it. Doc Shipley

Sellam wrote... Well, I agree with a few others here that said "Southwest" generally doesn't cause most people to envision Texas (no affront to Texas intended). I tend to think more along the lines of Arizona, New Mexico, etc so I think many would find the name confusing. When you're talking about an event named after a region - for attendance purposes you'd want the name to clearly reflect the region. My biggest concern is it steps on VCF Midwest too much and too soon. As you say.. "it would cover.....as well as north of Texas". VCF Midwest is doing well and growing, but it's a pretty new event still. Now is not the time to water it down with another event in the same territory. Perhaps when VCFmw attendance grows to a larger number, then it might be time to spread it out more. Do it too early and both events will suffer. That being said, in general I'm all for more VCF event locations. Just my two cents worth! Jay