Keith Isley wrote:
>
> Although I'd love to go to a "worldwide" Newton conference, I'm not sure
> that's practical. Budget and time limitations will keep me within weekend
> driving distance of Iowa (which makes Ohio about as far east as I can go -
> although I could probably make Memphis to the south).
>
> I'm more in favor of an informal "regional" meeting of maybe a dozen Newton
> enthusiasts, maybe at a restaurant, where we can eat, talk together for an
> afternoon and get to know each other. Like the one originally suggested in
> SE Michigan....I fear that if we make this too complicated, it won't get
> done - or someone will do a lot of work, and be disappointed with the
> turnout when people can't make it.
>
> Keith Isley
> newt@crosspaths.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Laurent Daudelin [mailto:laurent_daudelin@fanniemae.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 8:53 AM
> To: newtontalk@planetnewton.com
> Subject: Re: NTLK Conference
>
> I don't know how you folks are feeling, but after getting a bunch of
> suggestions, I'm wondering what should come next.
>
> It seems we need some kind of coordination at this point and maybe start
> compiling the results, then, by casting vote, we progressively eliminate
> proposed locations one by one until there are only 2 remaining and a
> final vote is casted.
>
Understand. But I'd like to see if we can make somehow a centralized
one. In the DC area, we're about 4 or 5, and we could probably easily
meet, but I'd rather try to see as much people as I can, even if it
means I would have to drive to Cincinnati. BTW, should I record your
vote for Cincinnati?
-Laurent.
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