Mike, around here, for no charge and a less than one hour drive to attend a good clinic, I would attend in a heartbeat. I don't know why you have problems getting folks to attend.
As Larry(DNTXUM P) pointed out, it is the distance travelled and the costs associated with this meeting that is making it tougher and tougher to attend each year. Last year, room rates for attendees was $65 before taxes, this year it has gone up to $89 before taxes. The rising cost of gasoline is another factor, of course. My bill for this weekend will run between $300 and $400, and that is before I spend anything with the vendors.
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Scott
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