Also, I'd be willing to try and co-ordinate a "National" Event, but I think that will be much harder to pull off. We could try to get several "local" events going on and have a webcam or two around at each site.
Really, what it all comes down to is not only a willingess to go but the Benjamins to back it up. We really should plan on a pet friendly indoor venue with a outdoor place to go "play" if the weather allows. That will increase the cost some.
MODS - Can we make the "event planner" a sticky?