I wanted to start a thread discussing MoWind schedule conflicts.
While I appreciate the goal that as an organization we try to avoid
schedule conflicts so that our members do not have to choose between
multiple events in a given weekend, I'm not sure it is as clear cut
as just making sure two events do not occure the same weekend. The
fact is that even events that occure a week apart (such as Toledo
and Worthington) can force members to make a choice, since driving
to both events on consecutive weekends can be a chore. Since Bonnie
and I make that choice, I speak from experience. However, it is
unrealistic to think we can avoid these situations.
My point is that I suspect that sometimes two events the same
weekend might not be so bad. If the events are far enough apart
(ie: Door County and Canada, or Michigan and Minnesota...), I doubt
that very many of us would be impacted. Only a couple may find
themselves having to decide which to attend.
For that reason, I'm not sure it is as simple as avoiding these
conflicts. When they arise, I suggest we discuss the option -
including moving an event - but if it becomes clear that moving an
event is not an option, but that the events probably are not really
competing for the same participants, maybe we should be ok with
scheduling some conflicts.
I am curious what others are thinking relative to this...