Wow! It seems there is some interest here. I will get a survey together and post the link here. There are a few things I want to reiterate. First, there is NO location choice. I am talking about Anchorage, Alaska. Second, this is NOT an IFC Symposium. While I do hope to have a similar format and IFC support and involvement, it is strictly an Alaskan individual venture. Third, I hope to make this as easy and affordable as possible. While the summer tourist season (May 15 - Sept. 15) are the best dates to do things and have warm weather, hotels are also the most expensive at that time, costing up to twice as much as when booked outside those dates. Since affordable meeting space is usually tied to the rooms rented, it would be necessary to have so many rooms rented during that time. So, if we are talking about a $260/night room, it can be expensive. So, I am looking at a LOT of different options. Finally, I will provide details as they gel, both here and on fb. I will set up a page on there. Please understand that I don't have specifics or final details and they will come later. What I suggest is that you look at all the things you want to do and start planning. There are a lot of websites about Alaska and lots to do here. You cannot possibly do everything. Visit http://www.anchorage.net/ and http://www.travelalaska.com/ for some information. And, look at this so you have a bit of perspective about Alaska's size. You are NOT going to be able to come and spend a week here and see it all! http://www.ak.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/AKlower48.html Looking forward to welcoming you to this great state! -- Renee Downs "Eventually we will realize that if we destroy the ecosystem we destroy ourselves." Jonas Salk "The most effective way to do it, is to do it." Amelia Earhart It's amazing how much can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets the credit! Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue & Evacuation Team (F.E.R.R.E.T.) http://www.ferretemergency.org [Posted in FML 7699]