Logan,
Brooke's observations are sound...I attended the last GB I'm aware of, involving folks from this community (1 provider and 4 gents), and some of those issues were in play (about 12 expressed interest, but only 4 showed). I think you would get more traction trying to assemble a more balanced group event with multiple providers and about a 60-40 ratio of hobbyists to providers (maybe as high as 66-33 or 2 to 1 but no more)... Recommend a $$$$$ donation per hobbyist so the providers get either 1.5x or 2x that amount for a 2-3 hour get together...
I'd also recommend that any hobbyist must have seen at least one of the providers to pass screening, so that nobody is a total stranger...better yet if there are multiple connections...seems to me that the more comfortable folks are, the better time for all...
If you set it up, hope you get the word out....sounds like a great idea.
Originally Posted by MajorHands
Sadie Hawkins dance. Let the girls that want to do this get together, set the rate, day, time, hours. And ask who they want. And say Ya or Na if can be reviewed. Reality, its a Sadie Hawkins dance anyways.