I have a few ideas for different options�
1. Have it near Dallas and go for hotel type set up. Rent a room and meeting room combo or meeting room only for locals.
2. If I recall correctly, B. Lusk lives up close to Lake Texoma. We could have same set-up but say, have it at the Tanglewood Resort (hotel, conference center...etc). Would Bob have anything to show at his place? Or we could go Striper fishing? Also, I could juke the wife into the "we are going to the lake for the weekend" trick play.
3. Day meeting at restaurant and loan use of their meeting room to cut expenses.
I am fine in any event and will try to attend.