I hope everyone that cares or is interested participated in the SURVEY that was sent out a little over a month ago.  We are moving forward based on the answers received to date.  It is still open if anyone wants to submit more.

The week of April 20th had the most votes as far as timing.

85% of the people that responded were willing to drive within a 4 hour distance (one way) of Minneapolis - that considered, I think we will keep it to 2.5 or so and will have 95% of our people that responded!

We have a client that is very willing and able to host that is within that distance.

Our next step will be to get a committee formed that can meet monthly between now and then, be led by a NON IBMer, and will work to coordinate.  IBM does not own this nor do we want to - this is for the clients!  We absolutely will assist, however.

Please reply here if you are interested in being on the committee or send me an email at skeegans@ibm.com