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Reply to "Now Really Confused About Future York Dates"

I started going to York in 1983 when it was a two-day meet. I have been going to the three-day meets. I will continue to go to the two-day meets as long as I can breathe.

Do I like the three-day meets? Absolutely! However, I can see the Eastern division's dilemma. Costs are skyrocketing everywhere. We have a decreasing membership base. Yes, the Eastern division rents the York Fairgrounds for the entire week. However, the cost between the two day meet in the three day meeI it is substantial. Let's look at one aspect of cost (there are many others, I'm sure).

Even though I am a physician, I am really a small business owner. The most expensive item on my practice's ledger is personnel. Think of the savings that the Eastern division is going to have by only having to cover two days worth of Hall security guards and only paying for the medical backup for two days. The cost savings will be substantial.

One might say "cut back on the numbers of personnel". However, we have to have these people. The place needs security. Certainly, with the age demographics of our fellow members (me included. When I started to go to York, I was 30. Now I am 66), we need the medical backup. It frankly just saves lives.

My opinion: York will change and we will adapt so that we will continue to have a great time.

My bag is packed. See you all in a few weeks.

Peter

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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