The ACA does not have a club finalized as of today for the 2014 convention, but I am working with another club that has expressed interest. Nothing is set is stone, but you should be aware that MCA is not alone in thinking about this. My recommendation, if you really want to do this, is to get your committee organized by filling the key positions of chair, show chair, vendor chair and registration chair. Those are the jobs that require the most planning and time. The rest of the jobs are labor intensive, but can be filled later. Look at the link I posted earlier and that will give you an idea of what each position requires. Hotels fill in fast so finding a hotel in the size, price range and availability would be a key first step.
My plan is get 2014 finalized before the end of this year. To do it right, it takes at least 2 years to plan this event, so we are already late to the game. If you are serious, I am more than happy to talk to your group on the telephone and answer any questions you might have. Also, MCA hosted and I chaired the 1999 ACA convention in Detroit and there are still some folks left from that convention that would be good resources as well.
If the convention is planned properly and costs are controlled, this will put a nice chunk of change in your treasury and allow you to make improvements to your club either in equipment or in speakers for your monthly meetings.
Yes it is a lot of work, but the payoff is really nice as well.
Phil
