We had three threads open on this upcoming event, so I'm going to close the others and focus on this one.

I've made a checklist of those indicating they are going to be there and sent some emails to check on others who might (should!) be there and here's the list so far:

Michigan Regional Attendees:
Abbott, Joyce & Tom (TX) "Tom and Joyce Abbott"
Acree, Bryan (VA) "Cheasapeake Bryan"
Barnhart, Frank & Spouse (MO) "FrankB"
Bennett, Derith (FL) "Nana"
Brady, Paul & Sue (IN) "WackoPaul"
Chidester, John (AZ) "JChidester"
Cole, Doyne & Cindy (IN) "2 Floor U"
Cook, Pam (WI) "KeeperPam"
Cooper, Ruthie & Terry (AZ) "MrsTLC"
Davidson, Lonnie "Jazzer"
Dragowski, Dan & Carol (MI) "Elmer"
Dutcher, Dave + (CA) "Beacon"
Fuller, Kim & Debbie (MO) "lvhrbrlghts"
Hannum, Dave & Susan (IN) "DaveH"
Hemming, Dave & Kate (IN) "dkhemming"
Henrich, Richard & Jean (Randy Kremer's In-laws)
Kremer, Randy & Karen + Andy (OH) "Randy Kremer"
"lkeasyliving" Larry & Kathy (MI) "lkeasyliving"
Martin, Gary (MI) "Gary Martin"
McBee, Roy & Carolyn (MO)
Meyer Mary & Jeff (MI) "2beacons"
Minton, Jody (IN) "beaconjo"
Murphy, Suzanne (WI) "WisKeeper"
Olivera, Edith & Frank (IN) "silverfox51"
Radloff, Larry & Lucinda (WI) "LarryR"
Rath, Judy (MO) "Sunshine"
Reese, Ken (MD) "KeeperKR"
Roe, Lorie & John (UT) "Lorie Roe"
Schrader, Bud + Family (OH) "Bud Schrader"
Stam Roger & Adrienne Kiger (MI) "Lighthog"
Toering, Jake & Gloria (MI) "jakescol"
Walsh, Mike + Family (IL) "Cana Fan"

Maybe:
Exum, BonnieJean (FL) "lhlover"
Heuvelhorst, Mary & Herm (MI) "Bright Eyes"
Wagner, Mark & Family (IN) "Mark Wagner"
Waterson, Kat & Larry (IN) "Kat"

Not Attending:
Aucremann, Tim & Sue "JTimothyA"
Ervin, Steve & Becky (IN) "Digger" - Staying close to home - see below.
Johnson, Jim
Johnston, Jim (WI) "KeeperJJ"
Kaiser, Mike & Patty (NY) "Kaiz"
Kuhlman, Fred (CA) Hoping to make the CA and/or NY Regionals
LeFever, Sue (NY) "Mombo"
Shorkey, Todd & Marla + Family (MI) "Todd Shorkey"
Sostaric, Stephan, Mom & Dad (IN) "Jakers" Something to do with HS Graduation!
Toth, Gary & Kay (MO) Going to the CA Regional
Whelan, Dennis & Esther (NJ) "Wheland"

Anybody else coming or not coming? Here's the place to let us know. Everyone is welcome, including lurkers!

Looks like we're planning to gather for dinner on Saturday night Now in Grand Haven - see below. I'm going to have to leave to visit my folks after the regional event, so I won't join you for Saturday dinner.

I count about 50-60 WACKOs in the group.

As previously noted in another thread, I'm arriving at Chicago Midway about noon on Thursday and driving up the Lake Michigan shore ending at Holland Lighthouse about sunset.
I posted earlier about lighthousing on Saturday AM -- now changed to Friday - see below

At the Regional, you can view APs of all the summer 03 introductions and meet and hug Bill & Nancy Younger, Kim Andrews and Desiree Wolfe.

After the Regional, DaveH has arranged for the Grand Haven inner light to be open and that should be a good visit! Don't miss that one.

There are plans afoot for a Saturday evening Dinner for WACKOs. More coming on the place and time. I won't be able to attend that one as I'm heading over to Port Huron after the Regional to visit my folks.

And of course, Sunday, June 8th is the open house at Old Michigan City IN Lighthouse with the new stairs open and ready to climb.

Don't forget your WACKO Badge!!! $2 fine if you show up without it. (Benefitting Bodie Island lighthouse.)