>>Does that mean that if Bill has decided to kick back and travel instead of promote Harbour Lights each weekend we don't want event pieces? <<

I wasn't too thrilled with last year's Bill event piece *and* a rep event piece (special version of Beckoning Beacons). The event pieces have gotten more elaborate and expensive. Sunken Rock at $25 is still my favorite. One special event piece per year is plenty.

I do like the idea of the Regional Event piece (with optional gold platting). If these continue in the same vein as what we had in Chicago, they'll be like mini-Reunions. If, down the road, Bill can't keep up an arduous signing schedule, then 3-4 regional events each year would do just fine.
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