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In a message dated 12/7/2006 8:49:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org writes:

Why are the conventions  always held during the mid-summer months?  


Todd,  it may be as simple as that no one has asked to change the  dates of 
the Convention.  It was held in the Summer and people came,  but keep in mind 
that changing the date may effect  the availability of convention sites.  
Convention planning is  started a year or more in advance.  Arrangements and 
reservations are made  months ahead.  We try to have the convention at a site with 
direct  N&W historical connections well as trains to look at and things of 
interest  to do.  Picking a best color time in the mountains of WV and  Va is a 
tricky thing. You most likely will end up with either green or  brown (or 
possibly white) background instead of a cascade of colors. 
 
 If there is a strong desire to change the dates of the annual  Convention, 
you need to let the Society Officers and Board of Directors know  AND offer 
suggestions of where and when.  We are open to  suggestions.  Maybe someone will 
think of something new and  different.  Contact can be made thru the Society 
web site. 
 
The 2007 Convention is in Bluefield, WV.  Hopefully the humidity in  late 
June will not be too bad.
 
Chuck Stewart
Bahama, NC
 
 
 
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