[LGM] ATTN ALL: Call for 2018 venue...

[Gregory Pittman]

On 07/12/2017 07:11 AM, Louis Desjardins wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> Considering the uncertainty of the venue proposed by Ale from London,
> and at this point in time, I would suggest that we keep the idea of
> Cartuja for later and concentrate our collective efforts at making a
> successful LGM in Basel as suggested by Ale from Zurich, a well-known
> and long-time co-organiser of LGM.
> 
> The matter is becoming urgent. I believe that the next LGM can be a
> success if it is hosted in that city.
> 
> Saying that, I certainly don’t want to rush the process... but the
> process must be geared in 4th speed now, don’t you agree? :)
> 
> I want to thank both Ale for their efforts at finding us a home for
> 2018. It’s much appreciated.
> 
> If we need a bit more time to analyse the Basel offer, I am ok with
> this, but again, we need to gear up.
> 

I agree with Louis. I think we want the least amount of uncertainty in
what already was an uncertain situation. As Louis says, ale rimoldi has
experience putting together an LGM, which is perhaps the best part of
his proposal.

Greg