[diotima]

WHEW!

I would like to thank everyone involved in the FRiva production. The conference committee of Sauropod, RedWing9, The Shrew, DoughtyOne, Libertina and Bob J worked very hard for the conference.

And there would be no conference at all with out the hard work of Bob J.

His Royal Podness did a great job setting up the Activism Panel; The Shrew arranged the speakers and was always there when I needed him (Actually before I knew I would need him he was magically there!); D1 handled the registration, made the name tags and was the video master; RedWing9 was an intimidating head of security yet cuddly at the same time; and Libertina helped me set up the menu (YUM!) and was sorely missed at the event.

Auntie Mame, BADJOE, Exit 148, and others were unbelievable at handling the check in registration process, Interesting Times the BOD's singer and pianist provided the entertainement, and so many other people were constantly offering their help.

***PROPS TO STRELA! Who donated the door prizes***

Of course, RADIOFR's very own Anna Z hosted the radio broadcast of the banquet as only she can do, which was the icing on the cake.

I was so pleased to meet so many freepers at this event. The speakers were great and the Leadership Institute seminars were very informative. My favorite part of the conference was the meeting we all had together on Sunday, discussing the future of FRN. Although I am still recovering from exhaustion (and some bad luck at the tables, LOL) I feel a great sense of hope for the future of FRN activism and faith in the wonderful people who were so supportive at the meeting. It was very encouraging to see your enthusiasm and listen to your thoughts and ideas. We are moving full speed ahead and I am glad to have you all on board.

It was a pleasure and an honor to meet all of you, and I will see you at the next "big event!"

In the words of "Roberta" an important character in a great movie I just saw, its time for me to "Relax, Enjoy" before getting back to work.

[TheRightGuy]

RedWing9 was an intimidating head of security yet cuddly at the same time

He did an awesome job, but I was not intimidated, much less cuddled.

[Auntie Mame]

Thank you so much for checking in. Many of us had forgotten to give kudos where kudos were due. Strela, your prizes were wonderful! The door prizes were the perfect epilog to a most wonderful evening. And Interesting Times is a musician! Who would have thought that? I LOVE that song and Freepers have such good voices! I thought as we sang we should have a Freeper choir. (I noticed on the cruise also how good Freeper voices are. We really should think about it.)

[Auntie Mame]

Could you be cajoled into posting a new thread about that Sunday meeting? I am desolate I couldn't go and would really like to know how it went. It must be a story unto itself.

[strela]

RedWing9 was an intimidating head of security yet cuddly at the same time

There's not a thing wrong with RedWing9 that cheering for a decent hockey team wouldn't cure ;)

[Snow Bunny]

Hi diotima, it was so neat to get to meet you and so many Freepers.
I am looking forward to the next one.

God bless all of you.