SafetyPromo,
I may be putting words in Axiom's mouth, but the way I read his thread was "Why not have the Seminar in Hillston, Leigh Creek, Goodoga, etc, rather than in Merimbula."
I don't consider that he was necessarily saying "as well as Merimbula", although obviously that would be good.
This whole idea about having the Seminar in Merimbula may be justifiable to you, but you are perpetuating the negative attitude that many people already feel toward CASA.
Axiom has already referred to you and your team as "The Canberra Beach mob", although I hasten to add that many would be more forthcoming and not so gracious.
With the choice of such venues as Merimbula and then trying to justify your decision by telling us that you "unfortunately have a small team" you/CASA have further lost your credibility and integrity and it is no wonder people become even more cynical as to what you're about.