Traf,
All well and good taking an individual action, but to have the effect you desire,- actions need to be coordinated.
Perhaps it's time for the AOA to organise a Xmas party. Friday 22 December seems like a good date. I imagine the 22nd is during the Xmas Bid Embargo, so the only way to ensure attendance would be a PRA. The AOA wouldn't need a very big venue, because so many would be "sick" and it would be madness to show up at a social function when "sick".
If you get my drift....