OH Events contest: where do YOU want us to come?

The 2007 event year is quickly coming to its end. We've had a lot of fun, met hundreds of people, made new friends, strengthened each other, and empowered ourselves to continue on our journeys. With the close of the 2007-year, our eyes turn to the future, to 2008. Where will we go? Our team has analyzed locations, researched demographics, met with support groups, consulted with area professionals for hours.. and HOURS.. and hours! We do this because YOU are worth it. It is our goal to reach out to as many people as possible. But, we can't decide where to kick off the 2008 year! We've arm wrestled, had ping pong tournaments, basketball games and other battles of wills. So... we need your help to make this decision! We're having a contest. Where do YOU want us to come to? Let us know! For the month of November, we will leave this post up. Reply and shout out to us where you want us to come to. If you have ever wished for OH to come to your area, now's the time to speak up! Get your friends, surgeon and support group involved! Simple reply to this post and let us know the area you want us to come to. At the end of November, we will count up all of the votes and we will make the announcement in December. Rules of the game: -Since this is a member's contest, you must be a member to vote -Each member can only vote once for the same area -Members CAN vote for multiple locations -One post, one vote. If you want to vote for another location, make a separate reply. -All votes have to be a reply to this one of the 'contest' posts -Due to logistics, we may not be able to come to the exact city requested, but we will come to that 'area' as close as possible. So now is the time to let your voice be heard! Where do YOU want us to come to?

How about Grand Island NE. ? I live 25 mi. from there. It's not a hugh town (but it's a fat town ). But of course you could say that about almost any town anymore. I think it's important to get the word out to the smaller towns also . You know , let them know their options . There's a doctor in that town that does weight loss surgery, but as I understand from people who doctor with him , he advises (strongly) bypass. When I first started going to a support group in that town (before I started my own) All that went to that meeting kept telling me not to get a lap-band because that doctor told them , it was a poor option. I learned through your website what a Good Option it was. That's what I choose and in just six mos. I've lost 75lbs. We need to get the "WORD" out about ALL THE OPTIONS (not just the ones this doctor prefers).

Grand Island would be ok with me, especially since I live here.  : )