Conferencing . . .

Yesterday was a full schedule of "conferencing" at the hotel. Some interesting talks by some of the USAC "Affinity Partners." In particular, SportsBase Online, the online registration operation. Definitely planning on switching over to these guys. There was also a good discussion about the Results and Rankings system and what can be done to get more participation and make it more meaningful. Turns out it's one of the most visited pages on the whole USAC website. There's also this company called Zaavy that makes banners and things that we may be able to use. The USAC also has deals with Liberty Mutual for car and homeowners insurance (yes, you get a discount) and with Adventure Associates which sells accident insurance that can pretty cheaply cover those trips to the ER room for those who have high deductibles or no other health insurance.

I spent some time on the exercise bike this morning, mostly for psychological reasons. It's amazing that there is no fan in the room, so within ten minutes at a moderate pace you're dripping sweat all over the place. This morning we get to see the something of the new website that is under development so that we can rip into it and tell 'em what we really want. Should be interesting. Today will be another full day of sitting in conference room chairs and drinking bad coffee. I just wish there was at least a window so I could see the mountains.

For now, I'm about to head down to the lobby where there is a little Starbucks place so I can get the motor going.