RE: suggestion for COMMON education delivery

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So which is it? COMMON first, or LUG's first? As an extremely vocal 
opponent of the COMMON Regional Events the first time around, I have 
decided to remain neutral and adopt a wait and see approach. At least 
until a regional event that conflicts with an OMNI event gets scheduled. 
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Answer:  Neither is first.  If there is a LUG in the area and is actively 
working to provide content, I:E: Omni, COMMON will work with them.  It is 
a partnership.  I was involved as a board member of WMCPA when the first 
regional events started popping up.  My reaction was the same as yours, 
all COMMON wanted back then was the profits.  Not true today.  The focus 
has shifted and  there are some of us left that remember that first 
abortive attempt by COMMON.  The old way is not the focus, nor the desire 
of the organization, partnership is.  Look at what happened with Skip's 
sessions all around the country.  Very successful sessions, great speaker, 
well attended, and the LUGs that worked with COMMON were happy.

The proof is in the actions. 

Jim