Hi everyone, When on-site overnight lodging ended at InfoAge, it significantly altered the rhythm of our monthly Repair Workshops. For members driving in from upstate New York, Central Pennsylvania, Virginia, and beyond, having to secure commercial hotel rooms added a major expense to what used to be an accessible, low-cost weekend together. We are currently gathering preliminary feedback from membership to see if exploring alternative venues is practical and desired. *Please note:* This effort is exploratory. Our current workshop schedule at InfoAge remains in place and will not change at this time. If our research finds that an alternative location isn't feasible, affordable, or supported by the community, we will continue hosting our events at InfoAge as usual. To make an informed decision, we need to understand what works for you before taking any next steps: - Realistic budget limits for a full Friday evening thru Sunday afternoon workshop with lodging included - Travel preferences and maximum drive times across the Mid-Atlantic - Openness to a single home base versus rotating regional locations - How you would handle bringing parts and sharing specialized bench tools off-site Please take 3 to 4 minutes to complete our planning survey: Venue Change Survey <https://forms.gle/c5vokfJfRWtFxDGm6> Your honest feedback will guide our next steps... whether that means developing a proposal for an off-site retreat or keeping our operations firmly rooted at InfoAge. Thank you for your time and for continuing to support the workshop community. Best regards, Jeff Salzman VCF/March Steering Committee Workshop Manager