Wayne,
Obviously you are "in the know" for the Anderson decision (you are from Anderson correct?)

Why not answer some of the directly posed concerns about the location choice rather than just dispute or dismiss them? People are genuinely concerned about losing an event that they look forward to each year.
If you could somehow outline some of the good things that Anderson has to offer (events, etc) and the availabilty of lodging it might put peoples anxieties at ease a little.
There is obviously quite a bit of "Knee Jerk" reaction to the decision by the eastern members who need a little reassurance.

I have seen the questions raised by others (as well as myself ) who have legitimate honest questions concerning the change.