Doing it anywhere other than our own club just brings up a lot more concerns/issues such as where we're all going to meet, where everyone is going to stay, how we're going to handle any events we want to put on, etc.
Let's keep it centralized here in IL - we've got a great place to do it with a great clubhouse and plenty of acreage for everyone, and we dont' have to worry about all that other stuff.
As an incentive I promise we'll make up a cool T-shirt just for this event and everyone who pre-registers with me and gives me their shirt size, will get a free one when they show up.