Minnesota? That is bordering the great lakes, right? You have a point. With it over there, it is kinda in the middle of US and Canada. However, as it has been stated before, North America is more spread out than Europe. I've never taken an airline anywhere, it sounds expensive.

If I may suggest, I think the state it is at should have a couple local players in the area as well as being in a fair location for all the players in the western hemmisphere.

BTW, I agree with Shen. I think the meeting should be planned out months in advance to give players time to prepare.