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Hi, Rick– Thanks for trying, whether they announce it or not. I have not thought about specifying a topic, as no one seemed to need one. I have not been to conferences other than the ones here, and have no notion of whether a specific topic draws more interest, enough to offset any damping effect on those who would prefer other topics. I imagine it depends on the topic. We have only a few fossil collectors as yet, only a few mineral collectors, only a few lapidaries, and so on – I have been guessing topics would have to wait until we had more active members. Anyone figure I am wrong on this? Anyone have an idea what topics might excite the unknown hordes of lurkers into becoming active? Ah, I see Michael and Guy have already chosen "Sue, the Controversial Tyrannosaurus" as a topic, which is fine with me as long as other topics are welcome also. –Doug