Well, like the chrispy one said, better out than in.
And it did turn out a successful conference, we were possibly the smallest group we've ever had and we still managed to raise $1045 in just 2 days from fines imposed by the SAA. or buying a $25 insurance policy from him.
And I did cop special treatment from the SAA for leaving early that night, but I already had insurance so I was able to give him the finger

We did something a bit different this year, we actually donated it to a lady up in Brisvagas that one of us knows is really down on her luck with medical problem and the like.
I thought that had a nice personal touch.