we never have minded making it to Austin, and to be honest, the meetings at Angela's & Phett's houses were great. We would more than likely make it to every MAAST meeting, no matter where they are. I believe in this club growing, and with that you will be encompassing a larger territory with more people! Austin is good because there are alot of people from in-between areas that are able to make it as well. This is a great site/club/organization, and I am glad to be part of it, even though I am only a web member (till this meeting ;)) I know this is an older thread, but the valdity remains!