Hi Joe,
   The idea was that no one would drive more than 50 miles.  That means a circle has a radius of 50 miles, not a diameter of 50.  I love your graphics  How did you accomplish the drawing?
   If we use your circles, no one would drive more than 25 miles, and you and I would be exhausted by the last conference.  
   I think we may want to hold the Western Maryland conferences back to back, so we make the trip and then spend the night rather than make what is a 3 to 4 hour drive for Kate and me twice.  Likewise, the Eastern shore conferences may be easier to do back to back.  
   Kate is thinking about having you there for all conferences.  Should we compress them into two weeks, to save travel?  Are you able to be away for 6 days?  
   Gosh this is getting more and more real. I am excited!
Clare