Jerry; The convention is hosted and funded by the CC & GTCC ... and the CC & GTCC heartily supports, encourages, and appreciates activities held by other groups in conjuction with their annual conventions.

While I agree that certain conditions or qualifications may be imposed by the Silver Strikers Club officers regarding distribution of strikes to their club members only ... I believe that attendance at any group's meeting held during the convention should be open to anyone who wants to attend.

Many non-members become silver striker members later on down the road as a result of the exposure to silver striker's meetings and educational forums held during the conventions.