I was thinking that (in addition to finding a place!) it would be helpful to do a roll-call that includes either what we're bringing or what we're hoping to find. Doing so could attract more members, and let us newbies know what to expect. Creating this master-list would be more efficient than asking back-and-forth, "is anybody bringing this or that?" Do these gatherings tend to be huge? Tiny? I have no idea. Since I'm up in central VA, I'm looking at a long drive and it would be really useful to know how many other people will be there and if I'm likely to find what I'm looking for, etc!
To start with, I'm not bringing anything but am hoping to find a few (3) Buff Orps or RIRs to start my very first flock.