WAIT MAB! We need to clear something up about the hospitality room. Eddie was a scheduled performer in his story, so YES HE could have gotten back there to hang with the other writers. But it is NOT open to the general public. Scheduled performers and FBISF volunteer staff are issued badges, and if you don't have one, you're not supposed to be back there. Last year, we only had a couple issues with general public trying to get back there. Only FBISF hospitality volunteers, Florbama staff, and scheduled performers are allowed back there during the lunch serving and at night during the performances. HOWEVER, the lunch service ends (I think) around 1pm, and some of the writers are still hanging around, so the general public could get back there then. At night, the volunteers usually were "off duty" around 11pm, so general public could get back there. ASSUMING the Queen wasn't garding the door LOL. Also, I think the writers can bring 1 or 2 guests? But I'm not sure about that.
I got a call from Linda the other day. They are still lookiong for a volunteer coordinator, and when they have one, I will be going over there for the meetings. As soon as I get "the rules" I'll post them here for everyone.