I deliberately scheduled the meeting to *not* be at a restaurant. Part of the problem in the past with having meetings during the 'eat' of a ride'n'eat event is that everyone is more interested in the 'eat' than the meeting. The most important topic at this meeting is club governance and member involvement, and I didn't want any distractions, nor any 'civilians' looking on from the next table.
And those who support the decision of the officers need to show up and voice their opinions as well. This is planned as a general business meeting of the club membership.
Let me echo Ed's comments. Although I would hate to see the TCM go by the wayside, this meeting is not about me - its about the membership. Its purpose is not to solicit volunteers for the TCM (even though that will be necessary for the TCM to be a success). Its purpose is to hear from the membership.