The general rule is any nonprofit organization has to have board meetings open.

We have a new story to tell convention planners. Big meetings have always come to Atlanta because it's an easy city to get to and has the infrastructure to hold them. Where we were lacking was in terms of, 'What do I do when I get out of the meeting?' Now we have more to offer.

Board members are subject to go to jail.... You wonder sometimes if they know that.

The other productivity gain is being able to get the right people to the right meetings so decisions can be made more quickly.

The University through these meetings is advised of any particular threats that the terrorism task force may identify from time to time, and it's good for the University to know about that.

There's been a lot of ups and downs and a lot of meetings. When you consider this has been an all-volunteer effort, it's a good feeling to know we've met this milestone. Owning the building is a big feather in our cap. But it's still an uphill battle.