I like what Susan Jensen said. She outlines what is required to set up an in-person meeting. As Susan Johnson and I did a lot of these items in the past, I for one enjoyed the time well spent.
But things have changed. I also agree that maybe some form of hybrid meetings maybe the way to go. Maybe look at having only two in-person meetings a year, late fall and early spring. (after and before the kayaking season). Maybe meetings to be held on a Saturday or Sunday with a larger agenda (4 hours in the morning )? This would help with our younger working members, avoid the growing Vancouver traffic tangle plus time to mingle after. Then have monthly Zoom meetings with a shorter agenda but major speakers that can be on-line from anywhere in the world? Maybe the two summer Locarno picnic could contain an agenda as to talks on trips and/or safety as well as pot luck food? Food for thought, pun intended.