He indicated that the Holiday Inn Eastgate in Cincinnati, Ohio, which has been the site of the last several conferences, is not available in 2008. Meeting coordinator Charles Melear reported that venues in other cities in the general area are being investigated (including the greater-Cincinnati area; Columbus, Ohio; and Louisville, Kentucky). The Council selected the general theme of "Increasing Spiritual Maturity and Wisdom." Jim Franks commented that the subject would complement the current series of regional conferences for elders. The task force will report back to the Council in the December meetings with more specifics.