Whats the difference between a Lake Placid Clave and a NEC?
The FF@ NorthEast Conclave began in 1994 at the Wilmington Notch Campground in upstate NY. After the 2nd year, it was agreed that the conclave should move around the northeastern U.S. so that other waters could be sampled and perhaps other conclavers (for whom Wilmington NY is quite a journey) could attend. So: while the default NEC location is Wilmington NY every 3rd year, the other years NEC is held elsewhere so long as there is a willing host. There have been several NECs in Pennsylvania, two in Ontario, and one in the Catskills, for instance. And, of course, that one in Durham…. 😉 Even though NEC travels 2 years out of every 3, some folks insist on claving at the Wilmington Notch campground every year. So….during the years NEC travels elsewhere, there is a Lake Placid Clave held at the Notch. Placid Claves are usually held the weekend after Memorial Day is observed in the U.S.
