Iagree with Sandy. The Jan. 1stdate for the count has its origins with Doc
Allen, I believe. He chose it since everyone would have aday off anyway and
this has worked for years.
All of our data is based on thisdate so I would think that consistency would
have value. (Kevin?) Until
My observations from alternative scheduling strategies: I participate in the
count around Binghamton. It is scheduled on a weekend before Christmas and is
not always easy for folks, depending on such variables as the last dates at
Binghamton University as well as holiday events. To keep it
