Cassidy I am not going to make it gi mandatory. . but it's always a good training tool to have anyway, for many reasons. The HCK unbleached is only about 55. and a great investment.
As I mentioned above I may possibly hold it at my new school (which I don't own but rent).
Reason why I use the hotel seminar room before is that it's centrally located and convenient for everyone. Plus since Matt is staying there, I get use of the room FREE so it works out cheaper for everyone in terms of seminar fees :-)