I see this event has not been canceled, as I anticipated:
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CC2009 Operating Budget Revised to $650K
Dates & National Ad Budget Reduced
Includes $250,000 already expended
Includes $155,000 for Bare Bones Event
Another $245,000 Ensures First-Class, Live Webcast, Newsroom and Targeted Marketing"
http://www.cc2009.us/news/91-budget-revised-650k