Guys the membership voted that the tournament date was up to the host at the last spring meeting. The BAA is going to stick with the date as was voted on by the membership during worlds voting back in October. We spoke with game and fish officers and while initially they had some concerns as the date coincides with turkey season, we never received a formal request to change the tournament date (when the dates were first posted so a couple months ago). As far as a company not wanting to donate to the tournament, that is their prerogative even though that issue has been resolved.
The date/tournament location was voted on and will remain as voted on by the membership as many people have requested time off and already made travel arrangements. As far as things being done on the down low, I'm not following. We have strived to be 100% transparent with everything the BAA does. I am not on the forums much these days due to work and a new baby at home but just about everyone can get in touch with Andy or I via email, phone, or Facebook.