professor Markham, realizing that she had no feasible alternatives at this late date, was forced to negotiate a different contract with the new owners. The contract was more costly than the agreement with the previous management company, yet the Mississippi Suite was still offered as a token of appreciation. Professor Markham was forced to write a letter notifying all association members of the inconvenience this might cause.Although she explained the reason for the increase and the inability to obtain another location, she felt that the situation would still reflect quite negatively on her. As she expected, many members telephoned her to complain.Several had already had their travel budgets approved and may not be able to obtain the additional money that was now needed. Others were indignant about the hotel's breech of contract and chose to cancel their plans to attend the conference.