The church's first meeting drew nearly 450 people without the use of advertising or invitations.

In their early days, individual meetings often drew thousands of participants.

The captain stood up, signaling that their meeting was drawing to a close.

The meeting draws physicians from across the nation to debate innovations in health care.

The team was founded in 2009, and initial public meetings drew great interest.

The meeting, held every fall, usually draws about 400 people.

Lambert said that the meeting usually draws 500 to 600 members.

Still, a recent meeting on Minnesota's choice plans drew representatives from 31 states.

"I don't think all the questions have to be answered," Richards said as the meeting drew to a close.

Although a similar meeting last May drew some participants, not a single company signed up this year.