The raffle started 30 minutes early from previous years and finished 20 minutes before swap was over. End of raffle is typically the unofficial "it is over" therefore folks started shutting down early. Putting it back to starting at 3:00 or 3:15 and change from calling number to name (fantastic idea) it will go much much faster.
Venue is good for the swap on price, size, power, layout, qty tables/chairs, access for vendor setup etc... The parking issue although I have never experienced it comes up as issue year over year. Especially in bad weather. It is going to be hard to beat the accommodations without some sacrifices such as expense; but if we look hard enough we may be able to find a suitable replacement venue.
Swap help for setup during swap and clean up is not a problem. It is down to a science and stress free. We always have many folks that jump in to help out. Never a shortage of assistance. The pre swap arrangements, such as communication and soliciting donations is where we could use more help.
JayMC if the only value to a premium membership was to save money on swap admission; I would choose not to as well.