well how about just asking people who are really going to SHOW UP. I mean it wouldnt be the first time a bunch of people said they would come for shure and then NOT come. Most people say they would come, but in the end they just dont. Last time we reserved a table for what, like 10 poeple and we were 3 (thats THREE!).
I would be for paderborn aswell because I'm stationed close to paderborn. I have just been to bruxelles for new years and its a PAIN IN THE BUTT if you drive a car there.
I would certainly attend if its not too far away and if i'm not at the Hindu Kush by then. I could also ask Thor to come, he has been up for these meeting in the past and he is known to actually SHOW UP and not back out in the last minute. Also ask Tanfo.
edit: as for Hotels in burxelles, i can recommend Husa President Park, its 4* Hotel in the financial district. Its got plasmas, king size beds, mini bars etc. all in the room. Ask for a room on the 4th floor though, otherwise you'll get a dirty 0* surprise.