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assign seats on the bus?  Dear Choralist,  Thank you to all who
responded to my request about assigning seats on buses. I
apologize for getting this compilation to you so late. (I think
I was just trying to recover from the trip!) Most of those
responding were against assigned seating and many offered
alternative ideas. It was reassuring to know that I am already
doing some things right. I do have a tour manual that clearly
spells out the rules regarding PDA, and I did have adults sit in
the back. We also had Bible study time with mixed up seating for
that time. I think I will not have assigned seating next year,
but I will try out some of the great ideas mentioned below.
Thanks so much!  Here is my original letter. The responses
follow: I just recently returned from taking my youth choir on
tour. We had a few >minor problems (public displays of
affection, some cliques) which I think >might be solved by
having assigned seats on the bus. I would chang