Tony,
Apparently despite the rotation policy clubs need to apply to host the show - it appears no NA clubs volunteered.
Now I'm sorry to sound like a broken drum on this... but how about it being hosted in the Southern Hemisphere? Fair enough Aussie or NZ may be too far for most to travel to, and it may be expensive, but how about Asia? Many folks from Europe and the Americas visit there every year (not to mention the amount of Aussies!), and it's a petty cheap holiday venue. If you brought along the family, they could be off shopping or on the beaches while you're attending the show... just a thought...
Rudi