In fact, last month's full board meeting drew about 160 people.

Since the service started late last month, it has drawn about 30 calls a day.

Another phone center, a hot line set up in the afternoon, drew about 3,000 calls.

The conference, which will run through Sunday, is expected to draw about 2,000 women.

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

The country has also drawn about half its $50 billion of financial aid.

The Friday events are expected to draw about 25,000 people.

Last year's show, the second, drew about 20,000 people, and more are expected this year.

Together, the shows had been drawing about 2,500 visitors a day.

The festival has been known to draw about 20,000 people over two days.