A PRIVATE meeting baffles me. Why or what would glec want to hide from the public
Huh? Your comment baffles me. I will assume that this is a serious question.
Have you ever worked for a public company? When they have staff meetings, or meetings with customers, or meetings with government agencies, do they invite the shareholders? Of course not. You can't run a business that way.
The public was invited to an open house already. Members of the press were allowed to inspect the premises, and it is my understanding that a newspaper article will be forthcoming. But you can't just give everyone a key to the front door and say "come on in." Your competition would just love such a reckless approach to doing business.