I wouldn't be completely opposed to the idea of the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. spot, but we are typically 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. I thought it would be easiest to expand an hour by going to 2 p.m. We already have that confirmation.
I would point out that all parties do have other members. It's not as if we can't cover off other committees, and we aren't all required to be on every committee.