At 07:49 AM 1/23/2000 -0500, Neil wrote: >I AGREE! I have tentatively decided to attend the NEC (still need to check >my work schedule, get decent airfare, etc), like Erik, I would like to >avoid a protracted and depressing business meeting. >KAREN and other NEC attendees: Regarding weekend schedule, what time on >Friday do you suggest would be a good time to arrive. I could come early if >Claus or any of the AGA MC will be there.... or if there is something >interesting to do. I am hoping to leave as soon as I can after the kids leave Friday morning. That will probab;y put me there around 11 AM. I want to be able to get the AGA table set up, check and make sure our room is set for the afternoon meeting, and get some lunch before things get going at 1PM. Jack and/or David, if you want to drive down together, and that schedule sounds good to you, let me know >Regarding bookstore, this is a good positive AGA thing to report.... one of >our better services. Regarding its history, I _propose_ that we send >Gomberg a nice note.... on official letter AGA letter head (and not email >if possible) to thank him for his years of dedicated service, etc. I >suggest we have an new policy for the 21th century - we formally >acknowledge our dedicated volunteers. Good idea. Karen