Re: MCM - Digest V1 #265

[Neil Frank <nfrank@mindspring.com>]

Mary, in regard to my suggeestion below:
> An alternative to selling is to have a big grab bag.... a table with
>numbers... If your ticket ends in 7,  you pick any plant from Table 7. It
>can even be on the honor system for low  maintenance. This can be announced
>and for 5 pots, can justify an extra  $5-10 for registration fee.

>Are you proposing this in addition to or as an alternative to the silent
>auction?  I prefer the FAN idea.  The reason is, I'm sure there will be
>people who would like to aquire some medium rare plants, and it would be
>disappointing for them to find out that doing so is a matterof chance.


I did not intend this to be a literal "free-for-all"... just something
potentially easier than a bidding auction.  My thought was an orderly
selection of plants from numbers drawn after each talk. The winning entries
could pick up their plants from the numbered table. I think a silent
auction could be better provided that someone was interested and available
to run it. Although I made this selection, I have to admit that I never
tried or even saw such a plan. I also don't know how to do a silent
auction... especially with 100-200 plants which is what I would expect we
could get donated from FAN.

>I was talking to Jack, and he said at the time he would be willing to run
>the silent auction if he is able to come.  I would be willing to help him.
>If he isn't, I would consider running it myself if I had some help,
>preferably someone who has had experience with the financial end of things.

How about if you take charge of this event... get the volunteers that you
think you need and choose whatever you think is easiest to manage.

>
>I would also like to put something in the next TAG about AGA/TNAQ 2000 and
>about the contest as well.

That was assumed <g>


Karen said:
>When we have the basic details, I would be happy to write the PR piece(s)
>

The only details I know are the ones I originally posted. How about if you
talk to Charlene... work up an announcement that reflects the current
thinking (reception at AQ Friday night... all day talks... lots of plants
to bring home....boat ride dinner or whatever for Sat..with cost.... and
propose a registration fee (use whatever NEC did... $15? $20?) and let it
rip!!

>It looks like we _may_ actually end up having too many speakers.....  I would
  If I _am_ needed, I can change
>the slant of my program in a number of different ways.

My thoughts and I think Erik's and others is that we might need a few known
"names" to attract the crowd. Charlene also was talking about concurrent
talks (beginner/non-begineer). I can go either way... but am probably
leaning towards a total of 5-6 speakers with 2-3 of them with "name
recognition."

>Charlene because of her public
>aquarium expertise, and Paul because ....Diana .. (she regually gives
talks at RAS... slides are not a problem....Karl Schoeler  -(good idea)
.... guy from FAN.  (What's his name again?)

He is Brad Mclean - I doubt he will want to talk, but I certainly would
welcome it... I was thinking of adding him to exec committee... cause he
will probably donate ... and could in bring some trade folks.......

I would personally look forward to all the mentioned speakers (Karl, David,
Paul, Charlene, Dorothy and YOU too.

>Besides, we are going to
>need that pool to draw from for future years if this is successful.

We definitely need people for years 2, 3, 4,.....or atleast different talks
<g>

>I think we might want to consider adding Charlene to the MC if she's
>willing.  This is a BIG and long-term project for AGA, and her input on
thelist could be very important.

GREAT suggestion. I think it will help with communications. I have been
summarizing for her.. but with your idea, she could hear and respond
directly. 

Before we bring in a new MC person, can I ask (1) is there an existing
committee she can fill... or do we create one and (2) can we tell her who
votes (SC?) and who advises (SC-MC?)

--Neil
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