Re: MCM - Digest V1 #265

[Karen Randall <krandall@world.std.com>]

At 07:50 PM 3/24/2000 -0500, Neil wrote:

>>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!!

I wasn't asking you specifically for the details, but when they are decided
on, I was volunteering to write it up.<g>

I'm willing to give my input into the decision making process, and am more
than willing to do my share, but I'm not spearheading this... I've got to
much else on my plate.

>>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."

My feeling is that splitting the crowd in two for this "dry run" exercise
might be spreading ourselves too thin.  I think it's easy enough to have
something for everybody in most talks.  I wouldn't be against a single
"beginners" talk, but the whole point of this (I think) is to provide
information at a higher level that people can then go home and share in
their local areas.  Maybe the "beginner" talk could be scheduled early in
the day to give novices a little background that they could use to make
better sense of higher level talks later in the day.  I'd lean in the
direction of the 5-6 speakers running one at a time.  Remember though, that
we also HAVE to schedule in a planning meeting for the following year.

>>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.

OK, that's 6 or 7 names, but it doesn't include you, Erik or Mary.  That
makes it 9 or 10.  We're going to have to pare it down some.<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 

I think that a new "convention committee is in order.  It has been a long
range goal of AGA for quite a while now.  We've got someone who's
interested, let's let her run with it!

>and (2) can we tell her who
>>votes (SC?) and who advises (SC-MC?)

Well, I can say for sure how the to committees were originally designed.
The SC was the decision making body, and the MC was advisory.  There seems
to have been some blurring of the lines as of late, and perhaps some feel
that this should change.  But there is no doubt about how it was set up
originally.  If the SC wants to change that, it should probably take the
issue to committee and vote on it.

Karen
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