Re: MCM - Digest V1 #265

["Mary McCaw" <marymccaw@mediaone.net>]

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From: Neil Frank <nfrank@mindspring.com>
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Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: MCM - Digest V1 #265


> 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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