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RE: MCM - Digest V1 #278
I like it-let's get it out there! Charlene
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> MCM - Digest Wednesday, April 12 2000 Volume 01 : Number
> 278
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> In this issue:
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> Re: MCM - Digest V1 #277
> Re: MCM - Digest V1 #277
> Conference Press Release
> Conference Press Release
> Re: Conference Press Release
> Re: Conference Press Release
> Re: Conference Press Release
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> Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:41:26 -0400
> From: nfrank@mindspring.com
> Subject: Re: MCM - Digest V1 #277
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> >>The way I understood it, this year we were going to have all American
> speakers, and every year thereafter we were going to have an international
> conference. I thought we were going to be carrying the ball for an
> international conference after 2001 because the for-profit organizations
> don't want to spend the money. Are you saying, Neil, now the hope is that
> after 2001 the plan is for the
> for-profits to start carrying the ball again?<<
>
> IMO, we should not call the meeting annual at this point. Let's have ONE
> first. So just call it AGA convention (or whatever). I hope that others
> will voice their opinions so the announcement can be prepared and
> circulated.
>
> Regarding speakers, I think we decided to go for the "low hanging fruit"
> this year. It just turned out to be "all-american." I would love to see
> international speakers for all future meetings (but not necessarily a
> requirement).... something to discuss for the planning of the meeting
> number 2. Regarding who pays, this year it was agree to do it easy and
> inexpensively. When we discuss the followup meeting (part of the purpose
> for the 1st one), we can discuss AGA's funding role. I don't have a
> preconceived position. If other organizations want to sponsor speakers, I
> doubt we would turn them down. In fact, I don't think AGA is currently in
> a position to pay for 'multiple' speakers from other countries. So, if we
> want a true "international" summit in the future, we may present ourselves
> as the host organization (ie facilitator) and coordinate closely with
> commericial orgs (ie. other sponsors)who will significantly help with
> financial support --Neil
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> Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 14:47:17 EDT
> From: MichaelAngelaH@aol.com
> Subject: Re: MCM - Digest V1 #277
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> I think AGA Conference or Convention would be fine for this year. We can
> worry about a "Summit" in 2001 AFTER we have a successful first
> get-together.
> FIRST, we need to get the word out, as the date is late in the year and
> many
> folks may not be able to get extra vacation time from work (it may all
> have
> been used up earlier in the year). The sooner we decide on a name, and
> get
> the word out (to the Slicks, the Net, the Aquarium Clubs, and maybe even
> the
> (Pet) Trade Slicks), the better it will be for attendance this year. And
> I
> think THAT should influence what we do or don't do next year. Let's worry
>
> about 2000 first.
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> Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 19:31:03 -0400
> From: Karen Randall <krandall@world.std.com>
> Subject: Conference Press Release
>
> OK, I think we're reaching the point of diminishing returns here. Unless
> anyone has any MAJOR problems with what I've written below, let's just get
> it
> out there.
>
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> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> --
> - -----------------------------
>
> The Aquatic Gardeners Association Conference
>
> Mark your calendars! The Aquatic Gardeners Association announces the
> first
> full weekend of activities for lovers of planted aquariums! Enjoy the
> fellowship of other aquarists interested in this fast-growing segment of
> the
> hobby while learning from some of the top aquatic gardening experts in the
> U.S. Explore the Tennessee Aquarium in the privacy of an exclusive
> after-hours
> tour, and experience the beauty of autumn in Tennessee while dining
> aboard a
> Tennessee river boat.
>
> Dates: Nov. 3-5, 2000
> Place: Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, TN
>
> Speakers:
>
> Neil Frank - Alternative Ways to Keep Plants in Home Aquaria
> Paul Kromholz - Growing Aquatic Plants
> David Lass - Lighting Options for the Planted Aquarium
> Charlene Nash - Aquarium Plants in the Public Aquarium setting
> Karen Randall - Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Aquarium Plants
>
> Other activities:
>
> Get Acquainted Banquet in the Aquarium exhibit area
> Private Tour of the Tennessee Aquarium lead by Charlene Nash, Aquatic
> Horticulturist
> Silent Auction of Rare Plants
> "Ask the Experts" Panel Discussion
> Planning Committee Meeting for Summit 2001
> River Boat Cruise
>
> Pre-registration WILL BE REQUIRED
>
> For more information, contact:
> Contact: Charlene Nash ecn@tennis.org, (423)785-4071
> or visit the AGA web site at: www.aquatic-gardeners.org
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> Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:51:41 -0400
> From: Neil Frank <nfrank@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Conference Press Release
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> Thanks Karen. I vote YES.
> [Note: at the end, you have the word contact twice]
> - --Neil
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> Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:05:57 -0400
> From: Karen Randall <krandall@world.std.com>
> Subject: Re: Conference Press Release
>
> At 08:51 PM 4/11/2000 -0400, you wrote:
> >Thanks Karen. I vote YES.
> >[Note: at the end, you have the word contact twice]
>
> Thanks, I fixed it!
>
> Karen
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> Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 00:54:44 EDT
> From: MichaelAngelaH@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Conference Press Release
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> I vote YES. Looks good. When can I make reservations?
>
> Mike
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> Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 00:10:58 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
> Subject: Re: Conference Press Release
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> Cool! So what do I actually PUT on the website? Registration info?
>
> - Erik
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