Re: Silent Auction

[Neil Frank <nfrank@mindspring.com>]

In Mary's defense, I think she is correct that we did talk about
donations....and I did personally encourage her to choose an approach that
was simple and workable for her. However, when I mentioned donations, I
meant outside donations (like FAN). We can avoid these problems in the
future (particulary for important for the event) if we include the SC (at
least one person) in the decisions.

If the brochures were already printed, then it might be too late or too
confusing to change the approach... although, like Karen said: we would be
adding something. And it will certainly be easy on the web....even now.
I still think we need DAMAGE control. It is known by some AGAers that we
have a fat treasury and I feel VERY uncomfortable saying that we want our
members to donate their plants. Especially when this is a small way they
can offset expenses. In fact, I would be happy to limit the number of
entries to 10 and give them 80% or even 100% on the assumption that they
will be bringing rare and unusual plants (as advertised). Anyone can choose
to make it a donation.

I appreciate hearing Karen's rationale about the banquet. I did not think
about the required minimum no. of attendees. It helps to hear the discussion!

Like Karen, I voiced my concern as soon as I read it. I had been wondering
about the brochure for weeks; sent a message to Charlene on May 18th; and
IMMEDIATELY commented on the silent auction and banquet on the 19th. I must
not be getting (or reading) all my emails... I did not hear any other
substantive comments from anyone else on the brochure for a few more days. 
--Neil
PS As Erik suggested, LET'S     CONTINUE TO USE SPECIFIC SUBJECT LINES ON THE
EMAILS, KEEP THE MESSAGE SHORT AND CONFINE THE DISCUSSION TO THAT TOPIC. IF
YOU WANT TO CHANGE TO ANOTHER TOPIC, SEND A SEPARATE EMAIL.
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