Re: Aquarium Heute (fwd)

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

Hi ,

Kaspar Horst (of Aquarium Heute and Dupla fame) is currently judging the
AGA Aquascaping Showcase and Contest, and would like to write an article
from Aquarium Heute about the event.  Here are his words:

"Other question: After publishing this wonderful International aquascaping
Showcase & Contest (I think the First in Internet) I want to write an
greater article in my magazine "Aquarium heute" in German language and in
"Aquarium oggi" in Italian language. If the competitors of the contest are
in agreement with that, I need from the best 8 oder 10 Entries pictures on
a CD with Fine dates for Mac-Systems. Is that possible?"

I think this is an excellent idea.  Read the words from James below (which
I have edited to include the relevant part only); he beleives we should
come to a speedy decision on this.

  - Erik

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Erik Olson
erik at thekrib dot com

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:26:39 -0500
From: James Purchase <jpurch@interlog.com>
To: Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
Subject: Re: Aquarium Heute

> > He has also asked for a copy of the final
> > winners list and background material on how we planned the whole event
(I
> > can give him that with no problems, but won't until you and the MC sign
off
> > on it).
>

Please make the other MC members aware of the fact that there is a bit of
time pressure here. Kaspar will probably want to get this into print as
quickly as he can, while it is still fresh. From my point of view, it can
show the AGA off in a VERY positive light on an International scale.
Hopefully they will see it in the same light. I do hope that Mary doesn't
continue with her "it's an TAG exclusive" attitude. I undertook this as an
AGA member and an very greatful for the support that it has received from
the AGA MC. Sharing the results and the "story" with others does not in
any way take away from the organization or its goals. If TAG was published
on a regular schedule and in multiple languages I might think differently,
but this event and the story behind it is obviously of interest to more
than just AGA members. Over the past year and a half I have come to a new
understanding of how difficult it can be to work with other volunteers via
e-mail and that is something that a hobby group will probably always face.
When we can get a push from a respected "commercial" magazine with an
international presence, it's a plus that can't be ignored. Especially when
the editor of the magazine is one of the co-founders of Dupla. (George
Booth would probably be pleased..... <g>).

Finally, should there be any sizeable objections from the MC members, please
make them aware that Kaspar's interest here is primarily in the
Showcase/Contest and not necessarily in the sponsoring organization. This
will be a free ride for the AGA and give the group some very valuable
exposure in areas where it might not be as well known as it is here in North
America.

James