Convention thoughts

[MichaelAngelaH@aol.com]

Hi all,

I wish I could have been there.  Sounds like everyone had a good time!  I'm 
surprised by the lack of attendance by the Management Committee.  I felt bad 
because I thought I would be the only one not there!  Now I really feel bad 
that I couldn't make it.  

My only comments would be on the cost - as that is the only thing I heard 
complaints about.  That is one reason why the St. Louis group as a whole did 
not come this year.  Gary and I would have been there regardless of cost, but 
both of us spent too much time on the road this year already, and had several 
local things coming up in November - so we had to use the "spouse points" (as 
Gary calls them) appropriately.  

I think we should separate out the banquet and meals from the cost of 
attendance at the convention.  Many folks don't like to pay the outrageous 
amounts that hotels charge for food, and don't like the hotel food, either.  
Let's face it, whether it is good or not, hotel banquets have a reputation!  
: )  Why force people to attend?  I can't think of another hobby convention 
that rolls the banquet cost into the cost of the convention.  It's always an 
option.  

As to a local-sponsored and run auction on Sunday, I think that would be a 
great idea if the local club wants to do it.  Auctions and the chance to get 
new plants/fish are another benefit of attending conventions.  

Looking forward to next year (and saving some "spouse points" for it!).

Mike 




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