Re: [AGA-mcm] ?Convention this year

[Paul Krombholz <pkrombholz@bellsouth.net>]

For 2008, it would be interesting to get one of the newer active
collector-wholesalers in Southeast Asia.  Perhaps Mr Sasaki from Rayon Vert
Aqua or somebody from Oriental Aquarium.  Also, there is a very interesting
guy who goes by the name, biker, who lives in Taipei, Taiwan.  He is a
collector and talented grower who groups closely related species in his
tanks.  From his pictures, he seems to have one of the biggest collections
of species that any one individual has ever collected.


On 6/7/07 11:51 AM, "Larry Lampert" <l_lampert@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Kathy,
> 
> Yes, unfortunately I don't see anyway that we can do a
> convention for 2007. I have not been able to come up
> with anything on the hotel front, and there isn't
> anyone else who has been able to step up to help out
> either. 
> 
> 
> I am afraid that at this point I am already looking at
> 2008 and have decided that 2007 is just not feasible.
> 
> I have been talking to some folks off-line and they
> have all agreed with this concensus.
> 
> I think we need to make an announcement but I would
> prefer to wait a few more weeks until we have 2008
> more clearly organized.
> 
> I am thinking of 2008  and doing a blow out. Amano and
> maybe Dr. Tan or even Kasselan. Heck maybe all three?
> I am thinking Atlanta cuz Seachem has already offered
> a tour and the new Atlanta Aquarium might be a good
> field trip.
> 
> These are the thoughts but I am open to any others.
> The main thing is we should try to get some forward
> progress.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Larry
> 
> PS. That would be incredibly helpful if you would help
> out with anything. You infused a lot of energy into
> the group last year when it was really needed.
> 
> 
> --- Kathy Olson <kathy@thekrib.com> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> Bailin contacted me and asked if I would do sponsors
>> for the aquascaping
>> contest.
>> 
>> I am considering that along with my other
>> responsibilities, and what plays
>> into it....is there a convention this year??
>> 
>> I am assuming no, at least at this point I think it
>> would be better for
>> 2008.
>> 
>> Hate to say it, but I say that with a sigh of
>> relief.  I know I could use
>> a break this year, but Erik/I would do whatever is
>> needed for the AGA.
>> 
>> Larry...what is the status, what are your thoughts?
>> 
>> Do we work on 2008 now!  I think our energy would be
>> better directed that
>> way.
>> 
>> I haven't kept up with email so if I am out of place
>> here please let me
>> know.
>> 
>> THanks
>> 
>> Take care
>> Kathy
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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