Re: [AGA-mcm] ?Convention this year

[Kathy Olson <kathy@thekrib.com>]

Great ideas!!!

On Mon, 11 Jun 2007, Paul Krombholz wrote:

> 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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