Re: [AGA-mcm] ?Convention this year

[Larry Lampert <l_lampert@yahoo.com>]

Hi Paul,

Those are great suggestions to consider. We will have
to revisit them when we get to the speaker line up for
2008.

I will warn you though, being a respected and
knowledgable person in an area does not guarantee a
good presentation. Language and presentation skills
are critical as are preparation. 

Most folks prefer to book speakers that someone has
seen or who come from a teaching or other background
that involves public speaking. 

Regardless we will have to revisit this suggestion
when we lock in our dates. Keep the ideas coming ! ! !

Regards,
Larry


--- Kathy Olson <kathy@thekrib.com> wrote:

> 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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