Re: Fw: Membership (fwd)

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

FYI, here is the response I got.  - E

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Erik Olson
erik at thekrib dot com

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:32:31 -0500
From: Mike Wright <hmikew@home.com>
To: Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
Subject: Re: Fw: Membership

Thank-you for the speedy answer.  You've reinstated my faith.  I'll be
patient and see how things go...

Mike Wright (mail)
hmikew@home.com
Homepage
http://pages.zdnet.com/hmikew/hmwsite


----- Original Message -----
From: "Erik Olson" <erik@thekrib.com>
To: "Mike Wright" <hmikew@home.com>
Cc: <JOLeary@merrillinc.com>; <aga-sc@thekrib.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 12:11 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Membership


> Hello Mike,
>
> I'm sure you can understand that as a *volunteer* organization, things are
> not always speedy or optimal.  The main benefit you receive directly from
> the AGA at the moment is the magazine, The Aquatic Gardener,
> published quarterly.  There are many societies whose sole benefit is their
> publication.
>
> However, in addition to printing TAG, the AGA is currently planning a
> convention for this November, as well as our second aquascaping contest.
> Your membership helps provide the funding for these events.  It also
> allows us to keep some information, such as the lush website of aquascapes
> from last year's contest, at http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org,
> completely free to all.
>
> As you can see from our main website, the last new issue was mailed around
> January 12th; the last we have heard from our editor was that the next
> issue was being finalized about a week or two ago.  So I would guess you
> will get your copy along with everyone else any week now.
>
> Regards,
> Erik Olson
> chair, Steering Committee
>
>
> On Tue, 17 Apr 2001, Mike Wright wrote:
>
> > Mr. Erik Olson,
> >     Please note the attached letter written to Mr. Jack O'Leary on
> > March 26.  I have not received any response from him or any one else
> > in this organization.  Please inform me as to the disposition of my
> > membership.  As noted below, I've seen no benefit to joining the club,
> > nothing!  I've received no publications, emails, or any other
> > indication that this "club" truly exists.  I sent my check in good
> > faith, please show me that I was not wrong.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Mike Wright (mail)
> > hmikew@home.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Mike Wright
> > To: jdo@world.std.com
> > Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 10:26 PM
> > Subject: Membership
> >
> >
> > Mr. Jack O'Leary,
> >     Sir, I submitted my application and check several months ago.  I
> > emailed you concerning the same and you stated that you were just
> > sending my check forward to the treasurer.  That was January 28.  I
> > did finally see that the check was cashed, but now what?  What
> > "benefits" does this "membership" give me?  I've seen none.  Was this
> > just a contribution to some imaginary club to benefit a few or does it
> > provide me with some real and tangible benefits?  I must say, at this
> > point in time, I'm quite skeptical.  The club homepage gives no clue,
> > nor does it update or change on any timely basis...If I've been taken
> > in, just say so, and I'll look else where for information.  If not,
> > please provide some evidence of organization and benefits.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Mike Wright
> > hmikew@home.com
> >
>
> --
> Erik Olson
> erik at thekrib dot com
>
>

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