Re: Next Convention

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

Um, Neil... hadn't the Boston Aquarium Society already put in a sort-of
"bid" for hosting at Boston next year?

  - Erik

On Mon, 12 Nov 2001, Neil Frank wrote:

> Charlene,
> 
> The convention was perfect! Better than last year and a Giant thanks to YOU
> as the consumate host. Recognition also is needed for Karen, TN-AQ staff
> and all your other pre- and during-convention helpers; to Eric for
> documention and I am sure to others.
> 
> We did not have much time at lunch to have this discussion, so some email
> thoughts are offered.
> 
> Regarding next year, I think I mentioned my conversation with Amano (he
> said he would come to an "International Summit" and to "help" with it;  he
> says the 2nd intntl conference was supposed to be in Europe a few years
> ago, but never materialized. He said the international gathering of plant
> enthusiasts is long overdue. He never clarified "help" but I speculate this
> could be interpreted as getting Asian participants, perhaps with atleast
> paying his own way (did we pay for him this year?), perhaps his help with
> providing financial support for others or ????
> If AGA sponsors such an event next year or year after (good lead time for
> announcements and planning are obviously needed), i think we can approach
> this as a cooperative effort with our international collegues and probably
> can get corporate help. I know that you are probably exhausted, but it
> might be a good idea to get started now, before our HIGH of the convention
> wears off (or did you already crash :-). I volunteer to be on your committee.
> 
>  I envision that we might only have 3 key speakers -  one each from Europe,
> Asia and the US, but would ENCOURAGE other foreign biggies to participate
> in organized "forums." This could hopefully allow us to get by with only
> paying big expenses for 2, but still make use of other participants who
> will hopefully come. For the US, we can try to get Axelrod (he normally
> charges big honorarium, but might voluteer his time as a contribution to
> the hobby.) Corporate support would clearly help and we dont have to limit
> ourselves to the US - we can approach the nursersies, international
> aquarium suppliers and publishers.  Eric's documentation  (perhaps with
> snipets of web video, still pics, etc)from this year should sell itself.
> 
> 
> 
> Regarding venue, Mike Senske who as you know is VERY interested briefly
> talked with me. I suggested that a "proposal" to AGA would be useful to
> explain the advantages of Houston regarding travel, economical hotels,
> nearby attractions, etc (similar to those presented at ACA conventions, but
> less elaborate).An organized collecting trip could be an added attraction,
> but is one that I did not discuss.  He is currently thinking that he is
> competing againsts Boston. I think track record is important, and dont know
> how to evaluate their local capabilities. 
> 
> Thanks again.. you outdid yourself!
> Neil
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