Re: Next Convention

[Neil Frank <nfrank@mindspring.com>]

Walking over to lunch yesterday with Karen, David and Charlene, I am pretty
sure Karen said that it is not practical to have it in Boston because of
hotel costs and other logistical problems and everyone agreed that the
Houston idea moves into #1 position. I assumed that you knew, but this is
probably one of several AGA-related conversations during the weekend that
did not include some folks. When Senske was talking to me earlier, that was
my assumption too... and for the time being it might not hurt letting him
still think that Boston is serious. BTW, I think it may have been Jeff and
not Mike.

 At 07:14 AM 11/12/2001 -0800, you wrote:
>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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>Erik Olson
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