Re: Dallas Update & Request

["Karen Randall" <krandall@rdrcpa.biz>]

Hi Erik,

> QUESTION 1: Karen, do we have contacts for Kasselmann?  Could we get her
> for November 8th?

I am in contct with her fairly frequently, so that's not a problem.  I have
no idea whether she'd be willing to come, but once we're sure we're having a
convention, I'd be happy to ask her.  The collecting trip would certainly be
a good incentive, as I am fairly sure she hasn't collected in the U.S.

> QUESTION 2: As an alternative, Larry is curious about bring Amano back
> again.  Feasible?

Don't know, but again, I know how to contact him!

If neither of them work out, I can ask Claus for suggestions.

> QUESTION 3:  Other speakers.  Ideas?  He would like to have Dorothy speak,
> but other suggestions were folks who have already spoken: (Neil, Paul K,
> Greg Morin).

What about Roger Miller?

Do they have anyone local doing neat stuff with planted tanks?  What about
someone who can speak on local plants?

> They are a club without much in the way of finances, but they are also
> wanting to do this as a favor to the AGA, not as a money-making venture.
> As such, the AGA will have to pony up any advances, and eat any financial
> losses.  Larry realizes this, and wants to work real closely to insure
> they're running the convention that "the aga" wants.  Personally, I think
> with the approach he's taking, they will do quite well.  In talking about
> incentives for the DFW folks, he noted that they will benefit indirectly
> because the club will get the "donator" side of the splits in the auctions
> for items donated from/by the DFW club.  We also talked about maybe having
> the DFW club share in the profits only if the AGA makes back $1000, and
> then only above the $1000.  He pulled that number based on it being how
> much we lost last year.  Curious what you guys think.

It sounds reasonable to me, but I'd want to know what David thinks.

>   QUESTION 4: Does it seem reasonable to have DFW run this convention
>   based on only their reputation, sweat equity, and careful reporting to
>   the AGA board?

I trust your judgement on this.  I think you know them better than anyone,
and have a good lay of the land.

> If you want more details, perhaps call me tonight at home (206) 789-5840.
> You probably never thought you'd hear me say this, but it's way too much
> information to try and write up in e-mail right now.

I'll try to give you a call later!

Karen


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