Re: 2 motions

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

On Thu, 18 Dec 2003, Cheryl Rogers wrote:

> I agree, but I'm confused by the terminology.
> 
> David Lass wrote:
> > The Convention Committee chairperson could select 
> > folks to handle different jobs -- site selection, speakers, tours, 
> > auction, etc. 
> 
> I think that the locals will want to select their people for the 
> different jobs. Or, as in Larry's case, volunteer them without 
> notifying them. :-0   Did you mean something else?

This was my point that I brought up when David mentioned the idea to me
personally... I actually think that what happened this year was pretty
good, and is the model I'd like to see for future years.  I *don't* want
the AGA to be calling the individual shots.  I think that's the job of the
locals.  Otherwise, why would the locals even want to get involved?  DFW
has a lot of pride in what they did, and I had to be somewhat careful
about how I made my suggestions, leaving them AS suggestions rather than
"edicts".  On the other hand, I felt that it was good having Scott and
myself on the DFW planning committee because we could put the brakes on
things if they looked like they were going on a downward spiral (i.e. the
problem last year).  In fact, by being involved EARLY in the process and 
having the formal (or semi-formal) bid process, we have effectively nipped 
the biggest problem in the bud.  

I guess that is why I see Scott more of a "convention liaison" rather than
a "convention committee chair".

More opinions?

  - Erik

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Erik Olson
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