Re: [AGA SC] Another perspective on the AGA "Forum" proposal

[Cheryl Rogers <cheryl@wilstream.com>]

S. Hieber wrote:

> I'd like to get some outside views -- and by "outside" I
> mean outside of DFWAPC. I think that, for some reason, it
> irks the hell out of the DFWAPC folks that AB is so
> successful. They realize that their local club isn't likely
> to beat AB, but surely someone can beat that rascal AB! And
> so they look to us.  Maybe that's not it. 

Oh, you nailed it, Scott. I have heard at least two officers of the DFWAPC 
state their feelings in those terms precisely. I don't know what AB ever 
did to them, maybe they have good reason for feeling that way. But I was 
*at* the meeting where TIM (then President) called RH an @sshole in a 
speech to the members. He did not mince words.

Maybe th world is
> waiting for AGA to launch the forums. If we build it they
> will come.

You know, I wouldn't be surprised. You never know what is going to take 
off. I think AGA, and the world in general, is lacking a sense of 
community. I am hoping to nudge that along this year. I don't remember what 
I said before, but I think the forums are a good idea *if* they aren't too 
much work for the BOD. As a matter of fact, I think that there should be a 
section of the forum called "Administravia" and one member of the BOD would 
be moderator of that section. No Board members would moderate any other 
section.

> Do the San Fran folks think the same way -- although last I
> heard, the club was melting?
>
> sh

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Cheryl Rogers, Membership
Aquatic Gardeners Association
http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org

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