Re: [AGA-sc] Fw: Join the Federation of American Aquarium Societies

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

I have never been impressed with FAAS during my 15 years in the hobby. 
They used to be an umbrella org with most local clubs belonging to FAAS. 
And they did provide nifty memeographed info on starting clubs, etc.  But 
they really didn't make the transition to the Internet, and mostly seemed 
to exist as a self-serving beaurocracy.  Our local club ended up seceeding 
from FAAS.

Remember how members of DFWAPC grumble about being asked to join FOTAS? 
Kind of like that.  Except that I think FOTAS actually does some things.

I agree with Larry that Rick's a good guy, and they threw a great 
convention last year.  Maybe FAAS has turned around and found a purpose?
I'd check the website.

  - Erik


On Mon, 12 Mar 2007, Larry Lampert wrote:

> I know Rick from the ACA. He is a good guy, and he gets things done. I know of 
> this federation but only in passing.
Please let me know your thoughts......

Larry


----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Rick Borstein <borstein@adobe.com>
To: l_lampert@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 1:33:53 PM
Subject: Join the Federation of American Aquarium Societies


Dear Larry,

I am the new President of FAAS – the Federation of American Aquarium Societies.

Joining FAAS is free.

Please register your society-- Aquatic Gardeners Association -- with us today at 
<http://www.faas.info>.

FAAS looks after the interests of both traditional and virtual aquatic 
societies by offering programming, best practices and legislative overview for 
the aquarium and pond hobby.

Please visit our website (http://www.faas.info) to learn more about us!

I’ve included some news and notes about FAAS below.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to working with you soon!

Best regards,

Rick Borstein
FAAS President
Phone: 847 634 2443
borstein@yahoo.com

P.S. Please forward this message to the appropriate person within your club.


About the Federation of American Aquarium Societies (FAAS)
The Federation of American Aquarium Societies (FAAS), formed in 1973, is a 
service organization of and for aquarium societies of North, Central and South 
America .

What does FAAS do?
FAAS helps aquarium and pond societies run better. FAAS acts as a way to share 
information between aquarium and pond clubs.

Our website includes articles about everything from getting volunteers, to 
running auctions and swap meets, to resolving conflict in your club.

FAAS also offers assistance to new clubs in the formative stages.

Who should use the FAAS.INFO site?
The FAAS audience is primarily the board and committee members of aquarium and pond 
clubs. If you run a club, or sit on the board, you’ll probably find some good 
ideas and resources on our site.

For example, we have 27 minute narrated video presentation on how to run a swap 
meet.

Who runs FAAS?
FAAS is run by a small cadre of volunteers from around the US and Canada . FAAS 
is a virtual organization. Board Members meet monthly for a phone and web 
conference.

How can I contribute to FAAS?
Like any volunteer organization, we’re always appreciative of offers to help!

Here’s what you can contribute:
o      Articles about society-related matters
o      Presentations to share with other clubs (FAAS pays for this content)
o      Judging in our recognition programs

Who is Rick Borstein ?
I’m the President of FAAS. I also serve as Secretary of the Greater Chicago 
Cichlid Association and was the 2006 American Cichlid Association Convention 
Chairman. I have twenty-two aquariums and have bred about 130 species of fish.

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Erik Olson
erik at thekrib dot com

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