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

[Cheryl Rogers <cheryl@dustyuniverse.com>]

Membership seems to be free and the web site is okay.

I don't object.

Cheryl



Erik Olson wrote:
> 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 ï 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!
> 
> Iïve included some news and notes about FAAS below.
> 
> If you have any questions, please donït 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, youïll 
> 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, weïre always appreciative of offers to 
> help!
> 
> Hereïs 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 ?
> Iïm 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.
> 
> Message ID: 12
> 
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