Re: [AGA-sc] contest stuff (fwd)

[Larry Lampert <l_lampert@yahoo.com>]

I just did, thanks Erik!

Larry
--- Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com> wrote:

> I would urge Larry, Cheryl and others on the board
> not already on 
> aga-contest to subscribe to that list.
> 
>
http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/aga-contest
> 
>    - Erik
> 
> 
> -- 
> Erik Olson
> erik at thekrib dot com
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 04:57:56 +0000
> From: Bailin Shaw <bailin_shaw@hotmail.com>
> To: erik@thekrib.com
> Cc: aga-contest@thekrib.com
> Subject: Re: contest stuff
> 
> Hi Erik and All,
> 
> Thanks for some clarification on what the duties
> might entail for the contest. 
> I think I have created some committees that should
> help spread the work out 
> amongst a number of individuals.  Now, we just have
> to start getting people to 
> populate those committee and start things rolling. 
> I remember someone 
> mentioning that there might have been an
> advertisement for June 1 to be the 
> opening date for the contest.  Is this really the
> case or have we made a 
> decision yet?  If it June 1, we better get cracking
> on making some 
> announcements and getting an advertisement crew
> together quick.  Otherwise, I'd 
> suggest that we push it back to the middle of the
> month to allow us time to get 
> organized.  Anyway, look through the very brief
> excel doc and make any 
> additional suggestions for additional committees or
> duties.
> 
> One additional question, who will do the uploading
> of the entries into the 
> website?  I'm not altogether clear on whether Erik
> will still be responsible or 
> will others need to take over the duties.
> 
> Thanks.
> Bailin
> 
> 
> > 
> > More things I found via the archives that will
> need to be handled... :)
> >
> >   * Solicit category sponsors
> >
> >   * Send obnoxious reminder e-mails to people who
> haven't sent in their
> >     photo release or paid (I might co-do this with
> someone)
> >
> >   * Design any new banner ads, masthead, and other
> supporting graphics for
> >     the site
> > 
> > and most importantly:
> >
> >   * read postings on APC, or sit in a room with
> forum-heads telling you
> >     how much our contest sucks
> >     and it needs to be done X way... I beleive
> that Larry has taken this
> >     job most recently
> >
> >   - E
> > 
> > On Mon, 28 May 2007, Erik Olson wrote:
> > 
> >> Hi Bailin,
> >> 
> >> Heard you're willing to take on the contest chair
> job... excellent!
> >> 
> >> I am able to provide support, if desired, in the
> form of:
> >>
> >>  * mailing list aga-contest@thekrib.com for
> volunteers
> >>
> >>  * maintenance of the contest website
> showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org
> >>
> >>  * receiving entries by mail (only a handfull of
> people do this, so it's
> >>    not a problem)
> >>
> >>  * Release of the archive DVD after the contest
> is over
> >> 
> >> This is all TOTALLY OPTIONAL, so you may say yes
> or no to any of these 
> >> offers.  I do not wish to impose anything on your
> direction & choices!
> >> 
> >> 
> >> But here's what I am no longer able or willing to
> do (i.e., the job of the 
> >> coordinator):
> >>
> >>  * General direction and theme
> >>  * Getting other volunteers to help
> >>  * Writing copy for the website, ads, etc
> >>  * Selection of deadlines
> >>  * PR campaign (forums, mailing lists, magazines)
> >>  * selection and contacting of judges
> >>  * selection of prizes (contact Scott -- probably
> cash/paypal is best)
> >>  * ordering and mailing of ribbons and prizes
> >> 
> >> There are probably more things; feel free to ask.
> >> There is also the archives of the aga-contest
> mailing list archives, which 
> >> have lots of postings that give an idea of what
> the job entails.
> >> 
> >> The URL is http://lists.thekrib.com/aga-contest
> >> Current username is aga-contest
> >> Current password is limbo
> >>
> >>  - Erik
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> > 
> > --
> > Erik Olson
> > erik at thekrib dot com
> 
>
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