Re: [AGA-sc] [Aga-forums] 2006 Convention Now Open For Registration! (fwd)

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

On Thu, 28 Jun 2007, Larry Lampert wrote:

> We don't have enough volunteers that is a fact, but
> volunteers can't do this first critical step which is
> to secure the venue. This has to be done by someone
> who has done it before.

I agree.  Last year, it was getting the hotel that was the lynchpin of the 
operation.  Though there are lots of areas I can (and will) help in the 
convention, I am completely useless as a volunteer until this happens.

> What do you guys think we should do now? I am open for
> suggestions.

I think we need to make the announcement about 2007 ASAP.  I don't think 
it matters that we're not ready for 2008, because we can make that 
announcement later.  I think transparency is more important.  I never 
really liked that SFBAAPS tried to keep their plans secret from us, so I 
definitely feel uncomfortable that we're doing the same to the membership.

I think we can also announce that we are in the PROCESS of securing a 
venue for 2008, but that it is not complete.  And that would be a good 
lead-in for calling for volunteers for 2008 (and getting back to some who 
helped in 2006 like JenThePlantGeek).

   - Erik

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Erik Olson
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