----- Original Message ----
From: Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
To: Aquatic Gardeners Association Board <aga-sc@thekrib.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 4:07:33 PM
Subject: Re: [AGA-sc] [Aga-forums] 2006 Convention Now Open For Registration! (fwd)
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).