Re: conventions
- Subject: Re: conventions
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Mar 96 15:50:18 MST
In a message dated 96-03-09 13:03:02 EST, you write:
>
>Yes, Clarence, we do have some good ones. Earl Hall is still going
>strong--it is amazing to me how some people manage to grow that many
>plants all at the same time. Had you seen Sandy Rawlings' garden
>on that tour? Hers is newer, but she has developed it very well, and
>it is certainly worth a trip for those in the area.
>
>National conventions are work, though, and nerve-wracking besides.
>I was close enough to the planning of the York convention to see what
>a challenge it was. AIS is very fortunate to have cheerleaders like
>you encouraging us to think about taking it on.
>
>I kind of like the idea of going off to California or somewhere where
>the peak bloom season doesn't coincide with mine.
>
> --Jim
Jim,
No, I didn't get to see Sandy's garden...but it sounds like one more reason
to have a convention in Dayton. Re my being a cheerleader for conventions,
Jim, it is really my job as Chairman for Convention Liaison. I have to round
up hosts for future conventions for AIS. And right now I am feeling quite
inadquate. After the year 2000 in Dallas, we have no conventions scheduled
cause no society has stepped forward. Only one of the next 5 conventions is
East of the Miss River.
Although I like to take trip to conventions elsewhere, it is very important
that conventions be held in all areas of the US. Also, by having a convention
locally it allows people in surrounding areas a chance to go to a convention
who might not be able to go across country. Then too, it encourages local
people to hybridize and let others see their work. And it is a good way to
build up a local club and build cohesion and team spirit. Hosting a
convention pays being dividends to the local society and the region involved.
Still hope you will help push a Dayton convention. Any city that can host
the most important international treaty negotiations in recent times (i.e.
Treaty of Dayton) can surely host an AIS convention. Warm wishes, Clarence
(P.S. I was born in Dayton, ---years ago.)
