ACA looking for a 2014 host club

[Regalblue]

http://www.cichlid.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7303

[JeffroM]

I think Marty will be on board with the MCA host club IF YOU volunteer to be the convention chairperson and are responsible for making all the arrangements and getting volunteers lined up.   

[Regalblue]

I really think if MCA& MCAS joined forces this could happen.

The problem would be keeping it out of the "Canadian Providence of Marty "

[gcalvus]

I thing you can do it Blair go for it

[Regalblue]

I'll help,  but btween my job&  the kids I don't think I could put the bid together.

[Marty]

Oh no, Mr. Instigator,  I saw you throw me under the bus with the facebook post - "passed along to local Presidents Vic Bondi and Marty Derenge" If I do this, you'd better be prepared to take some time off of work that week.......

Before I would even think of committing to this, I would want to see AT LEAST 25 volunteers to help with setup and working the convention.  Feel free to sign up directly below:

#1.  Blair Henze

[Regalblue]

I'm prepared

[phil b]

If you haven't yet, take a look at the convention guidelines, the link is posted on the ACA forum under the convention tab.  http://www.cichlid.org/index.php?pageid=aca_convention_guidelines This will give you an idea of the positions that need to be filled.  In addition you will need a bunch of bodies for setting up the show and taking in down.  MCA hosted the 1999 convention which I chaired, so while I can't provide boots on the ground for you all, I can certainly help with the organization.  I think Detroit would be a great place and should have a good draw as most attendees can drive to it, excluding the west coast group, but they are used to flying.

Joining up and combining resources with another club is a great idea as long as there is a clear understanding of how the work and the income will be shared.

Phil

[jcunningham0295]

I would be up for helping where needed.

[GrizzlysDad]

As MCA VP I feel it's my duty and obligation to volunteer...

And as Phil B knows, I am quite capable of filling all the show tanks by myself...even with one arm in a cast at the time 

[phil b]

Ahh yes Tony, but that was a much younger man.  This time around I think we should let you use both arms, so no more casts!!

Phil

[GrizzlysDad]

Ahh yes Tony, but that was a much younger man.  This time around I think we should let you use both arms, so no more casts!!

Phil

Yeah, I wholeheartedly agree...I am in no need of any more casts!!!

[JeffroM]

#1 Blair H
#2 Josh C
#3 Tony G
#4 Jeff M

[Regalblue]

OK, I've been patiently waiting for more responses&  I must say I'm pretty disappointed.
 Out of 281 registered people only 4 have said they'll help.

Is it the time frame?  Should we try a later year? 
 Are you too busy?  Did you know that I have a full time job, 3kids of my own, a stepdaughter,  3 "baby mommas " & about 1,700gallons of tank maintenance a week?  I'm busy too.

  This is something that will help generate some cash in your local fish club(s) . The clubs that hold auctions for you to get your prized fish. The clubs that don't charge for admission to said auctions.  The clubs that bring in big name speakers for you to share their expertise.  The clubs that are actually free to join( this year)

Or is it that you believe in the whole 2012 Mayan predictions?  In that case put your name down anyways... We'll all be dead. 

[PowerCerg One]

I would love to help. That's a ways into the future and that leaves a lot to happen in the mean time, but sign me up!