Re: NANFA-- Convention

Bob Bock (bockhouse-in-earthlink.net)
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 18:52:34 -0400

Actually, Dustin, it's us who should be doing the thanking. That was a
great convention and I'm really grateful that you, Chip, Fritz, Gerald and
all the others put in the time and trouble.

Thanks again,

Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dustin Smith" <dsmith73-in-hotmail.com>
To: <nanfa-in-aquaria.net>
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 1:32 PM
Subject: NANFA-- Convention

> I would like to take a second to thank everyone for coming to this year's
> convention. I really got to spend a lot of time and get to know many of
the
> faces behind the names I hear so often. The event went, surprisingly,
well.
> I know that it was a very long trip for most and I think this goes to
show
> the point that this is a very strong and flourishing organization. I also
> wanted to thank the people that helped Chip and I out in the planning and
> execution of the events.
>
> First off, the folks-in-Riverbanks Zoo were wonderful. They not only
> donated the facilities, but also gave of their time for months beforehand.
> They assisted us on and eventually donated all of the wonderfully printed
> name tags, The night of the banquet every member of the aquarium staff
was
> there, some I understand, on their own time. They also opened the
> facilities for us to tour on our own which is not done often. Jim Clark,
> one of the aquarists, has been there with us for months coordinating
things
> and helping with the planning. Without Jim, things would certainly not
gone
> as smoothly.
>
> I want to thank the speakers for donating their time and expertise. Some
> came from quite a distance-in-their own expense just to be able to give
> their presentation. As always I think they were top-notch and we all
> learned something from each and every one.
>
> I would also like to thank Chris Scharpf, Dan Hagley, Casper Cox, Dave
> Graley, Gerald Pottern and Fritz Rohde among others for all of their help.
> One thing I learned from this experience is that, even though Chip and I

> were the names listed as presenting this event, it took so many more
people
> to pull it off. Everyone-in-the convention was eager to lend a hand and
> this really made things go more smoothly.
>
> Again, thank you all for coming. And I look forward to seeing everyone
next
> year wherever we may be.
>
> Dustin

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