As current President of ANGFA (ACT) I asked the members of the ACT group if
they were interested in bidding for the 1999 ANGFA Convention.
However, instead of holding it in Canberra, I put forward the idea of
holding the convention in DARWIN, Northern Territory.
The projected time would be April 1999, which would only be six months after
the Queensland Convention I presume.
My reasons for this timing, is that cheap air-fares and accommodation deals
can be found at this time, and Dave Wilson our NT connection advises that it
is a great time due to the fact that there is still plenty of water around
for collecting fish...
The conventions have gone from strength to strength, but I would like to
organise this in Darwin so that we can collect/view these fish in their
natural habitats. Also if Heiko attends, he can prove to us that crocodiles
do not attack man/woman. Everybody bring video cameras? :>}
I think that the timing may be more beneficial to our overseas guests, but I
am not 100% sure..;)
I realise that there will be a lot of logistical problems - me being located
5000 kilometres from Darwin, but I am confident that one can be organised
successfully.
I have advised the members of ANGFA ACT that I am listing this suggestion on
the RML, and ask for comments from you guys/gals as to whether you think it
is a good idea or not - any comments very welcome, but I need them by 24th
February 1997, so that I can collate the comments and advise the ACT members
before a formal bid for the convention will perhaps be submitted to ANGFA
National.
What do you all think
Andy
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Andy Wattam awattam at pcug.org.au