[Histonet] Histonet and NSH Conventions

[Greg Dobbin]

Hi Pam,
The beauty of the Out-post idea is it would not necessarily require 
any volunteers. It would just be a meeting place. And you are right, a 
message board would be useful in the Out-post as well.
Greg

From:           	"Pamela Marcum" <pmarcum <@t> polysciences.com>
To:             	"Greg Dobbin" <dobbin <@t> upei.ca>,
	<ajennings <@t> unmc.edu>
Copies to:      	<histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Subject:        	RE: [Histonet] Histonet and NSH Conventions
Date sent:      	Wed, 29 Sep 2004 08:55:27 -0400

> Since several people have made suggestions and most are very good (I like
> this one) it may be time to ask NSH.  We have tables for a number of special
> groups in the registration area and the biggest problem would be getting
> volunteers for the table at peak times or having a board where people could
> not only meet with fellow Histonetters but leave messages to help get
> together at specific times.  This is really up to NSH as an organization.
> It is really nice to meet the people you talk and see on line in person.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Pam Marcum 
> 
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> > [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Greg
> > Dobbin
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 5:25 AM
> > To: ajennings <@t> unmc.edu
> > Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> > Subject: RE: [Histonet] Histonet and NSH Conventions
> >
> >
> > Here is how simple it can be: have a table or little kiosk affair set up
> > and call it the Histonet "Out-post" (clever eh?), and that's it! Then
> > Histonetters can stop by the Out-post anytime they wish; to hang
> > out, finish their coffee or whatever and can expect that anyone else
> > they meet there is someone they are probably familiar with from the
> > Histonet!
> >
> > Organizing an "event", even a small one can be a huge task
> > especially at a large convention like ours. I think the "KISS"
> > principle applies here (i.e. keep it simple stupid). And the Out-post
> > idea should not be too burdensome or taxing (with conflicting
> > meetings, etc.), because I think most everyone at least takes coffee
> > breaks!
> >
> > What really sucks about all this, is you all will organize something
> > for next year and by the time I'm able to get to another convention
> > the whole idea will have fizzled again! :-(
> > I think I need a little cheese with that w(h)ine!
> > Have a nice day!
> > Greg
> >
> > To:             	histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> > From:           	ajennings <@t> unmc.edu
> > Date sent:      	Tue, 28 Sep 2004 15:10:28 -0500
> > Subject:        	RE: [Histonet] Histonet and NSH Conventions
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I remember one time, we all met in a big room, that wasn't
> > quite big enough
> > > for all of us that showed up. I am not real sure if there was food or
> > > drinks even because it was just really fun to put faces to
> > names. I still
> > > have my "Histonet" button. I think from two different years.  I
> > am willing
> > > to be on an informal committee to help organize something for
> > next year in
> > > Florida, since I have every intention of attending, but we will need
> > > someone who knows the ins and outs of the meeting to head the task.
> > > If this doesn’t work, there is also  a bulletin board where
> > people post
> > > messages if you are looking for someone in particular that you know is
> > > attending and they also know about the message board.....and
> > the kiosk for
> > > emails that is supplied by a company ( I regrettably don’t
> > remember which
> > > one) is the perfect meeting place for histonetters.
> > > We have a year...... lets plan
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > Greg Dobbin
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Greg Dobbin
Pathology Lab
Atlantic Veterinary College, U.P.E.I.
550 University Ave.
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Canada,  C1A 4P3
Phone: (902)566-0744
Fax: (902)566-0851
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Happiness is a journey, not a destination.