Re: [Harp-L] SPAH 50th

[Warren Bee <wbharptime2@xxxxxxxxx>]

couldn't change the subject line but this is good...thanks again.


On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 2:17 PM, Warren Bee <wbharptime2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Thank you Bob! It is folks like you that fuel my desire. You are a perfect
> example of why I am envisioning the possibility of creating something
> special. Who knows where it will go but I appreciate your positive note.
>
> WB
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Bob Harty <bharty@xxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Warren,
>> I would love to see you get your concept up and running. As someone out
>> on the fringe literally and figuratively here in Anchorage, Alaska living
>> on a private school teacher's salary attending what I'm sure is a great
>> event (SPAH) is only a dream.
>> Best of luck,
>> Bob
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Aug 24, 2013, at 7:39 AM, Warren Bee <wbharptime2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> > I have heard many rave reviews of this years convention. I am very happy
>> > for all that attended and of course for the team(s) that put the event
>> > together.
>> >
>> > Many friends have asked me if I am "sour grapes" over the election last
>> > year and if this is why I did not attend these last two years after ten
>> in
>> > a row. This is very far from the truth. Financial issues have made me
>> happy
>> > to just be a stay at home harp player for now. No gigging as of late
>> > either. Another major factor was that I enjoyed being a part of the
>> "team"
>> > whose mission is to preserve and advance the harmonica. I much prefer to
>> > work at an event than to just be a spectator. That is just my nature.
>> >
>> > I understand that the larger crowd at the convention this year made
>> some a
>> > little uncomfortable. Fear of growth is not productive. The adjusting to
>> > the growth to fulfill "the mission" is what matters. Sounds like the
>> > team(s) adjusted well this year with the "swollen crowd". When Bob and I
>> > ran for office last year our main platform was to focus on growing the
>> > organization as a whole not just grow the convention. Obviously this met
>> > with deaf ears from the members. They have spoken and I respect that. My
>> > thoughts and opinions have not wavered since Winslows landslide
>> victory. I
>> > still believe that an organization whose mission statement is to
>> preserve
>> > and advance the harmonica should do more than just a 5 day party. An
>> > incredible party for those that can afford it leaves 360 days and many
>> > "outsiders" out in the cold. This is the way it has been and looks to
>> > continue. I think this is just fine and wonderful, honestly. What it
>> does
>> > do is make me work on my plan to possibly create an international 365
>> day a
>> > year entity that is inclusive in a number of ways to all lovers of the
>> > harmonica. My working title for this concept has evolved into: Harmonica
>> > 360. The last thing I would ever want to do is "compete" with or affect
>> > SPAH negatively in any way. I just want to see what I can do with the
>> 360
>> > days left on the table before and after the convention. I just want to
>> see
>> > people from all over the world be able to invest what they can afford
>> to be
>> > a part the of the advancing and preserving. The internet makes this
>> > possible. If this dream ever comes to fruition I envision not a big
>> annual
>> > event in one place but home grown harmonica celebrations taking place in
>> > many places around the globe. No politics...just passion :-)
>> >
>> > Peace and congratulations again to Winslow, the SPAH team and the St.
>> Louis
>> > club. You done good and from what I can tell nobody went home without a
>> > smile.
>> >
>> > Warren Bee ( past publicity director for SPAH)
>>
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