[Linganth] Options

[Harold F. Schiffman]

I myself prefer smaller conferences that are focussed on a single theme or
issue, and having an SLA conference separate from AAA would be, for me, a
plus. I am not an anthropologist by training, and while I do attend other
sessions when I'm at AAA (those focussed on South Asia, e.g.) I find large
conferences confusing and disorienting, especially wandering the corridors
of large hotels, searching for sessions.  I'd prefer a separate meeting,
frankly.

Hal Schiffman

On Sun, 24 Oct 2004, Richard J Senghas wrote:

> I've often wondered that myself.  In fact, my response to the CAE was
> actually based on thoughts I've had about an SLA conference for
> years.  When I've raised idea the informally in conversations at past
> AAA meetings, sometimes I get a positive response, but others worry
> about causing the SLA to become more isolated from the general
> membership, or having dilution.  The SLA has been a relatively small
> unit, and some fear that reduced attendance by SLA members at the
> general meetings would push us out of sight altogether.
>
> -Richard
>
> At 10:54 AM -0500 10/24/04, khoffman at northwestern.edu wrote:
> >Please excuse my naivete, but is there a reason for not holding a
> >separate SLA meeting along the lines of the AES?  Generally, I mean, not
> >just this year.  There may be a history here I'm unaware of, but
> >otherwise, it might be worth considering.
> >
> >Katherine
>
>