stylaster Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 We are looking for YOU to host a meeting! If you are interested please contact any of the officers or board members. Also want to get a head count of who would like a behind the scenes tour of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and Hatfield Marine Science Center. (poll question) Feb.- OPEN (would like to see it in Corvallis/Eugene) March- OPEN (Corvallis/Eugene if Feb. isn't) April- Behind the scenes at Oregon Coast Aquarium and a Hatfield Marine Science Center (need head count so we can contact them and get this going) May- Shane June- Smann (possibly) July- OPEN (would like to see another Albany/Corvallis/Eugene meeting around here) At least 2x's a year. August- BBQ? Sept.- Clownhouse? Oct.- Roy Nov.- OPEN Dec.- Christmas Party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm eventually going to be interested in hosting a meeting but it wont be until the re-model is done and my display is up. Late in the year is my best geusstimate..i'll be able to say once I get a little closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Another idea (just throwing this out there) might be to contact the local shops and see if they would care to host a meeting/gathering at their shop. For me if I was a LFS, this would be a great way to gather a bunch of people together at one time in your shop and make some money off them...lol(laugh) I know if I was at a shop, talking to fellow reefers, surrounded by corals, I think I would be moved to make a purchase, and once one person is seen buying something, others might follow, ya know. I remember Saltwater fantaseas saying something one time about a rep for a metal halide light fixture was comming to the shop, it might be a great way for the shops to showcase or present new products, or new corals ect. I think having a "Topic" like what was at the last meeting (Photography) is a great idea, it gives the meetings a purpose, rather than the casual meet and greet. I would host, but I live out in the boonies, and my tanks are not all that impressive:o I do like the idea of the behind the scenes tours of the OCA and MHC, that is a great idea, and could be setup as meetings, everyone could go to luch together and eat clam chowder and talk reef stuff, it would be a great meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Good idea. I think the last meeting I went to 9 years ago was at a LFS. I cant remember who it was that hosted it but I wouldnt be surprised if they arnt open anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 The meeting we had at Tim's this summer was great and he did make a lot of sells! Markdadof2 made some awesome barbecue! I know some of the sponsors are worried because sadly things have gone "missing" after some of these meetings. I'm down for the behind the scenes tour as well. I also think maybe having one at the schools where we did the TFT programs would be fun too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 WOW missing? that’s just horrible and embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I have arranged a few meet and greets and even a chili cookoff and I think season timing plays a big part in getting people to show up in the eugene area. The last meet and greet we had 1 person and the chili cook off had 2 members and a local LFS owner. Even getting a tank tour 1/2 day although fun, seems tough to co-ordinate. There are quite a few members/non-members down here , but tough getting them active outside the forum. Good luck. I have mentioned to Micheal about getting Aron from The Nautilus involved. Aron has a large space at the shop and has mentioned he would like to start holding local meetings and getting a TFT program down here. Mabey we should re-visit him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Roy, I think Dave said something about having a guest speaker come in an speak in March I believe, not sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I have arranged a few meet and greets and even a chili cookoff and I think season timing plays a big part in getting people to show up in the eugene area. The last meet and greet we had 1 person and the chili cook off had 2 members and a local LFS owner. Even getting a tank tour 1/2 day although fun' date=' seems tough to co-ordinate. There are quite a few members/non-members down here , but tough getting them active outside the forum. Good luck. I have mentioned to Micheal about getting Aron from The Nautilus involved. Aron has a large space at the shop and has mentioned he would like to start holding local meetings and getting a TFT program down here. Mabey we should re-visit him?[/quote'] Hey talk to Aaron at Nautilis, maybe he can hold a meeting and see the benefits of becoming a sponsor. And while there we can answer his other questions too. PS- speaker is being looked into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Almighty Vendor Relations Officer.......I have talked, as mentioned. I think if we would like to pursue this any further we need to bring in the reinforcements LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I know some of the sponsors are worried because sadly things have gone "missing" after some of these meetings. This just makes me sick, and PISSED! I don't blame them for not wanting to do it, Have things been stolen from the shops? or are you talking about the rings that where stolen at one of the meetings early on last year? Those where returned weren't they? Its really to bad that a few ruin it for the whole, that really sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Almighty Vendor Relations Officer.......I have talked' date=' as mentioned. I think if we would like to pursue this any further we need to bring in the reinforcements LOL[/quote'] Can you get him on here to talk to me? Can you get me his email address? Or phone number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold B Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Lack of space keeps me from hosting but i'd be interested in the tour.(2 heads) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Can you get him on here to talk to me? Can you get me his email address? Or phone number? He has lurked around the Forum, but not much of a computer guy, hence why be a sponsor on an internet site. The best way to reach Aron is 541-344-FISH. Thanks for helping the Eugene crowd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I can plan on hosting at the clownhouse again this September. I liked it better than October because the weather is typically better. All 32 grow out tanks are now online and should all be filled by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 We are talking to a speaker about coming out in March. There are still some things that need to get worked out first so we'll see if we can put it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 This just makes me sick' date=' and PISSED! I don't blame them for not wanting to do it, Have things been stolen from the shops? or are you talking about the rings that where stolen at one of the meetings early on last year? Those where returned weren't they? Its really to bad that a few ruin it for the whole, that really sucks.[/quote'] No when the thread about the rings came up there were other shops that chimed in that things went missing and other items. It may not be members. It could just be people who see a large crowd and nobody watching and take the opportunity. Talking to storeowners I am amazed at the stories they tell of people stealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I can have a meeting any time you need to in my classroom in Albany. I would like to see a meeting where members or non members give a 20 minute presentation on various topics that they feel comfortable talking about. Examples would be making your own food, posting pics on the forum, growing sps, fragging chalices, etc. Let me know if you want me to host Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'd like to see someone in Eugene host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Roy pencil me in for either May or June. I'll host one at my place in Vancouver. The plus side is I am just minutes from OIAB. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I can have a meeting any time you need to in my classroom in Albany. I would like to see a meeting where members or non members give a 20 minute presentation on various topics that they feel comfortable talking about. Examples would be making your own food' date=' posting pics on the forum, growing sps, fragging chalices, etc. Let me know if you want me to host[/quote'] You're such a schoolteacher Roger... Just kidding I had fun at your last meeting even though we were pretty late. My topic will be how to insult someone without them even knowing it (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Kim, you were at Rogers meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 No Jon that was Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Who is " not " ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Kim is "not" what's on first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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