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I had a great time! Thanks everyone for coming and I am so glad everything got taken away and will be used, cleanup was easy. My interview with KVAL will be on tonight at 6:30p.m. promoting the club, and I think they are posting it on KVAL.com. For those that want to see a video of the tank, that would be the place to find it.

Sweet, thanks!

Got some more frags for the party, I have a feeling everyone will have an opportunity to walk away with a Frag from this meeting. I also got enough food and gift certificates that I will probably have grab bags for everyone!

Tents rented and setup by "Parties-To-Go" so that IF (knock on wood) it does rain tomorrow everyone can still hang out outside nice and dry, including the kids ball pit.

LOL, I wouldn't even know who to contact at the Register Guard, and I think if its going to promote the club (like it should) it should be Michael7979 setting it up. I have no problem with it though, I am all for getting more people involved in the club.

Donations: Ocean In a Box - Dry Goods and Coral Frags Anonymous - At least 10 SPS colonies

Lets cross our fingers that it doesn't rain, it would be so much more fun to be outside.

That would be very helpful, I have about 30 seats myself. I hate to guess/speculate about how many people are going to show up to a party, but I am guessing that 100+ people will show up.

I did get that, thank you.

Still need people to bring chips, soda, and chairs. Actually could someone bring some (actually a lot) ice cream cones (I have the ice cream) and maybe some sprinkles? Thanks!

I know people coming that aren't even part of this club! Anyone is welcome, as long as you enjoy looking at fish, LOL. This would be a good ice breaker in getting you involved in meetings. Heck, maybe this time next year you'll be running for board.

Just a quick reminder about the Give-Away Table - http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?26587-quot-Give-Away-quot-Table-at-May-Meeting-Poll Hopefully it will be a good turnout and run smoothly. I am sure it will make many people's day to see something they really need but can't find or afford.

All PM's answered.

Meeting: May 15th 12p.m. - ? 2535 I Street Springfield, OR 97477 Donation List: Fantastic Frags - Gift Certificates Rod's Food - Food Packs Air,Water & Ice - Gift Certificates Aquacave - Cone Series Protein Skimmer Central Aquatics - Sample Packs Eds Reef - Salt Bucket Coupon American Aquarium Products - TMC LED Light Drs Foster & Smith - Gift Certificates Hikari - Food Samples United Pet Group - Food Samples Bulk Reef Supply - 2 Part Mixes Sea Dwelling Creatures - Gift Certificates The Premium Aquarium - Gift Certificates Upscales - Gift Certificates Westside - Gift Certificates Coral Reef Pet Center - Gift Certificates Barrier Reef - Gift Certificates Hartz - Food Samples I am also working on getting some corals donated. And if any other stores/companies want to still donate let me know asap. Things for Meeting: Emerald525 - Water, Rootbeer h2odvl - Ice I still need people to bring Pepsi, Coke, Dr. Pepper, Chips, and some more Ice.

Please mark your chairs so you know which are yours at the end. That goes for everyone else also, unless your chair is very unique or you are going to be sitting in it the whole time, LOL

Plates are covered, but I could use the raffle tickets, thanks.

No RSVP, come one down and have a good time.

Thanks everyone for the offers of help! Here is a list of things I could use 1. Ice (probably about 5-6 bags) 2. Drinks - Pepsi, Coke, Dr. Pepper, Rootbeer (for possible rootbeer floats) 3. Chairs - I probably have seating for about 25 or so, so if people can bring their own camping or fold up chairs that would be great I really can't think of anything else at this time.

Donation now received from The Premium Aquarium

I will have a little bounce ball pit available for little kids at the meeting. Just tested it out at my sons birthday party this last weekend and more adults played in it than children, LOL. I also rented an ice cream machine that I will probably rent again for the meeting, delicious Lochmead ice cream on a cone! I also have my pool setup, but unless its really warm (even though it is heated) its probably going to be closed off. If you have any fold up chairs you can bring with you that would be great, I am sure I won't have enough. I will soon be posting a list of not only all the sponsors of the meeting but what they have donated! Its amazing the generosity of all the companies this year!

Donations now received from: Hartz Sea Dwelling Creatures

LOL, I am not a stickler, I am sure it will run a little long. But if it gets to 5pm then I will be kicking your butt out, LOL

Also received donations from Bulk Reef Supply Fantastic Frags

For those that didn't get the invite. May Meeting: Sunday May 15th - 12:00 to 3:00ish 2535 I Street Springfield, OR 97477 Probably best to park on either J or 26th Street.