edsiajb
12/14/2002, 11:03 PM
OK...we have started this club and I think it is truly the start of a good thing. We now have two meetings (or get-togethers) behind us and I enjoyed both. So far, it has been really informal and I would like to keep it that way. We need to determine where we go from here.
I would like to start with a list of items or topics for discussion among our members or potential members. If you think of something else that needs to be discussed please add it to the thread. If you have any ideas and or input please reply. Here goes.
1. Meeting frequency. I feel that at this stage of the game we would probably do well meeting every other month. Ideas?
2. Meeting location. It looks like we are going to quickly outgrow Tien's shop. We could meet at a nearby location and then go buy to "see the latest" or we could alternate through members’ homes. Ideas?
3. Programs. We would all benefit from a presentation of a relative topic. If it is something you are already keen on, maybe you could add something. I like the "10 minute talk" format...this way you can give just enough info for many topics, answer questions and go longer if you want. Ideas?
4. Officers. Maybe we should start with nominations. (I personally cannot accept an office at this time but will continue at least temporarily with the responsibility of the web site). What we basically need in officers is someone to take the lead and probably a backup (Pres, and VP?). We could probably benefit from a secretary and after we start with dues, a treasurer. Ideas?
5. Dues. I think this should be kept to a minimum but we will need at least some operating cash. I covered the cost of the www.alabamareefers.org domain name registration but it will have to be renewed. There surely will be other expenses to come along. Maybe we could start with $15 to 20 per year with a half-price deal for students. BTW...the Atlanta club is about two years old and has just started charging dues. Ideas?
6. Frag trades. This is probably going to be one of my favorite things and I think this could belong to the VP. It will need to be organized and I would like a page on our site with a list of who grows frags for trading and what they have up for grabs. Ideas?
6. Sponsors. Obviously, we already have one. We need to enlist others for help down the road. Ideas?
7. Trips. We should begin to plan at least a trip per year. Captive Bred Corals in Chattanooga would be a logical first choice. They are a large coral facility and have already hosted the Atlanta club. Ideas?
8. Order pooling. We probably will just need a notification method for this. If someone is ordering, you could notify the group and see if someone else want to split the shipping or pool an order to meet a minimur requirment. This could be really helpful. Ideas?
I sure I have left items out...ya'll chip in with your input. The greatest thing about this club is that it can be whatever the members want it to be.
I would like to start with a list of items or topics for discussion among our members or potential members. If you think of something else that needs to be discussed please add it to the thread. If you have any ideas and or input please reply. Here goes.
1. Meeting frequency. I feel that at this stage of the game we would probably do well meeting every other month. Ideas?
2. Meeting location. It looks like we are going to quickly outgrow Tien's shop. We could meet at a nearby location and then go buy to "see the latest" or we could alternate through members’ homes. Ideas?
3. Programs. We would all benefit from a presentation of a relative topic. If it is something you are already keen on, maybe you could add something. I like the "10 minute talk" format...this way you can give just enough info for many topics, answer questions and go longer if you want. Ideas?
4. Officers. Maybe we should start with nominations. (I personally cannot accept an office at this time but will continue at least temporarily with the responsibility of the web site). What we basically need in officers is someone to take the lead and probably a backup (Pres, and VP?). We could probably benefit from a secretary and after we start with dues, a treasurer. Ideas?
5. Dues. I think this should be kept to a minimum but we will need at least some operating cash. I covered the cost of the www.alabamareefers.org domain name registration but it will have to be renewed. There surely will be other expenses to come along. Maybe we could start with $15 to 20 per year with a half-price deal for students. BTW...the Atlanta club is about two years old and has just started charging dues. Ideas?
6. Frag trades. This is probably going to be one of my favorite things and I think this could belong to the VP. It will need to be organized and I would like a page on our site with a list of who grows frags for trading and what they have up for grabs. Ideas?
6. Sponsors. Obviously, we already have one. We need to enlist others for help down the road. Ideas?
7. Trips. We should begin to plan at least a trip per year. Captive Bred Corals in Chattanooga would be a logical first choice. They are a large coral facility and have already hosted the Atlanta club. Ideas?
8. Order pooling. We probably will just need a notification method for this. If someone is ordering, you could notify the group and see if someone else want to split the shipping or pool an order to meet a minimur requirment. This could be really helpful. Ideas?
I sure I have left items out...ya'll chip in with your input. The greatest thing about this club is that it can be whatever the members want it to be.