So the conversation is moved to cmas dot net for members only to discuss? Hmmm
Anyone members besides the board want to say why they joined and what they get out of it?
He didnt move it to exclude people, but to keep it organized, just sign up
In case you want to read it, it's right here
When asked the question, "What will I get from CMAS if I sign up for a membership?" how do I respond?
Well, I guess the best way is to say what I personally get out of CMAS.
I would like other members to post here....What do you get out of being in CMAS??
The best benefit I get personally is the ability to help a newbie in the hobby to keep the animals in their systems alive and well.
I also ask that anyone who have been over to see my setup, ask questions, and get advise from me to post a quick thank you, just to see....even though a thank you is never what I am looking for.
To be involved with others, meeting great people willing to help others, and to learn how genuinely helpful, friendly, and loving people live is a great benefit to membership. Sticking with people who live how you would want to live will always rub off on you.
I am in the process of starting a Mentor-ship Program with CMAS, where members will be able to link up with a willing mentor near their home to see their set ups, get advice, watch exactly how they do the things they do to keep their systems healthy like: Water changes, water quality test, routine, etc. I feel seeing an actual set up and learning from people who have setups we like and want will be much more beneficial than siphoning through all the "online experts" on the forums how may or may not have any experience of live animals for that matter.
Is that something that would be a benefit?
Members also have free access to various events, other than the swaps, the club has and is planning to have throughout the year.
We are currently working on a few local fish store events, as will as trips up to the good Dr's and down to Inland Aquatics for live tours tours.
Some other things we are working on are more online meetings and/or hangout and web based webinars for education and live question/answer sessions with club, local, and national/international experts.
Any of these ideas sound like good benefits?
All this will not happen from one, two, or even three peoples input!
Not to use the phrase, ask not what CMAS can do for your, but what you can do for CMAS to be its best, but this holds true. Not necessarily for every member or newbie, but if you really want to get to know people, mentors, experts, etc. the best way to do that is to be involved.
That is how you can receive the most benefits form our CLUB.
More to follow....
and took action to find out.
