Fragswaps

[Thurge]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9995348#post9995348 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by racer69
Chris is correct on the matter of the other clubs. SCMAS has strived to have its own identity and do its own things. That being said we are very friendly with the other clubs and would be more than happy to have their members come down and join the swap. That being said, it would be a SCMAS event and our rules would govern. We have been invited to the other clubs swaps and some of us have made it to them, but the swap was ran by the hosting club and their rules applied. We can't satisfy everyone with how swaps are run, we can only try and do what we think is in the best interest of our club.

All things I support. With that in mind I think it would be great for the hobbie in Colorado if the three groups got together informally and came up with a rotation for an "ALL COLORADO FRAG SWAP". One fragswap every 4 months, one here, one in Denver and one in Northern Colorado. Each one run by the respective club for its benefit. Advertise it to other potential swappers such as New Mexico Ocean Keepers, Omaha Marine Society, etc. and make it as big as possible, make it THE thing to do. 4 months should be enough time for swappers to grow and harvest new frags. And not so far appart that they are tempted to sell them by themselves.
The idea being that by making the events as big as possible we are able to bring in more people, more vendors, more raffel items, and more national exposure for what we are doing. All of which brings in more revinue for the club.

 

[calvin415]

Well, I'm not sure how soon you guys are looking to have a frag swap, but my folks house is plenty big enough for everyone. Down side, the tank is certainly not established; up side, there is enough screens if someone has a presentation they would like to present. We'd need to bring in folding chairs if we needed more seating room (currently seating for about 15 between the theater/bar/overflow room), but there should be enough space if some folks don't mind standing. Plus enough room to setup frag display tanks if we can get enough tanks and lights together temporarily.

-Eric

 

[Huhhhhh]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10003196#post10003196 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by calvin415
Well, I'm not sure how soon you guys are looking to have a frag swap, but my folks house is plenty big enough for everyone. Down side, the tank is certainly not established; up side, there is enough screens if someone has a presentation they would like to present. We'd need to bring in folding chairs if we needed more seating room (currently seating for about 15 between the theater/bar/overflow room), but there should be enough space if some folks don't mind standing. Plus enough room to setup frag display tanks if we can get enough tanks and lights together temporarily.

-Eric

I like that idea. My work may also be available. It's on the south side of town at Circle & I-25

 

[Rocmtnreef]

More great Idea's, looks like a few good meeting places for June/ July? Sweeettttt