buttons buster
New member
Is it free to join or do you have to pay dues?
Mars meetings
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kevin95695
Member of the Registry
Go to tonight's meeting. Meeting is free. Worth checking it out. If you like it and this forum, join up. There are also additional activities such as group DIY builds, etc.
Brian Prestwood
Premium Member
MARS tracks its membership through its website. If you want to join you'll have to register on the MARS website...
Marine Aquarist Roundtable
I suggest you do it before the meeting so you can ask questions if you get stuck.
If you want to join pay your dues and provide the secretary, Kim Whitfield, with your website account. She'll have the webmaster activate your account.
Marine Aquarist Roundtable
I suggest you do it before the meeting so you can ask questions if you get stuck.
If you want to join pay your dues and provide the secretary, Kim Whitfield, with your website account. She'll have the webmaster activate your account.
buttons buster
New member
When is the meeting?
I saw that they had a guest speaker, but I'm more interested in going to your "regular" 9reoccuring0 meeting.
Also, do we just show up?,
and are we able to trade buy things etc.
I saw that they had a guest speaker, but I'm more interested in going to your "regular" 9reoccuring0 meeting.
Also, do we just show up?,
and are we able to trade buy things etc.
funman1
Active member
Q:When is the meeting?
A:See below (Meeting Info)
Q:I saw that they had a guest speaker
A:We almost always have a guest speaker at every "Regular" meeting.
Q:Also, do we just show up?,
A: Yep.. If you have any trades going on with members at the meeting, remember to bring a small ice chest or such. Trades are usually setup here on RC before the meetings.
Q:and are we able to trade buy things etc?
A: Yes, but like I said I don't know any people who just bring stuff to the meetings to trade or sell without already having buyers confirmed, usually setup here on RC before the meetings.
There is however a raffle so you might win stuff there, if you buy tickets..
MEETING INFO:
The MARS monthly meetings are held on the third Friday of each month from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. The meetings are held at the Roundtable Pizza in the shopping center at the intersection of Greenback and Madison in Folsom. The Roundtable Pizza is on the Madison side...
9500-1 Greenback Lane
Folsom, CA
(916) 989-1133
Non-members are always invited to attend.
A:See below (Meeting Info)
Q:I saw that they had a guest speaker
A:We almost always have a guest speaker at every "Regular" meeting.
Q:Also, do we just show up?,
A: Yep.. If you have any trades going on with members at the meeting, remember to bring a small ice chest or such. Trades are usually setup here on RC before the meetings.
Q:and are we able to trade buy things etc?
A: Yes, but like I said I don't know any people who just bring stuff to the meetings to trade or sell without already having buyers confirmed, usually setup here on RC before the meetings.
There is however a raffle so you might win stuff there, if you buy tickets..
MEETING INFO:
The MARS monthly meetings are held on the third Friday of each month from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. The meetings are held at the Roundtable Pizza in the shopping center at the intersection of Greenback and Madison in Folsom. The Roundtable Pizza is on the Madison side...
9500-1 Greenback Lane
Folsom, CA
(916) 989-1133
Non-members are always invited to attend.
buttons buster
New member
Alright thanks.
Also what's the difference between being a member and a non-member?
Like what advantages do they have, etc.?
Also what's the difference between being a member and a non-member?
Like what advantages do they have, etc.?
Justin74
New member
Advantages? Comradery, socializing with people that have the same interests as you. Education regarding husbandry, handling, propagating, and conservation. Plus having a plethera of resources at your disposal. Access to an extensive library for research and further education. And being surround by fellow enthusiasts who come from all walks of life and have a wide aray of expertise in there particular industry that can help you in your hobby like carpentry, engineering, plumbing, electrical, etc. All advantageous to those considering joining the club. Some stores even participate in discounts for our club. Members can also participate in anual local club swaps that are usually for members only, as well as other activities. Last year the club through on WMC a convention full of speakers and industry reps where we all got to enjoy first class speakers, and browse and shop at various venues.
Not to mention your dues gets incorporated to further the club's cause. Alot join for that reason alone knowing that they can't actively participate, but want to contribute to local education and conservation, basically doing your part to help the reefs
-Justin
Not to mention your dues gets incorporated to further the club's cause. Alot join for that reason alone knowing that they can't actively participate, but want to contribute to local education and conservation, basically doing your part to help the reefs
-Justin
kdblove_99
New member
OK,
I registered online and will pay tonight. but i dont understand what you mean by give your website address?
I registered online and will pay tonight. but i dont understand what you mean by give your website address?
Reef n' Madness
New member
I think she will need the user name you registered under.
buttons buster
New member
So where exactly at the round table is the meeting held?
Is it in the private room in the back?
Oh and how many people usually show up?
I'm highly considering joining, but the problem is that I don't have the $25 yet that I could dish out, so I wanted to get as much info as I could to see If I was truly interested.
It's not that I want to sound cheap, but I'm really triing to save money to go towards my future tank.
Is it in the private room in the back?
Oh and how many people usually show up?
I'm highly considering joining, but the problem is that I don't have the $25 yet that I could dish out, so I wanted to get as much info as I could to see If I was truly interested.
It's not that I want to sound cheap, but I'm really triing to save money to go towards my future tank.
kevin95695
Member of the Registry
At this point, if you didn't go... Too late. But do go next month.
FREE.
Yes, in the back room.
40-100 people (In my limited membership).
Just go.
$25? You'll feel like that's a bargain after you realize what you receive in exchange. If you spend a fair amount of time here (RC and RC MARS forums), your conscience will be at ease. Trust me, your dues are a speck in relation to the knowledge you'll have access to here and you'll feel better knowing you paid your dues when you need help (and you will need help, as we all have...) You'll more than earn that $25 back in tips to save ten-fold that on setting up your "future tank". You'll get the advice, either way
, but you'll feel better about it knowing you're a member and have literally paid your dues.
FREE.
Yes, in the back room.
40-100 people (In my limited membership).
Just go.
$25? You'll feel like that's a bargain after you realize what you receive in exchange. If you spend a fair amount of time here (RC and RC MARS forums), your conscience will be at ease. Trust me, your dues are a speck in relation to the knowledge you'll have access to here and you'll feel better knowing you paid your dues when you need help (and you will need help, as we all have...) You'll more than earn that $25 back in tips to save ten-fold that on setting up your "future tank". You'll get the advice, either way
, but you'll feel better about it knowing you're a member and have literally paid your dues.
funman1
Active member
And you can be privy to the free stuff that sometimes goes out to members only.
I know I have given $100's out in free frags to fellow members.
And I know I have received $100's worth of free frags from other MARS members.
Also if you missed out on tonights raffle you missed out big!
It has to be one of the best the club has ever had, it was insane!!
ALSO: A HUGE THANKS TO THE LOCAL FISH STORES WHO DONATED ITEMS FOR OUR RAFFLE!!! (Exotic, Coral Reef Shop, and MikeB, and any others I wasn't aware of) AGAIN THANKS!!!
I know I have given $100's out in free frags to fellow members.
And I know I have received $100's worth of free frags from other MARS members.
Also if you missed out on tonights raffle you missed out big!
It has to be one of the best the club has ever had, it was insane!!
ALSO: A HUGE THANKS TO THE LOCAL FISH STORES WHO DONATED ITEMS FOR OUR RAFFLE!!! (Exotic, Coral Reef Shop, and MikeB, and any others I wasn't aware of) AGAIN THANKS!!!
Reef n' Madness
New member
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10381982#post10381982 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by buttons buster
I'm highly considering joining, but the problem is that I don't have the $25 yet that I could dish out, so I wanted to get as much info as I could to see If I was truly interested.
It's not that I want to sound cheap, but I'm really triing to save money to go towards my future tank.
I guarantee you there is no better investment to your future tank than MARS.
I should add that my first meeting was tonights meeting. I got some bright ricordia, great zoas, a torch coral, and more zoas all in trades and the raffle.
Really... Kudos to those who contributed to the raffle donations. I don't think anyone went home empty handed. There were SOOOO many great pieces up there! :inlove:
from a fellow newcomer, I highly recommend it.
bobbyblank
New member
Oh so true. I have only been posting here for a week or so and already i have recived frags and much help from people here. Knowing that there are people in the greater Sac area that you can ask for help and advice makes this expensive hobby a little easyer to jump in to. Yes, you might be able to post for free, but i cant wait to pay my dues next meeting! Thanks for all the help so far. :thumbsup:
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