First let me explain my feelings, I do not like the term "club". To me this means electing officers, collecting dues, egos and the club officers do most of the work. I like informal fun get-togethers for fun and sharing information and everybody helps where they can. Jess/AzReefCraze mentioned we might get the "community" room at Bookmans and they might even help advertise in their news letter. I'm pretty sure Bob Goemans would start us out with talks on various topics in his expertise. We are off to a great start, what does everybody think?
Next "Get together"?
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cerreta
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Bookmans is a great place to have it, if the room can support 25 people. Plus, there may be rules against selling / auctions. It can be investigated I'm sure.
I wanted to comment on the sale / auction that took place Sunday. I liked the fixed price selling and thought we should continue doing this in the future. People can browse and buy before the auction. Cash should be paid at time of sale.
Then, if the seller has leftover corals that did not sell in the fixed price sale, they will have another chance to sell the coral by lowering the price and auctioning them off.
What I did not like was the way money exchanged hands. It was too confusing. Paying after each sale takes too long and requires one to have the exact amount. Furthermore, I bought a lot of stuff, and while I am pretty sure I paid everyone what I owed, I prefer not having to worry as someone tallies all the salesin a computer. I would even volunteer to take turns running the computer. The Janurary auction went smooth because the computer program was used to tally all the funds. Then people who owed paid up. Those who earned recieved thier payment. It was simple, saved time, and was accurate. I would vote to do it this way for future events.
John, I agree with the "club" idea. I do not oppose being a member of a club, but what we have going on is hardly organized into a club structure. I have been VP of a club when attending ASU, but do not wish to lead one again. I like what we have going on.
I wanted to comment on the sale / auction that took place Sunday. I liked the fixed price selling and thought we should continue doing this in the future. People can browse and buy before the auction. Cash should be paid at time of sale.
Then, if the seller has leftover corals that did not sell in the fixed price sale, they will have another chance to sell the coral by lowering the price and auctioning them off.
What I did not like was the way money exchanged hands. It was too confusing. Paying after each sale takes too long and requires one to have the exact amount. Furthermore, I bought a lot of stuff, and while I am pretty sure I paid everyone what I owed, I prefer not having to worry as someone tallies all the salesin a computer. I would even volunteer to take turns running the computer. The Janurary auction went smooth because the computer program was used to tally all the funds. Then people who owed paid up. Those who earned recieved thier payment. It was simple, saved time, and was accurate. I would vote to do it this way for future events.
John, I agree with the "club" idea. I do not oppose being a member of a club, but what we have going on is hardly organized into a club structure. I have been VP of a club when attending ASU, but do not wish to lead one again. I like what we have going on.
Satori
Cancer Sucks
I don't like calling this a club either. When I hear "club" I think of motorcycle clubs. But, having said that, it doesn't bother me if someone calls this a club. I get the context.
The money was a little confusing, but only because you didn't get paid until someone got change, which could be an hour. That could be solved as easy as establishing a "change fund" early on and make sure everyone knows about it and has a chance to trade $20s for $5s or $1s.
A computer tracking program would be very difficult to keep up with random simultaneous sales. It worked fine at the auction because there was only one sale at a time. I really liked the casual browsing and buying atmosphere we had this time.
I like the idea of holding get togethers at a house rather than Bookmans. We can relax, drink beer or Scott's espresso, cook, and see a tank to set the mood. It would be great if someone different would volunteer to host each time.
Mike
The money was a little confusing, but only because you didn't get paid until someone got change, which could be an hour. That could be solved as easy as establishing a "change fund" early on and make sure everyone knows about it and has a chance to trade $20s for $5s or $1s.
A computer tracking program would be very difficult to keep up with random simultaneous sales. It worked fine at the auction because there was only one sale at a time. I really liked the casual browsing and buying atmosphere we had this time.
I like the idea of holding get togethers at a house rather than Bookmans. We can relax, drink beer or Scott's espresso, cook, and see a tank to set the mood. It would be great if someone different would volunteer to host each time.
Mike
Only problem with hosting is who has a home big enough to host, 6 to 8 would have a hard time fitting at our place. I was not too worried about the money, it's not a business and most Reefers are honest. I could have kept closer track but really was more concerned with not taking anything home then how much I collected. If we registered at start and used numbers, it would be easier to keep track of who owed then writeing names.
I think a good question right now is how often to do a sale? Every month may be too much, maybe every other month? I think it would be cool to do a sale one month and some kind of guest speaker/demo thing the next. Bookman's w/ a guest speaker would be good, then another sale for the next time (maybe Reid Park before it gets too hot!) With all the expertise and good ideas in the group, I think we can come up with different things to keep it interesting.
fishaholic911
New member
My wife informed me that we have got to have the next meeting at our house again. She was said she had to miss all the fun so next meeting we have to do it here again
I think it would be a good time no matter who hosts as i feel the people me and my kids met were a bunch of good people, my two sons really enjoyed themselves as they got to get in on the betting for frags, gary your place and tanks are nice and it would be nice to be there again. I hope you big tank would be up and running if it is held at your house.
fishaholic911
New member
I hope it will be up and running also but I will not hold my breath. If I win the lottery I will make it my hospital tank and up grade LOL
fishaholic911
New member
Would really love to see pic and there is no such thing as a tiny tank size does not matter it is whats inside that counts.Its not the size of the boat it is the motion of the ocean.
fishaholicWife
New member
As a matter of fact, I wasn't worried about anyone trashing the house. I was more worried about not being here to make sure it was presentable before everyone got here. And also being here to help host the gathering. Sounds like Gary got along splendidly without me. I should take trips more often.. Well maybe not, he throws huge parties it sounds like when I am gone... LOL
fishaholicWife
New member
Salazar, I LOVE THE SEA HORSE'S !!!
Since Ed's big liquidation sale is April 8th, I'm thinking everyone will be spending their reef money there. Should we do the next sale in May at the Fishaholics'? I'm selling Ricordias, zoos, and mushrooms, and maybe a frogspawn.
I think a guest speaker at Bookman's later in April will give us a chance to get together before then. Any opinions?
I think a guest speaker at Bookman's later in April will give us a chance to get together before then. Any opinions?
Senn
Member
Ok my turn to pipe in. Yes the fixed price is alot better and you can sort of model it after FRAG/PROP to where everyother month is an auction and the other months are just buy, sell, trade, or whatever. As far as getting together at someones house/abode I think its a great idea as it allows other to see what type of Aquatica/Tank set ups other people have.
It can be like last weekend totally informal, now if there is to be a guest speaker maybe you might want to have the get together in a little more formal atmosphere, but that is also open to discussionas well. Maybe one of the get togethers everyone could drive up to Phoenix and get together at a FRAG todo and just have one big blowout. There are alot of options available it just needs to be hammered out, all in all for last minute planning it was great and the term "club" ,nah it doesn't sound good. Just keep it as a small informal "group" albeit I'm a couple extra miles away.
I also might have some frags and I will keep them a surprise till the need arises to divulge what Chris will be bringing.
It can be like last weekend totally informal, now if there is to be a guest speaker maybe you might want to have the get together in a little more formal atmosphere, but that is also open to discussionas well. Maybe one of the get togethers everyone could drive up to Phoenix and get together at a FRAG todo and just have one big blowout. There are alot of options available it just needs to be hammered out, all in all for last minute planning it was great and the term "club" ,nah it doesn't sound good. Just keep it as a small informal "group" albeit I'm a couple extra miles away.
I also might have some frags and I will keep them a surprise till the need arises to divulge what Chris will be bringing.
Thanks for the compliment on the seahorses, i talked to fishaholic and he said you would like them.Yes they usually stick together like good buddies but once feeding starts every horse for themselves (they are pretty aggressive feeders). Fishaholic are you still interested if so whenever or at the next what has now been dubbed a "party". LOL!! ps.. beer was great
