racer69
New member
I am writing this post to help fellow SCMAS members understand and discuss what is happening with the club. This is going to be an informative post and there should be no arguing or personal attacks on this post.
First I would like to give a brief background of how this club was started: A little over a year ago Eric L, Robert, Paul M, Joey(not involved) and myself met to discuss forming a separate club from CRMRC. We determined that these people in attendance would make up the Board Members. We thought a separate club, due to logistics and a few other issues, would be in our best interest. At this meeting, we came up with the club name, and determined what we would like to become. We all agreed that the meetings would usually be held at a members home and it would be a social gathering with information sharing, open discussions, and viewing of the hosts tank. We also contacted Reef Central and were granted web space to have our own forum that could be shared by all.
Since the first post on our forum, we have grown with new members and the meetings have been well received. There have been many new relationships built and a wealth of knowledge shared. But as any organization grows there will be some growing pains. We are at that stage and are trying to take steps to make this a well functioning and enjoyable club.
There was a meeting held Friday (10-06-06) at Roberts residence with five members that I consider the Board Members. Eric L, Paul M, Eric D, Robert, and myself met together to discuss the issues of the club. These five members all have different views which I believe represent the entire club. I also believe that it is necessary to have conflicting views to have a fair outcome. If you have everyone agreeing all the time then there is no common ground and things are going to be one sided. At the meeting we discussed creating by-laws for the benefit and well being of the club. There are differences of opinion, which is good, and there is some work to be done. Our goal is to have the by-laws done by the end of the week or there abouts.
After the by-laws are drawn up, they will be posted on the forum for everyone to read. We may then proceed to nominate officials at a future date to continue the day to day operations and running of the club. It is my request that only members with the passion and dedication to make this club knowledgeable and enjoyable to everyone be the ones nominated.
Please read this and understand that everything should work out for the future success of our club. I have met many people in this club that I have shared information with and become friends with as well. I think this club can continue to grow and be something special for all of us. You can disagree with your friend and still remain friends.
Thank you and please be patient,
Todd
First I would like to give a brief background of how this club was started: A little over a year ago Eric L, Robert, Paul M, Joey(not involved) and myself met to discuss forming a separate club from CRMRC. We determined that these people in attendance would make up the Board Members. We thought a separate club, due to logistics and a few other issues, would be in our best interest. At this meeting, we came up with the club name, and determined what we would like to become. We all agreed that the meetings would usually be held at a members home and it would be a social gathering with information sharing, open discussions, and viewing of the hosts tank. We also contacted Reef Central and were granted web space to have our own forum that could be shared by all.
Since the first post on our forum, we have grown with new members and the meetings have been well received. There have been many new relationships built and a wealth of knowledge shared. But as any organization grows there will be some growing pains. We are at that stage and are trying to take steps to make this a well functioning and enjoyable club.
There was a meeting held Friday (10-06-06) at Roberts residence with five members that I consider the Board Members. Eric L, Paul M, Eric D, Robert, and myself met together to discuss the issues of the club. These five members all have different views which I believe represent the entire club. I also believe that it is necessary to have conflicting views to have a fair outcome. If you have everyone agreeing all the time then there is no common ground and things are going to be one sided. At the meeting we discussed creating by-laws for the benefit and well being of the club. There are differences of opinion, which is good, and there is some work to be done. Our goal is to have the by-laws done by the end of the week or there abouts.
After the by-laws are drawn up, they will be posted on the forum for everyone to read. We may then proceed to nominate officials at a future date to continue the day to day operations and running of the club. It is my request that only members with the passion and dedication to make this club knowledgeable and enjoyable to everyone be the ones nominated.
Please read this and understand that everything should work out for the future success of our club. I have met many people in this club that I have shared information with and become friends with as well. I think this club can continue to grow and be something special for all of us. You can disagree with your friend and still remain friends.
Thank you and please be patient,
Todd
