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I know, perhaps the last thing you want to hear about with all the ornaments already appearing in stores, advertising for Christmas gifts, etc. In the past (maybe not recent past), ETRC has always hosted a Christmas party. It was the "big" event of the year; some club funds were used to fund a traditional Christmas meal, attendees bought some reef-related gift (typically an ornament) for a white elephant exchange, some alcohol was involved, and generally the turn-out was really good and everyone had a good time. I can remember some memorable ones at Art's house and even Matt's house before SA went large-scale and there were still dozens of clown tanks in the basement.

Perhaps the club should consider something again this year. I've been out for a couple of years but would welcome this. Because of all the holiday commitments, it was usually scheduled for the 1st or 2nd weekend in December (after that, everyone gets caught up in other holiday activities). Give it some thought and feel free to post your feedback here.

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I love Christmas, it's my favorite holiday.....most everyone is happy and friendly and lots of sales on tools!!!!

I've never been involved in one of those trickster style gift parties but I've always heard they are a lot of fun, count me in!
 

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I like the tool sells to, just to bad snap on or matco doesn't have any good ones. sounds like a good idea
 

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Did you say "some alcohol was involved"? Only some? LOL.

Dave, I love this idea. And as much as I was wanting to wait until my new tank was fully set up, I would be interested in hosting this event. Just need to check my calendar and clear it with the boss.

I am more than happy to personally fund the main course of a Christmas meal. Perhaps others could bring sides, drinks, and deserts. I also like the idea of people bringing a simple reef related gift item to exchange. However, I'd rather spend club funds on something like a Christmas frag pack from Adam Claus at Battlecorals. We could hold a drawing and give it away to one lucky attendee as the "Christmas Grand Prize". I am certain that Adam would put together something extraordinary for this.

Thoughts?
 

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Sounds like a plan, the first weekend would work out great. Just a quick though but could this meeting be the clubs personal frag swap
 
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Saturday, December 12th is the only day that I can host this event. If this doesn't work for most, I will forgo hosting until January or February.

I would love to host this, so please chime in and let me know ASAP so I can make appropriate preparations. Thanks.
 
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Chris, I'm all for it and generous of you to offer to host. I was going to offer as well but I get to see my tank everyday so that's not as personally appealing.
 

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Me2 ;)
 

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this sounds like a great idea! I like Chris's idea of a frag pack. Rather than giving away the whole pack to one winner, split it up and have 3-4 prizes.
 

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I just checked with the boss and found out that we have something planned that night - so I'm out that day also.
 
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LMK if you'd like me to host on Dec. 5th and I'll check with my wife. I doubt it would be an issue but don't want to butt in on Chris' offer. Would more people be available on the 5th?

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Dave, I will defer to your home. This was your idea and if you'd like to host, it's all you.....especially if more people can show up on the 5th.
 
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