MRS, what's next?

BShells · Oct 9, 2008

So now the Michigan Reef Society has 39 members signed in on the official list. What's the next step? I see that the Chatanooga club has meetings. Should we consider having a meeting? I've met some of the people signed in, but definitely not all. I think it would be cool to have a meet and greet.

Saltysteele · Oct 9, 2008

i think junior was looking at starting a website, but i know he's pretty busy (as most are nowadays

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shine guy · Oct 10, 2008

BShells said:
So now the Michigan Reef Society has 39 members signed in on the official list. What's the next step? I see that the Chatanooga club has meetings. Should we consider having a meeting? I've met some of the people signed in, but definitely not all. I think it would be cool to have a meet and greet.

I agree we should have a meeting

ofblong · Oct 11, 2008

reef society??? Did I miss something?

Shine guy I have always loved that car....

Saltysteele · Oct 11, 2008

somewhere there is a thread about making the michigan reef society an official club, covering the whole of michigan, with meetings and the whole bit

Zombo · Oct 11, 2008

Meetings and organization mean dues and "officers", and I know that I need to drop my money in my reef

JuniorMC8704 · Oct 11, 2008

Yeah, i thought about it a lot, and the more i looked into it, there is MASM, how i forgot, i dont know.

Marine Aquarium Society of Michigan. Its state wide, and an excellent group.

I think its a great idea to join and support an existing club.

The more member participation and enthusiasm the better it can become.

shine guy · Oct 12, 2008

ofblong said:
reef society??? Did I miss something?

Shine guy I have always loved that car....

Thanks thats my third love....
1. my son
2. my tank
3. my car
and....the wife fits in there somewhere

shine guy · Oct 12, 2008

Why not just gather as a group at a central location, hang out, get to met each other face to face, just BS about whatever good stuff we fish guys BS about, pick each others brains to further our knowledge, and maybe some BEER !!!
I would gladly host a party at my house, just let me know if your all interested.

shine guy · Oct 12, 2008

Zombo said:
Meetings and organization mean dues and "officers", and I know that I need to drop my money in my reef

I agree money goes in tank

We could just start a group called reefers anonymous for all of us that fell we NEED to spend money on our reefs. LOL

NORTHERN REEF · Oct 13, 2008

shine guy said:
Why not just gather as a group at a central location, hang out, get to met each other face to face, just BS about whatever good stuff we fish guys BS about, pick each others brains to further our knowledge, and maybe some BEER !!!
I would gladly host a party at my house, just let me know if your all interested.

well i really like that idea, beer, meeting one another and hanging out talking about this hobby i am in for sure

shine guy · Oct 16, 2008

Anyone else?

ofblong · Oct 17, 2008

hmm preuss pets seems like a sweet location for this lol...

findingnemo · Oct 17, 2008

sure ill go

pjr · Oct 17, 2008

MASM has been in existence for quite a while. The reality is that they have had a tough time getting enough people to consistently attend events.

JuniorMC8704 · Oct 17, 2008

I am in communication with Jarrod about MASM.

There has been some hard times for MASM, and I feel with the help of the people, I (we) can turn things around.

I will keep you all up to date with any changes, and we can go from there.

With the recent decline in member participation at meetings etc, I think that drastic changes will need to be made to spark interest in meeting attendance.

Therefore the general style and approach to meetings would likely need to change.

My initial thoughts would be to make more field trip based meetings, be it to a aquarium, another reefers house, bar, zoo, wherever. Just something to change it up.

Also, perhaps more DIY events where different projects can be done. i.e. DIY frag plugs, photography how-to's, fragging lessons, general how-to's.

I am my no means in any authority in MASM, but have offered to meet with the existing board members to talk about the future of the group.

Id really like to turn things around, and make a go of it.

If it doesn't work out, than we can talk about different options.

pjr said:
MASM has been in existence for quite a while. The reality is that they have had a tough time getting enough people to consistently attend events.

Saltysteele · Oct 17, 2008

I'm down! :haha:

i like the reefers anonymous!! i've got a problem. i know i do. i hide my addiction from my wife and family. corals are quickly taking over my tank, my computer, my life.

it's cool though :haha:

pjr · Oct 18, 2008

Junior, that makes sense. The Toldeo Zoo -- aquarium tour held in the spring was very very cool. The food making sessions are generally well attended. I think the DIY stuff has good appeal.

"Location rotation" may help. But heck, I just saw gas for $2.69, so maybe people can afford to drive again!