Keraxis January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 Tank looking good.... feeling good. Cant wait. Who else is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstContact January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 I'll be showing up! Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob5965 January 18, 2015 Share January 18, 2015 wont make this one, but they are a lot of fun, hope to make the spring meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraffitiSpotCorals January 18, 2015 Share January 18, 2015 I can't even find a list of vendors that are going? Also I haven't seen any of the regulars that bring tanks to sell from post any for sale threads. The last meeting had a lower than average turnout from what I remember. Hopefully this one isn't the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country January 18, 2015 Share January 18, 2015 I don't always go to the VA meetings but looking forward to this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keraxis January 19, 2015 Author Share January 19, 2015 I can't even find a list of vendors that are going? Also I haven't seen any of the regulars that bring tanks to sell from post any for sale threads. The last meeting had a lower than average turnout from what I remember. Hopefully this one isn't the same. I noticed that also... Thats why I started this thread. Winter time is blah..... tanks just make you feel right. Anyone bringing any gear or things of the living type. I know you cant list the prices here but maybe a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExoticReefCreations January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 We will be there with plenty of corals! If you have any requests please feel free to pm us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 I would like to know why there are no meetings in Maryland. We used to have about one a year, but it seems like it's been longer than that (I could be wrong, but that's how it feels). Nowadays, unlike several years ago, it seems there are as many members in Maryland as there are in Virginia, so I think the meetings should be equal 2 in VA and 2 in MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ford January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 The last one was in Maryland. I remember reading they were having a hard time getting access to schools and someone took a course to help gain access to MD schools so they could have more meetings there. Im sure someone else will chime in and give a better exp. I would like to know why there are no meetings in Maryland. We used to have about one a year, but it seems like it's been longer than that (I could be wrong, but that's how it feels). Nowadays, unlike several years ago, it seems there are as many members in Maryland as there are in Virginia, so I think the meetings should be equal 2 in VA and 2 in MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keraxis January 19, 2015 Author Share January 19, 2015 Help find a location. Ill drive weather its va or maryland. I went out to Garys house which was over an hour for me one way. Good time and garys system is sick..... Do we ever have any at peoples house... Mine is to small but i would host something tiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstContact January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 I would host too. Your idea is a great one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 I would like to know why there are no meetings in Maryland. We used to have about one a year, but it seems like it's been longer than that (I could be wrong, but that's how it feels). Nowadays, unlike several years ago, it seems there are as many members in Maryland as there are in Virginia, so I think the meetings should be equal 2 in VA and 2 in MD. The last one was in Maryland. I remember reading they were having a hard time getting access to schools and someone took a course to help gain access to MD schools so they could have more meetings there. Im sure someone else will chime in and give a better exp. John is correct. And if I recall, there was a meet in silver spring just before that, making it two meetings. Wish granted. Thank you officers for all the hard (free) work you put into making our meetings happen, especially for our low annual contribution of only $20, how you find the time to keep our club running from TOTM all the way to prepping for MACNA is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 John is correct. And if I recall, there was a meet in silver spring just before that, making it two meetings. Wish granted. Thank you officers for all the hard (free) work you put into making our meetings happen, especially for our low annual contribution of only $20, how you find the time to keep our club running from TOTM all the way to prepping for MACNA is beyond me. +1 Officers do an amazing job with WAMAS! It takes some effort to get meeting scheduled and I am sure they are thinking of the VA vs. MD (& DC) split where members live. In reality, a meeting in Bethesda and a meeting in McLean are really only a 10-15 min difference in travel time (on a weekend- no traffic). I assume most people drive at least that far for work everyday (unless you work from home). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howaboutme January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 I remember a post from a while back when one of the officers (at that time) said that most members are in VA and that that does weigh into the decision making too. Not sure of the mix now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaguy January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 Will be my first meeting. Looking forward to meeting additional members that share in this addiction. Ive met a couple of members who were gracious enough to show me their setups. Thanks for all the help so far.. Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keraxis January 19, 2015 Author Share January 19, 2015 John is correct. And if I recall, there was a meet in silver spring just before that, making it two meetings. Wish granted. Thank you officers for all the hard (free) work you put into making our meetings happen, especially for our low annual contribution of only $20, how you find the time to keep our club running from TOTM all the way to prepping for MACNA is beyond me. suck up ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 suck up ;0) Nope, Just a reminder that all this work is volunteer. There is no paycheck, price break, or incentives, other than the furthering if this hobby and awesome club. That not only goes for our officers, but moderators (cough,) as well as all committee members. Let's keep this on track about being excited for the meet, before it turns into a thread about location, or all the work and effort that goes into them. I just wanted to remind folks about the behind the scenes, tireless volunteer effort that makes it possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 I would like to know why there are no meetings in Maryland. We used to have about one a year, but it seems like it's been longer than that (I could be wrong, but that's how it feels). Nowadays, unlike several years ago, it seems there are as many members in Maryland as there are in Virginia, so I think the meetings should be equal 2 in VA and 2 in MD. Two meetings were in MD last year, Forrest, including the last meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keraxis January 19, 2015 Author Share January 19, 2015 Nope, Just a reminder that all this work is volunteer. There is no paycheck, price break, or incentives, other than the furthering if this hobby and awesome club. That not only goes for our officers, but moderators (cough,) as well as all committee members. Let's keep this on track about being excited for the meet, before it turns into a thread about location, or all the work and effort that goes into them. I just wanted to remind folks about the behind the scenes, tireless volunteer effort that makes it possible. I was just joking. People forget about the planning involved. I would love a summer "block party" type tank tour. Do weekend where people host tank tours and provide some snakes. Back to the current meet though. Make sure you guys reserve your frags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos January 19, 2015 Share January 19, 2015 I was just joking. People forget about the planning involved. I would love a summer "block party" type tank tour. Do weekend where people host tank tours and provide some snakes. Back to the current meet though. Make sure you guys reserve your frags. SNAKES!!!! I got into fish cause I get kind of creeped out with snakes! The meet is going to be awesome, Karen Brittain is one of the top captive angelfish breeders in the world "Copps- she was the second person in the world to successfully spawn and raise angelfish in captivity and was a finalist last year for Aquarist of the Year from MACNA."and we are lucky to have her chime in from Hawaii! Last night I was just reading over some of the her info that Copps had posted. Always tons of frags (sometimes fish), you could not bring enough cash to get everything you would want. Great raffles (bring your old receipts for sponsors and you get credit for some free raffle tickets (I am not sure of all the details, but it took me 2 meeting to catch on). Some snacks, and you get to put names to faces and it is a great way to be able to ask other hobbists just about any question about the hobby. Oakton HS is always a great location and has a great auditorium for our size meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite January 21, 2015 Share January 21, 2015 Where was I that I would not know there was a meeting in MD? I certainly don't recall there being two in MD in one year. There has never been a meeting in Silver Spring. Would be nice given that it's where I live. The activities at people's houses are not official meetings, they are social events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ford January 21, 2015 Share January 21, 2015 These are posted in the Club news area http://wamas.org/forums/topic/68747-wamas-fall-2014-meeting-rich-ross-phosphate-should-we-really-care/ http://wamas.org/forums/topic/63443-wamas-winter-meeting-jan-25-2014-keri-oneil-one-coral-at-a-time/?do=findComment&comment=562963 Where was I that I would not know there was a meeting in MD? I certainly don't recall there being two in MD in one year. There has never been a meeting in Silver Spring. Would be nice given that it's where I live. The activities at people's houses are not official meetings, they are social events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos January 21, 2015 Share January 21, 2015 Last Winter's Jan 14' meeting: 6.3 miles from downtown Silver Spring Rockview Elementary School3901 Denfeld AvenueKensington, Maryland Fall Sept 14' : 8.2 miles from downtown Silver Spring North Bethesda Middle School8935 Bradmoor DrBethesda, MD 20817 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilRams January 21, 2015 Share January 21, 2015 I'm driving all the way from Owings Mills and not complaining about it one bit! Looking forward to my first mamas meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 21, 2015 Share January 21, 2015 I'm driving all the way from Owings Mills and not complaining about it one bit! Looking forward to my first mamas meeting. You're coming to a WAMAS meet, just so you know. Don't forget your card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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