Pies Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Not that it affects me, but as soon as you hire a premesis it costs money, which it shouldn't. At the beginning there will be less than a dozen people, Janes fish club has over 20 attendants and they don't hire a place. I susgest meeting at someones home. All the 'drama' aside, if you do a different location each time, on a roster. Another disadvantage of using a conference room/hall etc is there won't be any tanks there. For me, I would not attend a meeting somewhere that I couldn't look at a tank. I would want to see other peoples tanks and setups, good place to start conversations and swap/sell frags/equipment. My 2 cents, but like I said, I am not in Auckland. Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 sorry pies, with inflation you have to put in 20c now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 i agree, no one wants to pay to hire a place. a bar as jss suggested is ok but if there were to be a swap session, a little difficult. there are so many places, but personally im not interested in turning up if i have to pay an "entry fee" to cover the venue costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 they may do it for the bar takings.... I belong to quite a few other hobby clubs.... none meet at members homes. I agree no one ever wants to pay for anything until they see value.... just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 no added value, IMO, having it somewhere that costs money when a free venue is just as good! Perhaps I should build a bar in my garage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 ok a free venue....... I am trying to extract some guidelines here that everyone thinks will work (this may take time now, but will pay divis longer term) Is someones place/home neutral enough for everyone...... I would not want anyone put off attending because of percieved bias, or past personal exchanges with the host :oops: If at all possible I would like to see Steve/Nick/Alois attend all meetings if they wish. This is best for us all, they are very experienced reefers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 depends, they both might each other :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 more than welcome at my house but its a little small :-? and in hamilton i think the house/garage idea is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Chim going on yr past building exp. you might need thet chainsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 if steve/nick/alois/pies meet face to face more i think this forum would be a much nicer place! As for layton/wasp.. I am not sure that would help.... no just kidding... feelings get entrenched here, face to face only way to mellow things IMHO. cool smilley chim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 But I love Layton ( for breakfast) Nah just kidding. I think if we met we would get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I'm up 4 it. Reef?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 lets not challenge each other online ......... I am trying to work quietly behind scenes to make sure EVERYONE comes and feels welcome etc on neutral ground.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 ohhhh, aint that just sweet..... why dont you all just kiss and make up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicks Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Hi All, Here is my once monthly post on this board I will give any help to anyone who wants to set up the reef club, I have all the information and documentation on incorporating the society I also have enough signatures to incorporate the society. I also have upto 100 email addresses of reefers in NZ so this is also available I can pass this to Calvin and I provide all the help I can. My house is always open anyone wanting to see my reef and as a venue for a meeting is always available. Calvin and RnB its over to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 GREAT, Rnb you read it the wrong way its not a challenge just looking for input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I'm up for the job as president. Any objections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 so long as you are willing to take on the responsibilities, i have no issues. i have met you before and think you certainly have the right motivation for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Well I'm new to all this but have spent the $$$$ and are in for the long haul... I want to see peoples tanks and learn.... We are building in Bombay ... salt pool and all (any ideas?) but I look forward to my turn for the help of everyone at my house (when its built) Oh yes Sundays please... I like Saturdays to much hic hic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 The list is growing for the Auckland reef club. Emailing me if you want to attend and i will advise location by end of this week. [email protected] DATE: SUN 20TH MARCH TIME; 2PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Yeah Duke make sure it is a heated pool, put viewing windows in the side and then YOU can have the biggest "reef" in NZ Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 well I have just emailed Reef for details.... I guess the best way to do this is like any club would. I will attend the Auckland Reef Club meeting and propose that "The Auckland Reef Club and the NZMAS sp? merge, and that the club be incorporated as soon as possible." I suggest everyone who is interested in this matter attend. Reef - do I have your support to try and form one single club for auckland, where you, steve and nick will all be able to attend and sell direct if you wish..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 As I said before, I will be able to help with the merge. We do however need everyone to come to the party. Please let us know as soon as you know where it will be as I think a lot of people would like to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minchton Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Personally I would be dissapointed to see a solely Auckland Reef club at this stage as I feel that there a lot of us throughout NZ who would like to belong to a Marine type club but lack the numbers in our areas to make this viable. I have travelled to Auckland a couple of times to attend meetings which I found to be of good value and very informative, and therefore would support the Auckland members in their attempt to heal rifts and get a viable marine club up and going. If you want to start a club go for for it but PLEASE consider the possibility of an NZMAS club. This is not a slight on Auckland reef keepers or any others, just a thought which I hope will be of value to all reef keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted March 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 The Auckland Reef Club and the NZMAS sp? merge The club that i set up 2-3 years ago was just a bi monthly meeting where we could meet hobbyist. It never had any sales focus like the nzmas. If some hobbyists have got time to go and set up an Inc society then that is great, but going by my experience everyone is keen for a month then it slowly dies as these days everyone is busy. Especially if you have kids. But I am just restarting the Auckland reef club in its original form where we just go and visit a tank and maybe have a Barbie and a few beers. The club is not just for aucklanders. Its is just a name. The date I set might be a problem as it is round the bays. so might look at another date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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