Meeting and News!

[The R/C Man]

Hello All!

We now have set place to hold our October meeting. For everyone on the mailing list, directions and other info will be on its way soon.

Club news: I have been calling around to locate a place we can hold meetings at other than individual's houses. Initially I was expecting somewhere in the neighborhood of $20 - $30 for the evening. Spokane CC is asking $90 for a once a month slot that would be done up in contract form. That will definitely exceed what I believe to be a reasonable expense so I am continuing to look around.

Today I will be making a trip to the bank to start our club account. This leads me to our next subject, club dues. If you would like to be an official club member we are going to be asking for club dues starting this month. Annual membership will be $15 for youths (17yrs or under) $25 for adults and $30 for families. The meetings we still be open to everyone whether or not they are a member. However, members will have access to some cool benefits such as discounts to special events and local shops and access to the club library.

To help get us off the ground financially as an official non-profit organization we are planning to hold equipment raffles at the club meetings as well as selling things such as t-shirts and bookmarks with our club logo on them. I will also be going around over the next couple of weeks looking for sponsors to help support us in this effort.

Lastly, the club needs volunteers. To make this club successful will take some effort but I can’t do it all alone. Volunteering for a position will not be a major undertaking on part of the member. For example, treasure would consist of balancing the clubs check book and keeping track of spending. The secretary would take meeting minutes and keep track of members and the vice president would assist in presidential duties. Most of these tasks can be done by spending an hour or two a month but the combined effort of a group will make the club flourish. Please, if you can spare a couple hours a month and would like to give something back to the community, step up and take on a rewarding position in the Spokane Reef Society.

Thanks!
Greg Allen

[charlie]

Greg, can you be on the mailing list and not be member???

[The R/C Man]

Hey Charlie!

Sure, I will be more than happy to keep people on the mailing list that are not members. Keeping people informed and involved in the hobby is my goal.....

[charlie]

Can you give me an address to mail a $25 check to?

[The R/C Man]

Charlie I sent you a PM with my home address. If anyone else would like to mail a check please let me know and I will forward you the mailing address. Otherwise you can pay at the meeting. (please make checks out to the: Spokane Reef Society) In the near future (this week) I will set up a P.O. Box for the club. As a side note, if you do not want to be a club member but would like to help the club prosper we are always welcoming donations.

[charlie]

You have an answer Greg!!! Thanx

[The R/C Man]

In case anyone has been wondering, don't worry you haven't missed anything.... I have been absolutely slammed with work and school and have not sent out the meeting info yet..... (I wish I could access gmail at work) On that note, it is this Saturday at 7pm so keep your schedules clear. I will type up the e-mail while at work and send it home so I can get it today.... Sorry for the delay. (am I fired?)

[The R/C Man]

The meeting Saturday night went well and I would like to extend my appreciation to Joanne for letting us hold the meeting at her place. Although the meeting wasn't too structured we discussed plywood tanks as a cheap alternative to glass and acrylic for the DIYer. Basically it was about being able to afford a larger tank (set up cost wise) than we normally would. Many other side topics arose and some good ideas where bounced around. By the end of the evening we where just gabbing about whatever. It was good time.

[charlie]

Sounds like all of our meetings.