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Burlington, Iowa Regional Group Interest

Discussion in 'Website Items, Issues & Feedback' started by Chlora, Dec 12, 2013.

  1. Chlora

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    My name is Chlora Beiner and I am in the process of trying to get a Burlington, Iowa Regional Group started. Since we are on the state border, Illinois residents are welcome too. I have posted on 27 different Facebook saltwater groups and have started compiling a list of names of people who are interested which so far comes to 11. Please if you are interested, leave a comment here so we can show that the interest is there for a group in this area to be started. We would have monthly meetings/get-togethers and whatever our regional group would like to do along with the BOD approval if needed for any other activities. I am a new member myself by joining in Nov. right before the frag fest.



     
  2. Sparticus

    Sparticus Inactive User

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    I am very interested being from Ft Madison. I know of about 3 others who would be also. I am a paid member as well.
     
  3. Chlora

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    Thank you for posting. are you the one I talked to on FB? that way I can put your screen name with your FB name, lol.
     
  4. Sparticus

    Sparticus Inactive User

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    How many does it take to form a regional group?
     
  5. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

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    Article VII

    Regions

    Section 1: New regions (with a non-voting trustee) may be formed where there is interest by a minimum of 10 current members and an existing club member identified that can as act as trustee (non-voting) to be appointed by the President and approved by the elected officials.

    Section 2: New regions will reach a status that includes a voting trustee on the BOD after completion of one year AND a minimum of 20+ active members.

    Section 3: New Regions that fall below 20 active members will have a grace period of one (1) year to increase the membership back to 20. If the membership is not increased back to the 20 minimum, the trustee will become a non-voting member on the BOD
     
  6. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    Good luck, it would be nice to see more interest from my hometown area!
     
  7. Chlora

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    Sponge,


    Thank you for posting the info.
     
  8. Chlora

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    xroads,


    Thank you. I really hope I can get enough members. I t would be nice to have a local regional group. I know I am lucky to be able to have easier access to the other regions only due to family in those regions but not everyone can have the time to travel back and forth to meetings in one day.


    I do feel I have a good start with interest from posting in the Facebook groups that I am in. Hopefully they will actually join.


    Chlora
     
  9. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    Best bet is to try to get everyone together once a month, word will spread & numbers will grow. Do a little tank tour, maybe trade some frags, etc
     
  10. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    You're doing a great job so far Chlora. Get those people to register on the forums and post their interest in this thread. From the couple people that contacted me via e-mail they seem to be more than willing to become paid GIRS members if a Burlington region can get established.
     
  11. Chlora

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    Sorry for the lack of response but have been extremely busy with the holidays. I just wanted to say if you know of any one that is in the Burlington, Iowa area including Illinois residents that are close, please try to get them to post here or join the club and then post here for help to get this region going. I will be hosting a meeting at my home on Sat., Jan. 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm so we can get more of a game plan going for getting new members, monthly meeting dates and possible meeting locations and any thing else that you may want to discuss. I will have snacks and beverages served. Please feel free to bring friends even if they are not members that may consider joining.
     
  12. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    Chlora, PM me the information on the meeting when you get a chance. When, where, why etc. And I will add an event to the calendar and also include it in the next e-mail I send out. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  13. Chlora

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    I just noticed that I forgot to add my home address to the post for the meeting, lol. My home address is
    115 S. Mary St.
    Stronghurst, Illinois

    And my home phone number is 309-924-1474. (Please leave message if no answer and I will call back.).

    "I just wanted to say if you know of any one that is in the Burlington, Iowa area including Illinois residents that are close, please try to get them to post here or join the club and then post here for help to get this region going. I will be hosting a meeting at my home on Sat., Jan. 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm so we can get more of a game plan going for getting new members, monthly meeting dates and possible meeting locations and any thing else that you may want to discuss. I will have snacks and beverages served. Please feel free to bring friends even if they are not members that may consider joining." If you would like to post this in the Facebook groups that is fine with me. Help spread the word.
     
  14. Sparticus

    Sparticus Inactive User

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    How is it coming along Chlora? I mentioned to a Facebook friend who I think will be joining as well.
     
  15. Chlora

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    Sparticus, I got your PM and sent him a Facebook message. Sorry about the late response but it wasn't sent to my regular e-mail as usual. I haven't heard from anyone as of yet who will make it to the meeting. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/sad.gif I will be posting in the Facebook groups every week for it up until the meeting. I also have sent PM's to who I have personally contacted or who has contacted me through there too. I hope they get them by checking their "other folder", lol. I have requested them as friends, too.
     
  16. yankieman Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I may be interested, im in Monmouth so that would be closer to home.
     
  17. Chlora

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    Yankieman, hope you can make it to the meeting. Ii am really hoping we can get a regional group going.
     
  18. Joe GIRS Member

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    I sure enjoyed talking to Chlora today and I am very interested in a meeting group in the area. Would find it very helpful to hear from others who enjoy reef keeping as much as I do. I am a true reef junkie!! I am from Keokuk.
     
  19. Chlora

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    Joe, I enjoyed talking to you too. Looking forward to meeting you at the meeting on the 25th. Can't wait to see your tank some day. I am so addicted to this hobby that I should be starting a "Reefahilics Anonymous" group instead, lol. I am sure there are a few of us out there, lol.
     
  20. Sparticus

    Sparticus Inactive User

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    Do you have an idea of numbers wise yet who is intrested in becoming a member?/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     

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