New Class at Boone High

There is a very easy and possible way to get this tank. The likeliness of this happening is like winning the lottery but still possible.

If the counter on the front page is correct there are 1415 or so paying members to girs. Lets say half of them donate $5 dollars. (which if one person says they can not afford this or any BS, JUST DON'T) That would be roughly $3535. Which Could go towards lets say buying a already complete set up like http://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/Forums/tabid/78/aft/30905/Default.aspx

or maybe you want the experience of starting completely fresh, you could just as easy go towards brand new things. Since this is for "charity" I'm sure curtain vendor connections girs has, could get discounted items. Companies love to brag about giving to charity almost as much as they love when someone spends $3000. lol. As a community we can select curtain people to pick the right items so we all know what our money is going to.

Lets say this happens with some donations, this could be a coral tank were girs members could get different corals for cheaper then they normally would. Which in turn would help pay for the tank. It would be limited per person and what not.

Again most people would gladly speed thousands of dollars on their own fish tank but would never think twice of donating a couple dollars for some one else, but if this happens to spark something then it is worth the post.

 

Very, very, good idea DJ. I'm in.

 

Ahhh, that's so cool!! I wish my high school would have been willing to do something like this. Instead, we had a 10 gallon aquarium with two bluegill in it. NO FUN! Lol, I'd be more than happy to donate some cash to see this program get started up! It'll be a good way to educate people (kids) on how important marine life is to the planet as well as how ecofriendly the hobby has become over the years. I love it!!! Props, Shannon!!

 

that is not the amount of paying members, thats registered members.

 

You got my 5 dollors! I am in!

 

I think all members would be willing to help. Paid members or regular members.

I can get books and other educational tools from central campus. Will update what I can get.

 

Girs could also use this as some good publicity for the club and the hobby. Anyone know someone who works for the paper? lol

I think the thing we are waiting for now is for a donation button, hopefully we have someone who could set one up.

 

David, I think you will be pleasantly surprised about how many members WILL help the Marine class in Boone!!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif One thing that should be looked at is having the donations given as a tax deduction. My financial contribution to CC was rather large and I was given written documentation from CC for tax purposes. Whether it be monies, rock, livestock, equipment or what-not, it can add up quickly for those who will fully support the class. I'm in/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/satisfied.gif


Another thing that might be helpful is for a member or two to become the go-to persons' for Shannon. This will help when situations arise whether it be a need (speaker for presentations, planning, problem-solving, emergencies, etc) or an update for members. Shannon will have her hands full...over-full actually/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/hehe.gif


Nick (and Chris) can be of great help by linking Shannon and Kirk up :0) Kirk might be able to help by sharing course outlines, lesson plans, materials, etc...? I know when I was teaching, there were very long and late hours involved...../DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/ermm.gif Reinventing the wheel doesn't sound like a good idea especially with quality prgram that CC has!


As with any new undertaking, a solid support-base is needed. I think GIRS and its members can fulfill that need as long as there is a firm comittment! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/unsure.gif Maybe, just maybe, we could get enough money raised to where a couple (business) Member-Sponsors could build a large acrylic tank?... Where a member stand/cabinet builder could make the stand and /or canopy?... Just brainstorming here.... Or, maybe someone has a large tank to donate, sump, lighting, skimmer (or at cost), etc....


Let's see what can happen rather quickly because August will be here before we know it!!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/crazy.gif

 

I have a 180 gallon reef ready tank that I will donate if you can verify it is for the school. No stand and it needs some clean up, but does not leak. Just have to come get it. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif Can also throw in some dry man made rock that has been cured.

 

i have a few lbs. of dry rock & a sally lightfootcrab if u like.

 

It is only the tank. No lid or sump or pump or anything. It is reef ready, meaning (in this case) that it has two installed corner overflows for you to install your plumbing in.

 

That's great Shannon that you have linked with Kirk and Jerry! Getting curriculum is half the process!


If you get the 180 from Softie and need a truck to pick it up, I'm sure I could get the husbands'...just let me know> I'm available most of the time. I live in Marshalltown. A list of needs and wants would be good /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif


180g tank, donated by Softie may work?!


Plumbing?


Stand?


Sump?


Return pump-Quiet One 5000 by Sponge (will check to see that it runs /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif


Filter Sock Mount and Socks? by Sponge


Lighting?


Heater-300/400W by Sponge (will check ...)


Powerheads?


Salt?


Sand? Sponge has some, cycled, but not enoughRock? Sponge (has some, cycled, but not enough), Softie (manmade), tHinktank, ???


RO/DI (water)


Refractometer?


Test kits :alk, CA(sponge), Magnesium, Nitrate, Nitrite(Sponge),Phosphate


MISC: chiller? Mag Float? (Sponge...will check), ATO?, CoralRX/Revive...Cupramine...GAC & GFO, etc...


QT tank, stand and light? by Sponge...will need a powerfilter (30g) and powerhead(s)


Livestock? fish, shrimp, CUC, ...sally lightfoot crab?-tHinktank


Corals? by Sponge: shrooms, Rics (blue), zoas


LPS?


SPS?


BTA? by Sponge (RBTA)


$ donations? Rocketman


Reef Medic


Kpotter2


Sponge





WHO ELSE?!!!!!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/ermm.gif


What did I miss?!


Let's go guys as time is a'tick'en/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wow.gif