June Meeting

[RobertG]

Yes June is here already, the year is flying. The June meeting is going to be June 27 , a Sunday @ 2 PM.

I live in Leander just NW of Austin. It is real simple to find.

Head North on 183 to 2243 & go left.( This is at the Chevron) it is the only one on the left.
Follow 2243 to Sunnybrook & go left.
Follow Sunnybrook to Grassland & make another left.
Your here I am the first completed house on the right.

1912 Grassland Dr.
Leander, TX 78641

I have the drinks covered, some snacks aswell.
Look forward to seeing everyone.

Any troubles please call 512-825-8468.

[Nano_Steve]

FANTASTIC! a meeting im sure to be able to attend! what is the date it will be held at? what else can we bring to help out? what's the topic of discussion(if any)?

thanks, steve

[RobertG]

Steve I left that out, updated though. The Topic is going to be Matts Acrylic workshop.... I am working on some door prizes. Matt is going to construct something & it will be raffled off.

Anything anyone wants to bring just let me know & we can get a little variety of things.

[RobertG]

So far I have a SeaChem Magnesium, Borate, & one other test. Forget right now. It is a new product that was donated by Gallery Of Pets in Austin. It is a kit with three different test BTW. Also www.premiumaquatics.com has donated a 20 Dollar Gift Certificate. I am still working on some other things also. I do remember someone commiting to donate a few nice frags also.:shock: :-D Hope to see everyone there!

[scuba_steveo]

i thought they donated several 20 dollar gift certificates...what happen to the others robert.......j/k

[RobertG]

i thought they donated several 20 dollar gift certificates...what happen to the others robert.......j/k

I wish he would of. I am trying to get some special pricing on some different things, I thought would be cool for the club. Well see...But thats a good one!!! LMAO

[Tim Marvin]

I'm there.......

[Jimnorris]

I will donate a FREE oil and filter service!
Jim

[brewercm]

We don't have to go to Charleston to use it do we. J/K
Good to see you're still checking on the board.

[Jimnorris]

Well of course! But I have a spare room and board.
Jim :D

[samiam_orami]

I can donate a frag of Green Blastomussa Merletti
http://www.zenreef.com/frags/blasto_grn.jpg

and a frag of Brown Montipora Capricornis
http://www.zenreef.com/frags/monti_cap.jpg

[RobertG]

Bring them with you Sam, the club will appreciate them.

[RobertG]

Ok I have ordered a few products to donate to the club. I have been working with Jason at www.premiumaquatics.com, he gave me some special pricing on a few items. Nothing big, but informative. I ordered a couple of books to help us learn abit. Also a Kent Aquadoser 2.5G, & I large thing of kalkwaser. Also up for grabs is the 20 $$$ Gift certificate.

I have the drinks covered & some dessert. If anyone wants to bring anything please let me know. As the day comes closer I am sure I will think of something else to get, I dont want to get something I dont need to though.

Also there will be frags floating around, considering there sources I will say sweet..
Hope to see everyone! I always like frags! :-D I have a leather that I have frags of now, but am considering chopping this thing as it looks like a TREE! If someone wants a frag of it just let me know. I also have a few Ricordia I might frag. Everything else in my tank is still growing.

See you here!

Robert

[BA]

i hope i can make it,maybe the same day the rbtas come in,now that would be convient

[Gator]

does anyone need a ride from san antonio besides dan and kelly if they can go

[alexwolf]

hey gator, some people wanna buy my stuff, you are more than welcome to take it up there :)

[BA]

sounds like this meeting is going to have a big turnout

[Tim Marvin]

I am donating a couple frags and a RBTA if they come in... I was thinking a couple dollars for a raffle ticket and proceeds go to club...

[DeAngelove]

Hi Robert -
Where are we on the snacks/dessert department? I'd be more than happy to make something for the meeting, just not sure what to bring. :-) Any ideas... anyone? Just let me know... and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone this Sunday! :-)

[RobertG]

Hi Robert -
Where are we on the snacks/dessert department? I'd be more than happy to make something for the meeting, just not sure what to bring. :-) Any ideas... anyone? Just let me know... and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone this Sunday! :-)

Desserts are covered, Chips, Hotsause, cheese dip are in the works. Anything anyone else wants to bring will be nice. I have about 4 cases of drinks, cokes, DP , & sprites. Let me know if anyone wants something different. I will see what I can do.

Hope to see everyone here!!!

[MikeDeL]

So is there going to be a pre-meeting party at AquaTek on Saterday, for their big sale? LOL
Will there be someone at the meeting who can collect my membership dues and get me all setup with my membership?


Thanks,
Mike

[RobertG]

Mike I would think so. PM, MaThueson( Misti) on the BOD, she will let you know how to handle getting you taken care of..

Misti, your thoughts? ;-)

[btacker]

Yeah, if you find out, let me know. I wlil probably sign up as well.

[Chris]

Membership dues will definately be taken at the meeting. Another surprise may be available as well. 8)

[captexas]

Oh great, now Chris is going to keep us in suspense for the rest of the week! lol :-)

[DeletedAccount]

I will not be there, but any other BOD members can get your information and get the $$ to me.

[brewercm]

Anyone from SA want to carpool up there, I can carry another 3 people although I plan on stopping by Samiams place on way back if he still has anything left.

PM me if interested, I'll be on the NE side of San Antonio.

[MikeDeL]

I knew it wouldnt be hard to find someone willing to take my money. :-D


Thanks,
Mike

[Nano_Steve]

so whats this thing going on at aquatek today all about? anyone going to that today?

-steve

[MikeDeL]

Its their customer appreciation sale. They have free food too! I was gonna try and stay away so I dont spend too much money, but I have to go to the homebrew store to get some yeast. I know Im not gonna be able to stay away if I am just right next door.


Mike

[captexas]

They have free food and drinks along with some give aways. Can't remember if they are having like 10% off or something.

[DeAngelove]

What time is this going on? All day, regular store hours or specific times?

[Gator]

i can alaso give some rides from san antonio if needed

[RobertG]

Great Turnout, Thanks!! I was able to learn alot from Matts Presentation. Seeing everyone was nice aswell. Thought I would post a couple pics.

[Nano_Steve]

robert,

it was great meetin ya man! fantastic tank!!! thanks for lettin us crash your house for awhile(:P) i tried finding you when i was leaving to tell you all this in person but u disappeared on me :-D

take kare and thanks again, steve

ps the strawberry cake ROCKED my sox!!!

[Gator]

Awsome tank. I really enjoyed myself, your fish room is the best, you have a first class setup.

[reefer]

robert, that's an awesome tank! i had a great time, and thanks to matt's great instructions, i can look forward to making some acrylic equipment!
mike

[TAXMAN]

Very nice setup you have there Robert. And dang nice of you to hold the meeting for us. Thanks much. I had a great time.
Johnny

[Tim Marvin]

Robert, great job! You are an excellent host and reefkeeper. Thanks for opening your home to us for the evening!

[MikeDeL]

I would like to complement you on your nice house and an awsome tank setup as well. Thanks for having everyone over.


Thanks,
Mike

[MikeDeL]

I will donate a FREE oil and filter service!
Jim

Hey who ended up winning the oil change?


Mike

[BA]

i did....now i have to drive to SC...

[adaminaustin]

Great meeting everybody! Robert, you have one awesome tank/fish room. Thanks a ton for letting us raid the pad for a while. (The cake was to pretty to eat IMO ;) )

Matt the acrylic class was awesome, I walked away w/ allot of great info. Thanks for taking the time to set everything up, the canister really turned out fantastic. :grin:

[DeAngelove]

Thank you Robert for being such a gracious host. It was great getting to meet everyone that was there, I can actually put names with faces now! Also, the cake was spectacular... I picked up a few of your Mom's business cards from your wife. Good job on the set-up... keep up the great work. Thanks again for everything! :-)

[brewercm]

Great meeting and thanks to Robert for hosting and a great cake. Also thanks to Matt for the acrylic class, I might just have to try some things out now.

[StephenA]

Thanks for hosting such a great meeting Robert! I ate well, learned a lot, my kids were happy during the whole meeting, and the wife had her alone time.

Matt: Thanks for the class, learned a tons about plastic and tools! I doubt I'll ever make a skimmer but it will help with the Moon Lites that i've been building. I also like the filter you made. It will be a great addition to my tank!

Did anyone take notes? There was so much information that I forgot some of it. It would be great if someone could post the bit info, cast vs extruded, etc.

Matt & Chris: The shirts look great!

[MikeP]

Robert, thanks so much for opening your house to us. I have to say you have one kickass setup - my next house will definitely have a fishroom and an inwall tank.

Thanks to matt for the great info on DIYing acrylic. And I hope everyone remembers our wonderful sponsors who were kind enough to donate products.

[Sherri]

Sounds like I missed a good meeting. Sorry Robert...but I was unable to leave town yesterday. And I was really looking forward to seeing your setup.

[RobertG]

Thanks Again Everyone for coming. I really am glad everyone had a good time, I dont host to many things so was a little worried of everyones thoughts.

It was a pleasure to see everyone enjoyed the time I have put into my tank. I dont get that type of support at home. LOL

And Yes THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!! Gallery of Pets here in Austin, Aswell Premium Aquatics. Not to discount the reefers of the club that donated frags. They are sure to be monsters one day. All was greatly appreciated by me & the rest of the club.

Matt did a great job on the presentation. Just glad his worst fear did not come to light.

Thanks again, Everyone is surely welcome back anytime.

Robert

[Jimnorris]

Robert looks like at good turn out! Sorry I miss it. Any cake left????? You are an outstanding host, fellow and reefkeeper.
Jim

[StephenA]

Did anyone take notes? There was so much information that I forgot some of it. It would be great if someone could post the bit info, cast vs extruded, etc.


Anyone have the above info?

[MikeDeL]

Cast is molded and extruded was pressed out of a machine like the playdo factories. I believe he said that cast is stronger then extruded.


Mike