2015 Board Of Director Nominations

[Pennies2Cents]

Hello everyone,

It's that time of the year again. MAAST is looking for volunteers to seek election to be on the Board of Directors for the 2015 year.

It is open to those that are current Charter members in good standing & who want to help MAAST grow and excel. Listed below are the current BOD members and their director positions that are up for re-election/election (there a total of 6 openings). Please nominate yourself or anyone else that you feel MAAST will benefit from their talents.

Members may nominate any charter member, themselves included that they feel worthy for the position.
It is requested that the nominee submit a post that he/she accepts as well as submit a small bio explaining why they would like to join the BOD and what special qualities they have that can be beneficial to the club.

We will close this thread on Wednesday November 23rd so that the election polls can begin shortly there after..

OPEN POSITIONS UP FOR RE-ELECTION:

Director:
Sherri Ancira - (Sherri)
Serving 2nd year of 2 year term
Expires 12/31/2014

Director:
Eve Vialpando (Pennies2cents)
Serving 2nd year of 2 year term
Expires 12-31-2014

Director:
John Roescher - (jroescher)
Serving 2nd year of 2 year term
Expires 12/31/2014

Director:
Jarrod Pape-Cowboy572
Serving 2nd year of 2 year term
Expires 12-31-14

Director:
Jason - Jcnkt_ellis
Serving 2nd year of 2 year term (Previously held by Robert Rasco)
Expires 12-31-14

Director:
Open
Expires 12-31-14

Directors remaining are:

Zach Nano-Reefer
Serving 1st year of 2 year term
Expires 12-31-2015


Dean - Clownfitch
Serving 1st year of 2 year term
Expires 12-31-2015


Tiphanie-Southern Flame
Serving 1st year of 2 year term
Expires 12-31-2015


Paul -28
Serving 1st year of 2 year term
Expires 12-31-2015





Thank you to all for your participation. :)


NOMINATIONS:
jndragon-Accepted
Pennies2Cents-Accepted
BlueKoran91-Accepted
Cowboy572-Accepted
Sherri Ancira-Accepted
Jroescher-Accepted
Jrsatx20- Accepted
Cammed_02-Accepted



OrIonN-Declined
Alton- Declined
lsingh-Declined (http://www.maast.org/member.php?10941-lsingh)
350gt-No Response
Bcusack1 No Response
Aquasport24-Declined

[Dean]

I would like to nominate jndragon.

[Zack]

I would like to nominate OrionN (http://www.maast.org/member.php?5481-OrionN), bcusack1, and lsingh (http://www.maast.org/member.php?10941-lsingh)

[Dean]

I would also like to nominate jrsaxt20

[Paul28]

I nominate Pennies2cents , Eve

[alton]

I would like to see Sherri Ancira and John Roescher stay on the board

[Big_Pun]

i would like to nominate 350gt

[Pennies2Cents]

updated OP

[BBQHILLBILLY]

If you promise to attend meetings (and participate) on a monthly basis and be an active member, you have my vote.
Too many disappear and their on both bod and mod. This is what I found. Thats what I saw.

[Big_Pun]

If you promise to attend meetings (and participate) on a monthly basis and be an active member, you have my vote.
Too many disappear and their on both bod and mod. This is what I found. Thats what I saw.

you should run for board again, you seem so passionate about it.

[allan]

If you promise to attend meetings (and participate) on a monthly basis and be an active member, you have my vote.
Too many disappear and their on both bod and mod. This is what I found. Thats what I saw.

I can agree with you there, Shane, too often folks get elected (or appointed) to a position and they disappear.

However your statement is highly misleading. You're actually talking about, maybe, 10% of the population. However when you take into account your asberger-like focus on the tiniest deviation from your own personal perception of how participation is weighed, well, I can imagine that you have been highly upset over it. I've seen you post three to four times in a single day asking for a response, and even when a response is given the next day, you're still dogging that bone. Particularly if the response given isn't in line with your own perception of what should be, or what should not be.

In fact, that's what led to your eventual, and abrupt, quitting of the club. It's too bad that you had quit, for you brought a lot of energy to the group. And your ideas were sound, if poorly communicated, and great contributions... but you allowed the one or two that were genuinely not participating to drive an action that affected the group that was participating.

I would ask that you do away with the passive aggressive statements, and focus on supporting those individuals that you believe will provide the greatest support to the community. The club may need an influx of new blood to bring about an upward swing in participation.

This is what I saw, this is what I've found over the last several years.

Good Day, Sir. ;-)

The thoughts above reflect the opinions of a member of the club, and not the moderator.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

That is very interesting. I know I would give 110%. overtime will be over in a couple of weeks.
Thank you Chris. It would drive me crazy not seeing people attend meetings.
Imagine Chris if you put 110% into something to watch nobody be around.
Im enjoying the hobby from where I am at and all my tanks.
Thank you Chris. Im sure you have good intentions.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

I can agree with you there, Shane, too often folks get elected (or appointed) to a position and they disappear.

However your statement is highly misleading. You're actually talking about, maybe, 10% of the population. However when you take into account your asberger-like focus on the tiniest deviation from your own personal perception of how participation is weighed, well, I can imagine that you have been highly upset over it. I've seen you post three to four times in a single day asking for a response, and even when a response is given the next day, you're still dogging that bone. Particularly if the response given isn't in line with your own perception of what should be, or what should not be.

In fact, that's what led to your eventual, and abrupt, quitting of the club. It's too bad that you had quit, for you brought a lot of energy to the group. And your ideas were sound, if poorly communicated, and great contributions... but you allowed the one or two that were genuinely not participating to drive an action that affected the group that was participating.

I would ask that you do away with the passive aggressive statements, and focus on supporting those individuals that you believe will provide the greatest support to the community. The club may need an influx of new blood to bring about an upward swing in participation.

This is what I saw, this is what I've found over the last several years.

Good Day, Sir. ;-)

The thoughts above reflect the opinions of a member of the club, and not the moderator.

Allan sir, you have a lot of people who like you. You can say what you want and people will believe you.
I left and you know why I left. Should I go into details. I do not mislead.
kepp this positive Allan. I simply stated I will put my vote on active members.

[Dean]

Okay fellas let's please keep this on track. Throw some nominations in here. :)

[allan]

:-) thought I was attempting to do just that by pointing out the white noise.

Sherri has been nominated, I would second or third that nomination. A bastion to our finances, and one heck of a classy lady, MAAST would suffer should she leave.

I'm assuming that Ben is not interested in running for the big chair again?

[Big_Pun]

That is very interesting. I know I would give 110%. overtime will be over in a couple of weeks.
Thank you Chris. It would drive me crazy not seeing people attend meetings.
Imagine Chris if you put 110% into something to watch nobody be around.
Im enjoying the hobby from where I am at and all my tanks.
Thank you Chris. Im sure you have good intentions.

lol been happening a lot around here but I'm still here and my comment was sarcasm I was poking at you quitting and now calling out others

[FireWater]

That's BS. I feel as if I was attacked for no reason. This is why the club is where it's at now.

I'll even refrain from posting my 4 paragraph response to an biased and hastily put together jab at the people who have served.

[FireWater]

I will second the nominations for John R, Eve, and especially for Sherri. Not sure if folks know where we would be without them.

[Dean]

I will second the nominations for John R, Eve, and especially for Sherri. Not sure if folks know where we would be without them.

They are most definitely the backbone of this club!

[BBQHILLBILLY]

all good Wish yall the best

[Pennies2Cents]

Would like to Nominate Cowboy572- for a position on the BOD.

[Justin]

Thank you for the nomination and I accept the bid.

A little bit about myself, I am a transplant to Texas from Sunny California. I have been involved with Aquariums since I was kid with my first 10 gallon fresh water tank with a couple of guppies, frogs and tetras that was run off a simple heater and air pump powered filter. From there a friend of mine gave me the liquid cocaine of aquascaping amano style and from there I was heavily addicted to planted tanks. When I finally moved here from Cali, I decided to take a break from the whole hobby and was doing well for awhile until my wife, then gf, wanted me to setup a tank since she knew how much I enjoyed them. Well that unleashed the flood gates and I got back into planted tanks until I ran into my buddies that run an LED light company and they told me that saltwater was not that much more different than FW planted. Needless to say, they lied and I have been helplessly addicted to reef tanks.

Most of my professional experience is found on my linkedin profile:
www.linkedin.com/pub/justin-nelson/1/a09/b81/ (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/justin-nelson/1/a09/b81/)

[Pennies2Cents]

Thank you for the nomination and I accept the bid.

A little bit about myself, I am a transplant to Texas from Sunny California. I have been involved with Aquariums since I was kid with my first 10 gallon fresh water tank with a couple of guppies, frogs and tetras that was run off a simple heater and air pump powered filter. From there a friend of mine gave me the liquid cocaine of aquascaping amano style and from there I was heavily addicted to planted tanks. When I finally moved here from Cali, I decided to take a break from the whole hobby and was doing well for awhile until my wife, then gf, wanted me to setup a tank since she knew how much I enjoyed them. Well that unleashed the flood gates and I got back into planted tanks until I ran into my buddies that run an LED light company and they told me that saltwater was not that much more different than FW planted. Needless to say, they lied and I have been helplessly addicted to reef tanks.

Most of my professional experience is found on my linkedin profile:
www.linkedin.com/pub/justin-nelson/1/a09/b81/ (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/justin-nelson/1/a09/b81/)

Glad you accepted. :)

[allan]

Didn't realize eve was up again, I would second her nomination.

[Justin]

Thanks Eve. I figured it would be a lot of fun and get to meet some cool folks in the hobby.

[Bill S]

I will second the nominations for John R, Eve, and especially for Sherri. Not sure if folks know where we would be without them.

Me too on this. Not intended as a slight to anyone else - it's just that these 3 have been the continuity this club has needed to survive and thrive. Thanks for your many years of service.

[ST3PH3N]

I will second the nominations for John R, Eve, and especially for Sherri. Not sure if folks know where we would be without them.

Agree with this too.


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[BBQHILLBILLY]

I would like to second these members on the board OrIonN, Jndragon, lsingh (http://www.maast.org/member.php?10941-lsingh),Bcusack1,Sherri,Jrsatx20

[BBQHILLBILLY]

I would like to add nominations for Cammed_02 and aquasport24

[Zack]

I second the nominations of cammed_02 and aqua sport

[cowboy572]

Would like to Nominate Cowboy572- for a position on the BOD.

Thanks, Eve. I will accept my nomination for the board. Between school and family issues I haven't had the time to dedicate to the club like I should. But 2015 is a new year with new resolutions and direction, I plan to dedicate my time better for the club. My term for this year was only one year, but I have served three consecutive years and I would like to stick around and really help this club. I feel like we have a good core people here that are staying, so I am hoping to continue.

[Zack]

I would like to nomonate Amanda, bluekoran91 to the election. Amanda has been active behind the scenes with the marketing committee hitting the road and helping me interview sponsors. She also helps me edit the documents before they go public. I think she has a good drive and fondness for the club and will do great things if elected.

[Dean]

I second Bluekoran91's nomination. She is always right there and ready to help. We need that kind of enthusiasm in the front office!

[BlueKoran91]

I would like to nomonate Amanda, bluekoran91 to the election. Amanda has been active behind the scenes with the marketing committee hitting the road and helping me interview sponsors. She also helps me edit the documents before they go public. I think she has a good drive and fondness for the club and will do great things if elected.

I accept the nomination!!
I am super excited to help MAAST grow and flourish. This is where I got my start in the hobby and I've met some awesome people along the way. It's an amazing feeling getting to interact with so many people and continuing to grow in knowledge and share knowledge with others!! I will make myself available as much as I can. Thank you guys for the opportunity!!


🐠Manda🐟

[Pennies2Cents]

I nominate Pennies2cents , Eve


I will second the nominations for John R, Eve, and especially for Sherri. Not sure if folks know where we would be without them.


They are most definitely the backbone of this club!


Didn't realize eve was up again, I would second her nomination.


Me too on this. Not intended as a slight to anyone else - it's just that these 3 have been the continuity this club has needed to survive and thrive. Thanks for your many years of service.


Agree with this too.


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WOW- You all are awesome.. :) Thank you. I will accept my nomination(s). Its been an amazing journey since '08 as a Charter Member, Bod Member, Secretary & yes Vice Pres :) It was fun and I have loved every bit of it.. I may not have a big tank as beautiful as before but the friendships and knowledge I have gained from this site are plentiful. I am looking forward to many many years with all of you & seeing MAAST prosper and grow... Thank you again! Hugs to all.

p.s.. I updated the OP...

[Zack]

WOW- You all are awesome.. :) Thank you. I will accept my nomination(s). Its been an amazing journey since '08 as a Charter Member, Bod Member, Secretary & yes Vice Pres :) It was fun and I have loved every bit of it.. I may not have a big tank as beautiful as before but the friendships and knowledge I have gained are plentiful. I am looking forward to many many years with all of you & seeing MAAST prosper and grow... Thank you again! Hugs to all.

Sweet!!!!

[jrsatx20]

I would like to accept my nomination for the board.

[jrsatx20]

Been apart of maast since 2007. Learned a lot from everyone here. Seen a lot of people come and go, including myself. I Enjoy this hobby and must admit that there is always something to learn. Would like the opportunity to help pick the club up and bring it back to where it used to once be. Thanks for the nomination.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

So many good people. I would like to nominate Alton to the board. That would be awesome. He has allways had an open door to help the bod with meetings. And allways willing to help MAAST members.

[alton]

So many good people. I would like to nominate Alton to the board. That would be awesome. He has allways had an open door to help the bod with meetings. And allways willing to help MAAST members.

I am going to have to decline, I am back to teaching two construction classes at night, which takes up a lot of my time. Thanks for nominating me, but it looks like we have a great list of names submitted so I am confident MAAST will be in good hands in the future.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

You have allways been good to the bod. It would be really nice to see you there. maybe next time

[OrionN]

I would like to nominate OrionN (http://www.maast.org/member.php?5481-OrionN), bcusack1, and lsingh (http://www.maast.org/member.php?10941-lsingh)
I am very sorry that I have to decline. I like to help whenever I can but my time is really limited and I am way down in Corpus.

[Pennies2Cents]

Updated OP.

[Sherri]

Thanks everybody for the kind words. For those who don't know me...I joined MAAST within 2 months of its' forming (January 2003) - I was Secretary with the very first BOD that month. In 2005, I became Treasurer after missing funds were uncovered...and recovered! Since then, I have been Treasurer which means protector of MAAST monies...:shades: I write checks, I transfer monies, I figure taxes, and accept monies for Charter Memberships...I handle all accounts for MAAST - including Checking Account, Savings Account, PayPal Account and the CD Account. I have seen MAAST bloom into a great club in the last 12 years...I find it very hard to walk away even tho I no longer have my 180 brick...which I miss! I will continue to protect MAAST if you will have me for another two years...I care about this club and the friends I've made along the way...

[Bill S]

Thanks everybody for the kind words. For those who don't know me...I joined MAAST within 2 months of its' forming (January 2003) - I was Secretary with the very first BOD that month. In 2005, I became Treasurer after missing funds were uncovered...and recovered! Since then, I have been Treasurer which means protector of MAAST monies...:shades: I write checks, I transfer monies, I figure taxes, and accept monies for Charter Memberships...I handle all accounts for MAAST - including Checking Account, Savings Account, PayPal Account and the CD Account. I have seen MAAST bloom into a great club in the last 12 years...I find it very hard to walk away even tho I no longer have my 180 brick...which I miss! I will continue to protect MAAST if you will have me for another two years...I care about this club and the friends I've made along the way...

This is just awesome. Thanks Sherri.

[Pennies2Cents]

Nominations will close November 23

The following members have been nominated.. Just wondering if you will accept or decline your noms. :)

lsingh-Declined (http://www.maast.org/member.php?10941-lsingh)
Jroescher-Accepted
350gt-
Bcusack1
Cammed_02-Accepted
Aquasport24-Declined
Orion-Declined

[jroescher]

I accept my nomination for the board. I've been a member of the BOD since about 2008. I have enjoyed serving and look forward to continuing to be a part of MAAST.

[Cammed_02]

I would like to add nominations for Cammed_02 and aquasport24


I second the nominations of cammed_02 and aqua sport

Thank you very much for the nominations, I humbly accept.

I have been a part of MAAST since 2011 and this club has definitely contributed to my current understanding of the saltwater hobby. I have made some great friends and seen some awesome tanks that have no doubt inspired my own. I still to this day continue to learn new things and hope to contribute to the betterment and advancement of the club.

[LuckySingh]

Guys thanks for nominating me but respectfully I am gone have to decline it . I am really busy with my job and constantly traveling and won't be able to fulfill my duties 100% as if now . Definitely would like to part of board in coming days 😊

[aquasport24]

I would like to add nominations for Cammed_02 and aquasport24
Thanks very much Shane, but i have to decline. Am very busy with the kids and lots of OT is coming in the near future.

[Kristy]

SO great to see John Roescher, Sherri, and Eve all agree to run again. Thanks to all three of you for your continued service to the club! :)

[Pennies2Cents]

SO great to see John Roescher, Sherri, and Eve all agree to run again. Thanks to all three of you for your continued service to the club! :)

Thank you Kristy.. You also played a big part. Much appreciated.

[Pennies2Cents]

Note Nominations threads are now closed. Voting polls coming soon!

[Sherri]

SO great to see John Roescher, Sherri, and Eve all agree to run again. Thanks to all three of you for your continued service to the club! :)

Thank you Kristy...I feel you played a big part in MAAST's success as Eve stated...