Support your MAAST Teacher-a-Thon II

[cbianco]

This was originally started by Cliff in February of 2007.

There has been a discussion as of late in the Lounge about donating some $$ to the different teachers that we have online here to supplement them on their use of aquariums in the classroom as teaching aids. Steve Rogers brought up the question about MAAST contributing matching funds (up to a certain $$ amount) towards this project, I have brought that up to in the directors discussion and will see what the consensus is from the club. The point of this thread is that we are not getting many responses from people and I felt it may be due to the title that was throwing people off (I hope this is the case).

Regardless, I wanted to get this into a new thread with a title that may be more fitting and get more response from the public. Feel free to do what you can or give input into this idea. We can discuss payment method at a later time when we have a better idea where this thing is going.

One last thing so there is no confusion. I am posting this and supporting this as a MAAST member, this does not reflect any agreement to anything on the part of MAAST or the BOD. They will chime in on this topic at the appropriate time. Below is the original post so you can see what the discussion has been so far.

Thanks

Originally posted by brewercm, RE: http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?...Teacher-a-Thon

I feel like this would be a great program to try again.

BUT THIS TIME...

Instead of focusing on cash donations, I think it would be better to focus on dry goods, i.e. tanks, pumps, salt, etc... and livestock donations. I for one do not want to be in charge of cash.

What do you think? Can we do it?

Christopher

[Pennies2Cents]

Sounds very interesting and a good potential.

[Chris]

I'm slowly going over the thread that was linked, so I'm not completely informed on everything that has already been said or stated. However, from my perspective, I would suggest that MAAST, as an entity is itself responsible for promoting the education of the hobby; and although noble in this endeavor... the club should have a more hands-on role should they/we be donating to help this cause.

I like the idea, but I think some sort of colaborative effort should be designed and written or created before donations come flowing out of the MAAST coffers.

Just my $0.02

[cbianco]

I'm slowly going over the thread that was linked, so I'm not completely informed on everything that has already been said or stated. However, from my perspective, I would suggest that MAAST, as an entity is itself responsible for promoting the education of the hobby; and although noble in this endeavor... the club should have a more hands-on role should they/we be donating to help this cause.

I like the idea, but I think some sort of colaborative effort should be designed and written or created before donations come flowing out of the MAAST coffers.

Just my $0.02

Nice to see you on the boards Chris. I agree with you. Question, how would you see/have MAAST "have a more hands-on role?" Are you saying they should monitor not only the program but the equipment and the location?

It would look much better if MAAST not only organized it but possibly created rules, guidelines, etc... Previously, donations came both from MAAST and the members. Donations could again come from both MAAST and members (tangible items).

We could call the program Tanks for Teachers!

Come on MAAST members, what do you think? Give your opinion and ideas. This would directly fulfill our mission statement to education. What better place to education than a classroom?

Christopher