January Meeting

[nmnative]

Well, it is almost time for the election of officers next month! January is an important meeting date for the club, does anyone want to suggest dates and meeting place?

[strayvoltage]

How about the third Sunday of the month?

[psuedopimp]

sounds good to me. now a place? how about johns house. i know it is a drive but i think his system would be cool to see, and we could carpool from las cruces.

[strayvoltage]

I wish I could say sure lets do it at my place but now is not a good time for that. I am sorry but I am going to have to take a rain check this time. I will host a meeting but not this one, sorry
:wave:

[nmnative]

So, are there any hosts out there? The third Sunday will work and we can meet at a restaurant in El Paso if nothing else. Ideas anyone?

[mistaflicksta]

If it is ok with everyone, I would like to offer my place for the meeting. I live off Executive and Mesa. Let me know what you guys think.

Erik Guzman

[pnavarro170]

i too would host but my apt is pretty small, i vote we go down to charlies new store on mesa. big, lots of room. if i had to pick.

[strayvoltage]

Erik, it would be great to meet at your house, thank you. I am all for it as long as it will work for you.
:wave:

[mistaflicksta]

Thank You John, now the other question is, what Sunday would you guys want the meeting to be? John suggested the third Sunday which is the 15th or would you like Sunday the 22nd? I can do either dates and also what time would you guys like to start the meeting? I am able to host at any time.

[jmait769]

Great! Thanks for volunteering Eric!! :thumbsup: Either date works for me. Probably the 22nd if I had to choose!

Jay

[psuedopimp]

i have another board meeting the 22nd. i believe the 15th would work better for me. but i would still make the 22nd im sure.

[mistaflicksta]

Justin, If the meeting takes place the 22nd what time would you be able to attend?

Anybody else that would like to suggest a time please chime in.

Hans I will be cooking ribs at your request of " meat and potatoes Yo!" LOL

[psuedopimp]

i believe my other meeting is in the morning. so in the afternoon would work. if nothin else i would be a little late but nothing major.

looking forward to seeing your set up in person!

[mistaflicksta]

Thats cool,

Ok how does January 22nd @ 3pm sound for everyone?

[chuy marquez]

Sounds good to me.

[strayvoltage]

count me in. :wave:

[deehz]

Thats cool,

Ok how does January 22nd @ 3pm sound for everyone?
jan 22nd is a Saturday. Did you mean the 23rd which is Sunday?

If its on 1/22/11, which is a saturday, there is a great chance I can make it. Especially for them ribs!

If it's on 1/23/11. Wont be able to make it, we are celebrating my sons birthday that sunday. Also, just a side note, the AFC/NFC championship games are on that weekend. The 30th would bode well since there is nothing going on that weekend. The super bowl is on the following weekend! :bounce3:

[mistaflicksta]

OOPS. my bad on the dates, you are right on the both things. many people wont attend as football is has a powerful hold on most of us. would there be any objection by any members of the club if we did the meeting on Saturday the 22nd? Or if we dont get a good number of people who can make it to the meeting then we can make it the Sunday the 30th. on that note please post what date you can make it so we can figure out what date would have a better turn out.

Erik Guzman

[jmait769]

22nd is perfect for me! :)

Jay

[psuedopimp]

that saturday would prob work for me....now im wondering when my other meeting is...

count me in

[strayvoltage]

I can't make that Sat. when I said count me in it was based on a Sun. meeting. The 30th would be better.

[chuy marquez]

Sat. work for me

[mistaflicksta]

Ok, since John our president cant make it on Saturday, then I suggest we make it Sunday January 30, 2011 @ 3pm. I belive we need all of our board members to be at the meeting since it is our only mandatory meeting. I hope everyone can make it.

Most of you have been to my apartment but for those of you who haven't here is my address:
4141 Westcity CT APT 94
El Paso, TX 79902

Its on the west side close to Executive and Mesa.

Hope to have a good turn out,

Erik Guzman

[chuy marquez]

I'll be there and i'll take some drinks.

[jmait769]

Still works for me.

Jay

[nmnative]

I can be there. We still don't have a committee for nominating officers, do we? Elections will be held at the January meeting. Do we want people to just nominate themselves and others online and we can amend the bi-laws? Just a thought :)

[strayvoltage]

Thanks Erik, that for sure works for me. Audrey I do believe Chuy was appointed to or really volunteered for the nominating committee and if I am not mistaken Erik was going to be part of it with Chuy.
I know it could have been easy to miss that because there was a bit of confusion during the meeting and that made it hard for you to keep up and take notes on all of it. That is an area that needs to be worked on and I am at fault for not keeping things better controlled during the discussion part of the meeting. It is all new to me and I am still learning and will be the first to admit it.

I don't think nominating is something we want to do online. But rather something Chuy will be doing before the meeting and it should all be brought up and be part of the meeting.
:wave:

[deehz]

Here is my thought on the subject as far as nominations are concerned. Since the meeting in all reality is just around the corner, why don't we nominate here online to speed the process further. That way when the meeting is held, we have an idea of who is going to be nominated and can be spoken of at during the meeting.

Again it is just a thought to help out in the process of nominating individual/s. It would really suck to go to the meeting on Jan and find out that the members who were nominated can not fulfill the role/s. And so, the process starts all over again. By nominating in the forum, it will allow us to view the individuals whom are being nominated. At that point, they can chime in right away to see if they can be able to partake in the role they are nominated for or not. It will speed up the process.

[chuy marquez]

If you would like to be considered for a position please let me know by sending me a PM. If you would like to nominate someone also send me a PM. I will contact the persons nominate to see if they are interested and are able to fulfill a position.

[psuedopimp]

the nominating committee is responsible for finding good candidates for open positions. therefore nominating what the committee sees as the best fit for the positions. when the floor is open to nominations, the nominating committee nominates first.

BUT! anyone can and is welcome to nominate someone during that time if they feel the nominating committee forgot someone special.

this system is in place because the committee is required to narrow it down to 2-3 people per position. in therory it speeds up the process without haveing to listen to 15 people explain why they do or don't want the position.

[strayvoltage]

Thank you Chuy and Justin for explaining that for me. Thank you Chuy for heading this up.
:wave:

[strayvoltage]

Just a quick heads up. This will be a business meeting it could take a good deal of time and for the most part probably won't be a lot of fun. I would like to ask that we not make this meeting a frag swap or anything else like that and just take care of the business at hand. This is not to say that we can't all visit a while before the meeting is called to order and of course for as long as anyone wants to after we taken care of business.

I don't like the idea of a meeting like this anymore than anyone else does but it is necessary. I would also like to ask that after the meeting is called to order that the board have the full undivided attention of all in attendance.

Like always anyone that would like to attend the meeting is more than welcomed and encouraged to do so. I would however hate to have new people or even people that have only been to fun meetings show up and think this is how all the meetings are and become discouraged and not attend meetings in the future.

Thanks
:wave:

[pnavarro170]

Just a quick heads up. This will be a business meeting it could take a good deal of time and for the most part probably won't be a lot of fun. I would like to ask that we not make this meeting a frag swap or anything else like that and just take care of the business at hand. This is not to say that we can't all visit a while before the meeting is called to order and of course for as long as anyone wants to after we taken care of business.

I don't like the idea of a meeting like this anymore than anyone else does but it is necessary. I would also like to ask that after the meeting is called to order that the board have the full undivided attention of all in attendance.

Like always anyone that would like to attend the meeting is more than welcomed and encouraged to do so. I would however hate to have new people or even people that have only been to fun meetings show up and think this is how all the meetings are and become discouraged and not attend meetings in the future.

Thanks
:wave:

do what you got to do. see ya there.

[mistaflicksta]

Yes this is a very important meeting and we would like if all of you came to it, the more people are involved the more we can progress. Lets get this club on the right path and help it be stronger than the prior club ever was.

Also please if you haven't already, post if you will be coming to the meeting so we could get an idea of how many people to expect at the meeting

[strayvoltage]

Erik, am I to understand the part of your last post that says, "Lets get this club on the right path " to mean that you feel as if the club is not already on the right path?
This is just an observation by me and I am curious just what that statement really means. If that is not what you meant by it please do explain it for me.


I feel like STARS is and has been from the very beginning stronger than the previous club ever was. This is of course JMO.
:wave:

[mistaflicksta]

John. I meant nothing bad by this comment, I like the club very much. I just want people to know that the more they participate the stronger the club gets. It was just a notion to get people to be an active part of the club instead of taking a back seat and watching .

[strayvoltage]

Thank you for explaining that Erik. I just thought that could have been taken differently than you meant it and thought it would be nice for people to know how you meant it. I Know you are all about the club and meant it in a good way but wasn't sure others would.

It is great that you mention not taking a back seat and watching. The way STARS is set up, every person that takes part gets to have a say so in what happens, for the most part. There may at times be a special meeting called for business related issues that only the board members will attend but this has yet to happen in eight months.

Thank Erik for all your posts and what you do to help
:wave:

[puffin04]

Well i will be at the meeting for sure!!! Even if John does put me to sleep! :)

Steffen Sparks

[strayvoltage]

Thanks Steffen you are a great help. :wave:

[psuedopimp]

<------ Best back seat driver ever!!!

[jmait769]

the nominating committee is responsible for finding good candidates for open positions. therefore nominating what the committee sees as the best fit for the positions. when the floor is open to nominations, the nominating committee nominates first.

BUT! anyone can and is welcome to nominate someone during that time if they feel the nominating committee forgot someone special.

this system is in place because the committee is required to narrow it down to 2-3 people per position. in therory it speeds up the process without haveing to listen to 15 people explain why they do or don't want the position.Maybe a week out the committee could list the people nominated so we can see who wants a position and get the campaigning started! J/K :) but could speed up the process a little.

Jay

[deehz]

Maybe a week out the committee could list the people nominated so we can see who wants a position and get the campaigning started! J/K :) but could speed up the process a little.

Jay
+1

I think that is what I was trying to say initially. Sometimes, I speak too much. :lol2:

[mistaflicksta]

Just a reminder to all club members and anybody that might be interested in being part of the club, the meeting is fast approaching.

Sunday January 30, 2011 @ 3pm
Most of you have been to my apartment but for those of you who haven't here is my address:
4141 Westcity CT APT 94
El Paso, TX 79902

Its on the west side close to Executive and Mesa.
PS: please don't park on numbered parking spots (covered spots) the owners of the spots don't like it when we do it. LOL!

Hope to have a good turn out,

Erik Guzman

[mistaflicksta]

Bump! remember the meeting is next Sunday. It was sxheduled around football so people would show up. Hope we have a good turn out. See you guys next Sunday.

Erik Guzman

[bmw_zoan]

This is the first meeting me and my brother (we are both into the hobby :)) will attend hope to meet a lot of new faces should be fun

[igazoo25]

I am planning to attend, do you guys need me to take anything?

[mistaflicksta]

I got just about everything, you can bring anything you might want to bring.

[deehz]

for the LC crew. I have room for 4 people if interested to car pool. We can meet here at my house and drive down to EP. Or we can meet in a location with easy access to the 25. LMK.

I am hardly ever on RC now because of school work. So most of you have my cell number so text me. If not here it is:
5 7 5 - 5 2 0 - 0 6 4 3

[puffin04]

for the LC crew. I have room for 4 people if interested to car pool. We can meet here at my house and drive down to EP. Or we can meet in a location with easy access to the 25. LMK.

I am hardly ever on RC now because of school work. So most of you have my cell number so text me. If not here it is:
5 7 5 - 5 2 0 - 0 6 4 3

What about the kids? I might tag along. Can we go to the saltwater stores too!!! lol

Steffen Sparks

[nmnative]

for the LC crew. I have room for 4 people if interested to car pool. We can meet here at my house and drive down to EP. Or we can meet in a location with easy access to the 25. LMK.

I am hardly ever on RC now because of school work. So most of you have my cell number so text me. If not here it is:
5 7 5 - 5 2 0 - 0 6 4 3


Can we stop at Cielo Vista Mall to shop for jeans?

[puffin04]

can we stop at cielo vista mall to shop for jeans?

foul!!!!!!

[deehz]

Can we stop at Cielo Vista Mall to shop for jeans?
Audrey--We can stop anywhere you want!

[mistaflicksta]

bump!
Just a reminder to all club members and anybody that might be interested in being part of the club, the meeting is tommorow.

Sunday January 30, 2011 @ 3pm
Most of you have been to my apartment but for those of you who haven't here is my address:
4141 Westcity CT APT 94
El Paso, TX 79902

Its on the west side close to Executive and Mesa.
PS: please don't park on numbered parking spots (covered spots) the owners of the spots don't like it when we do it. LOL!

Hope to have a good turn out,

Erik Guzman

[psuedopimp]

i would like to thank Eric and Lizette (sorry for the spelling) for hosting the meeting. me and my family had a great time.

awsome tank. cant wait to see the pics Jay took.

[bmw_zoan]

It was really nice meeting everybody at the meeting me and my brother enjoyed meeting you all, we will defenitely go to all of the other meetings. Thanks for hosting Erik :)

Beto

[igazoo25]

great meeting, great food, great company

[strayvoltage]

Huge thanks go out to the Guzman family for having us i their home and allowing us to hold the meeting there. Your reef is unbelievable and all your fish so healthy. Thank you for the food and drink, it was very good.
I think we had a good meeting and look forward to many more of them during the rest of the year.

[deehz]

Hey Hey Hey!! Thanks bro for having us over. Wonderful hospitality and great food. Them ribs were good!!! Better then the DT! :lol2:

[jmait769]

Yes was a great time! Thanks to the Guzman’s for hosting!! Always great to see everyone. Here are some pics!!!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/1101Meeting008.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/1101Meeting006.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/1101Meeting007.jpg

Erik, the tank looked awesome!!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/1101Meeting001.jpg

Jay

[jmait769]

A few more….:)

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/1101Meeting004.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/1101Meeting005.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/1101Meeting003.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/1101Meeting002.jpg

Jay

[mistaflicksta]

Thanks to all that were able to make it, my house is your house. We loved having the club over. Im glad that we were able to keep the kids entertained while we carried on club business. Any time any of you are in EP you are more than welcome to stop by our house.
Jay, thanks for the awsome pics!
once again, thank you all

Erik Guzman

PS: My Tail Spot Blenny AKA "Indio" is a Star! You saw it here first! LOL!

[pnavarro170]

looks like a great time as always, sorry i was not able to attend, last minute work came up and cant say no.

[stvguerrero]

All I can say is thanks for the ribs they were great, I arrived a lil late but damn erik you got everybody so excited about a store been open on sunday everybody ran down stairs at once , reminded me about my kids when I tell them to come im going to give them candies lol

[jmait769]

I arrived a lil late but damn erik you got everybody so excited about a store been open on sunday everybody ran down stairs at once , reminded me about my kids when I tell them to come im going to give them candies lol
Yes, we did end up at a LFS after the meeting! Thanks Charlie for waiting for us!! Some pics from that extended part of the meeting!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/NT0107-1.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/NT0108-1.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/NT0106-1.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/NT0109-1.jpg

I ended up with some turbo snails and this coco worm!! :)

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/jmait769/NT0105.jpg


Jay

[chuy marquez]

Thanks Erik for hosting the meeting. You have a beautiful tank that proves everybody wrong on how many fish you can have on what size of tank. Everything in the tank looked great and healthy. Thanks again for everything and good luck to you and your spouse at school.

[nmnative]

Thank you for hosting a great meeting, Erik! The tank is incredible and the food was awesome!!! You have inspired me to purchase a purple firefish very soon for my tank :)

[puffin04]

Those purple firefish and tail spot blenny was awesome!!!! I just worry about firefish jumping since i have lost a few before for that reason. I still cant believe that lawn mower blenny will sit on the clams mantle with out get closed on. That was an amazing tank with so much life!!!! Thanks again Erik for everything!!! :)

Steffen Sparks

[ahlebik]

Sorry that I was unable to make the meet. The plan was to leave early from work instead of burning 12 hours of vacation. then work went all apollo 13 on me and I was unable to take off.

[nmnative]

Is the new store in the pics on the west side? I think the name and address of the place might be in another thread someplace. Can someone PM the info to me please? Erik, is that where you bought the purple firefish???

[jmait769]

Is the new store in the pics on the west side? I think the name and address of the place might be in another thread someplace. Can someone PM the info to me please? Erik, is that where you bought the purple firefish???Sent you a PM! :)

Jay

[nmnative]

Thanks for the responses! You guys are the best :)