Hope for OMAS

jokeloma · 01/25/2010, 08:29 AM

I would like to invite people on this forum who have never been to an OMAS meeting to come out and meet the members. We are a very likeable group and really enjoy the once a month support with fellow enthusiasts.

Typically there is food and beverage provided by the club and its members with food themes that help keep it interesting. We then discuss club business and have a light talk about something reef related. We will be organizing a club buy for February, more info to come.

Unfortunately this forum has turned into a place where each post you make has to be crafted in a way that certain people with an axe to grind cant get a foot hold. Most often half or more posts are made by people who are not affilated with OMAS at all. This is very sad and discouraging to people like newcomers who simply want a place to talk and get answers in non threating atomosphere. So if you are in OMAS remember to post often and positively and do not feed the trolls. We can incourage/answer with PM's and emails and a spiteful post last forever.

The mods are our friends report bad threads and posters every chance you get and they will go away.

Next meeting at Tim Plowmans home in Broken Arrow on Feb. 20th
BTW its a tough economy visit your local stores and support local businesses.

oddballs · 01/25/2010, 02:41 PM

I would like to the first to say thank you to John and J-rod for all that you guys do for the club.I think that some of us (me included) forget that a lot goes into getting everything together for each months meetings.So seriously thank you guys!

koinut · 01/25/2010, 03:51 PM

I would to thank all the board members for the time they put into meetings. And all the members who open up there homes so we can have meetings. This form is a good plce we can learn from each other.

skiformance · 01/25/2010, 04:24 PM

i just like messing with john!!!. did you get your xmas lights unplugged lol what i would have given for some super glue

jokeloma · 01/25/2010, 05:55 PM

Glad you didnt find any! Yes I got them unplugged, now just to get them off the house...

R_Hudson · 01/25/2010, 07:34 PM

I know me and the wife enjoy and look forward to each meeting although it's difficult to make it to all of them. If I could have got off the couch sat night we would have been there. A big thanks to all the officers and everyone who opens up their houses to us monthly and everyone who makes this club what it is.

jjmcat · 01/26/2010, 08:50 AM

I know this club is what keeps me going in the hobby.I do get board but then I see some of your great tanks and it inspires me to keep mine up and going.I would just like to thank everyone that does make it to the meetings.Its nice to have a family event at least once a month where we can all get together and have a great time.I really want to see more and more new faces at the meetings.

Sooner7 · 02/05/2010, 10:33 AM

I’ve been wanting to join OMAS for a couple months now and it seems like I’ve been out of town every time you have meetings. I plan on being there this month and look forward to meeting everyone and learning a thing or two. The topic for this month’s meeting is just what I need…. I’ve been debating on buying a Par-meter for months now.

jokeloma · 02/05/2010, 02:54 PM

Sounds great! I know you will leave with some valuable info.

Big_Green_Fish · 02/11/2010, 05:10 PM

Like a crab in hiding I have put off joining OMAS (much to my detriment). Unless something awful happens I look forward to the next meeting and joining. Scott at AO is always prodding me to come out and meet everyone. I have a lot to learn and this seems to be the best way to do it.

jokeloma · 02/11/2010, 11:11 PM

This meeting should be a great time. Lots to talk about and do.

01/25/2010, 08:29 AM	#1
jokeloma Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tulsa, Ok. Posts: 900	Hope for OMAS I would like to invite people on this forum who have never been to an OMAS meeting to come out and meet the members. We are a very likeable group and really enjoy the once a month support with fellow enthusiasts. Typically there is food and beverage provided by the club and its members with food themes that help keep it interesting. We then discuss club business and have a light talk about something reef related. We will be organizing a club buy for February, more info to come. Unfortunately this forum has turned into a place where each post you make has to be crafted in a way that certain people with an axe to grind cant get a foot hold. Most often half or more posts are made by people who are not affilated with OMAS at all. This is very sad and discouraging to people like newcomers who simply want a place to talk and get answers in non threating atomosphere. So if you are in OMAS remember to post often and positively and do not feed the trolls. We can incourage/answer with PM's and emails and a spiteful post last forever. The mods are our friends report bad threads and posters every chance you get and they will go away. Next meeting at Tim Plowmans home in Broken Arrow on Feb. 20th BTW its a tough economy visit your local stores and support local businesses. __________________ John Leeds OMAS President 2008-2010 Ask not what OMAS can do for you, Ask what you can do for OMAS! Current Tank Info: 130G with 55 G sump/fuge/growout/and whatever else I can fit in there

01/25/2010, 04:24 PM	#4
skiformance skiformance racing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: chandler Posts: 1,167	i just like messing with john!!!. did you get your xmas lights unplugged lol what i would have given for some super glue __________________ what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that allow me to do with things that would be a nightmare for people like you. Current Tank Info: 175 bowfront, 120, 80 bowfront, 55 fresh

01/25/2010, 05:55 PM	#5
jokeloma Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tulsa, Ok. Posts: 900	Glad you didnt find any! Yes I got them unplugged, now just to get them off the house... __________________ John Leeds OMAS President 2008-2010 Ask not what OMAS can do for you, Ask what you can do for OMAS! Current Tank Info: 130G with 55 G sump/fuge/growout/and whatever else I can fit in there

01/26/2010, 08:50 AM	#7
jjmcat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 4,245	I know this club is what keeps me going in the hobby.I do get board but then I see some of your great tanks and it inspires me to keep mine up and going.I would just like to thank everyone that does make it to the meetings.Its nice to have a family event at least once a month where we can all get together and have a great time.I really want to see more and more new faces at the meetings. __________________ Oklahoma Marine and Aquarium Society Support your LFS and your local club. Jarrod Lee Current Tank Info: 110 reef with a 55 gallon sump,3 metal halides

02/05/2010, 02:54 PM	#9
jokeloma Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tulsa, Ok. Posts: 900	Sounds great! I know you will leave with some valuable info. __________________ John Leeds OMAS President 2008-2010 Ask not what OMAS can do for you, Ask what you can do for OMAS! Current Tank Info: 130G with 55 G sump/fuge/growout/and whatever else I can fit in there

01/25/2010, 02:41 PM	#2
oddballs Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tulsa, Ok. Posts: 1,994	I would like to the first to say thank you to John and J-rod for all that you guys do for the club.I think that some of us (me included) forget that a lot goes into getting everything together for each months meetings.So seriously thank you guys!

01/25/2010, 03:51 PM	#3
koinut Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: jenks oklahoma Posts: 30	I would to thank all the board members for the time they put into meetings. And all the members who open up there homes so we can have meetings. This form is a good plce we can learn from each other.

01/25/2010, 07:34 PM	#6
R_Hudson Just having fun Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tulsa, Ok. Posts: 971	I know me and the wife enjoy and look forward to each meeting although it's difficult to make it to all of them. If I could have got off the couch sat night we would have been there. A big thanks to all the officers and everyone who opens up their houses to us monthly and everyone who makes this club what it is.

02/05/2010, 10:33 AM	#8
Sooner7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 168	I’ve been wanting to join OMAS for a couple months now and it seems like I’ve been out of town every time you have meetings. I plan on being there this month and look forward to meeting everyone and learning a thing or two. The topic for this month’s meeting is just what I need…. I’ve been debating on buying a Par-meter for months now.

02/11/2010, 05:10 PM	#10
Big_Green_Fish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 14	Like a crab in hiding I have put off joining OMAS (much to my detriment). Unless something awful happens I look forward to the next meeting and joining. Scott at AO is always prodding me to come out and meet everyone. I have a lot to learn and this seems to be the best way to do it. __________________ BGF "I may be an idiot, but there is one thing I am not, sir, and that, sir, is an idiot." P.G. Current Tank Info: 90 gal Predator WLR, 120 gal Reef, two 75 gal FOWLR, & some random smaller tanks.

02/11/2010, 11:11 PM	#11
jokeloma Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tulsa, Ok. Posts: 900	This meeting should be a great time. Lots to talk about and do. __________________ John Leeds OMAS President 2008-2010 Ask not what OMAS can do for you, Ask what you can do for OMAS! Current Tank Info: 130G with 55 G sump/fuge/growout/and whatever else I can fit in there