Presidency Nominations
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Topic: Presidency Nominations
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Subject: Presidency Nominations
Date Posted: January 21 2005 at 11:40pm
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Hello Everyone- Please email me, PM me, or just post here your nominations, and I will update the list by editing it below. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: January 21 2005 at 11:42pm
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The Presidency will consist of a President, and Vice President, and at least 4 council members. The council members will be taken by the highest number of votes. After the presidency is elected they will gather and decide who will take on what tasks (like treasurer, public relations, newletter editor...). For an idea of tasks and positions the current presidency positions may be useful, and can be viewed by clicking on "Presidency" over there <--------- Here are the nominations so far President Council
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Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: January 21 2005 at 11:43pm
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Inominate Adam Blundell!!!!! ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: January 21 2005 at 11:48pm
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Brad- Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: smatney
Date Posted: January 22 2005 at 7:39am
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How much extra time is required besides the meeting? ------------- Susan Matney Farmington, UT |
Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: January 22 2005 at 9:41am
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Monthly WMAS meetings, we have a presidency meeting about once every 3 months to decide what we'll do at the next 5 or 6 WMAS meetings. We e-mail as a presidency fairly frequently. Quick decisions that need to be made, that kind of thing. It's pretty simple, Susan.... Renee |
Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: January 22 2005 at 2:13pm
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I second Tileman's nomination of Adam for president. And would like to remove my name from consideration. Adam does a GREAT job in this function. But I would be more then willing to help out on the counsel doing whatever needs to be done. ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: January 22 2005 at 2:52pm
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Jon- we've removed your name from the nomination last year. This year, suck it up and get over it. I'm leaving it on the ballot, large font and all. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: January 22 2005 at 5:27pm
I hope Jon doesn't mind me sharing the news. He has been promoted to Unit Operations Manager which is like second in charge at Flying J Refinery. 
So if Jon can't be WMAS Pres, well Adam, you're still the man. My ex even votes for you. She liked your recent article. She often asks how you and your sweetie are doing. 
I'm not sure if Adams list above was nominations or not. If so, I second those nominations but if not: I nominate Susan Matney and Renee Weimer for WMAS Council. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: January 22 2005 at 5:31pm
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I nominate Diana Tabor & Steve Lopez.
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Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: January 22 2005 at 6:24pm
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I nominate suzy and sspargur ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: reptoreef
Date Posted: January 22 2005 at 10:48pm
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Me, I nominate BUGZ and Tileman... ------------- www.captivereefing.com |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: January 22 2005 at 11:23pm
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By the way, if any of you want to win, please be sure and say something here so other's know. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: January 23 2005 at 1:13am
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Just so y'all know, I have enjoyed being on the Presidency council. I hope to be more helpful in the future! ------------- Renee and Damon Weimer Tankless in Hawaii |
Posted By: ewaldsreef
Date Posted: January 23 2005 at 1:28am
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Adam has done an outstanding job as presidant of the club.
I would like to see Adam continue as president. However if a replacement is nessary John is a great guy. I am sure he would also make an great club president. ------------- Contact me for professional aquarium maintenance and localy grown coral frags. [URL=http://www.aquatitranquility.com][/URL] |
Posted By: smatney
Date Posted: January 23 2005 at 7:48am
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I would be honored and thrilled to serve on the council. I am a good leader and learner but very new to salt water tanks. Fred and have so many friends in this club already. Everyone is awesome. I will also support whomever is chosen and have no hard feelings if it's not me. I'm pretty busy. ------------- Susan Matney Farmington, UT |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: January 23 2005 at 8:28am
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Is this one of those positions where you no longer have to do any work? Are you now the guy who can just sit back in his office, screw around on his computer, have a cup of Fresca, and run a large marine aquarium club? Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Mark Peterson wrote:Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: January 23 2005 at 10:47am
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Bugs, thank you so much for nominating me! I have been considering not doing it this year, but when I wasn't nominated, I started getting a weird feeling! I've never not been a helper! I am going to pass this year, but being nominated makes me feel a part anyway. Thank you so much for letting me serve thus far! It's been a hoot! |
Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: January 23 2005 at 11:06am
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Is this one of those positions where you no longer have to do any work? Are you now the guy who can just sit back in his office, screw around on his computer, have a cup of Fresca, and run a large marine aquarium club? Yup... all except that last part ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: January 23 2005 at 11:21am
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Suzy- Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: ljbs
Date Posted: January 23 2005 at 12:26pm
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I nominate Will Spencer to help somewhere with the committee or
presidency. He is so into this hobby and loves to learn more and
share what he knows. He would do a great job for the club.
------------- Linda Spencer West Jordan From My little corner of the sea |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: January 23 2005 at 6:50pm
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I would really like to try to give something back to this club! thanks for the nomination Repto! ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: sjlopez39
Date Posted: January 24 2005 at 1:51am
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I nominate everyone who wants to be in the presidency and I especially nominate Suzy for secretary. ------------- Keep your hands and arms inside the tank and enjoy the ride! Steve |
Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: January 24 2005 at 8:04am
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Steve, you are the nicest guy! You need to bring my Chelsea
over to see my baby seahorses! I am going to decline the nomination, though. I'm still sorta hurting about last years election. I truly love the club and what I believed we stand for, so I'm planning a club protest for us! Roberts Crafts sells dead, dried fish (not just any fish, an endangered species!) for trickets and craft projects. I'm trying to get them to take them off the shelves. This spring, I think we should picket the store! I was hoping we could get the Goddess of Publicity to let Channel 4 know! Could be a hoot?! |
Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: January 24 2005 at 9:19am
Is there anyone out there that wants to be in the Presidency that has not been nominated? I'll nominate anyone who wants to help!  ------------- Renee and Damon Weimer Tankless in Hawaii |
Posted By: reptoreef
Date Posted: January 24 2005 at 1:36pm
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Shane H has been an obvious asset, too... concider that a nomination. ------------- www.captivereefing.com |
Posted By: acerob
Date Posted: January 25 2005 at 2:14pm
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Suzy, I definatley think that you should be nominated. you are the voice of the seahorse. I also second the nominations I've seen. ------------- Highland, UT 12g Nano 90g Reef |
Posted By: SSpargur
Date Posted: January 25 2005 at 10:39pm
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I would be happy to be to contribute to the club by being a member of the presidency. I would nominate a few, but they're all already there! I love this club! ------------- Sean Spargur West Valley, UT |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: January 29 2005 at 11:34am
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Thanks LJBS for the nomination. I love this club and would love to serve in any capacity. If you don't vote for me I'm going to volunteer to do things anyway so you may as well vote for me and make it official. How's that for a campaign speach? |
Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: January 29 2005 at 11:36am
I missed ya, Will! Where have ya been? I'll vote for you. 
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Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: January 29 2005 at 12:10pm
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For some reason I went and got myself involved in a very time consuming side project called work. I hope it gets over soon so I can get back to the important stuff like my hobbies. Tax season really gets in the way of having fun. I've been putting in something like 60 hours a week for the last month or so.
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Posted By: ewaldsreef
Date Posted: January 29 2005 at 12:10pm
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I noticed I was nominated for council. I would be happy to be a part of the council and help out. ------------- Contact me for professional aquarium maintenance and localy grown coral frags. [URL=http://www.aquatitranquility.com][/URL] |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: February 01 2005 at 12:08pm
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I nominate flashmc/Robert Gordon. His recent post in "life without this club" voicing his support of the WMAS was absolutely awesome.
Everyone that has been nominated is so fantastic. It's always the most difficult thing to have to choose just a few of them.  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member
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Posted By: kingsspot1
Date Posted: February 01 2005 at 1:04pm
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I would like to second the nomination for Pistonfister.
He is a total asset, always willing to help out whenever and wherever! P's knowledge and willingness to learn is what the hobby is about. The fact that he is eager to share his knowledge is what sets him above the crowd. Plus, he plays well with others.
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Posted By: Cody Pearce
Date Posted: February 02 2005 at 11:30pm
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First of all I would like to say how impressed I am with what the presidency has done with the club. Adam is an awesome president and I hope that he continues to lead this great group of people. This club would also be no where near what it is today without this website and I am glad that we have someone like Jake to continually maintain it. I would also like to thank the many other people who have put countless hours into making this club work. I have been a member for the past year and a half and have had a reef tank for two and a half years. However, I've had a freshwater tank since I was ten and have loved anything with fish since. I don't post to often, but I make sure to check out the website everyday and read through the new posts. Right now I am finishing up my degree at the U. As I read the post about "Life without this club" made me realize how much more colorful and healthier my tank has become since being a member. If you think about how many corals this club has saved and grown is just breathtaking. Most of my corals have come from frags since becoming a member. I remember when I first started out in the club and had Mark give me a call to help me out with my algae problem. Thanks Mark. Don't we all have first time Mark story I am writing this because I would like to give back to this club and donate more than just the $24 dollars a year membership fee. I would like to volunteer myself in any place that the club needs. -Cody
------------- 90 gallon mixed reef My fish swim naked. |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 02 2005 at 11:42pm
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Cody- Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: February 02 2005 at 11:50pm
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I second that!!!!! ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 11:05am
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Thanks, Cody! Very well said!
Adam, you will always be the only nominee for President! we love you! As long as you are willing and able, I will vote for you! |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 11:19am
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Suzy- think positive. I'm sure we can talk somone else into doing this. The club needs a new pres and new leadership. Otherwise it will just stay the same. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Kull
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 11:36am
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I can't make it tonight, but I still want to vote.
------------- "So this is what gives meaning to your life." -Unknown Daniel in Santaquin |
Posted By: smatney
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 11:46am
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I love you all and I really appreciate being nominated but I'd like to decline for this year. I need to take the time to get to know everyone and learn all I can. I am also very busy trying to support my hobby. I'll help anyway I can in the meantime. ------------- Susan Matney Farmington, UT |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 12:43pm
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We will be voting at the MARCH meeting. We give people a full month to nominate. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: acerob
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 2:40pm
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Adam, will there be an opportunity to vote online?? I'd like to vote, but don't know that I'll be able to attend the meeting. ------------- Highland, UT 12g Nano 90g Reef |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 3:47pm
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I don't think we'll have an online voting. I'll have to check that. What I may be able to do is have you tell me one person you are voting for that you trust. Then tell them who you are voting for and I can give them your ballot as well. Maybe??? I don't know, just thinking off the top of my head. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 3:50pm
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Oh by the way.... A couple of you just mentioned that you want to vote. I agree, you do want to. Really, you will want to vote. Not just because it really helps guide the club and choose leaders with ideas you agree with. In addition there is a prize drawing for everyone who fills out a ballot. And I know what the prize is. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Kull
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 3:56pm
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Hey I can make a cool little app for voting. It wouldn't be all that hard, and also counting the votes would be a sinch Let me know if you are interested in my services. I could probably even create it as a webservice, hmmmm
------------- "So this is what gives meaning to your life." -Unknown Daniel in Santaquin |
Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 5:29pm
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.....and I know what the prize is.... ADAM! You're being a tease again! Big meanie! ------------- Renee and Damon Weimer Tankless in Hawaii |
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: February 03 2005 at 5:36pm
We considered do that last year, but decided it would be too hard to control as some people don't get on the web page, and only paid members can vote. The ballot system also allows us to easy enter you name into a prize drawing. ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: acerob
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 11:39am
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I think a web app would be cool. Jake you could just send the link to the paid members. Only alow them to vote once, and have the cut off before the meeting for next month. that way you could take all of them with you. ------------- Highland, UT 12g Nano 90g Reef |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 11 2005 at 9:58pm
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I'm just bumping this because there is about a week left to nominate people. I'll encourage everyone on voting day to really think about who will put forth time and effort into the club. Also just as important is who will really represent you and the way you think the club should be run. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: February 12 2005 at 10:45am
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I have decided that I won't have time to serve the club the way it should be. Thanks for the nomination! ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: February 12 2005 at 11:28am
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Geez! i'm thinking just the opposite! Adam built me this really
cool gadget and everybody is so nice and I got to hang out with Bob the seahorse KIng and I only work part time and what would I do on the nights the presidency is meetin? I wouldn't be able to have a presidency meeting in the fish room, and I 'd miss seeing Mark and Jake and Jon and Diana and Renee and both Shanes and Cortney and Steve and the new guys and everybody! Would you guys think I'm moody if I changed my mind? I measn, moodier than you already know I am? (I am perimenopausal! It's a medical condition and I can't help it but I will be medicated if I have to!) |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: February 12 2005 at 11:43am
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There are lots of projects, like helping with the Annual Reef Tour, that don't take an all year commitment. The council people need usually give only a spare hour or two each month. It's your personal viewpoint on club matters during presidency meeting that is so valuable. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member
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Posted By: chrisslc
Date Posted: February 12 2005 at 3:00pm
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I think I saw my name in a list Adam posted earlier, and I'd love to be involved ------------- Murray, Utah just north of the park. "It's all the same to the clam" -Shel Silverstein |
Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: February 12 2005 at 5:11pm
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Suzy, aren't you just kind of a permanent prez member? Ha ha! Nobody will think you're fickle if you change your mind. Not at all! ------------- Renee and Damon Weimer Tankless in Hawaii |
Posted By: reptoreef
Date Posted: February 12 2005 at 7:11pm
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Suzy, Really... some of the things you do, say, or post just make me smile!!! You da Queen baby!!! SUZY FOR PRES... SUZY FOR PRES!!! ------------- www.captivereefing.com |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 12 2005 at 11:50pm
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Repto- Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: reptoreef
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 1:19am
Sure... why not? ------------- www.captivereefing.com |
Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 9:56am
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Uh-oh.....
How could I even consider running for pres when Adam is doing such a excellant job?! He is the Man!! I wanna be secretary! I wanna be the goddess of taking notes and pics! I wanna be the ruler of all things language! The goddess of grammar! The leader of literacy! The demander of spell check! The pusher of punctuation! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 10:01am
| Suzy for secretary!!! |
Posted By: SeahorseWhisper
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 10:06am
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Yeah. suzy is real goodly with that punctuation crap she knows
her graammar and spelling and alll that worhtless stuufff that doesnt; really matter and i don't liike to hafe to use the spellchecker its' toomuch worjk anyway |
Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 10:14am
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Thanks, guys! That is so sweet!
And, Mr Whisperer, I would love to fix your run-on-sentence, spelling and grammar errors! I will do what ever is needed to assist with making this club better! SeahorseWhisperer could be trying to say: "Yes. Suzy is very good with punctuation issues. She has a strong command of the English language. This mastery of our spoken and written word are not as appealing to others." Better? Seahorse guy? |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 10:47am
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Suzy- Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: sjlopez39
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 1:00pm
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Suzy for Secretary!!! ------------- Keep your hands and arms inside the tank and enjoy the ride! Steve |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 2:09pm
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I believe Suzy needs to be part of the presidency! It doesn't matter what her title is. We need her personality and loving giving spirit guiding our club. ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: sjlopez39
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 2:25pm
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I say, Secretary! Secretary! I want Suzy for Secretary! ------------- Keep your hands and arms inside the tank and enjoy the ride! Steve |
Posted By: ewaldsreef
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 2:59pm
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I would like to nominate that someotherchick for secretary.
Sounds like she would do just slightly better than Suzy ------------- Contact me for professional aquarium maintenance and localy grown coral frags. [URL=http://www.aquatitranquility.com][/URL] |
Posted By: ewaldsreef
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 3:05pm
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Also is Mark nominted for treasurer? If not I think he does a great job and would like to nominate him. ------------- Contact me for professional aquarium maintenance and localy grown coral frags. [URL=http://www.aquatitranquility.com][/URL] |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 3:38pm
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Just to clarify- Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 3:45pm
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I'm wondering how many lovely women who are paid members ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: February 13 2005 at 5:55pm
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...how many lovely women who are paid members...? Hmmm, Jeff... whatcha tryin' to say? You're thinking an All Girl WMAS Presidency Jam Session? ------------- Renee and Damon Weimer Tankless in Hawaii |
Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: February 14 2005 at 9:09am
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Bruce, I know her! (She's really weird, but kinda cute in a rotund
healthy sorta way!) The seahorsewhiperer is friend of mine, too! Adam, you KNOW I am declining the presidency nomination. I just wanna help without actually being Mrs Big! ( BIgger?) Steve, are you running? Is your schedule going to let you hang with the ultimate weirdos? Jeff, if I kiss you, will your wife beat me up? (Don't worry, my TB kooties are in remission!) |
Posted By: sjlopez39
Date Posted: February 14 2005 at 9:49am
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Suzy, originally when you nominated me for secretary about 4 years ago. I told Mark (then president) that I would only be able to make about half of the meetings due to my unusual work schedule. Instead I ended up using vacation and was able to make 90 percent of the meetings for the next 3 years. Last year I had issues outside of the club and vacation from work has become tougher to get nowadays than it used to be. I feel like I have dropped the ball big time as our secretary this past year. If I am nominated I would like very much to be on the council. My meeting availability will be about 50% this year. That's all I got to say about that.
p.s. I would like to take you up on the suction cup offer. ------------- Keep your hands and arms inside the tank and enjoy the ride! Steve |
Posted By: acerob
Date Posted: February 14 2005 at 11:15am
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Way to go Suzy, I knew that you'd come through.
you guys crack me up ------------- Highland, UT 12g Nano 90g Reef |
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: February 14 2005 at 3:32pm
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I nominate Arjen Jonkhart (DutchDude). ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |