2009 WMAS Election Nominations
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Topic: 2009 WMAS Election Nominations
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 2009 WMAS Election Nominations
Date Posted: November 08 2008 at 7:00pm
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It is time once again for the WMAS presidency nominations. The election will be held during the December meeting. Only Paid Members are eligible to vote (one vote per membership) and only Paid member can be candidates. If you are unable to attend the December meeting then you can cast your vote using a proxy or absentee vote ( http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29577&FID=9&PR=3 - please click here for more information ). If you would like to run for WMAS presidency council member then please post below or PM me and I will add you to the ballot. You may also nominate someone else, but they must accept the nomination before they will be eligible to be on the final ballot. If you would like to run for WMAS president then pick a "vice president" and post below or PM me and I will add your names to the ballot. If you have been nominated for president or for the presidency please let me know if your accept your nomination.
Nominations will end on Thursday November 27th.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Thanks,
Current nominations:
(nominations in bold have been accepted)
Nominations are in the following format:
NAME (MESSAGE BOARD NAME) MEMBER SINCE DATE *****************FINALIZED BALLOT*****************
President / Vice President (please vote for one)
__Adam Blundell (Adam Blundell) / Will Spencer (Will Spencer) 1996/2003
__Jerry Ohrn (EagleEyez5) / Crystal Stock (Cl2ysta1) 2007/2007
Council Members (please vote for up to four)
__Dave Anderson (dca22anderson) 2005
__Camille Grimshaw (mermaidcamille) Jan 2008
__Shane Heil (ShaneH) 1998
__Shane Lee (pa_reptileman_4) Mar 2008 __Dana Morley (Acrid) May 2008
__Scott Morley (GentlemanBean) May 2008 __Debbie Morrill (frednwilma1999) 2007 __Amy Newbold (sukie) 2006
__Jake Pehrson (Jake Pehrson) 2000 __Robert Rawlings (MrNewbie) 2006 __Dion Richins (holdencraft 33) 2005
__Mike Savage (Mike Savage) 2005 __Kirk Talbot (Kahuna) 2001
__Gaylyn Wilkinson (Mrs Viper) May 2008 __Al Wilkinson (Mr Viper) May 2008 ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Replies:
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: November 08 2008 at 7:02pm
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Accepted on behalf of myself and Will Spencer.
Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: November 08 2008 at 7:08pm
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I nominate Jamison Hensley.
Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: November 08 2008 at 7:24pm
| I also accept on behalf of Adam and myself. |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: November 08 2008 at 7:25pm
| I'd like to nominate Shane Heil. |
Posted By: pa_reptileman_4
Date Posted: November 08 2008 at 7:41pm
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i would like to nominate mike savage ------------- pitiful guppy tank. shane |
Posted By: mermaidcamille
Date Posted: November 08 2008 at 9:40pm
Who nominated me???? Thanks, I guess I will accept and know that I should get at least one vote huh?------------- 135g...D.E.A.D Welcome bright and shiny 120! |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: November 08 2008 at 9:45pm
Accepted ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Matt
Date Posted: November 09 2008 at 11:56pm
Isn't the 27th a Thursday? Thanksgiving to be exact? ------------- Matt Savage "Tattoos and Street Bikes" |
Jake Pehrson wrote:Posted By: Acrid
Date Posted: November 10 2008 at 12:15am
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The Morley's both accept! Yay!
------------- 90g Reef |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: November 10 2008 at 7:20am
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I think he meant Monday November 17th.
I accept.
Mike -------------  |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: November 10 2008 at 9:07am
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This is so cool. IMO, the WMAS is the best thing that ever happened to this hobby. So many wonderful things have grown from it's start-up and maintenance. It's had to go through a few blooms and a re-cycle or two, but it is definitely the most beautiful set-up anywhere.  ------------- 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: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: November 10 2008 at 3:05pm
That date is correct (keep in mind this is for nominations, the elections will be head during the December meeting). That will give me enough time to create the ballots and allow for absentee voting. ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: November 10 2008 at 5:05pm
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I think what he was getting at is the 27th is not a Monday. It is a Thursday.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: November 10 2008 at 6:51pm
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Mike and Matt, Thanks for bringing this to my attention, I'll fix it. ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: November 10 2008 at 8:59pm
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Jake,
Bold me up! I'm all in baby ...
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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 10:36am
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I nominate Shane Lee (pa_reptileman_4)
Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: pa_reptileman_4
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 10:40am
in the words of the great Heil
------------- pitiful guppy tank. shane |
Posted By: bannshy
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 12:21pm
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I nominate Jerry Ohrn (EagleEyez5) for President with Crystal Stock (Cl2ysta1) for Vice President.
Jeremy
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Posted By: pa_reptileman_4
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 12:23pm
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ewww thats a good one.... ------------- pitiful guppy tank. shane |
Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 12:49pm
Thanks Jeremy. I will except my half of the nomination. Hopefully Jerry will accept his. I don't bite! ------------- I <3 Boxers Achilles tang lover |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 1:34pm
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Cool Crystal, Thats along way to drive every month for club meetings and the monthly presidency meeting. Just a thought. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 2:23pm
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I work for the state and have fridays off now. Plus maybe meetings won't be on weekdays anymore ------------- I <3 Boxers Achilles tang lover |
Posted By: Summertop
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 2:52pm
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I would LOVE helping the WMAS...But...I am now committed elsewhere on the 1st Thursday of every month. Since I would rarely be able to attend the club meetings, regretfully, I must decline.
I might get in trouble for this (haven't asked permission), but I nominate my wife Anna Lee (Awinter) ------------- =========== Shawn Winterbottom |
Posted By: Jamison
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 3:21pm
I WISH, I WISH, I WISH! I am deeply honored by the nomination and if I thought I had any capacity to fill the needs of such an outstanding club, I would accept in a New York minute. Without giving you all a laundry list of excuses, I cannot accept while knowing that, with life as it currently is, I would be an embarrassment to myself and possibly a dissappointment to you all. You deserve much more than what I can currently give you.
Jamison ------------- Educate. Inspire. Conserve. http://[email protected] |
Posted By: Jeff Morrill
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 3:54pm
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Wow. Alot can happen in a few hrs. ------------- WHAT KINDA GUM????... Give em 2 sticks. |
Posted By: EagleEyez5
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 4:07pm
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I will accept the nomination.
As far as distance, Crystal has more to bring to the club than just a pretty face at the meetings. Having been involved in the club in Ohio, she has seen things that work, and can bring in some fresh ideas that have been profitable. We are striving to take the club to new heights through freindship, advertising and working with local store owners. We also want to make sure that every voice is heard, even if a person's views are not the same as ours. VOTE CRYSTAL FOR VP!!!!! and by association, Jerry for President....  ------------- http://www.highendcorals.com/"> 
WMAS PAID SPONSOR |
Posted By: Jeff Morrill
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 4:14pm
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Heil!!!!!! In box man. ------------- WHAT KINDA GUM????... Give em 2 sticks. |
Posted By: Jeff Morrill
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 4:19pm
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I have got to say, It takes ALOT of dedication.
I nominate AMY NEWBOLD.
One of the hardest working girls I know
 ( DO IT, Just Do It) ------------- WHAT KINDA GUM????... Give em 2 sticks. |
Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 4:41pm
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I would like to nominate Gaylyn Wilkinson (Mrs Viper) She I feel would do a great job for the club. She has learned alot and we are all still learning more. She very much enjoys the program and the salt, if not for her I would not be doing this myself.
She will put 100% of herself into this.
------------- Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer! Still to many cool stuff not enough money |
Posted By: larhalli
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 5:20pm
I think someone might have forgot to bold Mike Savage and Shane Lee. ------------- Larry Halliday West Jordan |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 5:37pm
Thanks Jeffy! |
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 6:56pm
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Okay,
I think I am caught up on the nominations. If I have missed any nominations please let me know.
Thanks ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: RockStarFish
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 8:41pm
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Everyone does know one the biggest part of the part of being in the presidency is that you have to attend the meetings?
------------- Mike Sanches Magna |
Posted By: pa_reptileman_4
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 8:55pm
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yes and i do know that my attendence has been non existant, but that will change. ------------- pitiful guppy tank. shane |
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 9:06pm
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Thanks RockStarFish, I know Adam already posted another posted regarding some of this, but I think it is important to point out that attending the meetings is the minimum that should be expected of a presidency member. It is not uncommon for presidency members to take 10-15 days of work off every year and donate hundreds of hours of their time for the club. Some presidency members have donated in-kind thousands of dollars to the club (sometimes in the form of donations, gas, etc.).
I am not saying you need to quit your job or donate money to be in the presidency. My point is that presidency members should be committed to help the club out. ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: Mrs Viper
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 10:13pm
| I would be happy to accept the nomination for presidency member. I have free time that I can donate to the club as I am a teacher and have summers off. |
Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 10:51pm
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In my opinion, anyone who volunteers their time and efforts, should be accepted into the Presidency or council. Elections should be help for president, but the rest should be to everyone who volunteers.
People should apply for certain positions, there is no reason why some can not have two or more people involved in that certain job and be appointed to that position.
We need to keep this from becoming a "good ole boys club" with the same people running everything and making all the decisions.
I have been involved in high political jobs in the past, and all to many times this is what it turns out to be. This is a great club, and there are some great members, but we do need new blood in, and not just the same old stale ideas, beliefs and opinions.
If the same people keep running everything year after year, and nothing changes then some will become disinterested and no longer be active. Take a look at the membership roster, there seems to be a few hundred members, but only a few are really active. Why is that?
Again my 2$ worth.
------------- Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer! Still to many cool stuff not enough money |
Posted By: dca22anderson
Date Posted: November 11 2008 at 11:31pm
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I accept! ------------- Dave Anderson Saratoga Springs, UT |
Posted By: pa_reptileman_4
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 12:35am
very well said. ------------- pitiful guppy tank. shane |
Posted By: RockStarFish
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 6:07am
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You and a few others
------------- Mike Sanches Magna |
Posted By: pa_reptileman_4
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 6:11am
did i miss something? ------------- pitiful guppy tank. shane |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 6:28am
Thats basically what I said last year... ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
Posted By: MrNewbie
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 4:29pm
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I agree with alot of what has been said here but the current leadership has done in my opinion a fine job and I don't see this good old boys club that is supposedly there. I have missed some meetings this year due to family circumstances, but the ones I have been able to make it to have been great meetings. The club is what we make it, if we want DRAMA then we will have it, I am willing to help out any way I can but putting down the efforts that have been made does nobody any good.
------------- Just a couple of glass boxes full of slimey things |
Posted By: Debbles
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:08pm
Thank you and DITTO!!!!!
Deb  ------------- Yes Mikey...I still have fins!!! |
Posted By: MrNewbie
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:11pm
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I don't want DRAMA here, I was one of the guys in school that picked on the Drama Geeks
------------- Just a couple of glass boxes full of slimey things |
Posted By: bannshy
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:15pm
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TRUTHFULLY THE TERM drama IS BEING WAY OVER USED. WHAT I HERE EVERYTIME IS SEE THE WORD IN A POST IS. "someone doesn't agree with me" IF I USE THE WORD "drama" THEY WILL CURL UP AND GO AWAY.
JEREMY
please lets act like it is ok to have different opinions.
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Posted By: PeggySue
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:44pm
Wow...very well put. ------------- Famous last words, "Parks, Recreations & Tourism" |
Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:45pm
Jerrys signature line refers to the vote. Usually the presidency votes and decides on all decisions. We would like to give that power to paid members and have it be a majority vote. The president would still obviously be able to veto a decision if he felt it was not a good outcome even though majority said yes. It is not meant in no way to put down any of the current presidency or the members. This is of course reffering to your signature line ------------- I <3 Boxers Achilles tang lover |
Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:47pm
LUCKY! i would die for summers off. My slow time is unfortunetly in winter.. BLAH! good luck!! ------------- I <3 Boxers Achilles tang lover |
Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:49pm
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No one here has put down the current presidency for how they have ran things. I for one have said numerous times that they have done an amazing job. And shane mentioned he was not stepping down yet stepping aside. ------------- I <3 Boxers Achilles tang lover |
Posted By: Freshy
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:50pm
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"Vote for Blundell and Spencer [Insert Catchy Slogan Here]" Does that mean we are voting for "BS"? I'll be there to cast my vote in December. I don't make many meetings, but I try and make this one so I can vote (and hopefully win a great prize). Andrew Go Sukie! |
Posted By: PeggySue
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:58pm
So what you are saying is, instead of the members making suggestions and the presidency discussing them and rejecting them (or accepting them)...you would get feedback/votes from the members first? That would be great. It's possible my list of suggestions is still on the board from last year, I'd like to submit that again for next year. All I got last year was a 'No, the presidency talked about a couple of your ideas and won't be implementing any of them'. ------------- Famous last words, "Parks, Recreations & Tourism" |
Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: November 12 2008 at 5:59pm
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Yes we would like to put these ideas in the paid members forum. Talk about them pros/cons and why.. and than have an actual vote. ------------- I <3 Boxers Achilles tang lover |
Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 10:56am
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I like the idea of paid members making decisions on major items and such, it gives us a chance to be heard. To me that is one of the important things in life. A chance to be heard and recognized. I agree that the current presidency has done a great job, the speakers and presentations have been outstanding and I have learned alot from all of them. But as a new person into the club, I see things in a different light. Some good, some bad.
I see a few people who seem to want to control everything, and new people who may have an idea on something gets pushed to the side. Thats what will prevent the new and fresh ideas and maybe shake some things up a bit.
I want to see this program continue to grow and become successful, it has been around for more than a decade and must have great things going on for it to be this successful. I just want to help when and where we can to continue this growth.
I want to thank all of those who have been there to answer my numerous questions, and allow me to see their tanks to get ideas.
Especially to Jeff and Deb. Tileman, chk4tix, shane and many others. Sorry if I don’t remember your actual names, as I only remember from the post names. It would really help to be able to attach a face with a name and a post name. I feel introductions would be great in the beginning to attach the name. It does not have to be long or complicated, just the name and the screen name. No more no less. ------------- Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer! Still to many cool stuff not enough money |
Posted By: Mrs Viper
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 12:29pm
| I agree with the comment that they don't feel this club is a "good old boys" club but it could happen if only a few people ran the club year after year. I have seen this happen with great programs and they finally phase out. I don't see this happening in this club but I also feel that many members take part and share their ideas. It is for this reason that I accepted the nomination to become part of the presidency. I want to continue being part of a great club where everyone is willing to help others and give advice. |
Posted By: ScratZ
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 9:39pm
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I have a question (even though I'm not a paid member I'm still curious) since this year there are two people running for president, what happens to the person that doesn't win?? Will they just completely lose and walk away as with any other run for presidency or will they just be thrown into the presidency as not the president? Ok, I'm going to say the thing that I shouldn't say...or does it matter which one wins?? Example if Jerry and Crystal win will Adam and Will be thrown in the presidency not as pres. and v.p. but if Adam and Will win then Jerry and Crystal are out?? Sorry to offend but just wondering... (sorry Shane H. I haven't changed much from last year...) ------------- Humor is in the eye of the beholder, and D@mn I'm funny! :) Owner of five fish and NO tank! |
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 9:42pm
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The losing ticket will not be in the presidency unless appointed by the winning ticket. i.e. if Jeff and Crystal win Adam and Will will not be in the presidency (and vice-versa). ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: ScratZ
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 9:48pm
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Interesting...especially the part where "unless appointed." I realize the whole appointing thing but I just don't see Obama appointing McCain... ------------- Humor is in the eye of the beholder, and D@mn I'm funny! :) Owner of five fish and NO tank! |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 10:36pm
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Maybe he should ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 10:38pm
Don't get me started on the whole McCain/Obama election  ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
Posted By: ScratZ
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 10:42pm
 = Both candidates in that election were terrible.  Much like the South Park episode!
------------- Humor is in the eye of the beholder, and D@mn I'm funny! :) Owner of five fish and NO tank! |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 10:42pm
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South Park........................MMMMMMMMMMMMMM Good! ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: EagleEyez5
Date Posted: November 13 2008 at 11:22pm
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I had already talked to Adam about this, and realize that he is not the one doing the personal attacks. I think he has a lot to offer to the club, and expressed my interest of having him help in a leadership position in the case that we win. I have come to the conclusion that the his 'friends' do not feel the same, but ultimately it is the MEMBERSHIP as a whole who will decide. So let us all just leave it up to the members.....I hope that we are all here for the same reason, which in my opinion is bettering the club.
------------- http://www.highendcorals.com/">
WMAS PAID SPONSOR |
Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: November 14 2008 at 1:38pm
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I just hope and pray that when this is all over......
we are all still friends!  ------------- Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer! Still to many cool stuff not enough money |
Posted By: ScratZ
Date Posted: November 14 2008 at 2:06pm
I guess that shows you're a bigger person then. ------------- Humor is in the eye of the beholder, and D@mn I'm funny! :) Owner of five fish and NO tank! |
Posted By: Kahuna
Date Posted: November 14 2008 at 2:45pm
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I would love to help out. Please bold me. Kirk ------------- Cell 801 860-7333 |
Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: November 14 2008 at 2:52pm
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Hey all you members are have not yet paid your dues. Did you know that there is a paid members forum where you can get good deals on corals AND read the presidential "debate" Don't forget to become a member for 2009. Do it today! ------------- I <3 Boxers Achilles tang lover |
Posted By: sukie
Date Posted: November 14 2008 at 3:47pm
I agree with Crystal - the paid members forums is: |
Posted By: Eventine
Date Posted: November 14 2008 at 4:05pm
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sweet...and our office manager just brought popcorn into the breakroom. ------------- CrimsRayne's offical water mule West Jordan |
Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: November 14 2008 at 4:30pm
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mmm popcorn ------------- I <3 Boxers Achilles tang lover |
Posted By: ssilcox
Date Posted: November 14 2008 at 7:48pm
| Dude seriously - if you arent a member yet, you are really missing all the good stuff in the paid members forum. Go sign up NOW! |
Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: November 18 2008 at 1:02pm
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I accept greatfully ------------- Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer! Still to many cool stuff not enough money |
Posted By: bbauman
Date Posted: November 26 2008 at 12:14am
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Wow it is a real honor to be nominated again. It's been one of my greatest desires to be in the presidency for the past couple of years. I really do want the best for this club and it's members. This club has been the best thing to happen to me in the hobby since getting into it years ago. Wealth of knowledge shared and helping hands always available. Not to mention the fun and beneficial meetings.
However like Jamison, I don't feel I could give all that I really want to give to the club at this time. For now, I'll just continue to offer any volunteer time that I can at meetings or on the message board to help anyone I can. Good luck to all of the candidates and may the winners bring the best they can to WMAS! ------------- 28g Cube http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23030" rel="nofollow - Beginners Guide to Saltwater Aquariums Brandon in West Jordan |
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: November 28 2008 at 1:05am
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Well, it is 4 minutes after midnight and the ballot is officially closed. Please take a look at the finalized ballot and please let me know if there are any problems. The ballot can be found by going to the first post in this thread. Thanks. ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |