Speaker (my opinion)

Discussion in 'Vice President' started by Marti, Apr 6, 2007.

  1. Marti

    Marti Guest

    At the last meeting we discussed having a speaker flown in.
    I really want a speaker, My concern is the cost and to be able to uphold the obligation financially. IMHO I think we should already have the money in the bank and then schedule one, without draining the account.
    Since we are a small club as yet, would it not be better to have a speaker that is closer for now? In the mean time we could raise the money for the bigger name and have it covered.
    We have the support of local pet stores and could raise the money with their help, then have the bigger name flown in. We could have a raffle, door prizes, etc. and make a big deal out of it. The money raised would finance the speaker.

    Agree? disagree? Any idea's? Please speak up!
     
  2. jamesamantha

    jamesamantha Guest

    What are our options for speakers? When you say closer I assume you mean within driving distance? I am always hesitant to spend huge amounts of money unless it is a really cool program we would be getting.

    I know there is a Micromussa guru up in Moutain Home. http://www.reefdoctormicromussas.com/
    Maybe there are a few of us that would want to buy a frag, pay his expenses to come down and teach us about Micromussa, fragging it, etc? Anyone going to the Keeper of the Reef meeting will meet him.

    The Project DIBS guy seems kind of cool too. Not sure where he is located but I heard he brings some of his critters as part of the event for our club to raffle off.
     
  3. Marti

    Marti Guest

    Yes, close would be Texas (where there are several knowledgable speaker's), OK, LA etc.
    The 1st speaker needs to be a good one, just close enough not to wipe out our club account. Meanwhile we work on the fund raising for the more expensive speaker. I just don't want us to get in over our head here.

    Both of your suggestions are really good I think. :)
     
  4. Marti

    Marti Guest

    Come on, anyone else?
     
  5. sdf_beanhead

    sdf_beanhead Grouper

    Don't know if we can get him booked, but Borneman would be good, out of Texas.
     

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