SAPS - Sacramento Aquatic Plants Society

[James From Cali]

Originally Posted by Hoppy

I can design a poster or flyer that can be left at fish stores - no problem there. Who wants to use their computer printer to print out copies? I'm also wondering about getting a small clear plastic business card holder to leave at the major LFS with some of our cards in it. Last night's meeting was so good I'm fired up to try to reach more people.

If you can design it then do it. You can send it to Ryan and he can print it out. I would print it out but black ink is so out(), but if needed I will

Originally Posted by ringram

I can print copies of flyers if you need me to. My printer is a few years old, but its a photo quality HP PSC (950? I think). It should be fine.
We should hit up all of the LFS's and see if they'll let us leave flyers and/or business cards w/ holder.
Exotic Aquarium, Capitol Aquarium, Fish Planet, Aqua World. We could also hit up Pet Cetera in Davis if anyone is going to be around there, or going by. They aren't a real big store, but a lot of locals go there as it's the only fish store in Davis, besides Petco. It wouldn't hurt to leave something at Petco and Petsmart as well. Maybe in their fish department, to try to narrow our audience a bit.
I enjoyed last night's meeting as well We could try having someone research a topic and/or bring things to show to the group, ideas, etc.
I could try to talk about methods of Co2 dissolution if needbe. I have a PVC reactor that worked great but isn't being used right now that I could bring in to show. There's also the diffusers (ADA, Rhinox) that work well. I could bring in my Rhinox 5000 for people to look at "in person", so they can see before they buy if they're unfamiliar with it. Tom Barr has used the Venturi method, which I am totally unfamiliar with, but could do some research.
If you're reading this and have not been to one of our meetings, I advise you check it out. We bring plant clippings and journals, etc to share at every meeting. It will also allow you to ask questions or get insight to methods, equipment, etc that you need help with or want clarification on. We don't bite either!
-Ryan

We should have a meeting on certain Aquascaping aspects such as Iwagami(spl), Wabi Kusa, etc. It would really open up peoples minds on what they can do with Aquatic Plants. Also on how to maintain the these scapes.

Originally Posted by yoko

I know the owner of a Mom&Pop fish store, I could talk to them about putting a stack of cards there

That would be great as we need to get the word out.

I was also thinking we should have a more organized meeting instead of asking what should be done next . For example here is a schedule that may or may not work as we grow(This is just an example and can be altered by anyone that may see fit to change it):

1H-Speaker/Questions For Speaker
30M-General Plant Talk
30M-Scheduled Event
30M-Plant Swap

Also the plant swap should be more organized, for instance we can have every one lay the plants out on a clothe and instead of taking he whole bag take a few stems. I beieve Ryan had mentioned this last night. We should also Have the Magazines(at least one) up right to show what it is instead of all lying down. These are just my thoughts. If Im not mistaken have we decided to go on Tuesdays at 6 pm?

[FelixAvery]

you guys should do a demonstration of setting up like a nano or something
i really wish planted tanks were big in scotland, there are no societys for me to join
one day i will visit sacramento

[yoko]

Is Wednesdays @6pm (once a month) going to be the regular meet-up time?

It's tough to get there right after work... that's why I am wondering.

Also, RE: demonstrations
Is Round Table cool with us using their place or did you guys already arrange for another place/ room?

[Ahkuma]

The Meeting for May is probably going to be Tues @ 6:00. At least that's what we concluded at the meeting last night.

Also we having been toying w/the idea of having it at the classroom in Fish Planet at some point.

Jason.

[ringram]

I actually have never seen/heard of the classroom at Fish Planet. Do you think they'd let us use it? What exactly do they have there? I would think that a room w/ pizza and beer is better than a cold, sterile classroom. But then again, we can go gawk at fish and brown, dying plants afterwards...

[plantbrain]

Yes, for all the banter and $ spent setting that up, you'd figure they'd have a clue about plants............

Regards,
Tom Barr

[yoko]

I was not complaining about pizza&beer!!

[Ahkuma]

Originally Posted by ringram

I would think that a room w/ pizza and beer is better than a cold, sterile classroom.

True that.

[James From Cali]

lol, it must be great to be over 21 .

[Mr. Clean]

I wonder if RoundTable would deliver beer also???

[ringram]

Maybe, but the guy would probably spill half of it en route.
I'm heading to the "new" Exotic Aquarium this afternoon for the first time. No way am I heading out to Franklin area after dark ;P

[tpl*co]

Originally Posted by ringram

Maybe, but the guy would probably spill half of it en route.
I'm heading to the "new" Exotic Aquarium this afternoon for the first time. No way am I heading out to Franklin area after dark ;P

Yes, I agree that's one scary neighborhood! My DH won't even let me go to Jo Jo's after a certain time!

Tina

[James From Cali]

I was just over in the franklin area last night actually. Just about 8pm. Me and my friends snuck out of these girls window lol and it a bit dark and couldnt see anything.

[yoko]

James were you sneakin out of "Baby Taz" window?! ahhahaha
Just text you, dude.

Tina! You know about Jo Jo's??? Did they finish setting up the saltwater section of their expansion????

Yeh, Sac is pretty ghetto...

[tpl*co]

No, didn't know they were going into Salt Water! Haven't been there in months! Guess I need to check them out.

Tina