January Meeting Announcement

chriskid · Jan 6, 2015

â€œCan Your Reef Kill You?!â€

We all know that the reefing hobby can be a fun, rewarding and enjoyable butâ€¦.how often do we think of the dangers that can be involved? Many times we donâ€™t realize that some of these hazards could cause a trip to the hospital!

In this monthâ€™s meeting we will discuss some of the most common dangers that involve the reefing hobby and what steps you can take to prevent them.

Afterwards we will raffle off some â€œReef Safety Kitsâ€ that will include safety items such as arm length gloves, safety glasses, etc.
You MUST be present to win!

We look forward to seeing everyone at:
The Lutz Childrenâ€™s Museum:
247 South Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Sunday January 25th 2015 at 5:00pm

photo courtesy of pixgood.com

phillrodrigo · Jan 7, 2015

Hmm I wonder how this came about.

Vaiodude · Jan 7, 2015

phillrodrigo said:
Hmm I wonder how this came about.

Lol...I wonder

mrukus · Jan 10, 2015

I'm new to the hobby, R2R, and just found out about CTARS. Is anyone welcome to join these discussions or do I have to sign up somewhere? How large is the community in CT?

Triggreef · Jan 10, 2015

I believe you can attend a meeting free prior to joining the club. Theres usually a decent turn out at meetings, and especially if your new to the hobby very worth while. Lots of donations to raffles etc and not uncommon to win several items/frags per meeting. There are many LFS in CT that recognize CTARS members and give good discounts to us. Especially Blakes in Meriden for salt near or at cost. Others you can see on the board here in their own sections after you join.

phillrodrigo · Jan 10, 2015

I would just join. It's probably the best $20 I have ever spent on the hobby. It probably paid for itself at the first meeting. Even if just for the discounts but obviously we would like to see everyone at some of the meetings.

mrukus · Jan 10, 2015

Sounds like a plan! I'll put in now. i saw on teh website i can do paypal correct? do you guys mail a card or something or do i just pick it up at the meeting. as of right now i'm pretty open and should be able to make it!

phillrodrigo · Jan 10, 2015

Yea they will be mailed if done by PayPal. You can pay at the meeting also and they will give you the card right then.

Vaiodude · Jan 11, 2015

mrukus said:
Sounds like a plan! I'll put in now. i saw on teh website i can do paypal correct? do you guys mail a card or something or do i just pick it up at the meeting. as of right now i'm pretty open and should be able to make it!

Yes as Phil and Tigg have said you can pay via PayPal or at the meeting. There is no sign up for the meeting all are welcome.

Joining the club will give you access to the club's private forums, discounts at many CT area Fish stores, and discounts to some of CTARS sponsored events.

Hopefully you will be able to attend the meeting. They are always a good time!

mrukus · Jan 11, 2015

joined! Looks like you guys are stuck with me for a year!

Skydvr · Jan 21, 2015

Do we get to learn the prompt for this topic at the meeting?

phillrodrigo · Jan 21, 2015

I would bet so. It almost took out the entire bod.

chris82079 · Jan 22, 2015

so glad to be here and back in the hobby. i will be joining again at the meeting saturday!

AquaMama13 · Jan 22, 2015

The meeting is Sunday, not Saturday... Hope you can still make it![emoji3]

chris82079 · Jan 22, 2015

my brain must have been stuck on saturday...i knew it was sunday and as long as the wrestling tournament gods in killingly are on my side i will be there!

Mike in CT · Jan 25, 2015

This will be my first meeting in Manchester (2nd overall). Is there any information a newbie should know about attending? Parking? Is there signs where to go once I get there ( I get lost easy.. Lol) do people bring small coolers incase you win a frag?

Thanks!
Mike

Red88rick · Jan 25, 2015

Yes there is parking usually more than enough. If you plan on buying trading or winning corals not a bad idea to bring a small cooler. We usually bring a little insulated lunch bag. No signs off the hiway but it is the lutz museaum should be easy to spot out with GPS. Park in back of the building we use the back door you will see people im sure.