CA2OR Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Well I have digged and asked around and have been unable to find out what all has been donated to the club by our sponsors. Seems this information is kept close to chest and I don't know why. So can we see a list of all the coral and equipment that has been donated and by whom so we can show our appreciation to those sponsors. Thanks in advance Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Well Eric, if you showed up to the meetings you'd know, because at every meeting where items have been donated, they're raffled off and we find out who donated and what they donated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 News to me I did not know that sponsors donated anything other than the Grow out comps that list who donated what- Not wanting anything donated or need anything, its just a surprise to read this. Why would they donate or "who" would they donate to? I guess TFT, but that is all besides a summer BBQ or Xmas party. Is it OK to say CHRISTmas on here or is it a holiday party-(puke)(puke)(puke) Dont get me started-:eek: (laugh)(laugh)(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Well Eric' date=' if you showed up to the meetings you'd know, because at every meeting where items have been donated, they're raffled off and we find out who donated and what they donated.[/quote'] AH -the purpose for going to the meetings unfolds-(clap) SAWEET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Re: What has been donated? I have been to 2 meetings and never saw a list of ALL donations made for the year. So, again....can WE ALL see a list of all the donations.... Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 The donations are listed at the Christmas Party and the BBQ, those are the only times we collect donations to my knowlege. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 We really need an emoticon to represent 'Drama' (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 OK....I feel this thread is heading in the wrong direction. This was not to start drama....this thread was mostly to find out what was donated and by whom so some appreciation can be shown by those of us who can't make every meeting to keep track. This is as close to a "drama" emoticon as I could find.(bored) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 I did not know that sponsors donated anything other than the Grow out comps that list who donated what- Not wanting anything donated or need anything, its just a surprise to read this. Why would they donate or "who" would they donate to? I guess TFT, but that is all besides a summer BBQ or Xmas party. Is it OK to say CHRISTmas on here or is it a holiday party-(puke)(puke)(puke) Dont get me started-:eek: (laugh)(laugh)(laugh) From my understanding the donations are made in lue of paying fee's....you are given an option when becomming s sponsor to either donate or pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 OK....I feel this thread is heading in the wrong direction. This was not to start drama....this thread was mostly to find out what was donated and by whom so some appreciation can be shown by those of us who can't make every meeting to keep track. This is as close to a "drama" emoticon as I could find.(bored) Eric, what is your need to know? Why the sudden interest in what has been donated? I don't understand? This is more of a discussion for the BOD than a sponsor. The companies that donate get recognized during the Summer BBQ and the holiday party. Others that donate to TFT usually gets a public thank you from MR S when things get to him. I don't see the need at this moment to list everyone and everything. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 OK....I feel this thread is heading in the wrong direction. This was not to start drama....this thread was mostly to find out what was donated and by whom so some appreciation can be shown by those of us who can't make every meeting to keep track. This is as close to a "drama" emoticon as I could find.(bored) Man, you can't just throw a stone but hide the hand (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradth Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Eric brings up a valid point. Where does everything go. There should be some sort of post in the members section stating finances, donations and such. Its a fair question and not one that board members should get all up in arms about unless there is something the BOD doesnt want them to see. Well Eric, if you showed up to the meetings you'd know, because at every meeting where items have been donated, they're raffled off and we find out who donated and what they donated. Not everyone can make it to meetings, nor should they be "required" to attend a meeting to find out. It should be member knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Eric brings up a valid point. Where does everything go. There should be some sort of post in the members section stating finances, donations and such. Its a fair question and not one that board members should get all up in arms about unless there is something the BOD doesnt want them to see. Not everyone can make it to meetings, nor should they be "required" to attend a meeting to find out. It should be member knowledge. Like I said this information is provided at the summer BBQ and holiday party. Also in public thank yous from those that received donated goods. There is also a financial statement that goes out to all those paid members in the members forum. I will discuss with the BOD the possibility of also sending out a who donated what list when the financial statement is sent out. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I only took over as VP recently so I have no idea if such a lists exists. The BOD is not trying to hide anything. As I understand it the only time we ask for donations is for the BBQ, Christmas party and TFT and we let everyone know at that time what came from who and where. I am still learning and could be wrong though. I believe when the invites go out for such events it is also listed in the forum and invites what has been donated and is available for raffle, door prizes and such. Usually at that time thank you's and appreaciation is shown to those who contributed. Eric don't take this the wrong way but I also question your reasoning behind a "list"?!? Is it your intentions to post thank you's to past and current sponsors for past donations or are you looking for some other reason? Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 As far as i know no such list has been kept, but it wouldnt be a bad idea. Shane is correct in how we handle donations by saying who it was from and thanking them at the time the donation is given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 I only ask as I am curious and I have been asked by others on occasions. My only thought is since I have been a member I was never shown anything that was donated. I am not saying nothing was as I have talked to people who won things from Xmas meetings and so on. But I would like to know what all has been donated and by whom. For one reason it would give a good idea of what all some sponsors have done for this club. To be completely honest I was mostly interested in seeing what Jody has donated as he has beautiful stuff and not all of it hits his site. But that got me interested in the rest of the stuff as well. I know we have had sponsors such as Sunlight Supply but don't ever recall seeing a lighting system given away at a raffle. There is no hidden agenda here. I know as Grassi stated that I seem to be "throwing a rock and hiding the hand" and maybe that is because of some coincidence between this thread and other posts I have made. But I assure you there isn't. I honestly don't want to see this get blown outta proportion like other topic's have in the past. But I am a firm believer that most of these "flare up's" could have been avoided if the initial questions posted were answered and not dodged or had some defensive response. I would have assumed that our VR rep would have known this but the response I got was a little less informative than I was hoping for....and a bit more defensive IMO. It doesn't make things look good and starts to give the wrong impression. At any rate, I am not necessarily saying that the BOD has dodged or purposely avoided this but I have requested this a couple times before I became a sponsor. I know TFT donations are pubiclly acknowledged which I think is a great idea. But all of this started for me when TECO had to request a reciept for his donations...made me wonder if any of this is being kept track of. Seems it would be a horrible injustice for it not to be, so I assumed this was a simple request to be answered. I am apologizing now if I am stirring up any more "drama" but again IMO things like this should already be public knowledge through public acknowledgements or at least a list that can be posted. Donating sponsors I am sure would appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 sticking my nose in I only ask as I am curious and I have been asked by others on occasions. My only thought is since I have been a member I was never shown anything that was donated. I am not saying nothing was as I have talked to people who won things from Xmas meetings and so on. But I would like to know what all has been donated and by whom. For one reason it would give a good idea of what all some sponsors have done for this club. To be completely honest I was mostly interested in seeing what Jody has donated as he has beautiful stuff and not all of it hits his site. But that got me interested in the rest of the stuff as well. I know we have had sponsors such as Sunlight Supply but don't ever recall seeing a lighting system given away at a raffle. There is no hidden agenda here. I know as Grassi stated that I seem to be "throwing a rock and hiding the hand" and maybe that is because of some coincidence between this thread and other posts I have made. But I assure you there isn't. I honestly don't want to see this get blown outta proportion like other topic's have in the past. But I am a firm believer that most of these "flare up's" could have been avoided if the initial questions posted were answered and not dodged or had some defensive response. I would have assumed that our VR rep would have known this but the response I got was a little less informative than I was hoping for....and a bit more defensive IMO. It doesn't make things look good and starts to give the wrong impression. At any rate, I am not necessarily saying that the BOD has dodged or purposely avoided this but I have requested this a couple times before I became a sponsor. I know TFT donations are pubiclly acknowledged which I think is a great idea. But all of this started for me when TECO had to request a reciept for his donations...made me wonder if any of this is being kept track of. Seems it would be a horrible injustice for it not to be, so I assumed this was a simple request to be answered. I am apologizing now if I am stirring up any more "drama" but again IMO things like this should already be public knowledge through public acknowledgements or at least a list that can be posted. Donating sponsors I am sure would appreciate it. Eric, A very well executed response. It is very tough these days to communicate effectively through email,texting and posts without the initial statement being taken off key or jaded. Without the human voice and its melody of influctuations throughout a conversation you can only now rely on one sense and how you interpret what you read. Not trying to redirect the thread,but at times I have offen wondered what direction you are going with your inquiries and sometimes directness or lack of cybertron couth. I'm no where from perfect,but thought you deserved a "electronic pat on the back" for the above mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 We should have a clubhouse with shared tanks. Built and filled with donations, maintained by club's members. And give back to the ocean what we have taken previously. We should try to get some funds and open it to the public and schools on occasion, and show them the secrets of the life underwater. It could be the starting point of the Pacific Northwest Marine Aquarium See, my romantic and peter pan side is now out! lol Just joking (scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 +1 Alex. I like your idea and think that we should give it a go Newfisher, I posted something very similar in the other thread at the same time you posted yours! Weird stuff (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Re: What has been donated? Grassi, I am totally down for that. I would definately chip in however I can Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 We should have a clubhouse with shared tanks. Built and filled with donations, maintained by club's members. And give back to the ocean what we have taken previously. We should try to get some funds and open it to the public and schools on occasion, and show them the secrets of the life underwater. It could be the starting point of the Pacific Northwest Marine Aquarium See, my romantic and peter pan side is now out! lol Just joking (scratch) No kidding. If the model railroaders can have a clubhouse we should have one also. Quick, some rich member die and leave a piece of property to the club. On a different note - maybe there should be an annual 'sticky' thread under the members only section that keeps track of all donations as they are made? Also I think people need to use some tact instead of throwing around insinuations that any of the BOD or officers are hiding anything. Take a chill pill, give them some time to respond and realize they are operating within the established club guideline and practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Grassi, I am totally down for that. I would definately chip in however I can Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Let's do it (rock2) Really, everyone and his dog has a clubhouse. And I feel most of our members will be more than happy to give their time to build it. We could host the meetings, sharing experience and so on. And when then in-law are visiting you have a place where to go! Marc, we really don't need to wait somebody to die for this lol Sorry, a little out of topic... back to the discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I know from being a past Officer of the club that all donation that were recieved for the Xmas Party and the Summer BBQ have always been listed in a thread about the event. Now when the club recieved a donation that was gotten on a month with just a 'normal' meeting it has been taken to the meeting and is used as a raffle/door prizes. So if you do not make it to a meeting you might never know a donation was recieved. I know this happened not to long ago when some Rod's Food was use a a raffle/door prize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxicPoison Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 We should have a clubhouse with shared tanks. Built and filled with donations, maintained by club's members. And give back to the ocean what we have taken previously. We should try to get some funds and open it to the public and schools on occasion, and show them the secrets of the life underwater. It could be the starting point of the Pacific Northwest Marine Aquarium See, my romantic and peter pan side is now out! lol Just joking (scratch) I think this is a pretty nifty idea myself. I'd be willing to help however I can if this actually starts getting momentum.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 As far as I know the club still has 501© status, the 990 tax form should be available to the public at any time. http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=96430,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.