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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Saltwater Aquatic Workshop - PetCo Coralville - 2/7
By apjohnson @ 6:27 PM :: 9 Views :: 0 Comments ::
 
Just a reminder that there is a Saltwater Aquatic Workshop at PetCo Coralville.  This is not a club event and will probably be very entry level information, but it might be good if you're just getting started.  Here's the info:

When
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Where
PetCo Coralville
2515 Corridor Way #3
Coralville, IA

I've never been to one of these so I don't know what you expect or what information will be presented.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Save the Date - Spring Swap 2010
By apjohnson @ 3:00 PM :: 21 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: GIRS News, Club Events (Non-GIRS), GIRS Events, Saltwater/Reef, Des Moines Area, Frag Auction, Frag Swap
 
We have just confirmed our facility for the 2010 Spring Fest.  Following in the footsteps of last years very successful spring fest, this years event promises to be better than ever.  We anticipate more individual sellers, more vendors, and possibly even a few special speakers or demonstrations.  Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for a great event!

Where:
Iowa State Fairgrounds - Walnut Center

When:

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Time:
Noon to 5:00 PM

More information to come....


Sunday, January 31, 2010
DES MOINES AREA MEETING FEB 10th 6:30pm
By Rustin14 @ 8:28 PM :: 10 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: GIRS Events, Des Moines Area
 
Please join us for the first Des Moines Area meeting. The topic will be lighting with the main focus being on LED lighting. Remember all non paying members are allowed to attend one meeting. So come enjoy a cup of coffee and see what you've been missing out on. The cost of one years membership 20$! The knowledge and freinds you will gain, priceless!!

Also, please remember to join the Des Moines Area Interest Group so you don't miss out on any events or news. Click here to sign up!

Please sign up in the meeting thread!!

Location: Smokey Row Coffee
1910 Cottage Grove Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

Time: Fed 10th 6:30pm

Topic: Lighting

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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Cedar Falls/Waterloo Area Tank Tour
By adampottebaum @ 12:00 AM :: 28 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: GIRS Events, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Area, Tank Tour
 
Our tank tour is going to be on January 30th, starting at 1:00.

Information can be found in the Members Only Forums
(Forums > Club Member Forums > Club Business > Cedar Falls/Waterloo Area Tank Tour)

This is a member only event. If there are any non-paying members who would like to attend, please contact me. Non-paying members can attend one area's event to see all the benefits of paying the small fee of $20 yearly fee to become a paid member will be.

There will be 5 stops. We will be having a Poker Run style tour, where at each stop, each member will receive a card. 5 cards=5 stops, so if you make every stop you will have a perfect poker hand. The person with the best hand at the end of the tour will receive a $20 gift certificate to their choice of any GIRS supporting sponsors. I will get the winners email and have the card/certificate mailed to their home.

I look forward to seeing all of you there!

-Adam Pottebaum
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
And the final Trustee announcement
By apjohnson @ 12:35 PM :: 24 Views :: 0 Comments ::
 
To finalize the 2010 trustee announcements, we're actually bringing on two more (for a total of three trustees) secondary regional trustees to Des Moines.  They are:

gb387 - Brandon Geier
Gered - Gered Burkhardt

These two guys, in addition to the primary regional trustee Rustin14 - Austin Reynolds, will be the Des Moines area trustees.  Please welcome your new trustees and thank them for their continued service to the club.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Announcing 2010 Trustees
By apjohnson @ 7:39 PM :: 25 Views :: 0 Comments ::
 
Hey everyone!  I hope that all of you had a great holiday season and that Santa was good to you.  I am pleased to announce most of our 2010 Regional Trustees (one is still pending). 

Cedar Rapids / Iowa City
   Primary - CyberJester (Jeremy Orchuck)
   Secondary - Troy (Troy Avis)

Waterloo / Cedar Falls
  Primary - adampottebaum (Adam Pottebaum)
  Secondary - DavidM199 (David Mahncke)

Des Moines
  Primary - rustin (Austin Reynolds)
  Secondary - TBA

Quad Cities
  Primary - B-Rad (Rick Mercer)
  Secondary - matt the fiddler (Matt Manweiler)

Your regional trustees are currently in the process of putting together a calendar of events for the year.  If you have feedback on what kinds of events you would like to see, please let them know.  Also, please let them know that you appreciate the extra effort they put into the club to make things great for all of our members.

Also, planning is underway for the Spring Frag Swap...stay tuned for more details, but it's looking to be bigger and better than ever!
 
 
 
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