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2. Public Forums
   1. General Discussion

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      Latest: Anybody want to show off some coral eye candy??? Kevin Servais, Jul 31, 2021 at 11:21 AM
   2. Introductions

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      Latest: new guy Adam McGilligan, Feb 14, 2021
   3. Contests

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      Latest: 2021/2022 Grow Out Contest? ruggerkc, Jun 30, 2021
   4. GIRS Events & Fests

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      Latest: Spring Fest 2021 - Volunteers needed! beckerj3, Apr 9, 2021
   5. Hobby News & Events

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      Latest: The Aquarium Extravaganza - Chicago - October 13 & 14 TankItEasy, Sep 24, 2018
   6. Premium Members

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      Latest: Bio-Sea Marine Salt Armydog, Sep 29, 2016
   7. Club Sponsors

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      Latest: 180g Marineland Tank & Stand Sponge, Jul 5, 2021

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   8. Buy/Sell/Trade

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      Latest: 40g Build with many extras MarcE, Jul 31, 2021 at 1:39 PM
   9. Resource Discussion

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      Latest: Pet Store Directory mppanp, Oct 25, 2018
   10. Off Topic

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       Latest: Article about what remains of Ocean Wilderness M2R, May 13, 2019
   11. Events Archive

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       Latest: Des Moines/Ames get-together beckerj3, Jan 7, 2019

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       Latest: Some people still unable to access GIRS website Bud, Mar 3, 2020

3. Regional Forums
   1. Burlington Region

      Moderator & Regional GIRS Trustees: Chlora Beiner (Chlora), Assistant Trustee Position Open

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      Latest: Par Meter check out Codey, Jan 17, 2021
   2. Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Region

      Moderator & Regional GIRS Trustees: Elliot Kelley (erayk1), Easy E

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      Latest: IC/CR Par meter Check out BrandonD32, Mar 24, 2021
   3. Des Moines & Ames Region

      Moderator & Regional GIRS Trustees: Trustee Position Open, Assistant Trustee Position Open

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      Latest: Des Moines Par meter checkout thread beckerj3, May 27, 2021
   4. Quad Cities Area

      Moderator & Regional GIRS Trustees: Ian Rahmatulla (Myfavoriteplace), Assistant Trustee Position Open

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      Latest: What happened to Coral Haven? xiaoxiy, Nov 23, 2020
   5. Waterloo / Cedar Falls Area

      Moderator & Regional GIRS Trustees: Michael Frank, Assistant Trustee Position Open

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      Latest: Cedar Valley par meter official check out page Travis, Apr 23, 2021
   6. Other Areas

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      Latest: North Iowa Region mark42, Jul 21, 2017
4. Guest Area

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