What would it take?

[richtg]

I think that a monthly frag swap would be great. It is a chance for everyone to diversify their setups, talk amongst fellow reefers about success stories, plaguing problems, etc. Many also have freshwater setups (or interest in them). It is a problem for many of us to host them @ our houses (too cramped, etc.), so if we had a common stomping ground it would be easier for us to get together more often. It is also an opportunity for the lfs to get involved.

Swap-meets such as the last one held by snappy and his wife demonstrated that the local stores (some of them, anyways) are interested in establishing a good relationship with us. They scratch our backs...

I (and others) have decided to shop exclusively @ the stores that embrace the opportunity to get involved with us.

My questions to you are:
What are the objectives and goals of the society?
Do you have a meeting place?
What is expected of a member (obligations, etc.)?

Basically, a lot of us are pressed for time and have joined canreef for the collective wisdom to accomplish the goal of establishing and maintaining a healthy captive reef. We can submit a post and read the reply at our convenience. It may sound stuck-up, but despite the fact that I like to help people out now and then, I need to get something out of a relationship.

I will follow this thread and think of some more ideas in the meantime. Good luck.

Rich.