Attendees: Brian Cook, Steve Burton, Brandi Woods, Bridgett Bass, Bill Musselwhite, Doug Lockett
- March 2nd Event review
- Approximately 150 people attended
- Fantastic turnout, but double the number we expected based on RSVP's - How can we anticipate attendance?
- Feedback overall positive
- Positive feedback from Southern Aquatics as well, speakers enjoyed the event.
- ARC Budget
- Bridgett has been working on this project
- Having a budget for the board to approve each year would make planning more straightforward
- Also easier on incoming board
- Discussion due to Contest committee vote to spend money ($500) every year from 2020. If board members do not have this history prior board votes can become lost.
- Entry into budget allows the board to adjust up or down as needed based on other spends for that year.
- Other Potential Events
- Scuba Steve Commercial Aquariums presentation - April 13th or 14th ish. Hosting a meeting during the week is possible, Scofflaw's like Brett Raymer, possibly B. Cook's workplace, or Zoom.
- Event at Pure Reef - May? (David to reach out to George/Angela) - Feedback needed
- Frag Swap in May? May 4th unavailable - April 20th was an option at the church? Is it too soon?
- Pico Contest - Hunna to contact Dave Ball to start planning for materials needed while we work out a date for announcements and event.
- Club BBQ? Brian proposed a food truck - there are potential minimums we would need to understand. General agreement that a gathering for social engagement would be good for the summer.
- The club needs places to host events
- Brian to re-engage Shindell's office building
- Community centers are an option but Cobb County does not allow commercial sales. If we host at Windy Hill we would have a true frag swap for members by members.
- Not sure if this is different by county or a community center rule - more research needed.
- Steve to do some research
- Forum Organization (Part II)
- Where to put Club History, ByLaws & Constitution?
- We will create a new node for the rules
- Feedback is that all the rules merged together create a wall of text members may not read
- Next meeting scheduled for March 26th, 2024 at 7:30 pm EST
