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Dave,
It sounds like you are trying to put a bandaid on the problem. It will take more than you and Fishlady to turn things around for HAS. I'm curious, does HAS already have a "Welcoming Committee"?
I thought of joining a couple years back when I first heard about HAS. I was dissapointed with the website as well. It had a nice section giving a brief history of HAS, and a alright classified section....needs work. The rest doesn't get updated from what I can tell. Overall, the only thing I really know HAS for is for hosting FOTAS and its Auctions. I went to the last auction, it was my first. It was organized, but never saw anywhere that I would have to wait for my money for things I sold at auction. I guess it makes sense, but it should be posted somewhere for the sellers.
I'm getting off track, I ended up joining the LHA club. The meetings have structure and even some workshops, but they are fun. I call it my mini vacation. The meeting at Mikes was along the same lines. Dave, that was a cheap shot you gave about Friday's meeting. That wasn't even a meeting for the new club, and Mike's place is still work in progress.
The new club will have structure, and eventually will offer speakers, trips, and yes even auctions. There will be many appealing aspects to the new club, a club which it seems others hobbyist are interested in.
We are not looking for a war with HAS. There can be two clubs co-existing. I think the reason there will be two clubs is HAS fault for not meeting the needs of the people and just assuming that the people will not have a alternative choice. My justification for this comment is in the "Greater Houston Aquarium Club" thread.
I think HAS should have welcomed GHAC or any new club that promotes the Fish Keeping Hobby. If they make it as a club, great and if not, then that's ok too.
Raul
Dave,
It sounds like you are trying to put a bandaid on the problem. It will take more than you and Fishlady to turn things around for HAS. I'm curious, does HAS already have a "Welcoming Committee"?
I thought of joining a couple years back when I first heard about HAS. I was dissapointed with the website as well. It had a nice section giving a brief history of HAS, and a alright classified section....needs work. The rest doesn't get updated from what I can tell. Overall, the only thing I really know HAS for is for hosting FOTAS and its Auctions. I went to the last auction, it was my first. It was organized, but never saw anywhere that I would have to wait for my money for things I sold at auction. I guess it makes sense, but it should be posted somewhere for the sellers.
I'm getting off track, I ended up joining the LHA club. The meetings have structure and even some workshops, but they are fun. I call it my mini vacation. The meeting at Mikes was along the same lines. Dave, that was a cheap shot you gave about Friday's meeting. That wasn't even a meeting for the new club, and Mike's place is still work in progress.
The new club will have structure, and eventually will offer speakers, trips, and yes even auctions. There will be many appealing aspects to the new club, a club which it seems others hobbyist are interested in.
We are not looking for a war with HAS. There can be two clubs co-existing. I think the reason there will be two clubs is HAS fault for not meeting the needs of the people and just assuming that the people will not have a alternative choice. My justification for this comment is in the "Greater Houston Aquarium Club" thread.
I think HAS should have welcomed GHAC or any new club that promotes the Fish Keeping Hobby. If they make it as a club, great and if not, then that's ok too.
Raul
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