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diamond_discus
05-05-2010, 03:26 PM
Hi all:
We have a confirmed date for our first SouthWest Discus Meeting.

Date : May 16, 2010 (Sunday)
Time : 12 noon to 5:00 pm
Location : Kevin's Warehouse
14160 Live Oak Ave, Unit E
Baldwin Park, CA 91760
(Near 210 and 10 Freeway intersection)
Phone : 310-674-3474

Agenda :
Noon - 12:30 pm Setup/Preparation
12:30 - 1:15 pm Lunch (Pizza, Beer, Softdrink, Water)
1:15 - 2:15 pm Member Intro (Getting to know each others)
2:15 - 3:15 pm Learn from Expert
Speakers : Chad and Kevin
3:15 - 3:45 pm Q&A, Planning
3:45 - 4:00 pm Raffle, Sample Distribution
- Al's Freezed Dried Black Worm (aquaticsuppliers.com)
- Barb's Breeding Cone
- Bill's Beefheart Flakes (Inland Empire Discus)
- Dan's CBW (aquaticfoods.com)
- Steve's AngelPlus Flake/Pellet sample (angelsplus.com)
- Larry's Diamond Beefheart/Seafood mix
4:00 - 5:00 pm Local "Market"
- Auction (TBD)
- Fish Sales (Kevin, Bill, Chad)
- Other Sales
- Beefheart (Chad, Larry)
- Beefheart Flakes (Bill)
- Equipment & Misc Items (Chad)

PM me (or post your reply here) if you plan to attend and if you want to join for lunch. We need to know the head count to order enough food. We will share the food/drink cost (~$5 per person). Any extra will be donated to SimplyDiscus.

I need volunteer to help organizing the lunch, drinks, snacks, and all necessary utensils (cups, plate, fork, napkins, etc).

Lawrence Soon is going to send us video clips of his fish farm. I will bring my laptop. Anyone has a bigger monitor screen ?

Discount availabe for Kevin's May Discus Shipment.

We also need photographer volunteer as well.

This is going to be a great meeting. Mark your calendar and spread the word.

-Larry

diamond_discus
05-05-2010, 03:28 PM
Confirmed Attendees :

1. Larry (diamond_discus) - Diamond Bar, Lunch & Meeting
2. Kevin (notjustfish) - Baldwin Park, Lunch & Meeting
3,4. Allan Mark (allan_mark76) & girlfriend - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
5. Chad Hughes - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
6, 7 Benedict (gotfish?) & Dad - Los Angeles, Lunch & Meeting
8. Ricardo (rickztahone)- Reseda, Lunch & Meeting
9. Bill (Inland Empire Discus) - Rancho Cucamonga, Meeting only
10. George Garcia (discusgeo2) - Phoenix, AZ Lunch ? Meeting
11, 12 Judy (Oroborus) & Husband (Joel) : Santa Clarita, Lunch & Meeting
13. Visu (db2inst1) - Los Angeles, Meeting only
14. Rick Coye (Ricksics) - Capistrano Beach, Lunch ? Meeting
15, 16 Glenn and Nick (nazzman) - Studio City, Lunch & Meeting
17. Marco(bolivianram10) - Corona, Lunch & Meeting

allan_mark76
05-05-2010, 03:33 PM
3.Allan Mark (allan_mark76) - San Diego, Lunch & Meeting
+1Girlfriend. Bringing your significant other is okay right? She helps me do the water changes and makes BH so I guess she counts.

~AKA~

diamond_discus
05-05-2010, 03:44 PM
3.Allan Mark (allan_mark76) - San Diego, Lunch & Meeting
+1Girlfriend. Bringing your significant other is okay right? She helps me do the water changes and makes BH so I guess she counts.

~AKA~

Yes, it's okay to bring a visitor. I know how important it is to have support from our significant other. I assume she will be joining us for lunch ?

gotfish?
05-05-2010, 04:15 PM
awesome!

im attending plus 1(dad)

diamond_discus
05-05-2010, 05:14 PM
Local Market:

Bill (Inland Empire Discus) will donate 1/4 lb of his new Pro-Growth BeefHeart Flake for the raffle.

Anyone who want to buy some, Bill can also bring it to the meeting and give a special price of $10 for anyone who wants to try 1/4 lb. Normal price for a 1/4 lb is $16. Also if anyone wants some nice red turq fry, he will probably still have some available.

Anyone interested in these offer, you can contact Bill directly.

allan_mark76
05-05-2010, 05:22 PM
Can you forward us Kevin's price list so I can make sure to visit the bank before hand?

Thanks.

~AKA~

Chad Hughes
05-05-2010, 06:10 PM
Local Market:

Bill (Inland Empire Discus) will donate 1/4 lb of his new Pro-Growth BeefHeart Flake for the raffle.

Anyone who want to buy some, Bill can also bring it to the meeting and give a special price of $10 for anyone who wants to try 1/4 lb. Normal price for a 1/4 lb is $16. Also if anyone wants some nice red turq fry, he will probably still have some available.

Anyone interested in these offer, you can contact Bill directly.

Larry,

That's great news! Bill has excellent fry! Get them before they are gone!!!

I'll see you at noon on the 16th!

Best wishes!

diamond_discus
05-05-2010, 08:06 PM
Can you forward us Kevin's price list so I can make sure to visit the bank before hand?

Thanks.

~AKA~

Kevin will post his May Group Buy list & price at his forum (either tonight or tomorrow).
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=79472

rickztahone
05-05-2010, 08:40 PM
you know i'm in for sure. Benedict, am i picking you up? i can take care of the utensils (napkins, disposable plates, forks, what else?), but i would need a head count to know in what quantities to buy. i can also bring some Heineken if anyone else drinks that, lol. my wife might make something to bring as potluck. i will also be bringing items to donate to other members, none are new mind you but it something that i think will help others more than myself :D.

anyways, let me know, and we should probably start another list:

1. Larry (diamond_discus) - Diamond Bar, Lunch & Meeting
2. Kevin (notjustfish) - Baldwin Park, Lunch & Meeting
3,4. Allan Mark (allan_mark76) & girlfriend - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
5. Chad Hughes - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
6. Ricardo (rickztahone)- hailing from Reseda ;) for full event.

copy paste please...

diamond_discus
05-05-2010, 11:11 PM
awesome!

im attending plus 1(dad)

Benedict, I assume you and your dad will join the full event ? Lunch & meeting ?

Inland Empire Discus
05-06-2010, 12:05 AM
I will be there, but it will be about 1pm can not make it any sooner so please DO NOT count me in for lunch.

Bill

Discusgeo2
05-06-2010, 02:15 AM
OK I am going to try and make it for lunch but I need to start my trip very early to make it.
George


Confirmed Attendees :

1. Larry (diamond_discus) - Diamond Bar, Lunch & Meeting
2. Kevin (notjustfish) - Baldwin Park, Lunch & Meeting
3,4. Allan Mark (allan_mark76) & girlfriend - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
5. Chad Hughes - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
6, 7 Benedict (gotfish?) & Dad - Los Angeles, Lunch & Meeting
8. Ricardo (rickztahone)- Reseda, Lunch & Meeting
9. Bill (Inland Empire Discus) - Rancho Cucamonga, Meeting only
10. George Garcia (discusgeo2) Phoenix, AZ Lunch ? Meeting

allan_mark76
05-06-2010, 02:17 AM
ALRIGHT I finally get to meet you George ! ! ! YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!;)

~AKA~

diamond_discus
05-06-2010, 09:29 AM
OK I am going to try and make it for lunch but I need to start my trip very early to make it.
George

George, no worry. We will have lunch for you. Drive safe .. ;)

Oroborus
05-06-2010, 12:57 PM
Count me and my husband, Joel too. What do you need help with, Larry? Do you need me to bring food? Just let me know.

Discusgeo2
05-06-2010, 02:46 PM
OK thanks guy's

rickscics
05-07-2010, 12:20 AM
Confirmed Attendees :

1. Larry (diamond_discus) - Diamond Bar, Lunch & Meeting
2. Kevin (notjustfish) - Baldwin Park, Lunch & Meeting
3,4. Allan Mark (allan_mark76) & girlfriend - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
5. Chad Hughes - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
6, 7 Benedict (gotfish?) & Dad - Los Angeles, Lunch & Meeting
8. Ricardo (rickztahone)- Reseda, Lunch & Meeting
9. Bill (Inland Empire Discus) - Rancho Cucamonga, Meeting only
10. George Garcia (discusgeo2) - Phoenix, AZ Lunch ? Meeting
11, 12 Judy (Oroborus) & Husband (Joel) : Santa Clarita, Lunch & Meeting
13. Visu (db2inst1) - Los Angeles, Meeting only
14. Rick Coye,Ricksics Capistrano Beach Not sure of time but $5.00 is fine ;)

nazzman
05-09-2010, 12:30 AM
Greetings -- My son and I would like to attend. We will bring a good camera if that's of help. Both of us for lunch and the rest of the event. Thanks, Glenn and Nick of Studio City.

bolivianram10
05-09-2010, 09:36 PM
Originally Posted by diamond_discus
Confirmed Attendees :

1. Larry (diamond_discus) - Diamond Bar, Lunch & Meeting
2. Kevin (notjustfish) - Baldwin Park, Lunch & Meeting
3,4. Allan Mark (allan_mark76) & girlfriend - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
5. Chad Hughes - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
6, 7 Benedict (gotfish?) & Dad - Los Angeles, Lunch & Meeting
8. Ricardo (rickztahone)- Reseda, Lunch & Meeting
9. Bill (Inland Empire Discus) - Rancho Cucamonga, Meeting only
10. George Garcia (discusgeo2) - Phoenix, AZ Lunch ? Meeting
11, 12 Judy (Oroborus) & Husband (Joel) : Santa Clarita, Lunch & Meeting
13. Visu (db2inst1) - Los Angeles, Meeting only
14. Marco(bolivianram10) Lunch & Meeting:bounce2:

Chad Hughes
05-10-2010, 03:00 PM
I just talked with Barb Odgers and the cones are on their way! I'll see you all this weekend!

Best wishes!

Disgirl
05-10-2010, 04:27 PM
Barb Odgers :D
You all have a great time! Wish I could go too, but at least I will be there in "clay".
Barb:D

Chad Hughes
05-10-2010, 04:31 PM
Barb Odgers :D
You all have a great time! Wish I could go too, but at least I will be there in "clay".
Barb:D

Barb,

Sorry about that!! I stand corrected. Updated the post!

You will certainly be there with us (in clay). LOL!

Thank you for your support!

Best wishes!

rickztahone
05-10-2010, 08:34 PM
Greetings -- My son and I would like to attend. We will bring a good camera if that's of help. Both of us for lunch and the rest of the event. Thanks, Glenn and Nick of Studio City.


Originally Posted by diamond_discus
Confirmed Attendees :

1. Larry (diamond_discus) - Diamond Bar, Lunch & Meeting
2. Kevin (notjustfish) - Baldwin Park, Lunch & Meeting
3.
4. Allan Mark (allan_mark76) & girlfriend - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
5. Chad Hughes - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
6.
7 Benedict (gotfish?) & Dad - Los Angeles, Lunch & Meeting
8. Ricardo (rickztahone)- Reseda, Lunch & Meeting
9. Bill (Inland Empire Discus) - Rancho Cucamonga, Meeting only
10. George Garcia (discusgeo2) - Phoenix, AZ Lunch ? Meeting
11, 12 Judy (Oroborus) & Husband (Joel) : Santa Clarita, Lunch & Meeting
13. Visu (db2inst1) - Los Angeles, Meeting only
14. Marco(bolivianram10) Lunch & Meeting:bounce2:
15. Glen and Nick (Nazzman) from Studio City lunch and meeting
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.



not sure what happened to three and six but i fixed the list. everyone that was on the original list please include your name on this one as well so that i have a headcount and know how much plates/utensils/cups..etc. to bring. i can also bring my camera but i hope someone brings their camera skills, lol. i'm glad the meet is just around the corner.

diamond_discus
05-11-2010, 12:41 AM
Rich : I am keeping the updated listed at post #2.

BTW, I just received a shipment of sample for Steve (Angelplus). We have samples of 1.5mm Fry Starter, Meat Lover Flake and Garlic Flakes. Steve, thank you very much for your kind offer.

-Larry

Chad Hughes
05-11-2010, 01:00 AM
Larry,

Thanks for keeping the list updated! If you could, please provide me a list of all of the vendors that you are receiving samples or donated items from. I'll be mailing them a special thank you from our group once the even is over. Names, mailing addresses and what products were provided will be perfect! I'll collect the list at the meeting.

Thanks again for all of your help coordinating this event. It's going to be a lot of fun!

See you all on Sunday!!

Best wishes!

diamond_discus
05-11-2010, 01:03 AM
Okay, so far we have 17 people, and 15 confirmed for lunch.

Here's a list of stuff I need help. Feel Free to sign up by putting your name next to any items.

1. Ricardo - Utensils (cups, plate, fork, napkins, etc). Need to prepare up to 20 people.

2. Drinks
- Beer
- Soft Drink
- Bottle Water
- Ice

3. Snacks and/or Dessert

4. Camera and photographer (we can use multiple camera and photograhers)
Glenn and Nick (Nazzman)

5. Chad - Name Tag & Marker, Raffle Tickets

6. Chair (I can bring 6 chairs, need 14 more)

7. Anyone has a bigger LCD monitor to connect to my laptop ?

8. Anything else ?

Kevin or myself will take care of the Pizza ordering. Let me know if anyone has another special request for the type of pizza. Bring your receipt for reimbursement. Thanks in advance for helping out.

PM me if you plan to bring anything for auction, raffle, sample, or giveaway. I like to create a list and allocate time for such events.

Chad Hughes
05-11-2010, 01:25 AM
Larry,

It's too funny that you just posted this list. I just sent you a PM asking what else we need. LOL!

I have nametags and I'll bring a marker. I'll be brining raffle tickets as well.

I wish I had a bigger monitor. Could we use a projector? Not too sure what kind of space we're going to have at Kevin's. I may be able to get a projector.

Let me know budy!




Okay, so far we have 17 people, and 15 confirmed for lunch.

Here's a list of stuff I need help. Feel Free to sign up by putting your name next to any items.

1. Ricardo - Utensils (cups, plate, fork, napkins, etc). Need to prepare up to 20 people.

2. Drinks
- Beer
- Soft Drink
- Bottle Water
- Ice

3. Snacks and/or Dessert

4. Camera and photographer (we can use multiple camera and photograhers)
Glenn and Nick (Nazzman)

5. Name Tag & Marker

6. Chair (I can bring 6 chair, need 14 more)

7. Anyone has a bigger LCD monitor to connect to my laptop ?

8. Anything else ?

Kevin or myself will take care of the Pizza ordering. Let me know if anyone has another special request for the type of pizza. Bring your receipt for reimbursement. Thanks in advance for helping out.

PM me if you plan to bring anything for auction, raffle, sample, or giveaway. I like to create a list and allocate time for such events.

diamond_discus
05-11-2010, 01:46 AM
Larry,

It's too funny that you just posted this list. I just sent you a PM asking what else we need. LOL!

I have nametags and I'll bring a marker. I'll be brining raffle tickets as well.

I wish I had a bigger monitor. Could we use a projector? Not too sure what kind of space we're going to have at Kevin's. I may be able to get a projector.

Let me know budy!

Chad:
A projector would be great. Please do try to bring one than. Thanks.
-Larry

Chad Hughes
05-11-2010, 02:22 AM
Chad:
A projector would be great. Please do try to bring one than. Thanks.
-Larry

Larry,

I'll see what I can do! I have a few sources to borrow from. :D

Best wishes!

Oroborus
05-11-2010, 01:24 PM
Updated...


Okay, so far we have 17 people, and 15 confirmed for lunch.

Here's a list of stuff I need help. Feel Free to sign up by putting your name next to any items.

1. Ricardo - Utensils (cups, plate, fork, napkins, etc). Need to prepare up to 20 people.

2. Drinks
Larry - Beer
Judy - Soft Drink
Judy - Bottle Water
Larry- Ice

3. Snacks and/or Dessert
Larry- Chips

4. Camera and photographer (we can use multiple camera and photograhers)
Glenn and Nick (Nazzman)

5. Chad - Name Tag & Marker, Raffle Tickets

6. Chair (Need 20 chairs)
Larry - 6 folding chairs
Judy - I can bring 2 folding chairs
Benedict - 2 folding chairs

7. Anyone has a bigger LCD monitor to connect to my laptop ?
Chad to bring projector

8. Anything else ?

Kevin or myself will take care of the Pizza ordering. Let me know if anyone has another special request for the type of pizza. Bring your receipt for reimbursement. Thanks in advance for helping out.

PM me if you plan to bring anything for auction, raffle, sample, or giveaway. I like to create a list and allocate time for such events.

rickscics
05-11-2010, 02:49 PM
Originally Posted by bolivianram10
Originally Posted by diamond_discus
Confirmed Attendees :

1. Larry (diamond_discus) - Diamond Bar, Lunch & Meeting
2. Kevin (notjustfish) - Baldwin Park, Lunch & Meeting
3.
4. Allan Mark (allan_mark76) & girlfriend - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
5. Chad Hughes - San Deigo, Lunch & Meeting
6.
7 Benedict (gotfish?) & Dad - Los Angeles, Lunch & Meeting
8. Ricardo (rickztahone)- Reseda, Lunch & Meeting
9. Bill (Inland Empire Discus) - Rancho Cucamonga, Meeting only
10. George Garcia (discusgeo2) - Phoenix, AZ Lunch ? Meeting
11, 12 Judy (Oroborus) & Husband (Joel) : Santa Clarita, Lunch & Meeting
13. Visu (db2inst1) - Los Angeles, Meeting only
14. Marco(bolivianram10) Lunch & Meeting
15. Glen and Nick (Nazzman) from Studio City lunch and meeting
16.Rick Coye (Rickscics) Capistrano Beach . L & M
17.
18.
19.
20.

Chad Hughes
05-12-2010, 12:52 PM
OK Guys & Gals!

Things are looking good!

Please get with Larry in regards to any final items that may be needed for the luncheon (i.e. plates, drinks, utensils, etc.).

I believe there was a call for chairs as well. One thing that may work best is if everyone brought their own camping/lawn/folding chair for their own personal use. This will ensure that everyone has a place to sit just in case one of us gets long winded and you feel like you want to sit. :D

We are going to be presenting a large lot of items from vendors and members for auction and for sale! Raffle tickets will sell for $5 or 5 for $20. We only have 100 tickets and it would be OUTSTANDING if we sold out! If everyone buys 5, we'll be in great shape! The raffle tickets were custom made for our event and donated by San Diego Discus!

The funds from the raffle will go towards future meetings. I realize that this first meeting has a little out of pocket expense for food, etc. If we can kick this meeting's raffle off right, then future meetings will be funded by the clubs raffle funds. I'd love to see our next meeting be free of charge for all of our dedicated members!!

Here is a snapshot of items that will be available for auction/sale at the meeting.

Discus
Beefheart
Flake Food
Medications/Medicated Food (Fenben, Vermi, PP)
California Black Worm
Frozen Blood Worm
TDS meters
Drift Wood
Live Aquarium Plants
Breeding Cones
Asian Air Stones
Sponge Filters
Seachem Safe

There may be more, but these are the items that I know of!

For those of you traveling long distances, Bill (Inland Empire Discus) will provide O2 for bagged discus transport and I'll bring along some dry ice for forzen item transport.

If any of you have new or used items that you would like to sell at the meeting, please feel free to bring them along and we'll get them added to the sales tables. All I ask is that any used items be in good working order and have a presentable appearance.

I'll be taking some pictures of some of the above listed items once all of them come in from the vendors. Yes, shipping is going to cut really close! Most everything should be in hand by Friday and pictures will be up that evening.

I'd like to thank everyone for their support of this meeting! Larry, you've been remarkable! Kevin, thank you for the generous contribution of your time and space! For all the others that have pushed this event in the right direction THANK YOU!!!!:balloon::balloon:

When I posted up a Summer 2010 meeting announcment, I expected 3 or 4 people to want to meet up with possible future growth. The response received so far surpasses expectation and really gives me the confidence that our group will grow in to a large number of people in the future!

Thanks again for all of your support! This is going to be a good time!

Best wishes!

Discusgeo2
05-13-2010, 03:14 AM
Chad here is my donation to the club to be raffled off Sunday the Alita AL-6a air pump. This is a brand new pump but does not come with the air manifold. Someone is going to get a deal of a lifetime on this pump. I have sold quite a few of these an everyone just loves how quite it is and is able to produce more than enough air for their tanks.

George


Everyone can read up on the pump here.
http://www.alita.com/airpump/pi_006u_en.php

It's retail value is about $110.00

http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s323/13SouthwestDiscus/My%20Bettas/Alita%20Air%20Pumps/AlitaAL6a.jpg

Chad Hughes
05-13-2010, 09:28 AM
George,

That is fantastic! Thank you for your support my friend! You're right, someone is going to get a deal with this item! This is very generous of you. Please have a safe trip to LA and I look forward to meeting you on Sunday!

Best wishes!

David Rose
05-13-2010, 09:39 PM
Have a great meeting guys and gals! Looks like it has shaped up to be a great success....take lots of pictures! ;)

As for me, I'll be with you in thought given I will be traveling to see my seven year old niece's first dance recital ... :)

brewmaster15
05-14-2010, 09:51 AM
George,
Thats a very Generous Gift to the group... You are a real class act!:)

Guys , have a great time, I wish I could be there with you all!

-al

Chad Hughes
05-14-2010, 11:09 AM
Have a great meeting guys and gals! Looks like it has shaped up to be a great success....take lots of pictures! ;)

As for me, I'll be with you in thought given I will be traveling to see my seven year old niece's first dance recital ... :)

Thanks David! If your ears start to burn it's because were talking about you. LOL! Wish you could be there!


George,
Thats a very Generous Gift to the group... You are a real class act!:)

Guys , have a great time, I wish I could be there with you all!

-al


Wish you could be there as well! George has really gone out of his way to support the group. Thanks George! It'll be great to meet you my friend!

Chad

diamond_discus
05-15-2010, 11:42 AM
One more day ..people ... I am excited to see this meeting finally happening ..

Come on time ... we have a full agenda ... but we need to wrap up not later than 4:45 pm. See you all.

-Larry

Discusgeo2
05-15-2010, 08:27 PM
I will be there on time but can only stay a few hours as I still have to go visit my mom and brother.

diamond_discus
05-15-2010, 09:49 PM
I will be there on time but can only stay a few hours as I still have to go visit my mom and brother.

No problem George. We appreciate you making this long trip, and your kind raffle offer. See you tomorrow.

Discusgeo2
05-16-2010, 08:24 AM
It's not a bad 5 hour drive when you have done it has much as I have it seems pretty short. I grew up in Southern California but left in 1976 and I use to ride my bike as a kid through Baldwin Park, West Coving, Covina. The drive get's a little lonely through some parts of the desert but it is pretty to see in the mornings. Anyway it is 5:30 AM and I am getting ready to leave.

diamond_discus
05-16-2010, 01:04 PM
It's not a bad 5 hour drive when you have done it has much as I have it seems pretty short. I grew up in Southern California but left in 1976 and I use to ride my bike as a kid through Baldwin Park, West Coving, Covina. The drive get's a little lonely through some parts of the desert but it is pretty to see in the mornings. Anyway it is 5:30 AM and I am getting ready to leave.

George, you are the man. Glad to have you join us this afternoon. I am leaving my house shortly .. .can't wait.

David Rose
05-18-2010, 06:43 PM
PICS PLEASE... details, details, details? :D

diamond_discus
05-18-2010, 10:02 PM
PICS PLEASE... details, details, details? :D

David :

pics and details are posted in a seperate thread :
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=79776

-Larry