Frag swap meeting updates:
We discussed moving the event to August 5th. If anyone has another date they prefer, please let us know.
Duties were discussed and divided as follows:
Bryan--visit Fishmania, Aquatic Illusions, and Fish Yip
James--locate newspapers and free advertising (he could use some help on this as it's a big job)
Philana (James' wife)-Raffle tickets and greeter
Christina (James' daughter)-Raffle tickets and greeter
(we need 2 more raffle ticket and greeters)
Raymond-Michaels Aquatics and The Fish Store
Chris Edwards-we nominated you for Bermuda Triangle
Brandon-Fish Paradise and MRC
The purpose of your visits with the LFS is twofold--1) develop an understanding of what the Chattanooga Reefers is all about and that we send them business and 2) offer them free advertising (coupons, flyers, banners) at the frag swap. If they would like to donate an item for the raffle drawing, it is much appreciated. Mainly, develop that relationship first. Last year, we had people come from 5 different states to the swap. Let the LFS stores know that we want those visitors to know where they are and, hopefully, they'll visit them while they're here in Chattanooga. The online stores donated coupons from $25 to $100 last year. Why wouldn't the local stores want to match it?
Timothy--re-work the flyer so that it is easy to read, even when faxed
Angela--marketing (along with Timothy)
Who has relationships with online vendors or distributors? Get a copy of the flyer and ask if they're willing to donate an item. Free advertising for them!
We need to have a Marine Aquarium Setup 101 Class at the swap. This will draw new enthusiasts. We also gain new members at the swap and should develop a good flyer just about our club.
I have contacted the curator of the Tennessee Aquarium and he's agreed to speak on his specialty: Seahorses and Seadragons.
Do we want to have a fragging demonstration again? Who will have time to do it?
Up for discussion: Rename the frag swap to Saltwater Aquarium Expo.