jdhuyvetter Report post Posted July 24, 2011 Our annual Fall Frag Auction will be Sunday, October 16. This auction is open to all (members and no members alike). However, you must be a paid SWFMAS member to sell at the auction. Location: Riverside Community Center 3061 East Riverside Drive Fort Myers Door Fee: SWFMAS Members - $3 (or buy lunch and save $1, $10 for entry and lunch) Other Florida MAS - $4 No Club Affilitation - $5 Food: Sonnys BBQ $8/person (includes 1 drink) Drinks (water & soda) $1 each Doors Open to Volunteers and Sellers: 9 am Doors Open to Public: 11 am Food Served: 11:30 am Auction Start: 1 pm Please note that we will not be able to accept credit cards at this event. Cash or Check are preferred. We will have PayPal available at the very end of the event (ie after all of the cash and check transactions have been completed) This will be an auction only. More info will be posted as we get closer to the event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[email protected] Report post Posted July 25, 2011 As usual, Zina and I will be there as volunteers, for setup, whatever. Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhuyvetter Report post Posted July 25, 2011 As we get closer and identify what we need in the way of volunteers, I will post up a separate thread for that. I anticipate that we will need between 10-12 volunteers for this event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icy1155 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Anyone other than Jeff bringing corals? If not it will be a pretty quick auction... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronreefman Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Anyone other than Jeff bringing corals? If not it will be a pretty quick auction... I'll be bringing a hand full. I'll be prepping them soon. I hope Bill (aquaman) will bring some. Ron 8)/>/> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagullcat Report post Posted August 26, 2011 i somehow think i'm going to have hundreds for frags very soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhuyvetter Report post Posted August 26, 2011 If it follows past years, most people will register the latter half of September. I just wanted to post up to start things rolling. Also to give others a chance to register some of the same corals before I up my quantities to 3 (not all, but more than a few). After MACNA, I'll complete my registration (exact quantities and pics) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icy1155 Report post Posted August 27, 2011 If it follows past years, most people will register the latter half of September. I just wanted to post up to start things rolling. I know, I was just giving everyone a reminder to register Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icy1155 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Has the board discussed putting some posts on Craigslist to advertise the event? It might help to draw in non-members who haven't heard of the club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhuyvetter Report post Posted September 12, 2011 We have and there is no objection. Just haven't gotten to it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zyphen Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Started clipping frags for the auction, should have a list up shortly as well as pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coralrookie Report post Posted September 13, 2011 does video count or do i have to take pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhuyvetter Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Pics, they are going in a powerpoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papawheelie Report post Posted September 14, 2011 How much is a booth? What is the layout, i.e, do I need to bring my frag tank, lights, and stuff to set up with? This would be my first time if I can manage to get everything cut by then, and would love to help out the club. I guess if nothing else, you can sign me up as a volunteer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zyphen Report post Posted September 14, 2011 Papawheelie, There are no tables for our auction format event. The way it works is that you bring frags you have pre-registered following the rules in this thread to sell at the auction pre-bagged and labelled with numbers that we will provide once registration is closed. The morning of the event, we will sign all registered frags in and keep them in their bags in coolers. They will then be brought out when their number is called at auction, last year we had a camera and projector set up so the bidders can see the actual frag in the bag on a big screen. We also project the submitted registered pictures of the frag / mother colony on another screen at the same time, and the auctioneer takes bids. That being said, we would love to have volunteers, we need people to check in the registered items, and we need people to register the bidders and take the entry fees at the door. We also need people to sell raffle tickets and help with the food service, so the more the merrier as far as volunteering goes! Thanks, Matt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagullcat Report post Posted September 14, 2011 Hey matt, you mentioned coolers. I still have a bunch of styrofoam shipping boxes from the move. If you want them LMK.if not they'll be getting pitched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhuyvetter Report post Posted September 14, 2011 Bring them. Anybody else that has styros they want to get rid of can bring them too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagullcat Report post Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) i can always get them jeff. the pharmacy at work throws them out every tuesday/wednesday.i think i have 8 or ten.i'll bring them and if you ever want more LMK and i'll save them from the dumpster. they also pitch a lot of reusable ice packs as well. LMK Edited September 14, 2011 by seagullcat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhuyvetter Report post Posted September 14, 2011 Bring as many as you can. It'd be nice to have them to put corals in during the auction. At the end, people can take them home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seagullcat Report post Posted September 14, 2011 at work now.i'll see if there's any down there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhuyvetter Report post Posted September 18, 2011 Times and fees have been updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhuyvetter Report post Posted September 18, 2011 Just and FYI, I moved a bunch of posts from the Registration Forum to this Forum. I would like to keep that "clean". That way, when it comes time to put the auction spread sheet together, it will be a simple "cut and paste" job. We won't have to hunt anything buried in the middle of a conversation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icy1155 Report post Posted September 18, 2011 Jeff, someone mentioned bringing in some used equipment to have up for sale. Is that still something that is being considered? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhuyvetter Report post Posted September 18, 2011 Yes, tables will be available for paid SWFMAS members. Not sure of the fee. I'll confirm and start up a separate forum for table reservations. It will be dry goods only at this point (eg, used equipment or new equipment that you don't need, etc.) No livestock sales. Table must be set up by 11 am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladybug4u2c Report post Posted September 25, 2011 Is anyone bringing some chaeto ? DD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
