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2/23 Frag Swap Volunteer Thread

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Yeah I def don't have anything right now to contribute. Would love something to contribute soon though. But I am always willing to take freebies :P

Also do I need to RSVP still if I'm volunteering?
Yes still RSVP for the swap even if you’re volunteering, so we can get a somewhat accurate head count
 
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Yeah I def don't have anything right now to contribute. Would love something to contribute soon though. But I am always willing to take freebies :P

Also do I need to RSVP still if I'm volunteering?
If you have a tank ready for corals and your a supporting member, all you have to do is ask if you need corals for swap enrty. You support the club the club supports you back. We would ensure your able to participate if you desire to?
 
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Ok I would need some for entry then as I don't have any to contribute.. Where would I do that?
Plenty of DBTC (and maybe some free) corals will be available, too. If you pick up a DBTC coral, make sure you read the program guidelines and are confident with the coral first

This is a great way to start off your tank
 
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Fyi I think it would be better for someone else be announcing the rounds for swap. Last swap I got several conflicting instructions about bonus rounds picks and timing. As it seems I didn't know what the new rules were. Whoever knows the current rules should be announcer.
 
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Questions in how many bonus rounds? What happens with those who have many bonus tickets. How long should the round last.
 

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Fyi I think it would be better for someone else be announcing the rounds for swap. Last swap I got several conflicting instructions about bonus rounds picks and timing. As it seems I didn't know what the new rules were. Whoever knows the current rules should be announcer.
Questions in how many bonus rounds? What happens with those who have many bonus tickets. How long should the round last.
Agree you were put on the spot as we adjusted in real time, but I think you did great! I don’t think anyone else would have done better.
 
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I think I'll be able to make it. Not sure where I'm needed. I can help set up and run corals if I arrive early enough, and then I can help clean up like always
 
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If you are thinking of attending - even if you're not sure you'll make it - PLEASE RSVP. This helps us predict how much food to order + makes logistics a lot easier.

Location:
Mission Blue Center, 475 Mission Blue Dr, Brisbane, CA 94005
Date: February 23, 2025
Time : TBD (But probably 12:00 PM (registration starts at 11:00 AM))

Freebies:
We will have a table for freebie corals, dry goods, and miscellaneous reefing stuff. Please feel free to bring whatever you'd like to give away, as long as it's not coral on the banned corals list below!

DBTC table: Have a DBTC coral you want to hand out/pass on? We'll have an open table for that too!

Schedule
10:30 AM - 12 PM: Setup
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Registration, check-in, and running corals
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM or so: Swapping corals!

Volunteer positions needed

Setup, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM:
Put up/move tables,. Pace signs on tables. Listen to directions. (The more volunteers, the merrier.)

Registration, 11:00 - 12:30 PM: Greet people. Check them against the members list, mark them off, and have them draw for a picking group. (2 volunteers needed.)

Photographer, 11 AM until it's done: Take pictures for us to use on social media/the post-swap thread. No professional equipment required; just snap shots throughout the day! (1-2 volunteers needed.)

Coral Check-In, 11:00 - 12:30 PM: Stay at the registration table. Confirm each registrant has at least 3 corals , that they are labeled, and that coals are not on the banned list. Do a quick check for obvious pests. Hand off to coral runners. (2-3 volunteers needed.)

Bonus Coral Checkers, 11:00 - 12:30 PM:

Coral Runners, 11:00 - 12:30 PM
: Take corals from registration tables to the the appropriate tables (SPS, LPS, softie, etc). (2-3 volunteers needed.)

Frag Swap Patrol, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: : Make sure that only the appropriate picking group is in the coral area. Bounce people who shouldn't be there (as well as people who haven't left the picking area after time has expired). (2 volunteers needed.)

Frag Announcers, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Announce the current picking group. Monitor the round time. Get the next group queued up. (2 volunteers needed.)

Raffle Duty, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (or a little later): Collect payment from people for raffle tickets. Announce when ticket sales are closing. Draw and call out names for prizes. Take pictures of the winners.

Cleanup, 2:30 PM until it's done: Break down tables. Put club goods into containers. Make sure everything's as clean as it was when we got there. Pat everyone on the back for a good job. (The more volunteers, the merrier.)

Obviously I'd prefer if you volunteer a specific position (or positions), but if you tell me "put me anywhere" I'll do that too.

Setup:
@dangalang
@ReyDeFarts
@requiem
@Keegan

Registration:
@glee

Photographer(s):
@ReyDeFarts
@kvnb86

Coral Check-in:
Check in: @a.little.hypertonic @JVU
@B the Nano Reefer
Bonus/Ultra Health Check: @Invictus
Bonus/Ultra: @derek_SR

Coral Runners:
@dangalang
@psidriven

Frag Swap Patrol:


Timer/Round Keeper:

@Turkeysammich

Raffle Duty:

@Srt4eric

Clean Up:
@MarcosDelgado0
@requiem
@Keegan
I can do swap patrol as it’s yet to be filled, and assist elsewhere as needed.
 
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If you are thinking of attending - even if you're not sure you'll make it - PLEASE RSVP. This helps us predict how much food to order + makes logistics a lot easier.

Location:
Mission Blue Center, 475 Mission Blue Dr, Brisbane, CA 94005
Date: February 23, 2025
Time : TBD (But probably 12:00 PM (registration starts at 11:00 AM))

Freebies:
We will have a table for freebie corals, dry goods, and miscellaneous reefing stuff. Please feel free to bring whatever you'd like to give away, as long as it's not coral on the banned corals list below!

DBTC table: Have a DBTC coral you want to hand out/pass on? We'll have an open table for that too!

Schedule
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM: Setup
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Registration, check-in, and running corals
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM or so: Swapping corals!

Volunteer positions needed

Setup, 9:00 AM (or whenever you can arrive) - 12:30 PM:
Put up/move tables,. Pace signs on tables. Listen to directions. (The more volunteers, the merrier.)

Registration, 11:30 - 12:30 PM: Greet people. Check them against the members list, mark them off, and have them draw for a picking group. (2 volunteers needed.)

Photographer, 11:30 AM until it's done: Take pictures for us to use on social media/the post-swap thread. No professional equipment required; just snap shots throughout the day! (1-2 volunteers needed.)

Coral Check-In, 11:00 - 12:30 PM: Stay at the registration table. Confirm each registrant has at least 3 corals , that they are labeled, and that coals are not on the banned list. Do a quick check for obvious pests. Hand off to coral runners. (2-3 volunteers needed.)

Bonus Coral Checkers, 11:00 - 12:30 PM:

Coral Runners, 11:00 - 12:30 PM
: Take corals from registration tables to the the appropriate tables (SPS, LPS, softie, etc). (2-3 volunteers needed.)

Frag Swap Patrol, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: : Make sure that only the appropriate picking group is in the coral area. Bounce people who shouldn't be there (as well as people who haven't left the picking area after time has expired). (2 volunteers needed.)

Frag Announcers, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Announce the current picking group. Monitor the round time. Get the next group queued up. (2 volunteers needed.)

Raffle Duty, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (or a little later): Collect payment from people for raffle tickets. Announce when ticket sales are closing. Draw and call out names for prizes. Take pictures of the winners.

Cleanup, 2:30 PM until it's done: Break down tables. Put club goods into containers. Make sure everything's as clean as it was when we got there. Pat everyone on the back for a good job. (The more volunteers, the merrier.)

Obviously I'd prefer if you volunteer a specific position (or positions), but if you tell me "put me anywhere" I'll do that too.

Setup:
@dangalang
@ReyDeFarts
@requiem
@Keegan

Registration:
@glee

Photographer(s):
@ReyDeFarts
@kvnb86

Coral Check-in:
Check in: @a.little.hypertonic @JVU
@B the Nano Reefer
Bonus/Ultra Health Check: @Invictus
Bonus/Ultra: @derek_SR

Coral Runners:
@dangalang
@psidriven

Frag Swap Patrol:
@yosemiteclimber

Timer/Round Keeper:
@Turkeysammich

Raffle Duty:

@Srt4eric

Clean Up:
@MarcosDelgado0
@requiem
@Keegan
@Darkxerox
I can frag announce if needed
 
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I’m on Registration duty tomorrow and plan to arrive around 11am. Who should i look for to get the membership list?
 
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Edit: wrong thread lol
 
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