[jimsflies]

In conjunction with our 2nd Annual Frag Swap on February 10, 2008 in Lansing, we are also holding our annual coral and dry goods raffle. For those that attended our swap last year, you will recall that we had one heck of a coral and dry good raffle. Efforts are in full swing to make this year's raffle even better.

Already the following sponsors have generously offered to donate to the raffle:

Cherry Corals
Choice Aquariums
DIY Reef
Marine Habitats
Preuss Pets
Saltwater Fish Guy

We have contacted many other vendors and are hoping to here back from them. As we know more specifics about the items in the raffle, I will post information and photos.

 

[jimsflies]

Last year we also had some very generous hobbyists who donated corals for the raffle event. We will gladly accept any donations for the raffle. Since MMMC is a charitable, non-profit organization, we can provide a receipt for if you would like for tax purposes. Please feel free to post here and/or PM me.

 

[BeakerBob]

Preuss will be donating 8 gift certificates worth $25 each!

 

[jimsflies]

Among the live good prizes, this year's raffle will also include other cool inverts like cleaner shrimp and clean up crew packages.

 

[shihtzu217]

ok, so I guess I need to drain the bank account for this one....... membership fees, buy lots of livestock and now great raffle prizes! Maybe I should leave the hubby at home, no I need him to carry while I shop. Dang I think this is gonna cost me more than money. LOL

 

[Tankster]

Already the following sponsors have generously offered to donate to the raffle:

Cherry Corals
Choice Aquariums
DIY Reef
Marine Habitats
Preuss Pets
Saltwater Fish Guy

We have contacted many other vendors and are hoping to here back from them. As we know more specifics about the items in the raffle, I will post information and photos.

Make sure to thank these vendors and mention it to your lfs if you don't see them listed above. Remember that the proceeds from the swap help to further the clubs purposes. Here is an article about our first classroom setup. http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080122/COMM0401/801220348/1332/dewittbath

 

[jimsflies]

Anyone with some extra corals they could donate to the coral raffle fund raiser? It would would be greatly appreciated...and we can give you documentation for tax deduction.

 

[jimsflies]

Choice Aquarium has generously donated a brand new in the box Oceanic BioCube 8 gallon tank

More info can be found on Oceanic's Website:
http://www.oceanicsystems.com/products/biocube.php

 

[jimsflies]

The raffle is shaping up!

DIY Reef is donating two $25 gift certificates.

 

[jimsflies]

Looks like this is the year of the gift certificates....which is perfect because the winner gets to pick their own prize.

I just received notice that Dr. Foster and Smith will be donating a $25 gift certificate.

 

[jimsflies]

Reefermadness is donating two $50 gift certificates!

 

[jimsflies]

Reed Mariculture is donating four combo packs that each include artic pods, tigger pods, rotifeast, and phyto feast!


This year's raffle is shapping up to be one with some sweet prizes. We haven't even started talking about the livestock that will be raffled!!!

 

[shihtzu217]

How much do we need to set aside for tickets? Got to be sure to have enough cash on hand.....

 

[jimsflies]

Great question

Raffle tickets are $1 each, 13 for $10, and 30 for $20.

 

[jimsflies]

YZReef who will have a table at the swap is donating several nice frags for the coral raffle.

 

[stronghandsmcgee]

Aquarium Services/Blue Fish Aquarium will be donating a Tom Aquarium Products Deco Kit 3 gallon.

 

[labman]

Frags I will be Donating

My 2nd time Donating for the MMMC Swap Raffle 1st up none other then a small 3 polyp frag of none other then Duncanopsamia axifuga sorry about the bad pic it's the tank location.

A Frag of Athinia

Clove Frag

Frag of these guys

 

[BeakerBob]

Corals in the Raffle

Here are a few pictures of the corals that will be in the raffle:

Fantastic looking Red Brain:

Large colony of bright orange skirted zoas:

Derasa clam:

Harlequin Serpent starfish (hiding under a purple mushroom):

Nice bright green open brain:

And many more than I could take pictures of tonight, including orange Florida ricordias, and other zoas.