Aquaponic Association - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T09:58:52Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=mauiaquaponics&x=1&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A35911&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A303158&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt does get a liitle frustrat…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-08:4778851:Comment:3033512012-03-08T09:10:31.038ZAquachronic@ogghttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobertKealiinohomoku
It does get a liitle frustrating but "investing" is the idea and I try to keep it simple, but location (ogg) is a bit challenging.
It does get a liitle frustrating but "investing" is the idea and I try to keep it simple, but location (ogg) is a bit challenging. Welp, I'm a dues paying membe…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-08:4778851:Comment:3033502012-03-08T08:54:10.075ZJenniferhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JenniferJacobs
<p>Welp, I'm a dues paying member of the association so count me in as one. two more people and we can get the show on the road.</p>
<p>Welp, I'm a dues paying member of the association so count me in as one. two more people and we can get the show on the road.</p> sorry, my point is to avoid "…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-08:4778851:Comment:3035122012-03-08T08:41:42.203ZJenniferhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JenniferJacobs
<p>sorry, my point is to avoid "the wal" it really isn't that much cheaper if you have to constantly replace items. They may exchange for free but time and gas also factor into said equation.</p>
<p>sorry, my point is to avoid "the wal" it really isn't that much cheaper if you have to constantly replace items. They may exchange for free but time and gas also factor into said equation.</p> Good job Jennifer
You guys ne…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-08:4778851:Comment:3032772012-03-08T08:40:42.221ZRaychel A Watkinshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RaychelAWatkins
<p>Good job Jennifer</p>
<p>You guys need to form a branch become members of the association and decide amongst yourselves who want to be the officers and let me know. This is a young organization and it will be a little difficult in the begining but we do need to get together , share, hwlp each other. I have been going to a lot of different farm meetings here and the sense of community and bringing back agriculture and healthy food is very high, We will be few in the beginning but we will…</p>
<p>Good job Jennifer</p>
<p>You guys need to form a branch become members of the association and decide amongst yourselves who want to be the officers and let me know. This is a young organization and it will be a little difficult in the begining but we do need to get together , share, hwlp each other. I have been going to a lot of different farm meetings here and the sense of community and bringing back agriculture and healthy food is very high, We will be few in the beginning but we will grow. You already seem more cohesive than Oahu. I will try to recruit some more people at the BOW on Saturday. Let me know who takes what job and some how I will get you acknowledged as a Branch. Congratulations.</p> Good point. But if it's the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-08:4778851:Comment:3035112012-03-08T08:33:57.819ZLarry Yonashirohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryYonashiro
<p>Good point. But if it's the same product...</p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Jennifer Jacobs said:</cite></p>
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<p>Good point. But if it's the same product...</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Jennifer Jacobs said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303349&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303349"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Better to invest in good equipment that will last instead of having to replace crappy equipment over and over and risk something happening to the fish.... just sayin</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Larry Yonashiro said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303348&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303348"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I donno about walmart........ good prices though.<br/> <br/> <cite>Aquachronic@ogg said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303346&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303273"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Mahalo for the offer. I got another one to try out hopefully this works. Btw, I noticed today that the one I returned yesterday was back on the shelf! I told the girl working at the returns that it was not working. Makes me wonder if I was buying a previously used one that was broken? Hmm? Talk to you later take care.</div>
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I'm a science nerd, res…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-08:4778851:Comment:3035102012-03-08T08:31:20.402ZJenniferhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JenniferJacobs
<p>lol, </p>
<p>I'm a science nerd, research is in my blood..... plus i'm a farmer so i'm willing to put a little elbow grease into finding said research.... that and i'm still fresh from grad school so finding answers in a timely manner still seems important to me; I gotta learn to get use to being on Maui time! <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Larry Yonashiro said:…</cite></p>
<p>lol, </p>
<p>I'm a science nerd, research is in my blood..... plus i'm a farmer so i'm willing to put a little elbow grease into finding said research.... that and i'm still fresh from grad school so finding answers in a timely manner still seems important to me; I gotta learn to get use to being on Maui time! <br/> <br/> <cite>Larry Yonashiro said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303348&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303275"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I think we know who will be a super secretary!<br/> <br/> <cite>Jennifer Jacobs said:</cite></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Article 5. The Association Branch</h2>
<p dir="ltr">5.1 The basic and most important unit of The Association shall be The Association Branch and each Branch shall conform to the following rules:</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. A branch shall be established for a state, province, region or area of geographic commonality, as approved by the Board of Governors.</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. there shall be not less than three (3) Members in good standing in each branch. A member in good standing is one who is a financial member of the Branch for at least three (3) months prior to any election or motion in that Branch and where dues are fully paid.</p>
<p dir="ltr">3. the Branch shall obtain a Charter from the Board of Governors of The Association in writing to signify their existence as a Branch of The Association.</p>
<p dir="ltr">4. the Branch shall be governed by the Chapter Charter and Bylaws and this Charter and the Bylaws in Schedule One (1) hereto. In the case that the Chapter and Association Charters conflict, the Charter of the Association shall supersede unless the difference is approved by the Board of Governors. upon presentment by the Chapter.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5. The Board of Governors shall have the sole authority to approve all new Branches of The Association.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.2 Officers of the Branch:</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. The Officers of a Branch shall be ordinarily resident in that geographical area of commonality and shall comprise the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other Officers as the Branch may deem necessary.</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. The names of all officers of the Branch must be submitted to the Secretary of The Association immediately after the election of the Officers of the Branch.</p>
<p dir="ltr">3. No person shall hold office in more than one Branch but shall be able to hold membership in more than one Branch of The Association simultaneously.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.3 The Treasurer’s duty of each Branch is to record, advise, and audit the finances of the branch and communicate these if required, to the Chairman of the Branch. He shall also assist the Chairman to create the annual budget, which shall be submitted to the Treasurer of The Chapter for review and subsequent approval, along with any requests for funds, and makes quarterly reports to the Chairman of the Branch for onward submission to the Chapter on the disposition of those funds. In any event liability for branch activities shall remain always with the branch.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.4 In January of every year all Branches must submit to the Secretary of The Association a calendar of events and activities setting out their intended activities for the year and a corresponding budget.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.5 Each Branch shall hold a meeting at least once per month or per quarter and more often as desired in its geographical area of commonality (where appropriate).</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.6 Each Branch shall hold an Annual General Meeting once per year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. At each Annual General Meeting of the Branch there shall be an election of Officers of the Branch for the ensuing year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Candidates for the offices of the Branch and those voting at the election of officers must be in good standing as defined in Article 5.1.1.</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. At the request of the Board of Governors of the Association the Branch shall produce all bank statements, books, vouchers, receipts and other documents of the Branch relative to the finances of the Branch for examination and inspection.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Article 6. The Association Branch Bylaws</h2>
<p dir="ltr">6.1 All Branches of The Association shall be governed by the Bylaws which are set out in Schedule One (1) hereof and which sets out the duties and responsibilities of each and every Officer of the Branch and the manner in which all meetings shall be conducted to safeguard the interests and objectives of The Association.</p>
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</blockquote> Better to invest in good equi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-08:4778851:Comment:3033492012-03-08T08:28:22.037ZJenniferhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JenniferJacobs
<p>Better to invest in good equipment that will last instead of having to replace crappy equipment over and over and risk something happening to the fish.... just sayin</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Larry Yonashiro said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303348&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303348"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I donno about…</p>
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<p>Better to invest in good equipment that will last instead of having to replace crappy equipment over and over and risk something happening to the fish.... just sayin</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Larry Yonashiro said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303348&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303348"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I donno about walmart........ good prices though.<br/> <br/> <cite>Aquachronic@ogg said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303346&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303273"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Mahalo for the offer. I got another one to try out hopefully this works. Btw, I noticed today that the one I returned yesterday was back on the shelf! I told the girl working at the returns that it was not working. Makes me wonder if I was buying a previously used one that was broken? Hmm? Talk to you later take care.</div>
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<p>I think we know who will be a super secretary!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jennifer Jacobs said:…</cite></p>
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<p>I think we know who will be a super secretary!<br/> <br/> <cite>Jennifer Jacobs said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303346&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303274"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://aquaponicsassociation.org/about-us/aquaponics-association-charter/">http://aquaponicsassociation.org/about-us/aquaponics-association-ch...</a></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Article 5. The Association Branch</h2>
<p dir="ltr">5.1 The basic and most important unit of The Association shall be The Association Branch and each Branch shall conform to the following rules:</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. A branch shall be established for a state, province, region or area of geographic commonality, as approved by the Board of Governors.</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. there shall be not less than three (3) Members in good standing in each branch. A member in good standing is one who is a financial member of the Branch for at least three (3) months prior to any election or motion in that Branch and where dues are fully paid.</p>
<p dir="ltr">3. the Branch shall obtain a Charter from the Board of Governors of The Association in writing to signify their existence as a Branch of The Association.</p>
<p dir="ltr">4. the Branch shall be governed by the Chapter Charter and Bylaws and this Charter and the Bylaws in Schedule One (1) hereto. In the case that the Chapter and Association Charters conflict, the Charter of the Association shall supersede unless the difference is approved by the Board of Governors. upon presentment by the Chapter.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5. The Board of Governors shall have the sole authority to approve all new Branches of The Association.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.2 Officers of the Branch:</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. The Officers of a Branch shall be ordinarily resident in that geographical area of commonality and shall comprise the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other Officers as the Branch may deem necessary.</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. The names of all officers of the Branch must be submitted to the Secretary of The Association immediately after the election of the Officers of the Branch.</p>
<p dir="ltr">3. No person shall hold office in more than one Branch but shall be able to hold membership in more than one Branch of The Association simultaneously.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.3 The Treasurer’s duty of each Branch is to record, advise, and audit the finances of the branch and communicate these if required, to the Chairman of the Branch. He shall also assist the Chairman to create the annual budget, which shall be submitted to the Treasurer of The Chapter for review and subsequent approval, along with any requests for funds, and makes quarterly reports to the Chairman of the Branch for onward submission to the Chapter on the disposition of those funds. In any event liability for branch activities shall remain always with the branch.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.4 In January of every year all Branches must submit to the Secretary of The Association a calendar of events and activities setting out their intended activities for the year and a corresponding budget.</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.5 Each Branch shall hold a meeting at least once per month or per quarter and more often as desired in its geographical area of commonality (where appropriate).</p>
<p dir="ltr">5.6 Each Branch shall hold an Annual General Meeting once per year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. At each Annual General Meeting of the Branch there shall be an election of Officers of the Branch for the ensuing year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Candidates for the offices of the Branch and those voting at the election of officers must be in good standing as defined in Article 5.1.1.</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. At the request of the Board of Governors of the Association the Branch shall produce all bank statements, books, vouchers, receipts and other documents of the Branch relative to the finances of the Branch for examination and inspection.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Article 6. The Association Branch Bylaws</h2>
<p dir="ltr">6.1 All Branches of The Association shall be governed by the Bylaws which are set out in Schedule One (1) hereof and which sets out the duties and responsibilities of each and every Officer of the Branch and the manner in which all meetings shall be conducted to safeguard the interests and objectives of The Association.</p>
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</blockquote> I donno about walmart........…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-08:4778851:Comment:3033482012-03-08T08:21:15.413ZLarry Yonashirohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryYonashiro
<p>I donno about walmart........ good prices though.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Aquachronic@ogg said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303346&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303273"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Mahalo for the offer. I got another one to try out hopefully this works. Btw, I noticed today that the one I returned yesterday was back on the…</div>
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<p>I donno about walmart........ good prices though.<br/> <br/> <cite>Aquachronic@ogg said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponic-association?groupUrl=aquaponicsassociationofmaui&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A303346&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment303273"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Mahalo for the offer. I got another one to try out hopefully this works. Btw, I noticed today that the one I returned yesterday was back on the shelf! I told the girl working at the returns that it was not working. Makes me wonder if I was buying a previously used one that was broken? Hmm? Talk to you later take care.</div>
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</blockquote> The link also has details of…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-08:4778851:Comment:3034222012-03-08T08:07:10.124ZJenniferhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JenniferJacobs
<p>The link also has details of the responsibility of the officers</p>
<p>The link also has details of the responsibility of the officers</p>