Well, most of your questions can be answered by going to
www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com
Our web editor is currently in the process of upgrading the ste to allow for the newest information and changes (we just switched hosting servers).
Our objectives and goals are listed here:
http://www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com/about_us.php
Our meetings are held Meetings are held at 7:30 PM on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at:
Cresent Heights Community Association
1101 2nd St NW, Calgary, Alberta (for those who take the bus, the #2 has a stop VERY close by).
As a member, i think that the only real obligation you have is to have fun and at least attempt to get involved somewhat. Our meetings start at 7:30 and usually end at about 9:00. But if you get us all talking after the official meeting is over, well, we will be there clear until 11:00pm!
I also think that another obligation is to lend your experience to those who need it.
I greatly understand the "pressed for time" situation. I personally am a chef so my time is basically "i am not sure if i will actually be there or not". We are alway son the prowl for those businesses that will give us a deal for being in the society. Currently the top 2 hitters would have to be Riverfront and Pisces. Also, Tanks a lot gives a little discount on dry goods and i also BELIEVE that it is Petland that give society members a discount on aquarium items.
If i get enough interest, i will bring it to the board to have a vote to have a frag swap at the February meeting. Thank you all for reading this, and please don't be too shy ... i don't bite unless you ask nicely! LOL