2015 chat room discussion minutes

Our 2015 idea discussion in the Chat room, take a look and add your ideas or thoughts if you like. I think this went well, and maybe we will try it again.

[19:48:33 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Our discussion is what you would like to see happen for 2015. All are welcome to talk on the subject and I will do my best to post all ideas in a thread for further discussion. So what are some thoughts on this subject? Some ideas to talk about might be taking wounded Vet’s out to fish, growing our Chapters outside of California etc…. What about next year having a banquet for our toy drive, a simple non fishing gathering were we can give away prizes as well as the Grand Prize. What about have a fisherman of the year in December, just some ideas what are your thoughts.
[19:48:36 02/01/15] Pavo21 : so have you tried reaching out to local tackle shops?
[19:48:55 02/01/15] Pavo21 : for sponsers and what not?
[19:49:20 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Ya nothing really happening yet
[19:49:22 02/01/15] Pavo21 : also we need another oc gathering soon
[19:49:37 02/01/15] Pavo21 : wel ill talk to mike o about hogans tackle down in dana point
[19:49:44 02/01/15] Pavo21 : im sure tehy could use cheap advertisin
[19:50:03 02/01/15] Pavo21 : also howwas ur xmas and new years?
[19:50:14 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : That would be great and another gathering is a good ide
[19:50:36 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Hogans Tackle we could cut them a great deal if they are interestedd
[19:50:59 02/01/15] Pavo21 : yah fors ure ill talk to mike o this weekend about it
[19:51:34 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Cool bro
[19:51:37 02/01/15] Pavo21 : also one thing i think would be good to see on the site would be notifications like showing what u posted on if someone else posted on it, so people can go look back at it
[19:51:46 02/01/15] Pavo21 : my hookah forum has that and its nice
[19:52:00 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : how was you Christmas
[19:52:26 02/01/15] Pavo21 : kids had a blast as always and i got tickets to system of a down concert in april Smile
[19:52:49 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I will check that out to see how it works System of a down that is killer
[19:53:36 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I will repost this again
[19:53:40 02/01/15] Pavo21 : that super excited its been like 7 years since i saw them last
[19:53:53 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Our discussion is what you would like to see happen for 2015. All are welcome to talk on the subject and I will do my best to post all ideas in a thread for further discussion. So what are some thoughts on this subject? Some ideas to talk about might be taking wounded Vet’s out to fish, growing our Chapters outside of California etc…. What about next year having a banquet for our toy drive, a simple non fishing gathering were we can give away prizes as well as the Grand Prize. What about have a fisherman of the year in December, just some ideas what are your thoughts.
[19:54:15 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Whats up TOW2
[19:54:43 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Welcome dayhut
[19:54:46 02/01/15] TWO2 : whats up jeffcpr and Pavo21
[19:55:11 02/01/15] dayhut : Hey y'all
[19:55:21 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : welcome bro thanks for joining
[19:55:35 02/01/15] dayhut : Oops I missed the chat?
[19:55:38 02/01/15] TWO2 : hey there dayhut
[19:55:57 02/01/15] dayhut : Sup?
[19:56:15 02/01/15] Pavo21 : sup 22
[19:56:20 02/01/15] Pavo21 : nah ur all good Wink
[19:56:21 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : So I posted some thoughts and wondering if anyone has anythign they were thinging about for this year
[19:56:48 02/01/15] dayhut : Yeah healing my knee post surgery
[19:56:50 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : your right on time dayhut
[19:58:08 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : so the toy drive once again was a success we also got a mention from The SWBA
[19:58:18 02/01/15] TWO2 : So heres what i was thinking. Having more gatherings/ tournaments
[19:58:43 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : We discussed doing some outing with wounded vets
[19:59:26 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : 22 the Torunament idea is something we should start looking in to and I agree gathering are inportant
[19:59:46 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I hope the growth of the chapters will help wit this
[20:00:53 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : welcome Dex
[20:00:56 02/01/15] Dex : hello all
[20:01:07 02/01/15] Dex : hi jeff
[20:01:37 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Dex , dayhut any thoughts you would ike to share
[20:01:50 02/01/15] Dex : I like your wounded vet idea. I am a vet myself and would love to take out the wounded or disabled
[20:02:40 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Jake with TeamFishInc has asked us to get involved with this sound like a great idea to me
[20:02:54 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : welcome GT we are just getting started
[20:03:12 02/01/15] GT : Thanks Jeff
[20:03:31 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Vets with head injuries, limb loss, or PTSD this could be a good thing to get them involved in
[20:03:36 02/01/15] dayhut : Have you heard of healing waters?
[20:04:02 02/01/15] Dex : thats a good idea.
[20:04:06 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Yes I have we should look into this more
[20:04:13 02/01/15] dayhut : Same idea
[20:04:40 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Jake has an in with a group in the SD area
[20:04:46 02/01/15] Dex : what about for kids? childrens hospital or foster kids. something on those lines would be nice too.
[20:05:00 02/01/15] dayhut : And something to do with kids
[20:05:21 02/01/15] dayhut : Hahaha
[20:05:37 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Big brother idea would be great I am teaching kids up this way would fit right in
[20:05:41 02/01/15] GT : Jeff check with the American Legion of La Habra
[20:05:50 02/01/15] TWO2 : I think with more gatherings FTFF can get more exposure and get more companys to want to sponsor some FTFF events
[20:06:27 02/01/15] dayhut : Id vote for wounded vets/ healing waters and a kids program.
[20:06:51 02/01/15] TWO2 : i agree with dayhut
[20:07:04 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : La Habra Legion my wife meets with them on Monday she will talk with this
[20:07:11 02/01/15] dayhut : Two would be enough
[20:07:25 02/01/15] dayhut : And Jeff you're gonna need an events organizer!
[20:07:25 02/01/15] Dex : yes, maybe if we can get someone to donate some rod/reel combos for these events would be nice.
[20:07:44 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : More gatherings better exposure leading to vets and kids
[20:07:54 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Yes I think t that will be needed for sure
[20:07:55 02/01/15] Dex : Agree!
[20:08:20 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : dayhut, we need an event organizer for sure
[20:08:49 02/01/15] Dex : doing for the less fortunate is always a great thing.
[20:09:07 02/01/15] dayhut : Jeff has done an outstanding job with FTFF
[20:09:25 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Thanks dayhut but you guys make it what it is
[20:10:12 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Maybe we should get involved in some none fishing events as a group
[20:11:05 02/01/15] dayhut : Yes Jeff organize for wounded vets and kids events
[20:11:24 02/01/15] dayhut : Show up help, so some grunt work
[20:11:58 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Volunteer with a group of FTFF members at an event just a thought
[20:12:44 02/01/15] dayhut : That's right. Wear the shirts and be present
[20:13:04 02/01/15] dayhut : That could lead to contacts for the FTFF events
[20:13:11 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Yep we could gain some group with these groups doing this
[20:13:17 02/01/15] GT : Why not rent a lake for the kids/vets
[20:13:40 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Foster kids would be a great group to get involved with
[20:14:10 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : GT do you know of anyplace that could happen
[20:14:54 02/01/15] GT : I was thinking of maybe a place like Jess Ranch
[20:15:35 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I can talk to them to see if this is possible
[20:16:36 02/01/15] Pavo21 : jess ranch was so much fun last smmer
[20:16:39 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : What about CHOC Hospital and Laguna Niguel
[20:16:51 02/01/15] Pavo21 : oh man choc would love that probably
[20:16:57 02/01/15] Pavo21 : with all thos kids
[20:17:06 02/01/15] GT : Toss this out to some of our sponsers and see if you get any bites, maybe someone will step up and pitch in some cash for the rent
[20:17:23 02/01/15] dayhut : How many members do you have in the immediate locale Jeff
[20:17:25 02/01/15] Pavo21 : all our sponser will donate they are amazing
[20:17:26 02/01/15] dayhut : ?
[20:18:04 02/01/15] Dex : will need a place with easy access to the waters. a pier or bridge would be good. just incase these vets or kids are disabled
[20:18:30 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : There is a lot of members local to OC in time this could grow out of OC area and ya we could pitch this to sponsors
[20:19:06 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Yes sir ease of access is top priority
[20:19:25 02/01/15] Pavo21 : which lake has best shore access
[20:19:33 02/01/15] dayhut : And the whole legal side of things. Lots of planning
[20:19:38 02/01/15] Pavo21 : to bad mission viejo iso ut of business
[20:19:45 02/01/15] Pavo21 : for now
[20:20:07 02/01/15] Pavo21 : the private lakes at irvine have all shore fishing
[20:20:11 02/01/15] dayhut : Look into the Healing Waters outfit - they are already doing these things
[20:20:12 02/01/15] Pavo21 : lots of access
[20:20:18 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Irvine I thknk, or Santa Ana but they are just big holes in the ground
[20:20:42 02/01/15] dayhut : This is in good hands
[20:20:50 02/01/15] Pavo21 : but really step at sarl
[20:20:59 02/01/15] dayhut : Inn out but it's an honor to be a member
[20:21:05 02/01/15] TWO2 : How about helping out in a kids fishing derby like the Dan Hernandez
[20:21:06 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : does anyone know someone that has anythign to do with healing waters taht we could talk to
[20:21:08 02/01/15] dayhut : I'm out
[20:21:27 02/01/15] dayhut : Thanks Jeff and company
[20:21:41 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Yes the Dan H thing would be a great idea lets really look at that
[20:22:01 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : see you dayhut
[20:22:17 02/01/15] GT : Add that to your wifes meeting with the Legion
[20:22:45 02/01/15] TWO2 : I know Mile Square in OC has a kids derby coming up
[20:22:46 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Will do she is right next to me
[20:23:02 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : can we get some volunteer out there
[20:23:21 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : ot to the Mile square deal
[20:24:32 02/01/15] TWO2 : i live a 5mins away from Mile and took my boys to a few of there derbys. there is always lots of people and companys there
[20:25:05 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : So when is this event is there a web page for it to check things out
[20:25:24 02/01/15] TWO2 : Yes im checking now.
[20:25:34 02/01/15] Dex : to bad we couldn't set up a booth at one of these derbys
[20:26:04 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : In time that would be a great idea
[20:26:49 02/01/15] Dex : have a raffle or something
[20:27:09 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : That would be great
[20:27:14 02/01/15] GT : The booth jig would be a way of introducing people to tubing and sponsers
[20:28:05 02/01/15] Dex : yes, and maybe our sponsers would give us things to raffle or pass out
[20:28:16 02/01/15] miller : What's up guys
[20:28:18 02/01/15] GT : We all have the equipmentto show off
[20:28:25 02/01/15] miller : Sorry I'm late
[20:28:28 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : welcome miller
[20:28:36 02/01/15] Dex : hi milller
[20:29:05 02/01/15] TWO2 : what up miller
[20:29:25 02/01/15] miller : So what I miss
[20:29:42 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Ya we can always demo our own equipment in time Maybe Classic Accessories could set us up with extra gear to demo
[20:29:58 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : you missed everything LOL
[20:30:20 02/01/15] miller : Lol I see that
[20:30:37 02/01/15] TWO2 : ok so i checked Mile Square web page and it didnt say anything about a fishing duerby. I know last year it was arount March
[20:30:48 02/01/15] Dex : going with a booth idea. What about getting a booth at any type of outdoor sportsmen expos? Demos of equipemnt is an idea to get people interested in what we do.
[20:30:55 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Long and short of it wonded vets, choc hospital, foster kids get incvolved with these group, get members to volunteer with events to get our name out there
[20:31:29 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : thanks 22 if you find anything let me know
[20:31:35 02/01/15] miller : Very cool
[20:31:46 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : The booth at fishing show would be very cool
[20:32:30 02/01/15] GT : Nobody has a booth at Fred Hall
[20:32:47 02/01/15] GT : We'd be the first
[20:32:57 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : maybe we cold get some sposors to cover our booth
[20:33:01 02/01/15] miller : Fred hall is way to pricy
[20:33:02 02/01/15] Dex : whats Fred Hall GT?
[20:33:21 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : What other shows are there
[20:33:36 02/01/15] GT : Fishing show in Long Beach It's huge
[20:33:45 02/01/15] TWO2 : Or help out a sponsor at the fred hall show.
[20:33:56 02/01/15] GT : They also show in Del Mar
[20:34:02 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : share a booth
[20:34:08 02/01/15] Dex : how about county fairs in the fall?
[20:34:17 02/01/15] TWO2 : The Fred Hall show is coming up in March
[20:34:42 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Dex you have county fairs up there
[20:34:52 02/01/15] Dex : yes
[20:35:21 02/01/15] miller : The best way to get out the forums name is by social media
[20:35:50 02/01/15] TWO2 : Yes very true miller
[20:35:51 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Yes it is I am wanting to work on You Tube this year
[20:36:22 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I have started Google +, instagram, Twittier,
[20:36:25 02/01/15] miller : And to try and get some of the tube company's to post up on there web site our name
[20:36:54 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Link exchange are always great
[20:37:10 02/01/15] miller : Gotta fish more Jeff lol
[20:37:32 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Yes I know bu that is what I have you guys for LOL
[20:37:58 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : This year I am hoping will be different
[20:38:21 02/01/15] miller : Honestly, I have for gotten to tag the page on IG on my last few post
[20:38:23 02/01/15] TWO2 : promoting on facebook on all the fishing page
[20:38:49 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I could use some help with You Tube if anyone has some time
[20:39:38 02/01/15] miller : But more importantly we need new fresh posts, more reports etc and not the same oh post
[20:39:44 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Facebook is a great great media source send some ideas of FB pages to post on
[20:40:20 02/01/15] Dex : to bad we couldn't get GOPRO as a sponser. we all get gopros to use to record and post to youtube. lol.
[20:40:36 02/01/15] Pavo21 : our ig does pretty well thanks to jeff
[20:40:54 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I have talked to them but so far they just havent come through
[20:40:57 02/01/15] TWO2 : how about getting a event going and post it all over facebook for people to join in.
[20:41:23 02/01/15] Pavo21 : go pro doesn't do much sponsering bu i know someone that works there i can hit them up about sponser ship
[20:41:25 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : GoPro knows us just have not bite on it yet i will thry again
[20:41:26 02/01/15] GT : YA post one of the volunteer events of kids or Vets
[20:41:40 02/01/15] miller : Bad thing is there too big of a company but check out Replay cameras
[20:41:46 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Please do so that would be great Pavo
[20:41:57 02/01/15] Pavo21 : fyi mike o and i will be at irvine lake sunday if anyone is down
[20:42:07 02/01/15] Pavo21 : what we need are some float tube forum stickers
[20:42:09 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Replay camera I will do that thanks
[20:42:47 02/01/15] miller : They are cheaper in price too
[20:43:00 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I need to simplify the logo for that or just get a simple bumper sticker made
[20:43:01 02/01/15] Dex : socal media and working with vets and kids will be the best way to get out name out there.
[20:44:22 02/01/15] GT : thanks guys........gotta go
[20:44:23 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I am going to try an improve my social media skills this year, and the vets and kids things will be in the works for the year
[20:44:28 02/01/15] Pavo21 : and getting local lakes ot let us put up a banner could work
[20:44:33 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : see you GT
[20:45:09 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Pavo will work with GoPro and I will check out Repley Cameras
[20:45:24 02/01/15] Dex : great idea.
[20:45:37 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Can some one look into bumper stickers, pricing to start with
[20:46:24 02/01/15] Dex : i can
[20:46:40 02/01/15] miller : Jeff are you looking for #s or more people being active on the forum?
[20:46:57 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : thanks dex
[20:47:18 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Miller more active members #s would be great but more activity would be best
[20:47:24 02/01/15] Dex : Jeff.wjat size decal do you want, and how many?
[20:48:22 02/01/15] miller : Working with vets and kids will help with people signing up but being out on the water and posting on everything will drawl more people to the forum and be more active
[20:48:39 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : I would think a simple bumper sticker would be ok numbers I don't know 50 to 100
[20:49:02 02/01/15] Dex : ok
[20:49:26 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : so miller what about fisherman of the year award based off of reports and posts
[20:49:35 02/01/15] miller : Another bad thing is too many people are only posting for them selfs only and looking for free crap. See it all day long on IG
[20:50:01 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Ya very true
[20:52:25 02/01/15] miller : Fisherman of year would be kinda cool but yet be too hard to go through. Some guys post about 15-20 times in one day and yet there posts aren't worth counting for something like this
[20:52:40 02/01/15] TWO2 : [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
[20:53:38 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Well the Moderators and myself would have a discussion as to who it would be, this could be losely based off of post and activity
[20:53:43 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : thanks 22
[20:54:18 02/01/15] TWO2 : So Dan Hernandez has a event every 3rd saterdat of the month. Volunteers wecom
[20:54:51 02/01/15] miller : Speaking of posts, I would like to make some changes to the classified section if possible
[20:55:03 02/01/15] TWO2 : im still looking around for others
[20:55:16 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : that is good to know about Dan H
[20:55:30 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : what about the Classified section
[20:57:09 02/01/15] Dex : custom bumper stickers look to cost about $2 -$2.50 each.
[20:57:26 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : OK thanks
[20:57:44 02/01/15] Dex : the more ordered the cheaper per each they get.
[20:57:46 02/01/15] miller : Pretty much lock them up after a month or 2 with no active post on them
[20:57:56 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : we could sell them for $3 to $4
[20:58:13 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Lock the thread up or the member
[20:58:41 02/01/15] miller : The thread/post not the member
[20:59:05 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Make sense I will see if I can do that
[20:59:08 02/01/15] Dex : ok guys... i gotta get off of here.. wifey is wanting to watch a movie. lol.. Chat with you all again later.
[20:59:36 02/01/15] miller : Just to keep someone from posting on a 5-6 month old post you know
[20:59:55 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : OK guys thanks very much for showing up this was great
[21:00:18 02/01/15] Dex : we should do this once a month jeff
[21:00:41 02/01/15] miller : Also Jeff talk to Gilbert to see about getting a small add in the fish taco magazine
[21:00:50 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Maybe this is something we could put in motion Dex
[21:01:02 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : Fish Taco Maga sounds good
[21:01:42 02/01/15] @ jeffcpr : this has been an hour of conversation very helpful thanks guys

I know it's a long shot but maybe a San Diego gathering?

tubefish wrote:I know it's a long shot but maybe a San Diego gathering?

Maybe not as a long shot as it may seem.
We do need to work on something this year

Can we make that happen guys make some plans if I can make it I will be there.

I'm sure something can make it happen

SD guys contact me lets get you something happening out there.

Ahh! dang!, I missed out on the live chat lol! looks like I have a lot to read.

FISHING ALL DAY BABY wrote:Ahh! dang!, I missed out on the live chat lol! looks like I have a lot to read.

X2^^ I was at practice lol I`m down for a SD session!!!

Missed also sorry but way down for an sd session!!!!

I knew I was forgetting something yesterday

OK guys I sent a Message to Project Healing Waters for any info in the subject of helping take vet's out or even special needs persons out on the water. I will also send a message to Jake form TeamFishInc. about the interest we have in doing this, he has some connections to help us as well.