StevenPro January 26, 2007 Share January 26, 2007 I wanted to let you all know that the next MACNA is going to be held in Pittsburgh. This should be a great opportunity to see some fabulous speakers, new and interesting products, rare and unusual livestock, and to hang out with fellow fish geeks from all over the world. Registration for the full show, including the Friday night reception and Saturday banquet, is only $100! But, this price will only last until the end of January, so register now to lock in this great price. We have a number of excellent speakers already confirmed and are aggressively working on others. Here is a current listing: Adam Blundell Eric Borneman Anthony Calfo Dr. Bruce Carlson Dr. Stan Dannemiller James Fatherree Lee Goldman Ron Hessing Kelly Jedlicki Dr. Sanjay Joshi Daniel Knop Sarah Lardizabal Dr. Frank Marini Dr. Catherine McFadden Mike Paletta Steven Pro Dr. Ron Shimek Dr. Rob Toonen See our website for more information, http://www.macna2007.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenPro February 1, 2007 Author Share February 1, 2007 I am pleased to announce that Dana Riddle has been added as a speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale February 1, 2007 Share February 1, 2007 I got my ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenPro March 7, 2007 Author Share March 7, 2007 It looks like Gerald Allen is going to be our banquet speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bemmer March 8, 2007 Share March 8, 2007 I am seriously thinking of going to the MACNA conference this fall. Anyone want to roadtrip and/or share a room (preferably a woman...I'm married) Is WAMAS getting a block of rooms at a hotel in the area? Also, for those that have been to the evening dinners (gala) are the worth the extra price of admission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco March 8, 2007 Share March 8, 2007 There's a bunch of us going. Even thinking of getting a "party bus" to get up up there. Best to get a reservation at the conf. hotel. It is a little outside Pitt, so not sure how many other hotels in the area. What, I'm married too? :wink: Oh well, I guess I am sharing with snore-boy again. That gator is loud after a few drinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bemmer March 8, 2007 Share March 8, 2007 There's a bunch of us going. Even thinking of getting a "party bus" to get up up there. Best to get a reservation at the conf. hotel. It is a little outside Pitt, so not sure how many other hotels in the area. Great. Glad to hear it. Which is "that" hotel? Did I miss the posting of where we are all staying? Seriously, are there any woman going. It's one thing to be the token Asian on the trip but to be the token female would be just too much. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman March 8, 2007 Share March 8, 2007 The price would be worth it just to see "Drunk Boy Byron" in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale March 8, 2007 Share March 8, 2007 Hotel to stay at - well best to support the host club and stay at the hotel they have linked on their website. As I learned from when we hosted MACNA, we got all of the meeting & banquet space for free based on our guarantee that we would sell about 600 room nights during the conference. I guess Pitt club has similar deal so helping them fill the rooms can help their club. Reserve room now - your CC will not be charged and if you cancel like 48 hours before hand, they don't charge you. Other side note is to only reserve room if you are like 98% sure your going so host club has accurate estimate on rooms sold. Watching SOG & SLOG drink Saki Bombers ... was worth price of admisison for Kuhndog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzekunoi March 8, 2007 Share March 8, 2007 Great. Glad to hear it. Which is "that" hotel? Did I miss the posting of where we are all staying? Seriously, are there any woman going. It's one thing to be the token Asian on the trip but to be the token female would be just too much. :wink: i'm thinking of going but can not guarantee yet. Depends on many things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA March 8, 2007 Share March 8, 2007 Born and raised in Washington PA, just outside of there! I'll be there! DANG, WHY ALWAYS IN SEPTEMBER!! Working (Gov't Reseller) -I'm sure somehow, will be up for at least one day anyway! Ok, Will probably work Fri/Sat am, then driveup for Sat night and Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco March 8, 2007 Share March 8, 2007 For anyone that has not been to one - any newbs around here that realize that this "bug" is just not going to leave - really think about attending. You catch all the new equipment, can bug and critique the booth vendors on their stuff, and meet an enthusiastic, fun bunch of people. We even ended up playing poker with the reps from of Marine Depot, Icecap, and Euro-reef. Plus the speakers really hit all levels of experience. Bite the bullet now, and put it on your schedule. You'll probably make it up in free or reduced swag. I came back with free lugols, phos media, carbon, food, gift certs, test kits, books, and restocked my t-shirt collection. On the other hand I also dropped a few on cherry picked corals... And yes, sometimes you might even get a nickname if you have a few saki bombers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alok March 9, 2007 Share March 9, 2007 Is this of value to someone new to the hobby? If so, why? Thanks Alok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale March 19, 2007 Share March 19, 2007 FYI: Those thinking about going to MACNA - you can buy a full conference pass (includes all events) for $75 at CMAS Spring seminar on April 14, 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenPro March 26, 2007 Author Share March 26, 2007 Here is a listing of our exhibitors to date. Note, this is only whoever has reserved and paid for space. All-Glass Anthony Calfo Publications Aquarium Advice Aquarium Systems Aquatic Ecosystems Boyd CaribSea Coral Dynamics Coralife CPR DT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenPro April 25, 2007 Author Share April 25, 2007 We already have over 500 individuals committed to attend this year and still have 5 months to sign up more people. Act fast to attend the largest marine aquarist educational conference, trade show, and party in the US! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenPro May 28, 2007 Author Share May 28, 2007 Be sure to purchase your tickets to MACNA 19 before the end of the month to beat the price increase. http://www.macnapittsburgh.com/registration/registration.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtC July 13, 2007 Share July 13, 2007 In addition to the previous (exhibitor) lists, you can expect to see: Elos Magnavore Coral Frenzy TFH Publications Bowtie Publications Brightwell Aquatics PFO Lighting Champion Frag Exchange Boston Aqua Farms That Fish Place NOAA USCRTF reefs.org Ecosystem Coral Magazine Aquarium Specialty Emperor Aquatics RK2 Posted by StevePro on CMAS this morning http://www.cmas-md.org/forums/showthread.p...291001#poststop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenPro July 14, 2007 Author Share July 14, 2007 If anyone plans to bring the family along, here are some area attractions. You can get to anyone of these in 15 minutes or less (if you avoid rush hour) from the MACNA venue. Andy Warhol Museum - http://www.warhol.org/ Carnegie Science Center - http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/ Carnegie Museum of Art - http://www.cmoa.org/ Carnegie Museum of Natural History - http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/ Center for Creative Play - http://www.cfcp.org/ Children's Museum - http://www.pittsburghkids.org/ Fort Pitt Museum - www.fortpittmuseum.com Gateway Clipper Fleet - http://www.gatewayclipper.com/ Just Ducky Tours - http://www.justduckytours.com/ Kennywood Amusement Park - http://www.kennywood.com/ National Aviary - http://www.aviary.org/ Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium - http://www.zoo.pgh.pa.us/ Phipps Conservatory - http://www.phipps.conservatory.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenPro August 21, 2007 Author Share August 21, 2007 I just wanted to let you all know that the Radisson is full. The overflow hotels are the Holiday Inn (412-372-1022 ext. 656) and the Hampton Inn (412-380-4000). Just tell them you are coming for MACNA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale August 31, 2007 Share August 31, 2007 Outside of traffic, you should be able to make the drive in about 3.5 hours or less. It's about 1:45 minutes from Tysons to Breezewood & about 1:45 minutes on PA turnpike to Conference location (or less if you drive faster ) Here is an updated speaker list for MACNA 19: Adam Blundell Eric Borneman Anthony Calfo Dr. Bruce Carlson Dr. Stan Dannemiller James Fatherree Lee Goldman Ron Hessing Kelly Jedlicki Dr. Sanjay Joshi Daniel Knop Sarah Lardizabal Dr. Frank Marini Dr. Catherine McFadden Mike Paletta Steven Pro Dana Riddle Dr. Ron Shimek Roy Torres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve September 11, 2007 Share September 11, 2007 Heads-up for anyone who really wants/needs to be in the Radisson I'll be cancelling my room reservation some time today (room w/2 queen beds). Cheers! Eve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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