TMAC (Texas Marine Aquarists Conference)

[BIGBIRD123]

As most of you at the Jan meeting heard, we are now confirming the up and coming event. The Texas Marine Aquarists Conference from now on known as "TMAC" will be going on on the 21st of March. The event will have Anthony Calfo as the Key Note Speaker Eric Borneman. We have this list of vendors, some have already paid, some confirmed and others listed as possible:
Directions & Transportation

From Austin, Texas:
Take I-35 South toward San Marcos, Texas. Exit at the McCarty Lane Exit (Exit 201). Take a left on McCarty Lane.
From San Antonio, Texas:
Take I-35 North toward San Marcos, Texas. Exit at the McCarty Lane Exit (Exit 201). Take a right on McCarty Lane.
From Houston: I-10 West to U.S.... View all directions, map, and airport information (http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/SNMESES-Embassy-Suites-San-Marcos-Hotel-Spa-Conference-Center-Texas/directions.do)



DT's
Red Sea
Randy Reed
Tunze
Precision Marine
Deep Sea Aquatics
Omega One
Marineland
Hikari


Coral Vendors


ZoaNuts
Fish2morow
Franks Tanks
CherryCorals
B&B Aquatics


Waiting to here back from:

Brightwell Aquatics
and others

We will be having a LARGE RAFFLE.



We will be needing volunteers to help make this a success. I know there was several people at the meeting wanting to help. This is a very special way to put MAAST on the Reefing Map and Scene. Please let us know here of your willingness to help make this a success. If this year works well, then we will be trying to make it an annual event and a full weekend of festivities.


Once we get a definite head-count, we will be contacting you and setting up committees.


Thanks in advance,


Steve and the MAAST BOD

[jrsatx20]

as always i ready to help.

[Jarob]

I would love to help if it is on a weekend.

[BIGBIRD123]

It is on Sat the 21st of March. We will need a little help on Friday night, also.

Steve

[MattK]

I would need a little more info on the times and locations but I'm more than willing to lend a helping hand.

[cbianco]

Some Questions,

Where will TMAC be held?
What will Calfo's speaking topic be?
Is this our March frag swap?

TMAC sounds exciting. Count me in if you need a helping hand!

:cool:

[subsailor]

TMAC is going to be held at the new San Marcos Convention center by the outlet mall on I-35

Speaking topic is TBD but there will be a fragging demo by Anthony Calfo

[Ping]

Any more booths available and how much.

[BioCube14]

wow cant wait!

[BIGBIRD123]

Everyone, this is a BIG DEAL. These are leaders of the industry and our hobby and passion. There will be an admission charge of $25 and discounted fees for Volunteers. I will go more into this later about the discounted fees, such as, the more time you volunteer, the cheaper the entry fee...even up to FREE.

Steve

p.s. Peter, I'll give you a call tonight.

[BioCube14]

I will be there!

[stoneroller]

I will volunteer to help in any way possible. I can be a leader or a grunt or BOTH.

[Jeff]

i will help.

[brewercm]

Of course count me in. Putting it on my calendar as we speak.

[so-smrt]

i am unemployed at the moment so i have lots of time... pending employment can do anything

[prof]

Is there a flyer or website? Where is this being advertised?

Is this a MAAST thing or is there a different primary organizer?

[Troutmasters02]

I will help.

[TexasTodd]

Should be in.

Are the other Texas clubs helping/advertising it?

Todd

[Bill S]

Count me in.

[cbianco]

A TMAC FAQ sticky would great. We have lots of questions! Hopefully this enthusiasm spills over to the conference and beyond.

Christopher

[cowboy572]

Count me in, williing to offer my services.

[gjuarez]

where is this going to take place? san antonio?

[jrsatx20]

:angel:
TMAC is going to be held at the new San Marcos Convention center by the outlet mall on I-35

Speaking topic is TBD but there will be a fragging demo by Anthony Calfo

[BIGBIRD123]

We will put together an outline of the event this weekend for all to view. This is a MAAST Event and is being advertised on the other sites. We will get some help from the others but this will be put on by and benefit MAAST. We have the venue and a tentative schedule that will be post this weekend also. Please stay tuned.

Thanks so much for all of you who have volunteered.

Steve

[gjuarez]

Awesome. way to go steve and board members for making this happen. I will be there, would like to chance to meet calfo, hopefully borneman will make it.

[Kristy]

Count me in to help with whatever. Kristy will still be in England, but I am available Friday night after 5pm and Saturday all day. Just let me know what is needed. - Mike

[bexarhunt]

What luck! I am in NM for my son's hockey tournament over spring break :((( Super disappointed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sly fox]

awesome...i'll be back in time from the UK, should be great

you could try sapphire aquatics... they are back in buisness and expanding their product line... kinda local company they might want a stand

[chumbucket]

sounds exciting!!!! I am willing to help anyway possible, I have a pretty flexible schedule so let me know what i can do to help maast suceed.

[TexasTodd]

Hey BB, who is in touch with A. Calfo? Can you pm me his contact information?

I'd like to get in touch with his nephew Yves.

Thanks,

Todd

[reefermadness]

TexasTodd
Just go to readingtrees.com and click the contact us button, that will give you anthony e-mail and you can explain to him what you want.

[chark]

I would like to help. I can be there Friday afternoon and Saturday. Will there still be a frag swap?

[profntbtr]

i'm willing to help, barring any unforeseen projects

[fperkins]

Have posted your event on the DallasMAS site.

http://www.dallasmas.org/forum/showthread.php?p=9135#post9135

Look forward to attending.


Frank Perkins
DallasMAS
DFWMAS

[BIGBIRD123]

Have posted your event on the DallasMAS site.

http://www.dallasmas.org/forum/showthread.php?p=9135#post9135

Look forward to attending.


Frank Perkins
DallasMAS
DFWMAS

Thanks Frank, I was looking for a link to your website. We will be posting RSVP details in a day or two...

Steve

[mharmon]

I'd like to volunteer. Let me know what you need.

[BoborLinda]

Bob & I will help where we can. Let us know.

[brewercm]

Wow, look at the number we have ready to volunteer already. Now this is what this club is all about.
Proud to be a member.

[klondike4001]

Is the RSVP page ready yet? I'd really like to get signed up.

[jrsatx20]

just to clarify things i will be there fri nite to help and sat morning

[ErikH]

Amazing!

[jroescher]

I can help. Pretty much anytime and I'm nearby.

[albert7753]

Looking forward to the event let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Albert
DallasMas

[BIGBIRD123]

Albert,
First of all, WELCOME TO MAAST. We look forward to having you guys down. this is working in to being a Great Event.

Steve

[BIGBIRD123]

Looking forward to the event let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Albert
DallasMas

Bring ALL your friends...

Steve

[envy]

you can count two people to attend the event so when the RSVP is up let me know or count me in. can we pay in advance for the event?

[dpotts]

Count me in...I can't wait!!

[blindside]

i wanna go :) where and when? sorry if i missed it

[BIGBIRD123]

You may RSVP by sending payment of $25 per person to treasurer@maast.org and bew sure to mark the pmt as TMAC. It will be $30 at the door the day of the event, so please pay early.

blindside...the event will be from 9 am - 6 pm on 21st of March at the New San Marcos Convention Ctr just north of the outlets.

Steve

[mikedelgado]

my gf an I would like to attend

[cbianco]

You may RSVP by sending payment of $25 per person to treasurer@maast.org and bew sure to mark the pmt as TMAC. It will be $30 at the door the day of the event, so please pay early.

blindside...the event will be from 9 am - 6 pm on 21st of March at the New San Marcos Convention Ctr just north of the outlets.

Steve


How will the volunter work discounted?
Should we pay now or later?

Thanks Steve! :)

Christopher

[BIGBIRD123]

Next week will be working on a schedule and along with the BOD, decide how to break it down.

Steve

[apedroza]

I should be able to help anytime, barring any roadblocks.

[BIGBIRD123]

We have put together a great list of Speakers. So we proudly announce them.

Anthony Calfo - TBA, Christine Williams (Anthony's Fiance') -Raising Seahorses, Eric Borneman - Sustaining the Reef, Marc Levinson - Reef Photography and our own Peter Kordelski (Ping) - Refugiums and Sand beds. This is turning into an Event not to miss...Please get your tickets soon as they are $25 now and $30 at the door. Purchase tickets at treasurer@maast.org and mark them TMAC.

Thanks and hope to see you there...

Steve

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Thanks Gabe for the GENEROUS donation of $300, to help Sponsor Anthony Calfo's presentation @ TMAC. We @ MAAST, greatly appreciate your support!
Also wanted to say thanks for the Gift Card and the Hagen Test Kit. These will make great Raffle items.
Good Luck with the Store! It looks awesome

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Thank you John, with Kingfish Aquariums for the GENEROUS donation of $200., to assist in Sponsoring Anthony Calfo's presentation @ TMAC. We, greatly appreciate your continuous support of MAAST. I also wanted to say thank you for the donation of the Skimmer, Tropic Eden Sand, The Hammer Float, and also Zeovit Products.
It was also a great pleasure in touring your estasblishment and meeting William.

[corkyGramma]

:bigsmile: I'll be there and I can help.

[wesheltonj]

I am interested in speaking with some of your vendors that are attending, but do not have the time for the whole thing. Are you going to offer an general admission for the trade show only?

[JKLUSAF]

hopefully i'll be able to make it up there, sounds like a lot of fun

Justin

[MKCindy]

Wow, not sure how I missed this one. If you need another volunteers, I'm available Friday and Saturday.

[truck0000]

Is there an agenda yet with times?

[Goofball310]

will gladly help in anyway i can.

[seatrueblue]

I should be able to volunteer since the san marcos conference center is 3.8 miles from my house.

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Thanks for all who have volunteered. I have compiled a list, Aquarium Designs and B & B have graciously allowed us to presale TMAC tickets outside of their stores. If anyone would like to volunteer for this weekend (Saturday the 7, Sunday the 8th) and the following weekend, the 14th and 15th, please pm me.
Thanks,
Cheri

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Bump for Volunteering to help sale tickets....

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

The hours that you volunteer both/either weekend, applies toward total "Volunteer time."

Thanks