MAAST presents: LMAR October 2, 2010

[Kristy]

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Saturday October 2, 2010




San Antonio Convention Center
200 East Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205










Featured speakers:

Frank Burr: "SPS Made Simple"
Murray Camp: "You Want Me To Put What In My Tank? An Overview of Probiotic and Carbon Dosing Methodologies"
Peter Kordelski: "Refugiums and Sandbeds"
Randy Reed: "The Fundamentals of Feeding Your Reef"
Dr. Adelaide Rhodes: "Copepods"

Vendors will include:

Precision Marine

Dr. A. Rhodes

Steal City Corals
Reef Nutrition

Fish2Morrow
Reefkoi Corals


Raffle Items will include:

135 gallon tank setup - $500+ value
Includes like new reef ready tank, stand, sump, skimmer, return pump and plumbing

Mighty mite 50 gpd ro/di - $110 value

Tank maintenance package - $75 value
siphon starter, glass hydrometer, glass scraper and extra blade, coral Rx pro 1oz

Tank supplement package - $85 value
B-ionic, water sensor, coral Rx pro 1oz

Coral Rx Pro 4 oz - $70 value

Local maast sponsor gift certificate package - $60 value
$20 ea for pollys, gabes, and phenomenal aquatics

Local maast sponsor gift certificate package - $60 value
$20 ea to aquatek, Austin aquadome, river city aquatics

Local maast sponsor gift certificate package - $70 value
$45 to darby’s and $25 to fishy business

Online maast sponsor gift certificate package - $100 value
$25 ea to buckeyefield supply, coral creations, and $50 to reefcleaners

RL150 Redline Series Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer - $300 value

maast gift set - $100 value
maast computer bag, maast shirt, one year charter membership, coral Rx pro 1oz

Hand painted artwork - $ 260 value
Graciously donated by Mr. Cob

Maricultured Acropora sp. - $75 value

(3)Reef Suppliment kits - $60 value
chromaplex, microvert, essential elements, nano reef 2 part, aqueon marine flakes

(5)Live reef nutrition kits - $90 value
fuzzy phytes, phyto feast, rotifeast, arctipods, tigerpods, macrofeast

nano reef suppliment kit - $35 value
nonoreef 2 part, coral Rx 1 oz.




Tickets are $25 prepaid or $30 at the door on the day of the event.


You may send in payment by paypal to: treasurer@maast.org (http://www.maast.org/payments.php)

or via snail mail to:
MAAST
P.O.Box 780582
San Antonio, Tx 78278


Please include with your payment: screen name, real name of all attendees registering for conference, and contact information.

[Pennies2Cents]

This is gonna be fun & educational! :) Hope to see everyone there!

[RayAllen]

Am I missing the time? I hope its earlier in the day so I can make it!

[hobogato]

it will be an all day event ray

[allan]

Right now we're looking at a 0800 late registration with 0900 being the opening remarks.

[txg8gxp]

Sounds fun, hope I can make it... I like the sound of " SPS made simple "

[BIGBIRD123]

Any details, i.e., admission costs, booth costs, raffle, etc...

[Pennies2Cents]

Any details, i.e., admission costs, booth costs, raffle, etc...

coming soon!

[Joseph]

There goes Octobers Budget..LOL

[Kristy]

Updated original post with payment information.

Stay tuned for details about the raffle...

[kkiel02]

Im excited already. We better not have to work that Saturday. Just 5 days before my birthday!

[Mr Cob]

Same here....can't wait!

[Kristy]

Let's start posting the RSVPs for this!
http://www.maast.org/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=28&c=1

[clone]

cant wait to hear Randy and Frank.....Plus pick me up some coral RX

[BIGBIRD123]

Is there any discounted accommodations for out-of-towners or vendors/guest speakers? Any transportation from the airport? Is the public invited to the dinner with the speakers? what are you doing for providing seasoned heated saltwater and ro/di water for the vendors? Is this the current list of vendors attending?

[Mr Cob]

Website is live now....

http://lmar.maast.org/

[BIGBIRD123]

That's great but it doesn't offer any answers to my questions...

[Mr Cob]

That's great but it doesn't offer any answers to my questions...

Sorry Steve, I'm no longer a Board member...I was just posting the site for the members or anyone else interested. I was not replying to you.

[allan]

Steve,

Let me try to address...

Is there any discounted accommodations for out-of-towners or vendors/guest speakers?

This is committee business and really not relevant to the intent of this thread with the exception of out of town attendees. No discounted lodging is available, although that probably a good thing to look into.

Any transportation from the airport?

The San Antonio cab service is available for attendees and the speakers/vendors are committee business not pertinent to this thread.

Is the public invited to the dinner with the speakers?
No, simply not enough room for seating of a potential 100 diners.

what are you doing for providing seasoned heated saltwater and ro/di water for the vendors?

Committee business.

Is this the current list of vendors attending?

Yes

Steve, I hope that I have adequately answered your questions and look forward to seeing you at L*MAR.

[hobogato]

btw, these questions were all addressed at the last board meeting which was open to charter members. lets keep this thread clutter free, any further questions of this nature can be asked in a more appropriate forum.

back on track - we will be finalizing the raffle list this weekend and posting more information asap. really looking forward to this event!

[reefkoi]

I'm excited to be vending this year!! Working on hotel reservations now, see you guys in a few weeks!!

Chris
Reefkoi Corals

[Mr Cob]

I'm excited to be vending this year!! Working on hotel reservations now, see you guys in a few weeks!!

Chris
Reefkoi Corals


Look forward to seeing you out there! Thanks for joining in!

Will you be bringing any of the LED strip lights? I'd like to check those out.

[Europhyllia]

Super exciting. I can't wait! I just ordered my ticket :)

[Europhyllia]

Has the schedule for the speakers already been published?

[reefkoi]

Look forward to seeing you out there! Thanks for joining in!

Will you be bringing any of the LED strip lights? I'd like to check those out.


I will have 2 of them over my frags at the show, I might bring a couple to sell as well, depending on how many are in stock at the time!

Chris

BTW I'm not sure who to ask, but I need 15ish gallons of RO water for my tanks (i'll bring the salt).....are you guys providing any water at the show for us out of town guys?

[Kristy]

No problem. One of the guys from the vendor committee is going to be contacting all the vendors to confirm how many gallons of saltwater (and whatever else) you will need. We will provide the saltwater for you guys during set-up.

[kkiel02]

I will have 2 of them over my frags at the show, I might bring a couple to sell as well, depending on how many are in stock at the time!

Chris

BTW I'm not sure who to ask, but I need 15ish gallons of RO water for my tanks (i'll bring the salt).....are you guys providing any water at the show for us out of town guys?

Just switched out my filters today for my ro unit. We could use it for the sponsors. I wouldnt mind at all.

[kkiel02]

Has the schedule for the speakers already been published?

The speakers are on the first page. I am not sure if they are in the order in which they are speaking though. I like the topics. :)

[Kristy]

Has the schedule for the speakers already been published?


The speakers are on the first page. I am not sure if they are in the order in which they are speaking though. I like the topics. :)

Karin, Allan and I have put together the schedule and have been tweaking it, but should be posting it up for the public viewing this week. The speakers are not in the order of the presentations right now... they are actually in alphabetical order! ;)

[clone]

REALLY?!?!?!?!
I figured there would be more intrest and this thread would be packed with im attending post and excitment....

[Sherri]

Super exciting. I can't wait! I just ordered my ticket :)

Got your PayPal...processing! :o)

[Sherri]

NOTE: In the next day or so, I will be entering a prepayment receipt confirmation in this thread as I receive them. I will also be posting a prepayment deadline date for the $25 entry fee. After that date, the price will be $30 at the door. So if plans have been made to attend, please make sure you keep an eye on the deadline date coming up.

Looking forward to a great event and hope many can attend. Some great Speakers, raffles, etc. Hope to see you there!

Sherri

[Europhyllia]

Awesome speakers!
The vendors will be the icing on the cake but the speakers alone will be worthwhile attending even for out of towners for sure!

[kkiel02]

Payment sent for my girlfriend and myself. I cant wait and am excited I dont have to work that Saturday! I like the topics as well. Plus Reefkoi has me a little tempted now on these led light strips!

[Sherri]

Payment sent for my girlfriend and myself. I cant wait and am excited I dont have to work that Saturday! I like the topics as well. Plus Reefkoi has me a little tempted now on these led light strips!

Got your payment...thanks!

[Sherri]

NOTE: $25.00 PREPAYMENT DEADLINE DATE FOR L*MAR IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2010. THERE WILL BE A CHARGE OF $30.00 AT THE DOOR.

Prepayment receipt confirmation:

Sept. 10, 2010:

1. Karin Baker (Europhyllia)

Sept. 13, 2010:

2. Kristy Dean (Kristy)
3. Mike Dean (Mike)

Sept. 14, 2010:

4. Kevin Kiel (kkiel02)
5. Alyssa Fernandez

Sept. 16, 2010:

6. Lorraine Richards (BSJF)

Sept. 17, 2010:

7. Cecil Harkey (Chark)
8. Rebecca Harkey
9. Ramsey Pawlik ( ramsey)

Sept. 20, 2010:

10. Marcus Ready (tiger_eyed1)

Sept. 26, 2010:

11. Serena Haynes (Ichthy)
12. Stella Haynes
13. Sherri Ancira (Sherri)

Sept. 27, 2010:

14. Adriene Gould (tebstan)
15. Dylan Johnson (Reefer4ever)
16. David Johnson
17. Michelle Johnson
18. John Roescher (jroescher)
19. Cyndee Roescher
20. Ace Shedd (hobogato)
21. Stephen Thompson (txg8gxp)

Sept. 30, 2010:

22. Alejandro Gonzalez (alexdmg) $30

[Europhyllia]

Just in case the family wants to come along (doubt it) -are children allowed and if so what is the ticket price for kids?

[BSJF]

Pmt Sent.

[ramsey]

Payment sent! Can't wait!

[Kristy]

The deadline for discounted prepayment is nearing...

just ONE WEEK LEFT to get in on the $25 prepayment rate!!!

After that tickets will be $30 at the door.

Send your paypal to:
treasurer@maast.org

Or you can drop it in the mail (but hurry!):
MAAST Treasurer
PO Box 780582
San Antonio, TX 78278

Be sure to include your real name, screen name, and contact information for all attendees.

[hobogato]

at five dollars a speaker, this is a great opportunity to learn some great information...

really looking forward to hearing these presentations!

[txmike]

do we have time line for when what speakers are up?I would like to be there for one or two of them but i have some plans for this day.

[ramsey]

Also, is there going to be other vendors besides what's been listed? Any local vendors?

[Kristy]

Sorry guys, I promised to post up the schedule a good week or so ago. Working on all the details of this has been a little crazy!

Schedule of Events:
8:00 Doors open / registration / checkout vendors and raffle prizes
9:00 Randy Reed: "Fundamentals of Feeding your Reef"
10:30 Peter Kordelski: "Sandbeds and Refugiums"
11:30 Lunch
1:00 Frank Burr: "SPS Made Simple"
2:30 Adelaide Rhodes: "Copepods"
4:00 Murray Camp: "Overview of Probiotic and Carbon Dosing Methodologies"
5:15 Raffle announcements, closing remarks
5:30 Conclusion

We are expecting that each speaker will have one hour for the presentation and a 10-minute Q&A session after, which leaves a 20-minute window for checking out the raffle prizes and shopping the vendors.

[Europhyllia]

oh tough to decide which ones to listen to. I want to hear them all but that makes for a long day!

[hobogato]

Also, is there going to be other vendors besides what's been listed? Any local vendors?

this list has not been finalized. some of the previously confirmed vendors may not make it unfortunately, but we have added some others and have some other "probably will attend" vendors. bottom line, until a vendor has confirmed with payment of vendor fees or shows up, we don't know 100% that they will be there. regardless, it will be a great day of information and a nice raffle.

[Reefer4ever]

Whats in the raffle? What can we win? It is $25 for one person, yes?

[hobogato]

some items included in the raffle are: a mighty mite ro/di filter ($110 value), tank cleanup package ($60 value), supplement package ($50 value), several sponsor gift certificate packages ($60 to $125 values), like new 135 gallon tank-stand-sump combo ($500+ value), artwork created/donated by our own mr. cob ($260 value) and more...

yes, ticket price is $25 presale, $30 at the door per person.

[Reefer4ever]

Ok. So how many people do you figure will attend this event? Also, is there a raffle ticket fee as well or is the ticket included with original payment?

[hobogato]

last year there were around 100 people at the conference, so i would expect around that many or more hopefully. the raffle tickets are purchased separately, remember this is one of two raffles per year to serve as fund raisers for maast.

[Reefer4ever]

That is cool. I have not been on MAAST for too long so I do not know all the things that go on here. When is the other raffle? How much are the raffle tickets?

[Reefer4ever]

When does the prepaying $25 end? The day of the event?

[txav8r]

09/27/2010 is the $25 cutoff.

[hobogato]

the other raffle was at the port a collection trip in july.

[reefkoi]

I can tell you Reefkoi will be there 100% I am bringing 2 tanks and will bring atleast 200 corals and they will all be priced well below website prices!

I know Todd Cherry planned to come but am not sure now if he is going or not.

I have another friend from Colorodado that told me today he plans to come and he will have a couple hundred frags too so there should be plenty of stuff!!

And I will be showing off my Evolution LED's at the show and can probably do some sort of pre-order show pricing :)

I don't know if they will be in stock at the time but can always take orders and give you guys a discount :)

Chris

[ramsey]

I can tell you Reefkoi will be there 100% I am bringing 2 tanks and will bring atleast 200 corals and they will all be priced well below website prices!

I know Todd Cherry planned to come but am not sure now if he is going or not.

I have another friend from Colorodado that told me today he plans to come and he will have a couple hundred frags too so there should be plenty of stuff!!

And I will be showing off my Evolution LED's at the show and can probably do some sort of pre-order show pricing :)

I don't know if they will be in stock at the time but can always take orders and give you guys a discount :)

Chris

I was really hoping to see Cherry Corals! I hope he can make it. :/

[Europhyllia]

oh nice. good to get a heads up on vendors so we know to save our pennies between now and October 2nd lol

[hobogato]

thanks chris, look forward to seeing you!

[Sherri]

tiger_eyed1.....I received your PayPal for your membership dues and your prepayment to L*MAR - will get you upgraded to Charter Member and add you to the prepaid list for L*MAR. Thank you!! :o)

[Sherri]

REMINDER: PREPAYMENT ($25.00) FOR L*MAR IS SEPTEMBER 27TH....IT'S JUST AROUND THE CORNER. This is a great opportunity to hear some great Speakers and vist with some great vendors. Looking forward to it and hope to see fellow MAAST members there... :o)

Also...list of prepayments are listed on Page 4 of this thread.

[Scream311]

Is this Convention limited to ONLY Charter Members ? Or is Open to the Public ? So to speak lol

[Europhyllia]

it is open to anybody buying a ticket! Bring some friends. It will be fun. The speakers will be awesome!

[hobogato]

exactly as karin said, we have advertised all over san antonio and austin, so it is definitly open to anyone

[Scream311]

Thanks Karin and Ace. I meant to ask you while we spoke at Eds the other day regarding the Flyers. And Yes I will mos def be brining along some freinds ! I am Super Excited about this being that this is my 1st MAAST Convention

[txg8gxp]

It's almost here... I can't wait

[Texreefer]

looks like it is going to be fun.. please don't miss this if you have never been.....I will be on a cruise during this time but keep me in mind next year when planning time comes around, i will happily donate my time to help out

[wesheltonj]

I hope that you also posted it on Houston & DFW boards as well.

[hobogato]

we did, as well as rc and austin

[Mr Cob]

EL MAR is everywhere....lol!

Get it?

Can't wait!

[txav8r]

71% of the earth's surface is covered by L Mar.:bigsmile:

[Mr Cob]

NICE!

LMAR covers 335,258,000 sq km of the PLANET!!!

LMAR is huge!!!

[txav8r]

NICE!

LMAR covers 335,258,000 sq km of the PLANET!!!

LMAR is huge!!!

Or 129443837.46847382 sq Miles
or 3608687078481100.5 sq feet
or 519650939301278500 sq inches

[kkiel02]

I am very curious about these evolution leds Reefkoi is bringing. Plus his Ponape birdnest. :) hint hint

[bullstedman]

Thank you so much for telling me this, i am so excited.Can i pay my dues to maast their? i dont think i have paid for this good tool called maast. thanks again.

[Sherri]

Thank you so much for telling me this, i am so excited.Can i pay my dues to maast their? i dont think i have paid for this good tool called maast. thanks again.

Yes, you can pay your Charter Member dues there...I will be there & will take care of it for you. :o)

[txg8gxp]

I can't wait to get a look at the led's aswell.

I am very curious about these evolution leds Reefkoi is bringing. Plus his Ponape birdnest. :) hint hint

[hobogato]

added the current list of raffle items to the first post - still subject to additions :wink_smile:

[txg8gxp]

Wow, some nice stuff...

[neogenix]

Guys,

Am I odd in thinking it's strange that the charter members don't at least get the ability to buy tickets slightly cheaper than the public, if even keeping the same price as pre-sale for those coming at the door? Maybe I'm completely out of line, and in all honesty none of us would really miss those few extra dollars, it's just odd that as a charter member we don't get any sort of 'thanks for supporting the club that's holding the event'

[bullstedman]

There should be no charge for the members that make this possible. I am thankful for these people . I could not do it!

[hobogato]

that is a good point patrick, this is just the way it was done for last year's conference as well. something to the add to the "what to discuss/do differently next year" list.




There should be no charge for the members that make this possible. I am thankful for these people . I could not do it!
thanks for this, but we will all be paying for our tickets. it is nice to work on something so many people will enjoy :)

[Europhyllia]

Guys,

Am I odd in thinking it's strange that the charter members don't at least get the ability to buy tickets slightly cheaper than the public, if even keeping the same price as pre-sale for those coming at the door? Maybe I'm completely out of line, and in all honesty none of us would really miss those few extra dollars, it's just odd that as a charter member we don't get any sort of 'thanks for supporting the club that's holding the event'

I don't think you are odd. :)
Like you I don't miss the extra couple of bucks though and I know how costly events like these are so I don't mind contributing to covering the cost at all -even as a charter member. I do love the idea of charter member perks (like store discounts, etc.) but I don't expect it for every single thing MAAST puts on -especially when it's something BIG like this that is going to cost the club quite a bit but also offers something extraordinary.
I am impressed that the events committee got so many awesome speakers! The vendor list is growing. I really am super excited to be able to attend something like this so close to home!
And when I see Kristy (the head honcho of events coordinators for MAAST who probably put several weeks worth of work into this) on the prepaid list then I really don't feel like I got anything to complain about.
So I fully agree with bullstedman.
I think it's totally okay to feel like charter members should have gotten an extra perk even though I don't share that concern. I think it's great that EVERYBODY has a chance to get 5 bucks off by conveniently just paying early online. I mean it can't really get a whole lot easier than that, right?

[Mr Cob]

Dibbs on the RL150!

[Ichthy]

I cant wait!! my mom & i are going cuase she knows downtown better than me!

[Europhyllia]

I am guessing there's parking for the convention center?

[BIGBIRD123]

Karin, I believe that all parking downtown is paid parking.

[Europhyllia]

I'm okay with paid. I am just wondering if there's parking as part of the convention complex or do I need to find some (I'm not that familiar with downtown either - still used to cities with subways... lol)

[kkiel02]

I also am not too familar with parking but I think I have always paid for boat and car shows that are there.

[Kristy]

TOMORROW is the deadline for prepaid discount tickets, so send in your $25 now or pay $30 at the door Saturday!

PS: I can offer more info on parking options tomorrow. There are a multitude of lots to choose from.

[Sherri]

I cant wait!! my mom & i are going cuase she knows downtown better than me!

Rec'd your PayPal & I will add you and your Mom on the prepaid list on Pg 4 of this thread. Thank you!

[Reefer4ever]

IS IT TOO LATE TO PREPAY FOR THE $25 TICKETS!!!!!!!!

[Reefer4ever]

Can we prepay tomorrow or does it have to be before 12 tonight?

[REBridges]

Question....I would like to attend, however I have to be at work @ 4pm that day...If I buy a raffle ticket, (and I happen to win) do i have to be present to claim the prize, or can it be picked up another time?

[Mike]

The raffle will be done in stages, with the big stuff at the end. I will ask Kristy (events coordinator) and the BOD and see if we have a must be present to win policy. More to come...

[Kristy]

If we receive it by paypal tomorrow, then it's not too late. Tomorrow is the last day we will accept the discounted prepayment.

[allan]

Wow, I've let this slip by... I will get my pay pal done today.

[hobogato]

payment sent :)

[Reefer4ever]

Where do i pay for this?

[Europhyllia]

bottom of announcement on first page :) :
Tickets are $25 prepaid or $30 at the door on the day of the event.


You may send in payment by paypal to: treasurer@maast.org (http://www.maast.org/payments.php)

or via snail mail to:
MAAST
P.O.Box 780582
San Antonio, Tx 78278


Please include with your payment: screen name, real name of all attendees registering for conference, and contact information.

[hobogato]

i think it is too late for snail mail tho for the lower prepaid price.

[Kristy]

Question....I would like to attend, however I have to be at work @ 4pm that day...If I buy a raffle ticket, (and I happen to win) do i have to be present to claim the prize, or can it be picked up another time?

You do have to be present to claim your prize. But the way the raffle will be structured, there will be prizes drawn throughout the day with the biggest ticket grand prize items being the ones drawn at the very end. Your options would be to only put your tickets in for the items being drawn earlier in the day OR find a VERY trusted friend who would claim your prize for you (and would actually tell you that you won something!)

[Reefer4ever]

when i click on treasurer@maast.org it takes me to available subscriptions and it show either Charter member & Maast sponsorship...there's no where to pay for the lmar...do i have to be a charter member first? Having trouble paying for tickets...please help

[Kristy]

Dylan,
The treasurer@maast.org is the paypal info. You need that as the recipient to complete a paypal transaction.

Sending you a pm.

[Sherri]

Tonight (midnight) is the deadline for $25.00 prepayment. I have received numerous PM's indicating they will be paying at the door ($30.00) for various reasons....IF YOU WILL BE PAYING AT THE DOOR, please PM me with the names of those attending and I will have a name tag holding for you/yours at the entry table. If you have any questions regarding this, please PM me. We are in the final stages of preparation of L*MAR....and hope you can make it....looks to be very educational - great Speakers, great Topics, great Vendors, great Raffles and great Members! Hope to see you there....:bigsmile:

[Sherri]

Reminder: Updated prepaid list is posted on Page 4 of this thread.

[Sherri]

Dylan: Rec'd your PayPal and have posted your receipt on Page 4 of this thread. Thank you & see you there!! :o)


when i click on treasurer@maast.org it takes me to available subscriptions and it show either Charter member & Maast sponsorship...there's no where to pay for the lmar...do i have to be a charter member first? Having trouble paying for tickets...please help

[hobogato]

also, if you will be paying at the door, please rsvp on the following event posts

http://www.maast.org/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=28&c=1

thanks!

[Sherri]

Thanks for the PM's - will post when I get home from work....

[Kristy]

Any out of towners who are looking for a hotel can get in on the group rate we are getting at Hilton Palacio del Rio (right across the street from the Convention Center) for $129/night. Just call 1-800-HILTONS and give them the discount code "MAA" (as in the first three letters of MAAST) to make your reservation. Anyone who has every stayed at a nice hotel on the Riverwalk knows how deeply discounted that is!
www.palaciodelrio.hilton.com (http://www.palaciodelrio.hilton.com/)

[Kristy]

There are a number of parking garages within a block or so of the Convention Center. Our event is in rooms 101 - 103, which are right where the Riverwalk meets Market Street (directly across from the statue of Samuel Compers, you know the one, right? Me either!).

Closest parking to that entrance would be the city parking "Marina Garage" (at the corner of Market and Bowie Streets) for $8/day.

Probably a cheaper option and just as easy would be to park at the Rivercenter Mall parking garage on Commerce St. and then walk across the bridge over the river in that small park that divides Commerce St. and Market St. Not sure how much that garage costs (will update tomorrow) because I've always been able to get my ticket validated by popping into a store and park for free (no purchase required)!

Either of these options is less than a block to our event's front door.

[Kristy]

Several people have been asking about the schedule for the day. Here it is again in case you missed it:

Schedule of Events:
8:00 Doors open / registration / checkout vendors and raffle prizes
9:00 Randy Reed: "Fundamentals of Feeding your Reef"
10:30 Peter Kordelski: "Sandbeds and Refugiums"
11:40 Lunch
1:00 Frank Burr: "SPS Made Simple"
2:30 Adelaide Rhodes: "Copepods"
4:00 Murray Camp: "Overview of Probiotic and Carbon Dosing Methodologies"
5:15 Raffle announcements, closing remarks
5:30 Conclusion

[Kristy]

Due to popular demand, we are going to offer
PREPAYMENT FOR RAFFLE TICKETS
for the next 48 hours, or until 5:00pm on Friday, whichever comes first! ;)
You can send in your payment by Paypal and we will have your raffle tickets
ready for you when you check in Saturday morning.


NOTICE: Saturday we will be accepting CASH and CHECKS ONLY,
so if you would like to pay for your raffle tickets or admission by Paypal,
this is your opportunity to do so!
(Remember that any Paypal transaction can be charged to your credit card).



Here is how the pricing will work.....
We will have smaller ticket items that require a $1 blue ticket for entry and larger ticket items that will require a $5 red ticket for entry.


SMALL BLUE TICKET BUNDLE PRICING:
1 TICKET FOR $1
12 TICKETS FOR $10
25 TICKETS FOR $20


LARGE RED TICKET BUNDLE PRICING:
1 TICKET FOR $5
5 TICKETS FOR $20
8 TICKETS FOR $35


VALUE TICKET OFFERS:
$50 TICKET VALUE For only $40! (you get five $5 and twenty-five $1 tickets)
$75 TICKET VALUE For only $60! (you get nine $5 and thirty $1 tickets)
$100 TICKET VALUE For only $75! (you get eleven $5 and forty-five $1 tickets)



***This might be a good time to refer to the first post in this thread
for the most up-to-date listing of raffle items to be awarded at the event.
Shhh.... don't tell anyone, but there will be even more added!

[Sherri]

tebstan....received your prepay raffle tickets PayPal - tickets along with your name badge will be waiting at the registration table..thank you!

[reefkoi]

I'm bringing some $50 reefkoi gift certificates for you guys as well!!

I'll have a ton of $20 frags so you'll get a couple pieces atleast!!!

Chris

[Europhyllia]

so for those that preordered: the tickets will be at the registration desk under our name?

[Kristy]

Yes, when you check in at the registration table, you will get your name badge and raffle tickets. :)

[alexdmg]

Sent payment for the raffle tickets.

[Sherri]

Sent payment for the raffle tickets.

Got it Alex...raffle tickets will be with your name badge at Registration table at entrance to event. Thank you!

[Sherri]

Alex...got your $30 entry fee also...adding you to prepaid list on Page 4 of this thread. Thanks~

[Mr Cob]

I completed the L*MAR Donation painting yesterday...

Title: L*MAR 2010
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: will update when I get home (roughly 3' x 2')
Details: This painting takes on multiple lighting effects to include blacklight and darkness... meaning it GLOWS. It has 1/2" painted sides and has a gloss coating.

Notes: Lifetime warranty included for touchup paint should it get any small scratches.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5041096703_05a6f73cca.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5041173232_3c0f5f883a.jpg



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5041260325_84059ceeb3.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5041255685_5978cbd647.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5040558505_c13a3f6d49.jpg

Sample under blacklight...
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/10-Sep-2010/223364-4976582521_c097bd394a.jpg

[tebstan]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5041096703_05a6f73cca.jpg


Very nice! Thanks for doing this. Will the moon jelly glow at all? *crossing fingers* :)

[txav8r]

Very nice! Thanks for doing this. Will the moon jelly glow at all? *crossing fingers* :)

It glows! I saw it.

[hobogato]

very nice rob, someone is gonna be very lucky to win that!

[Mr Cob]

Very nice! Thanks for doing this. Will the moon jelly glow at all? *crossing fingers* :)

It is the focal point for the blacklight and pitch black but subdued in normal lighting and the reef is the focal point. So the focal point flipflops with the different lighting.

The 4 circles of the jellyfish glow strong and bright with the remaining parts of the jelly fading in and out.

Thanks for the comments...I enjoyed painting this and just happy anyone would be interested in bidding on my work.

[Pennies2Cents]

Beautiful Rob! :)

[txg8gxp]

How cool.. Glow in the dark...I guess Rob is one the only guys left with a black light :)

[Mr Cob]

^haha! I must be. The painting will still glow without a blacklight for those who have outgrown them...lol! I had fun messing with my boys in the blacklight on this one. They all want to paint in the blacklight now...lol

[txg8gxp]

I think it's very cool, I'm not a painting kinda person....but with glow in the dark paint it does seem really cool. I wonder what they look like next to actinic led's :) Humm....maybe I'll get lucky and find out.

[ErikH]

Great painting Rob!

[Sherri]

Outstanding job Rob....maybe we can get one a year for L*MAR...just like Fiesta....:angel::bigsmile::shades::ph34r:

[stoneroller]

Nice job Rob. Looking to carpool from Buda in the morning. Save gas, emissions, cash, etc. Let's roll......

[Reefer4ever]

OMG! Only 13 hours till the big event!!! I have mentioned in another post that I do not have the patience for this type of hobby, but I have to deal with it or else everything dies!!! This anticipation is killing me! And where are the smilies on this forum! I want one showing me pulling my hair out with big bulgy eyes screaming! I can not wait!

[Europhyllia]

I am having such a tough time deciding -morning or afternoon... wish the speakers were a little closer together so I could hear them all!

[Reefer4ever]

Should we bring a notepad to take notes?

[Reefer4ever]

There are about 50 hours of talking so I would think we should take notes seeing as ones self can not come to remember so many things.

[Europhyllia]

could I transfer my ticket to Alton?
We have a family emergency and I won't be able to go to LMAR tomorrow. I'd love for Alton to be able to use my ticket if that's okay?

[kkiel02]

Notepads are very helpful. If I remember one in the morning I will be taking it.

[Sherri]

could I transfer my ticket to Alton?
We have a family emergency and I won't be able to go to LMAR tomorrow. I'd love for Alton to be able to use my ticket if that's okay?

Responded to your PM...no prob - already taken care of.

[hobogato]

just got home from helping some of the vendors set up :D

gonna be fun!

[BIGBIRD123]

updated vendor list?

[hobogato]

updated the raffle list, we now have over $2500 in raffle items!!!

[ErikH]

As a suggestion, place the items for the raffle on seperate tables so people can quickly visually tell what tickets are for what. As it stands in this thread, I have no idea what tickets I would like or how many of each.

[hobogato]

that will be clearly marked on each item :)

[Mr Cob]

That's awesome Ace! I keep hearing about it at all the shops. Should be a great event for years to come.

Sent from my HERO200 using Tapatalk

[Sherri]

ATTENTION: starting at 3:00 PM, you can come down to L*MAR event and visit Vendors at no charge! There will be a Q&A session also given by Mike Sigman from Precision Marine on Skimmers.....:applause:

$30.00 entry fee will still apply on attending Guest Speakers...

Thank you!!!

[kkiel02]

I had a great time. Great to see/meet everyone.

[Reefer4ever]

The LMAR event was great! I want to thank all the presenters and everyone that made this event possible to learn so much information. I appreciate all the prizes I have one and it was great. The painting looks great Rob!

[txg8gxp]

Ok, I had alot of fun. Some great speakers aswell. I can't wait for next year. I'm sure I speak for everyone one when I say.....we missed you out there karin, I know you had more important things to deal with though. Call me/PM me next time your in town, Adriene and I have a bottle of coral rx pro dip for you. Hope to see you there next year.

[BSJF]

I wanna thank whoever kept picking my name! Whoever brought all those corals for me to buy is now in trouble! They look awesome though.

[alton]

I want to take this time to thank everyone who made this possible, excellent speakers and a extra thanks to the vendors.
(PS: If my wife ask I won the two acans I bought, whoops I meant won.

[murraycamp]

Thanks to everyone in MAAST (especially Kristy) for a great event and the wonderful hospitality! Samantha and I really enjoyed meeting all of you.

I will start a thread in the general reef forum so that I can try to answer any questions on the Probiotics presentation that I was not able to answer at the event.

Murray Camp

[kkiel02]

Dounds good Murray. Now I am trying to decide between solid polymer or doing a dsb plus my phosban reactor in my sump to take care of N and P. Although the bacteria would help to feed corals, etc. Decisions, decisions...

[Sherri]

I want to personally thank the MAAST Members that attended L*MAR today. We had some great Guest Speakers and I know you enjoyed and learned from them and from their responses, enjoyed meeting and talking with you. This is where your Charter Member dues go toward...the ability to offer once or twice a year the opportunity - in our own city/area - quality Guest Speakers and Vendors. There is always A LOT of time and hard work to put a venue together like this. Kristy....thank you very much. I KNOW it isn't/wasn't easy, but you did good! Those behind the scenes - thank you also. This is all volunteered time from everyone. Much appreciation. :o)

And Reefer4ever...try & get some sleep tonight....! You had waaaayy too much fun today...made me remember how I felt when I first got into MAAST 7 years ago - and at my first meeting. :bigsmile:

[Sherri]

Murray - nice meeting you - thank you very much! Hope to see you again...

[tebstan]

I had so much fun today. The speakers were great. I especially loved Adelaide Rhodes' presentation. The itty bitty critters in my fuge have always been a favorite for me to spy on at night, it was interesting to learn more about them.

[Mr Cob]

The LMAR event was great! I want to thank all the presenters and everyone that made this event possible to learn so much information. I appreciate all the prizes I have one and it was great. The painting looks great Rob!

Thanks! So......did you win it?

Man....so bummed I missed it all! Sounds like it was awesome! Thanks to everyone that made it happen. Thanks vendors and thanks Speakers! Not sure I can wait to see the pics and hear about who won what and who bought what etc.

[allan]

Rob you're not alone. I was called into duty to replace a battle buddy who was hospitalized Friday night.

I'm still here wondering why we keep this antiquated tradition alive.

Sounds like u all had a blast and I really missed you all today, or yesterday. Sigh

[cbianco]

The LMAR event was great! I want to thank all the presenters and everyone that made this event possible to learn so much information. I appreciate all the prizes I have one and it was great. The painting looks great Rob!

Let's see a picture of where you hung it! Right next to the reef tank I bet. :)


Thanks to everyone in MAAST (especially Kristy) for a great event and the wonderful hospitality! Samantha and I really enjoyed meeting all of you.

I will start a thread in the general reef forum so that I can try to answer any questions on the Probiotics presentation that I was not able to answer at the event.

Murray Camp

I particularly enjoyed your presentation and I look forward to reading up more on VSV/Probiotic dosing. Thank you for coming.


I want to personally thank the MAAST Members that attended L*MAR today. We had some great Guest Speakers and I know you enjoyed and learned from them and from their responses, enjoyed meeting and talking with you. This is where your Charter Member dues go toward...the ability to offer once or twice a year the opportunity - in our own city/area - quality Guest Speakers and Vendors. There is always A LOT of time and hard work to put a venue together like this. Kristy....thank you very much. I KNOW it isn't/wasn't easy, but you did good! Those behind the scenes - thank you also. This is all volunteered time from everyone. Much appreciation. :o)

And Reefer4ever...try & get some sleep tonight....! You had waaaayy too much fun today...made me remember how I felt when I first got into MAAST 7 years ago - and at my first meeting. :bigsmile:

Definitely a +1

Christopher :)

[Kristy]

What a great day! I learned so much from the presentations and the vendors were excellent! I keep waiting for the lights to come on so I can go check on my new clam (and new acans... and new zoas...)

Thanks to everyone that showed up. It was a wonderful day with good friends. Those who missed L*MAR really missed out!

Special thanks to the speakers and vendors who joined us to make it such a terrific event! It was great getting to know you all.

[Pennies2Cents]

Thanks to everyone in MAAST (especially Kristy) for a great event and the wonderful hospitality! Samantha and I really enjoyed meeting all of you.

I will start a thread in the general reef forum so that I can try to answer any questions on the Probiotics presentation that I was not able to answer at the event.

Murray Camp

Murray,

I was good to have met you at yesterday's event. :) Thank you for your presentation and sharing with us such important information needed for this hobby.. I/ we look forward to seeing you again at next year's event.

Thank You! :)

[hobogato]

One more big thankyou to Kristy and the rest of the LMAR committee for all of the work put into this event. Thanks again to the great speakers for the time and information. Thanks to the vendors for the great products and livestock at such great prices. looking forward to making next year's LMAR even bigger and better!

[precmarine]

Thank you for all that attended as well as our gracious hosts. Please let me know if we can be of any service to any MAAST members. I can be reached directly at msigman@precisionmarine.com.

[hobogato]

thank you for doing that talk/q & a session in the vendor area as well

[stoneroller]

BIG THANKS to all! I enjoyed the rally from start to end.

[Pennies2Cents]

Thank you for all that attended as well as our gracious hosts. Please let me know if we can be of any service to any MAAST members. I can be reached directly at msigman@precisionmarine.com.

It am very gratefull to have met you all. Thank you for being part of L*MAR as well as your Q&A session.. :) Our members loved it. We look forward to working with you again in the future and next years event. :)

Eve

[roscozman]

Cbianco, Eve and I were the last ones to walk out. We helped Steel City Corals and ReefKoi break down and load up their vehicles. Those guys were a riot. I ended up going after the kids soccer games and running them around town. It was a great event and the presentations I had a chance to attend were great. Can't wait until the next one.

[precmarine]

It am very gratefull to have met you all. Thank you for being part of L*MAR as well as your Q&A session.. :) Our members loved it. We look forward to working with you again in the future and next years event. :)

Eve

Good Morning Eve.... Well, it was my pleasure. Maybe I can get some of the MAAST members to come out and support the band I play in. Next gig is located in Gruene the day after Thanksgiving. -Mike

[txg8gxp]

Off topic posts moved to new discussion thread in the Q & S forum so as not to clutter this events announcement thread. Thanks.

[Pennies2Cents]

Good Morning Eve.... Well, it was my pleasure. Maybe I can get some of the MAAST members to come out and support the band I play in. Next gig is located in Gruene the day after Thanksgiving. -Mike

Sounds fun! :)

[hobogato]

hey mike, post a thread about it in the lounge if you dont mind, i am interested and i know some others would like some more info.

[reefkoi]

My wife and I had a great time, the locations was perfect and the room huge!! You guys did a great job running the event and we really appreciated the help at teardown as well!!
Thanks to the BOD ! you guys were very helpful and friendly.

See you next year
Chris

[Pennies2Cents]

My wife and I had a great time, the locations was perfect and the room huge!! You guys did a great job running the event and we really appreciated the help at teardown as well!!
Thanks to the BOD ! you guys were very helpful and friendly.

See you next year
Chris


It was good meeting the both of you. Glad you had an awesome time. It was very much our pleasure to help out before, during and after. :) It was awesome that you were part of it all. Thank you again. . Looking forward to next year as well.