L*MAR recap and feedback thread

[pepper]

Txmike and I did not attend because October is the worst month to try to get us for anything. We are in charge of our cub scout pack and October is popcorn month. We will be selling popcorn every weekend in October with the exception of one--and that is our son's birthday. We would have loved to attend, but if it is always in October, then we will most likely not be able to be there. A cruise is probably also out of the question for us--we would love to, but the finances and time off from work probably won't be possible.

[tony]

my only criticism is that i believe it would attract more people in the san marcos/new braunfels area. i didnt go and this is partly why, i hate going downtown and dealing with parking. i also believe it is imperative to get other clubs involved.

[CoryDude]

my only criticism is that i believe it would attract more people in the san marcos/new braunfels area. i didnt go and this is partly why, i hate going downtown and dealing with parking. i also believe it is imperative to get other clubs involved.

Exactly, move it a little further north to get the Austin crowd involved. See if you could work out something with ARC to share the event. I know they're a bit smaller club, but it could benefit us both.

Also, how about making the event and entertainment experience also? How about a live band in the evening? Maybe the last few hours could be spent rocking away to some cool tunes, so it's not so much of a fish nerd convention? That could help pull some of the night birds (no pun intended) into the fray.

But, we need to really try and get the local stores involved. I'd say give them a free table (or include it in the annual sponsorship dues they pay). Because they in turn could help the larger suppliers like Seachem, Tunze, etc involved.