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Old 10-06-2006, 01:16 PM
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Default MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007

Early registration ($75) Has been extended to October 9th.

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Old 01-30-2007, 07:12 AM
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For those of you that don't know, MACNA XIX stands for the 19th annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America. It is by far the largest educational conference, trade show, and friendly get together dedicated to the marine aquarium hobby/industry in North America. There is no show bigger or better than MACNA. I have attended seven previous MACNA's and can tell you that it is an excellent opportunity to learn, meet famous authors, see exciting new products from the best manufacturers in the world as well as some fabulous livestock, and hang out with fellow hobbyists from all over the world.

This year MACNA will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 14th through the 16th, 2007. As a frequent traveler myself, I can tell you that the Pittsburgh International Airport is great! Clean and spacious with a variety of flights from every major carrier, so getting here should be a breeze. And the actual venue is conveniently located about a mile from the Pennsylvania Turnpike for those of you that are close enough to drive. And best of all the conference registration rates as well as hotel room rates are the lowest they have been for a MACNA in over three years.

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

And I am saving the best reason to come to MACNA for last. Reef Builders will have a booth in the trade show, so if you come you can put faces to names and get to meet some of your online friends.
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Old 02-01-2007, 07:47 AM
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I am happy to announce that Dana Riddle has accepted our invitation to speak at MACNA.
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Old 03-05-2007, 08:04 AM
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I am pleased to announce that it looks like Gerald Allen is going to be our banquet speaker.
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Wow, looks like Macna2007 will have a full crew! Can't wait!
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Old 03-26-2007, 12:26 PM
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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’s Phytoplankton
Elmer’s Aquarium
Energy Savers Unlimited
Fritz/Teco
GEO
Greater Pittsburgh Aquarium Society Inc.
Hikari
IMAC
Kent Marine
Marine Depot
Marineland
Neptune
Ocean Nutrition
Oceanic
Perfecto
Pittsburgh Area Planted Aquarium Society
Red Sea
Reed Mariculture
Reef Builders
Reef Sanctuary
Reef Ware
Reefs.org
Salty Critter
Seachem
Tetra
Tunze
Two Little Fishies
Uber Frags
Ushio
WetWebMedia
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Default Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007

I work on weekends, but I do plan on being there on Friday. It is only an hour and half from where I live.
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Default Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007

I curse the fact that I live on the West Coast, sometimes...

Sounds like a good time.

Take lots of pictures, you guys!!!
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Default Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007

Is the $75 for the Saturday events only? If so what events will be on Friday and Sunday?
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Old 04-01-2007, 07:10 PM
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The price for the Saturday one-day pass (which does not include the banquet) is $75.

There will be 5 speakers during the afternoon Friday plus one more at the reception that night. There will be at least four speeches during the day on Sunday plus the raffle. In comparison, there will be four workshops, likely 9 presentations, plus the banquet (with speaker) on Saturday.
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WOOT!!!! I wanna go but if I can't get off work somebody has got to take lots of pics. and post them so we can all share the fun
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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!
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MACNA XIX- Welcome to Web Site of Marine Aquarium Conference of North America 2007
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Southwest Airlines has labeled Pittsburgh a "Featured Destination" which makes some flights to MACNA pretty cheap right now.

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Be sure to purchase your tickets to MACNA 19 before the end of the month to beat the price increase.

MACNA XIX- Welcome to Web Site of Marine Aquarium Conference of North America 2007
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I used to travel to otyher collecting / trade shows back east.
No more.
If they can't come out west, i can't attend
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Anybody else excited yet?
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What a deal!!
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Early registration ($75) Has been extended to October 9th.

MACNA XIX- Welcome to Web Site of Marine Aquarium Conference of North America 2007




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I was wondering if we needed any volunteers to man our both? Sure would be a nice to join in the party.

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I was wondering if we needed any volunteers to man our both? Sure would be a nice to join in the party.

Yes we do and anyone who does will get a free limited edition t-shirt at the booth!
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Anyone want to Car Pool out there? We are also looking for babysitter for Becky!
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Anyone want to Car Pool out there? We are also looking for babysitter for Becky!
Decisions, Decisions, do I go to MACNA or go and sit for Becky. Gezz JV why don't you make it difficult.

Guess it depends on whether Becky will let me get into her closet or not?
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I got a refund on my ticket, I have WAY to much going on recently...

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I got a refund on my ticket, I have WAY to much going on recently...

Whoa! Your not going?
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Whoa! Your not going?

Not this year...

Maybe next..

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