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10-06-2006, 01:16 PM
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 MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007  |
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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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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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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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03-06-2007, 11:50 AM
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| Wow, looks like Macna2007 will have a full crew! Can't wait! |
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03-26-2007, 12:26 PM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 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’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 World Wide Imports |
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03-26-2007, 02:22 PM
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| 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.
__________________ 55gal AGA, 2 hydor koralia 2 PH, 1 MJ 900 PH, Aqua C Remora skimmer, Eheim 2227 W/D filter, 6 light Nova Extreem Pro T5's, 60# LS, 60# LR, 2 carki clowns, 1 pygmy yellow angel, multiple colored zoas, ricordias, multiple different shrooms, frog spawn, nuclear candy cane, assorted leathers. Assort. snails, and hermits. Assorted SPS corals. |
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03-26-2007, 02:57 PM
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| 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!!!
__________________ Get a drink! Have a good time! Welcome to paradise! |
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04-01-2007, 06:58 PM
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| 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?
__________________ I've learned more about this hobby than the stuff I go to school for. |
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04-01-2007, 07:10 PM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 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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04-23-2007, 04:43 PM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 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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04-25-2007, 07:44 AM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 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! |
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05-10-2007, 07:45 PM
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05-23-2007, 03:15 PM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 Southwest Airlines has labeled Pittsburgh a "Featured Destination" which makes some flights to MACNA pretty cheap right now. Featured Destination |
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05-28-2007, 06:40 AM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 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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05-28-2007, 08:15 AM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 I used to travel to otyher collecting / trade shows back east. No more. If they can't come out west, i can't attend
__________________ What way to relax :) |
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07-16-2007, 09:16 AM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 Anybody else excited yet? |
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07-20-2007, 02:40 PM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 What a deal!! Whoops - didn't see original posting date Quote:
Last edited by glampka; 07-20-2007 at 02:42 PM. |
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08-08-2007, 11:51 AM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 I was wondering if we needed any volunteers to man our both? Sure would be a nice to join in the party. 
__________________ "Go Confidently in the Direction of your Dreams. Live the Life You’ve Imagined.” |
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08-08-2007, 12:25 PM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 Quote:
__________________ 75 Gallon AGA |
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08-08-2007, 04:29 PM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 Anyone want to Car Pool out there? We are also looking for babysitter for Becky!
__________________ "Go Confidently in the Direction of your Dreams. Live the Life You’ve Imagined.” |
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08-08-2007, 05:15 PM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 Quote:
Guess it depends on whether Becky will let me get into her closet or not? |
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08-09-2007, 09:02 AM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 I got a refund on my ticket, I have WAY to much going on recently...  |
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08-09-2007, 09:04 AM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 Quote:
__________________ 75 Gallon AGA |
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08-09-2007, 09:06 AM
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| Re: MACNA XIX Pittsburgh, PA Sept 14-16 2007 Quote:
Not this year... Maybe next..  |
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