Macna

[Steven Pro]

Anyone planning or even thinking of attending the 18th annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America? This year it is in Houston.

http://www.macnaxviii.com/

 

[acroconut]

We would like to go, but we have to find someone to house/barn sit. If it's as good as the last MACNA, it'll be well worth the trip.

 

[eroshon]

Sharon and I will both be registering
Earl

 

[raynist]

Has there been any other developments in us possibly hosting it in 2007?

 

[Steven Pro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7156874#post7156874 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raynist
Has there been any other developments in us possibly hosting it in 2007?

We are actively pursuing hotels right now. In fact, I just met with another one today. We just have not come to terms with any of them yet. But, we are going to submit our bid to host the event with MASNA tonight and see if we get accepted first.

 

[raynist]

Great!

Thanks
Ray

 

[Steven Pro]

Last night, MASNA accepted our bid to host MACNA in 2007! Now, we have to get to work. Any volunteers?

 

[acroconut]

Steven, any chance that you could list some of the tasks you'll need voluteers for. I could see that a lot of planning and prep went into the last MACNA. I'm sure I could find time to help in some way.

 

[Steven Pro]

The first thing we have to do is settle with the hotel. Once that is done, we can begin selling booth space to vendors, contacting speakers, arranging transportation, soliciting donations for the raffle, laying out programs, getting bids from printers, advertising, etc.

But, in the meantime, we can still work on our logo and webpage for MACNA. Do we have any artists, graphic designers, or IT guys? I know Sara and Bill have volunteered for the website, but both seem to be very busy right now. I am sure they could use some assistance.

 

[BeanAnimal]

I have a few printing contacts (Pentagon Printing for one). They are not the cheapest, but they do good work.

In any case between now and this months meeting, we might want to come up with a rough list of needs that can be discussed and organized at the meeting. Steve, it appears that you have got a pretty good start on that already.

 

[raynist]

A good friend of mine is good with website dev and does side work.

I am willing to help in any way I can. I am a little busy with work and vacations through mid May, but should have more time after that.

--Ray

 

[Steven Pro]

We need a final list for those planning to attend the MACNA in Houston so that the club can process the discounted tickets. Please reply here or PM or email me. Thanks!