Nerac viii

[qy7400]

Less than 3 weeks away.....

Speakers lined up: Charles Delbeek, Julian Sprung and Dr. Andrew Rhyne.

Vendors: Dr. Mac, Zooanthinds.com, Fins Aquarium, Dan Rigle, Bob's Exotic Fish, Unique Corals/ReefGen, A&A Aquatics, Marco Rocks, Tropic Marin and Marine Farmers.

Raffles: $25 gift cards to Dr's Foster & Smith, United pet group LED lights and skimmer, Coralife pumps, Reef Nutrition sampler packs, $25 gift cards to Avast Marine, Marco Rocks, $25 gift cards to Reef Geek, Tunze pumps and much more.

Admission starting at just $20, kids under 16 free to conference.
Don't miss out, sign up today!

http://www.neracviii.com

 

[knutez24]

Guys im at the LIRA meeting tonite. If you plan on attending this Great Event please register so they can get a head count! I will be attending and can fit 4 more in my vehicle to head out there.

They have 3 amazing speakers and 16 vendors! Plus an amazing reef tank. If you havent seen it def worth the trip and this event is well worth the trip also.

 

[nancyw1955]

Speaker topics

Julian Sprung - giant clams
Charles Delbeek - 5 year update on 200,000 gallon reef tank
Dr Andrew Rhyne - a wild look at captive fishes (how aquaculture, mariculture and ornamental marine fisheries compare)

Don't miss out on this great event get your tickets today!

 

[nancyw1955]

Time schedule for NERAC

9am - Julian Sprung
11am - Dr Andrew Rhyne
12:30 - lunch
2pm - Charles Delbeek
4:30 - Raffles
6pm - Cocktail hour for those staying for dinner
7pm - Dinner

PLEASE reserve your tickets in advance so we can give catering an accurate count for lunch and dinner

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

For those that wish to attend:
In order to get catering on board with food we suggest that you register in advance,
like by Thursday if possible.
Thanks

 

[Staaan]

Wish I could go but it's my sis's bday..

If you haven't yet went to a NERAC I suggest you go, definitely an awesome event with good vendors. Normally good food as well. Nothing beats eating dinner by the Atlantis reef tank.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

nerac viii

nerac viii

Tomorrow,
Tomorrow,
it's only a day awaaayy !!

 

[Bobbyv12]

Can you purchase tickets at the aquarium?

 

[jarrett shark]

Can you purchase tickets at the aquarium?

Your a little late
It was today

 

[tunicata]

Bobby, I'm sorry you missed it!!!

I won a reef test kit, and a batch of nifty things from Polyp Lab for my tank. The Tropic Marin guy gave me 20lbs of salt and part C which is the 70+ trace elements.

So, definitely a good day.


The food was delicious too:

 

[tunicata]

Myself, Luke, Jarrett and Cully hung out at the aquarium:










Lecture by Andrew L. Rhyne. Cool use of texting to increase audience engagement.

 

[knutez24]

Great pics Will. I still can't believe how huge the filefish in the last picture is. That thing was a monster.

You did miss out Bobby this is a great event every year. First one I've been to in the new hotel and it really is a must attend event. Great turn out for the vendors and they brought a ton of nice stuff (which I ended up bringing a ton of it home...)

 

[Bobbyv12]

Yeah I know I was on call at my job but I worked late so they gave me the day off I was just going to go straight to the aquarium to buy tickets if I could I'm glad you all had fun

 

[jarrett shark]

Lets see more pics!!!

 

[cullyisgully]

yes more pic

 

[knutez24]

We know you have a ton more pics!

 

[nancyw1955]

I'd like to thank everyone who attended NERAC. Although I didn't reach my goal of 150 I did come close (142). If anyone has any thoughts, ideas or suggestions for next year I'd love to hear it.

 

[knutez24]

I think it was great nancy! The LIRA board and everyone who sets up NERAC did a great job.

I think the vendor turnout was great this year, and should silence a great deal of the boobirds. Keep up the great work!

 

[tunicata]

I definitely had a good time. The drive was well worth it. I was able to hang out with folks, win stuff, buy stuff, learn, and visit the aquarium. What else could I want?

Lol, I will post more pictures. Photobucket is soooooo slow on the uploads from the CF card. I'll try again when I get home. I'm at work now.

 

[DgenR8]

I definitely had a good time. The drive was well worth it. I was able to hang out with folks, win stuff, buy stuff, learn, and visit the aquarium. What else could I want?
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Were you able to stay for the banquet?