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Topic: MASNA question
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Subject: MASNA question
Date Posted: September 18 2004 at 9:29am

So after another discussion with the president of MASNA (Marine Aquarium Societies of North America) she asked this question "what would MASNA have to do to get your members more interested in MASNA, and supporting our organization?  What would you like to see MASNA do?".  I said I'd post it here and wait for replies...

Adam



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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 18 2004 at 9:35am

All expand that question with this.
Why didn't any of you go to Boston last weekend to attend the big MACNA conference?
AND more importantly
What would have to happen to make you go to D.C. next year to attend the big MACNA conference?

Adam



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Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: September 18 2004 at 3:46pm

I really want to see a MACNA! But, I can't talk Rob into going to the east coast for a reef conference. I had talked him into gong to next years conference, just 'cause I was thinking it was in Washington State!

 

 I really wish we could do one in Vegas! Or San Diego! Or Boise!



Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: September 18 2004 at 5:13pm
Too far away, too expensive.

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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 19 2004 at 6:39am
Originally posted by Suzy Suzy wrote:

 I really wish we could do one in Vegas! Or San Diego! Or Boise!

Suzy- Holly Cow!  That is a little spooky.  That is exactly what I told her. 
Jon- too expensive?  For the traveling or for the conference itself?  Better as a one day conference, better as a 3 day.... please elaborate.

Adam



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Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: September 19 2004 at 8:46am

If it was held in Vegas or San Diego or Seattle I would go IF I knew about it a few months in advance, and if it sounded like they would have interesting speakers and/or product representatives.  I know that the AquaSpace light people (company named Aqua Medic) were in Boston.  I would especially like it if it were held in Seattle, or what the heck... Salt Lake City. 

I guess I'm somewhat of a selfish person when it comes to them asking how I could be more interested in MASNA.  Initially, I think "Well, what do they do for us?"  What can they do for our club?  If they charge dues to be a member of MASNA, then why couldn't they give us $500 to help with a SLC conference? 



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Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: September 19 2004 at 1:11pm

Too expensive for the average hobbyist.  $500 for airfair, $300-450 for hotel, $175 for the conference, $300 for food/entertainment...  I go to conferences for work a couple times a year.  They're more expensive then MACNA, I learn alot that helps me in my job, but in the end it's my employer that foots the bill.  Some of those conferences I might be willing to pay on my own because it helps me in my job.  But, I just don't have that kind of money to spend on a conference dedicated to a hobby.

And... If I'm patient and willing to wait, many of those speakers might just visit our club and give their presentation.  It might take three years, but that's only $75 in club fees.  And as much fun as it would be to be there to hear their presentations, most of the info presented will eventually (within the year) be published somewhere where I can get at it.

just my opinion...



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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 19 2004 at 2:12pm

Jon- all makes sense, and I agree.  I guess that is why I don't go as well.  I also think it is why MACNA should move around the county, because you'd get more total number of hobbyists to at least attend one.  And I think that would be a great experience for many people. (for instance I didn't want to go to Louisville, DC, Baltimore, Boston)

Adam



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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 7:40am

I would go if I could afford it.

Being a poor college student this could really only happen if I could drive.



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Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 11:27am
I misunderstood your question! You said MASLA, not MACNA, right?

I would be more inclined to be involved with MASLA, if they were
more into research as it pertains to hobbyists, not scientists.
Whenever I find a paper with some info I need, it is always involving
something I can't do on a hobbyist level.

Is she wanting us to be more involved in the organization, ie, give
$$$$ or volunteer or what?


Posted By: sushi
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 11:37am

  Here is what I think  this would be an amazing experience.  I myself am a poor college student, and couldnt afford airfair and all the super fancy things.

But,  I say what ever happened to those old fashioned road trips of yesteryear.  I move thats exactly what we should do.

hell,  I will even drive.  I have room for 5 people total in my car.  whos with me..


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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 12:20pm

Suzy- good questions.  Not sure how they want us to be involved, but I'm thinking they are wondering "why didn't you pay membership this year".  I think they want our money, so they want to know what services they need to offer to get it.

Sushi- count me in.  Plus I don't require one of those 5 seats..... I'm happy strapped to the hood.

Adam



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Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 12:32pm

Originally posted by sushi sushi wrote:


  Here is what I think  this would be an amazing experience.  I myself am a poor college student, and couldnt afford airfair and all the super fancy things.

But,  I say what ever happened to those old fashioned road trips of yesteryear.  I move thats exactly what we should do.

hell,  I will even drive.  I have room for 5 people total in my car.  whos with me..

I'm up for a road trip (ask Adam), but D.C. is a little far for a road trip IMO.



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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 12:35pm

Dude Jake is great for Road Trippin'.  Pile in the Pathfinder and head to Boise, Vegas, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle, Denver... any of those places and you can count us in. 

But we need to convince them to have a conference out here first.

Adam



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Posted By: sushi
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 1:56pm


  Sounds like a bunch of old old men,  road trip is too long,  make them come here.  sounds like you all need a wahburger and some french cries.

So lets load up your walkers, make sure you have your fiber, and hit the open road. 
    im sure Jewnyer could hang,  cant the rest of the crew?


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Posted By: SSpargur
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 2:03pm

I would be up for a roadtrip somewhere in the west half of the U.S.  I would also attend if the conference was somewhere closer.  I'm in the same boat as the others in that I can't justify that much of an expense for a hobby. 

How about we all schedule our family vacations around the conference and head up to DC?  I think I'll tell the wife we're going to DC then say, "WOW!  Look at that honey, there's a reef conference going on here!  What a coincidence!"



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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 2:07pm
Originally posted by SSpargur SSpargur wrote:

I think I'll tell the wife we're going to DC then say, "WOW!  Look at that honey, there's a reef conference going on here!  What a coincidence!"

You'll be in more trouble than Finch.

Adam



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Posted By: Jewnyer
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 2:11pm
Man DC would be nice.  The wheels on my walker fell off though sushi.  I'd also like to order a whineaken with my wahmburger and my french cries.  I got my own car, I'll follow behind.  The trip wouldn't seem that long if Adam told another story about "Carl", cause I'd just kill myself.  Just kidding all mighty El Presidente.  All kidding aside, I would love a road trip.


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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 2:30pm

I don't have many more stories about Karl (remember with a K).  But I do have some stories about a fish named Rob.  But the girl fish call Rob-A because he is a hottie and always brings his A game.  Oh, and a fish named Finch. But those stories will have to wait until road trip time.

By the way, you all know that road trip group from Boise is coming this weekend to see our Reef Tour right?  I think they're also coming to laugh at you people down south because they know Boise St is going win big this Friday night.

Adam
 



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Posted By: acerob
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 2:31pm
with the cost of the trip, you could sure by a heck of a lot of stuff to put in your tank/s

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Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 2:36pm
A road trip would definately be fun.  But no stories about Rob fish or Adam fish... what happens on the road stays on the road

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Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 2:45pm
What's this about a hottie named Rob?


Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 3:01pm

Sorry Suzy I was going to tell the story but Jon says "no stories about Rob fish or Adam fish... what happens on the road stays on the road"

Adam



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Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 4:18pm
But, we're not on the road!


I wanna hear about hottie Rob!!!!!!!


And, I'll bet Adam fish is entertaining! Let's hear it!

Anybody else wanna hear about Rob fish or Adam fish?


Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 4:38pm
I'd love to hear the stories! Adam tells them sooooo good

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Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: September 20 2004 at 5:07pm
I wanna hear, I wanna hear! 

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Renee and Damon Weimer
Tankless in Hawaii


Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: September 21 2004 at 1:27pm

Back on topic...What does MASNA do for us?  Seriously, if the club pays them the dues they want do we get anything out of it?  Speakers for free?  Discounts to MACNA? Anything?  Or do we just get to feel good about helping them out with their causes?  I'm not saying this is a bad thing either, just wondering.

I would love to attend a MACNA conference, but same as everyone else I just can't fork out the kind of money it takes to travel to Boston or Washington.  Try one west of Denver and we'll talk.  Frankly if I had the money to take that trip I would rather use it to go to the Carribean and go scuba diving than talk to a bunch of other people that have done it when I haven't.

A road trip is a great idea, but by the time you go to Washington D.C. you may as well save some money and fly.  Besides the six to eight extra travel days away from work are more costly than the trip itself if you're not getting paid.



Posted By: sushi
Date Posted: September 21 2004 at 6:48pm

 

   Maybe we should start off small.  I know,  how about a WMAS raod trip to wendover. 

   They have a slot machine called "lobster mania" think of everything you could learn!!!

     baby steps right, baby steps.   And Im still willing to drive.



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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: September 21 2004 at 8:25pm

Hey Sushi Get This-

COOL STORY AHEAD-

Longest WMAS meeting in our history-
So what was the longest meeting we ever had?  Would you believe 14 hours!!!!
That is right I left my house at 6pm to go to a meeting.  We had a great guest speaker that night.  So after the meeting we went to dinner of course.  But you know what we were having so much fun that we just didn't want to stop.  Then we started talking about great salt lake sand (give you one guess who was talking about it) and then started talking about Wendover. 
Well one thing lead to another (you know like Jon's "what happens on the road stays on the road" type thing) and we all headed out to Wendover.  So here we are at 4am in the Wendover casinos.  Keep in mind I'm still like 3 years under age.  Then we finally headed home.

I remember pulling into SLC at 8am and we were all so very tired.  Couldn't believe we had been out all night.  Then Mark made one the funniest (in hind sight, pretty scary at the time) comments I've ever heard.  After being out all night he suddenly says "you know what???  I forgot to call my wife and tell her I was staying out". 
I'm sure he came home to one of those "you're sleeping on the couch tonight" type lectures. (you know what I mean Jon?)

Adam



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Posted By: sushi
Date Posted: September 21 2004 at 8:36pm

 

  Well Adam,  I wouldnt have believed it,  if i didnt read it with my own eyes,  but that was a good story.   A funny, entertaining story

    Well,  what can i say.  ive been road trippin since I was a twinkle in my fathers eye.  So im always down, if there is some interest.  and as ive stated before I dont mind driving.   And hell Adam,  you can tell a story or two in my car any time(I might regret that someday).  I think well figure out something.  I tell you old Jewnyer and I are movers and shakers.  dont want any "dead areas" in the tank of life



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Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: September 21 2004 at 9:51pm

(you know what I mean Jon?)

All too well

 



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Posted By: Jewnyer
Date Posted: September 22 2004 at 6:45am
Ooooh, Wendover.  Road Trip!!! Road Trip!!! Road Trip!!!  Let's have the next WMAS meeting in Wendover.  Montego Bay anyone?  Not a big fan of smoke filled casinos, but the free drinks are where it's at.  If you go on a weekday, I think rooms are like 20 dollars or something like that.  First Thursday of October, anyone want to go?

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Posted By: sushi
Date Posted: September 22 2004 at 8:38am

  I am down Jewnyer. 

     even if its not the first thurdsay.  the first thrusday is WMAS meeting.  then the second thursday or friady could be the WMAS road trip. 

         &nbs p;         &nbs p;         &nbs p;     Right?


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Posted By: Jewnyer
Date Posted: September 22 2004 at 10:04am
How about every Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'll be at the craps table, see you there!

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