TMAC (Texas Marine Aquarists Conference)

BIGBIRD123 · #1 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 12:09 AM

As most of you at the Jan meeting heard, we are now confirming the up and coming event. The Texas Marine Aquarists Conference from now on known as "TMAC" will be going on on the 21st of March. The event will have Anthony Calfo as the Key Note Speaker Eric Borneman. We have this list of vendors, some have already paid, some confirmed and others listed as possible:
Directions & Transportation

From Austin, Texas:
Take I-35 South toward San Marcos, Texas. Exit at the McCarty Lane Exit (Exit 201). Take a left on McCarty Lane.
From San Antonio, Texas:
Take I-35 North toward San Marcos, Texas. Exit at the McCarty Lane Exit (Exit 201). Take a right on McCarty Lane.
From Houston: I-10 West to U.S.... View all directions, map, and airport information

DT's
Red Sea
Randy Reed
Tunze
Precision Marine
Deep Sea Aquatics
Omega One
Marineland
Hikari

Coral Vendors

ZoaNuts
Fish2morow
Franks Tanks
CherryCorals
B&B Aquatics

Waiting to here back from:

Brightwell Aquatics
and others

We will be having a LARGE RAFFLE.

We will be needing volunteers to help make this a success. I know there was several people at the meeting wanting to help. This is a very special way to put MAAST on the Reefing Map and Scene. Please let us know here of your willingness to help make this a success. If this year works well, then we will be trying to make it an annual event and a full weekend of festivities.

Once we get a definite head-count, we will be contacting you and setting up committees.

Thanks in advance,

Steve and the MAAST BOD

jrsatx20 · #2 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 12:13 AM

as always i ready to help.

Jarob · #3 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 12:59 AM

I would love to help if it is on a weekend.

BIGBIRD123 · #4 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 02:14 AM

It is on Sat the 21st of March. We will need a little help on Friday night, also.

Steve

MattK · #5 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 03:17 AM

I would need a little more info on the times and locations but I'm more than willing to lend a helping hand.

cbianco · #6 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 06:20 AM

Some Questions,

Where will TMAC be held?
What will Calfo's speaking topic be?
Is this our March frag swap?

TMAC sounds exciting. Count me in if you need a helping hand!

subsailor · #7 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 08:13 AM

TMAC is going to be held at the new San Marcos Convention center by the outlet mall on I-35

Speaking topic is TBD but there will be a fragging demo by Anthony Calfo

Ping · #8 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 09:41 AM

Any more booths available and how much.

BioCube14 · #9 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 10:51 AM

wow cant wait!

BIGBIRD123 · #10 Thu, 29th Jan 2009, 12:08 PM

Everyone, this is a BIG DEAL. These are leaders of the industry and our hobby and passion. There will be an admission charge of $25 and discounted fees for Volunteers. I will go more into this later about the discounted fees, such as, the more time you volunteer, the cheaper the entry fee...even up to FREE.

Steve

p.s. Peter, I'll give you a call tonight.