Midwest Marine Conference 2011

[AJ :)]

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Midwest Marine Conference 2011
November 5, 2011


Brought to you by the Marinelife Aquarium Society of Michigan
and the Cranbrook Institute of Science


Attendees can enjoy a Friday reception and a full days of speakers, Vendors, and a massive raffle.

Full Conference Passes include all speaker sessions, Exhibit Hall, and access to the largest marine aquaria raffle in the state.

General Admission to the exhibit hall is $3 at the door from 1 pm to 5pm on Saturday.

More info and reserve your table here:
http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/

[rulost2001]

when is this?

[EMUreef]

11-05-2011

[jimsflies]

I've got the CR table reserved! Who all am I going to see there? Post if you plan to attend.... :)

[Manoj's Reef]

I've got the CR table reserved! Who all am I going to see there? Post if you plan to attend.... :)

I am right next to you.:)

[EMUreef]

where is there more info? like the table costs and layout?

[jimsflies]

Here is a link to the MMC site:

Midwest Marine Conference 2011 (http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/)

[steve&mari]

We will be doing our best to be there with our cr shirts on :) any news on tank towels maybe by then ;)

Big Steve

[mikezalewski]

how do i sign up for a table?

[Manoj's Reef]

You can use this link to purchase
MMC Exhibitor Information (http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/Vendor.aspx)

They are between $80 and $90

[WillBattle]

Hope to see everyone there! Sounds like a fun time

[mikezalewski]

the link does not work. have all the tables been this expensive in the past at this swap? The last few swaps I went to were $25. just wondering why these are a bit more. is it really worth it to pay 3x the amount as the other swaps!

[EMUreef]

the link does not work. have all the tables been this expensive in the past at this swap? The last few swaps I went to were $25. just wondering why these are a bit more. is it really worth it to pay 3x the amount as the other swaps!

i was wondering the same thing, i would def pay 25$ to be a vendor but the 80-90$ is a bit steep. guess i wont be a vendor in this one.

[Sir Patrick]

If I can get the day off- I will be there!!!

Cranbrooks got an awesome raffle!!!

[mikezalewski]

EMUreef is right if the price is that high I might not be a vendor might be a guest!

[buk]

can someone fill me in a bit here? i hear that this is always worth going to but never hear exactly what goes on here. how is it set up? what really goes on at this thing? it's on my birthday this year and i think i can convince the girl to come with me.

[jimsflies]

The prices are higher because they need to cover the cost of the speakers.

[Sir Patrick]

The location, I would think, should also demand a higher cost. Looks like it is being passed on to the table holders, who will make a profit, and not to those attending the swap- which is very cool. I enjoy the cranbrook institute of science, every time I go, which is included with admission.

The speakers are definitly an experiance too. If it werent for my job, I would definitley be getting a full pass!

[Paradise Corals]

The website says 4th and 5th but this page just says 5th. What happens on the 4th?

[jimsflies]

That is the setup and social then night before.

[larryandlaura]

Hopefully Laura will be attending.

[chazde3]

Ok so are you able to get raffle tickets if you only want to get into the swap portion. Not really sure I want to go to the speaker portions.

[dlhirst]

Since I could actually walk to it, I will be attending!

[Inland]

Inland will be exhibiting at this event ... with a unique twist.

We will have a DFS-100 ReefKeeper saw available for all comers to do their own fragging.*

Come try it out for yourself, and see how easy (for you and on the corals) using the DFS-100 really is.

* Please bring your own Cnidarians

Regards,
Dan Waber
Sales & Marketing Manager
ReefKeeper Saw, the Coral Frag Saw (http://www.inlandhobby.com/ReefKeeper_Fragging_Saw_p/91060.htm)

[cmpenney]

So everyone knows Inland has also donated one of those wonderful saws to the raffle. After you see one in action you can win one!

http://www.inlandhobby.com/v/vspfiles/photos/91060-2T.jpg

[cmpenney]

http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/Raffle/RB_twinarc.jpg

Reefbrite has donated a pair of very nice 250Watt Metal Halide TwinArc bulbs tothe raffle. Thanks guys!

[fishtal]

Ok so are you able to get raffle tickets if you only want to get into the swap portion. Not really sure I want to go to the speaker portions.
All attendees will be able to purchase raffle ticket. :)

[cmpenney]

We are pleased to announce that our 4th Speaker for MMC 2011 will be Steven Pro

http://www.masm.org/upfiles/Pro,%20Steve.jpg

Please Welcome Steven Pro, as our 4th and final speaker for MMC 2011, Steven Pro has had an aquarium for as long as he can remember, but didn't get into marines until sometime in the early 1990's. He started working full-time in the ornamental aquatics industry in the summer of 1995, primarily doing design, installations, and on-going maintenance of aquariums. He has also worked previously for Red Sea and IceCap Inc. Along the way, he was a contributor to WetWebMedia, a blogger for reefs.com and Reef2Reef.com, had over 40 articles published with more on the way, spoken at over 60 clubs and conferences, and co-hosted MACNA 19. He is currently the President of MASNA.

[04charedcompg]

I will be there for sure!! im so excited for this!!

[cmpenney]

Live Aquaria has been provided these cool goodie bags for the first 200 people through the door at MMC 2011. The bags include some nice samples of products from various vendors and one of their new and very cool T-shirts. We'll also stuff in a few other freebies and discounts from some of our other vendors as well.

Just another perk for our attendees, Get your tickets today and make sure you get your hands on one of these goodie bags.
MMC Attendeee information (http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/Tickets.aspx)


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[cmpenney]

Stay where the action is!! MASM as negotiated a special room rate of $79 per night for attendees of MMC 2011.


We will have a free shuttle service that will run back and forth between Cranbrook and the Hotel on Saturday. Raddison has both a Deli and and a full service restaurant on site. Shuttle service will run on an accelerated schedule during lunch to allow attendees easy access these resources.
http://cache.carlsonhotels.com/rad/images/hotels/MIBLOOMF/MIBLOOMF_home_1_240.jpg


Check in Time: 3:00pm
Check out Time: 12:00pm


Please visit http://www.radisson.com/mmc (http://www.radisson.com/mmc) to book your room at the special MASM rate.


The Radisson will also be hosting the Friday evening reception in the Presidential suite on the second floor level. We will post updated details as they become available.

[cmpenney]

http://www.masm.org/raffle/Macrorock.jpg
Marco Rock Has donated 80lbs of mixed Shelf and Key Largo rock for the conference...We have plans for this stuff....Stay Tuned!

[that Reef Guy]

It just says here and on their site Friday and 1-5 on Saturday.

What time does the event start on Friday?

Is it speakers on Friday then a Frag Swap on Saturday? :fish2:

[schminksbro]

Friday is a social gathering at the Radisson up the street.

It just says here and on their site Friday and 1-5 on Saturday.

What time does the event start on Friday?

Is it speakers on Friday then a Frag Swap on Saturday? :fish2:

[fishtal]

Vendor set-up starts at 5pm om Friday.

Friday night reception is at the Radisson

Check-in for people with full conference passes starts at 8am on Saturday (Speakers, exhibit hall, raffle and aquascaping contest)

General admission (exhibit hall and raffle only) is from 1pm-5pm on Saturday.

:)

[that Reef Guy]

So the speakers are just on Saturday morning?

Does anyone know what the times and topics for the speakers are? :fish2:

[fishtal]

There will be two speakers before lunch and two after. I'm not sure of the exact times but I'll post them tomorrow. Topics are posted on the speaker page: MMC Speakers (http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/speakers.aspx) Just click on the blue topic link for each speaker. :)

[cmpenney]

We just recieve four sets of Micro-Lift products form the raffle

http://www.masm.org/raffle/Microbe-lift.png

[taziam10797]

I have been trying to buy tickets to the event online at the website and can't. Does anybody have a phone number or can help me sign up. It says you have to register, but won't let me.

[cmpenney]

I have been trying to buy tickets to the event online at the website and can't. Does anybody have a phone number or can help me sign up. It says you have to register, but won't let me.
You can call me at 517-960-3610 or email chad@masm.org. Can you tell me what problem you are having?

You do need to create an account on the system unless you have an account on the MASM Forums or you have bought tickets for an event in the past. You can register at: http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/Register.aspx

[cmpenney]

Ecoxotic has donated two of their 10K White/453nm Blue Panorama LED Modules and two of their 453nm Panorama LED Modules to the Raffle. These are some nice lighting units everyone. Someone is going to walk away very happy!
http://www.masm.org/raffle/Panorama10K.jpg

[fishtal]

How cool is that? I'll be buying tickets. ;)

[cmpenney]

Well the last few days have been exciting, Check out the latest raffle prizes to show up.



From Premium Aquatics:
Sybon Digital Submersible Thermometer / Algae Scrubber - 5 Drawing(s)
http://www.masm.org/raffle/IMG_0294.JPG


Set of 7 C-Journals
http://www.masm.org/raffle/IMG_0296.JPG



From Sea Dweller's & Friends:
Voyager 3 Pump
http://www.masm.org/raffle/Sicce-pump.jpg


10 watt Lifegard Ultraviolet Sterilizer
http://www.masm.org/raffle/Lifegard-UV-Sterilizer-10.jpg



From Hamilton Lighting:
Bali Sun Mogul E39 Pendant with LED Lights
http://www.masm.org/raffle/Bali-Sun.jpg



Plus Gift Certificates from:
Cherry Corals, Fantastic Frags, & Ready Aquatics

[Manoj's Reef]

Awesome stuff Chad.

[Sir Patrick]

From Hamilton Lighting:
Bali Sun Mogul E39 Pendant with LED Lights- AWSOME!!!!!

[fishtal]

Take a listen to the latest MASNA podcast featuring one of our speakers, Ret Talbot: MASNA Live (http://www.masna.org/PublicArea/MASNALive.aspx)

[cmpenney]

Some of you may have heard some rumors about an Aquascaping Contest at the conference this year...Well the rumors are true!
Announcing the 2011 Midwest Marine Aquascaping Contest
Sponsored By MarcoRock and Preuss Pets

We are really excited for this new feature of the conference. Now for the rules:

Contest is open to all Full Conference Pass holders.
To enter the contest detach the tag on the bottom of your ticket and place it in the box in the raffle area.
Four people will be drawn to compete in the contest, two in the morning and afternoon.
Each contestant will be given a standard 20 gallon tank with sand in the bottom and 40 lbs of Marco rock.
Each contestant will have 15 minutes to come up with the most interesting aquascaping
Pictures will be taken of each creation and voting will take place where 50% of the vote will come from our speakers and volunteers and 50% from attendees.

So what Can you win?
1st Place: 80lbs of MarcoRock, 20 gallon tank,$50 Preuss Gift Card
2nd Place: 20 gallon tank,$50 Preuss Gift Card
3rd Place: $25 Preuss Gift Card
4th Place: $25 Preuss Gift Card

We are really looking forward to seeing some interesting creations for this and watching somebody walk away with a really cool prizes!

[cmpenney]

Got some more raffle items in:

From CORAL Magazine:
http://www.masm.org/raffle/CORAL-Cover.jpg (5) One year subscriptions to CORAL Magazine


From A & M Aquatics:
http://www.masm.org/raffle/AM-Liverock.jpg (2) 50lb boxes of Live Rock

From Doni's Reef:
http://www.masm.org/raffle/Donis-GC.png (2) $100 Gift Certificates

More stuff comes in every day so stay tuned!

[CableGuy]

For all of you moms and dads out there:

Kids 16 and under are free, bring the family and enjoy a day at the MMC.

:D

Midwest Marine Conference 2011 (http://www.midwestmarineconf.org)

[cmpenney]

Aquatic Life , LLC has donated one each of their new expandable LED system lights


http://www.masm.org/raffle/Al24.png

24IN LED 9.6W 10K/460 nm Expandable
24IN LED 9.6W 460 nm Expandable
36IN LED 15W 10K/460 nm Expandable
36IN LED 15W 460 nm Expandable
48IN LED 21.6W 10K/460nm Expandable
48IN LED 21.6W 460nm Expandable


That's a total of 6 of the newest LED fixtures on the market. Thanks Guys!

Check out all our raffle items at: http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/Raffle.aspx (http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/Raffle.aspx)

[larryandlaura]

Gotta love the prizes ever year! One of the best raffles!

[cmpenney]

Time for some conference updates!

We've added a few new vendors since my last update we are pleased to have Pazzaz, Wilco1rd, Reefer T's, And Midwest Saltwater to the list of vendors this year.
Check out http://mmc.masm.org/Exhibitors.aspx (http://mmc.masm.org/Exhibitors.aspx) for the full list of vendors so far.


Reed Mariculture is the latest sponsor of the Conference. Reed is providing us with another round of goodie bags and will be bringing some raffle items as well. Thanks to Reed Mariculture for their continued support.

We have developed a smartphone web app that will hopefully make keeping track of what is going on and when a little easier. You can view the webapp by going to http://mmc.masm.org/mobile (http://mmc.masm.org/mobile) don't worry if you don't remember the address because we will have QRCodes at the event that will take you right to the site.

This year we are making some changes to the way we do our raffle that we hope will make it run more quickly and efficiently. For starters we are switching to a chinese style raffle ticket
http://mmc.masm.org/pix/chinese_auct.gif

These style tickets means there are a lot less numbers to keep track of as each sheet contains 25 tickets all with the same number. So instead of keeping track of 100 different numbers during the drawing you only have to watch out for 4.. Way easier!

Also rather than trying to shout out numbers to the crowd we will run a scrolling list of raffle items and the ticket numbers as they are drawn on the overhead scree in the exhibit hall. This same list can be viewed from the mobile site I mentioned above. When you see your number come up just take you ticket to the raffle area and pick up your prize.. This should make the raffle run much smoother as ticket numbers will be easier to locate and you don't have to worry about not hearing your number get called.

[ReeferTees]

We'll be at MMC! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

[cmpenney]

Got a nice delivery from the folks at Brightwell Aquatics today. It contained 3 packs of 8 of their products including:

http://www.masm.org/raffle/DSCN1121.JPG

Reef Code A, Reef Code B, Replenish, Magnesion, MicroBacter7, PhytoChrom, Zooplanktos-M, Iodion

[fishtal]

We'll be at MMC! We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Cool! Looking forward to seeing you again.

[cmpenney]

Don't forget to print off your ticket if you haven't already. You'll need the stub at the bottom to enter into the Aquascaping contest. You can print your tickets by going to: http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/Orders.aspx

[cmpenney]

The folks at AquaFX have sent us a set of RO Prefilters. Check it out:

http://www.masm.org/raffle/Barracuda.jpg

[cmpenney]

DFWMAS, The Dallas Fort Worth Marine Aquarium Society and hosts of next year's MACNA have donated a ticket to MACNA for our raffle. If you have never attended a MACNA here is a great reason to go next year:

http://www.masm.org/raffle/dfwmacnalogo.png

[fishtal]

MASNA Blog - Two Super Events This Weekend- Midwest and West (http://www.masna.org/Blog/tabid/430/EntryId/22/Two-Super-Events-This-Weekend-Midwest-and-West.aspx)

[cmpenney]

Our good friends at Reed Mariculture have once again come through for us in a big way. Here is what they will be bringing for the raffle.
(2) Reef Nutrition Sample Packs
includes: (1) 6oz bottle of Phyto-Feast Concentrate, Roti-Feast, Tigger- Pods, Oyster-Feast, Arcti-Pods, and Fuzzy-Phytes + 16oz of Macro-Feast
http://www.masm.org/raffle/RN_6oz_sampler-RB_2-01.jpg

(2) TDO Hobbyist Breeder Packs
Includes: a 1 oz bag of TDO A, 3oz bags of B1, B2, C1, C2, EP1 and EP2
http://www.masm.org/raffle/product_RED-TDO-A_1OZ.jpg

(2) Otohime Hobbyist Breeder Packs
Includes: a 1 oz bag of Otohime A, 3oz bags of B1, B2, C1, C2, EP1 and EP2
http://www.masm.org/raffle/product_OTO-A_1OZ.jpg
There are three more reasons why this is the event not to miss!

[rosebud161616]

Kevin (kev2me) and I plan to be there! We are hoping to get to Michigan early enough to make the dinner the night before, but that depends on us getting out of work and on the road in time...

[cmpenney]

Karen Talbot of Karen Talbot Art is donating one Aquatic print to the Midwest Marine Conference 2011 raffle. The winner may elect to keep the print donated, or he or she may have his or her choice of any print in Karen's current print catalog (www.KarenTalbotArtOnline.com (http://www.KarenTalbotArtOnline.com)). Choices include many marine aquarium species such as the powder blue tang, mystery wrasse, queen angelfish, latz clownfish, and many others. The print is hand-titled and signed and is matted to 11x14 (standard size) and ready to frame.

http://www.masm.org/raffle/Karen.jpg

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Kevin (kev2me) and I plan to be there! We are hoping to get to Michigan early enough to make the dinner the night before, but that depends on us getting out of work and on the road in time...


Don't forget to print off your tickets before you leave :)

[scubamomma]

those prints are amazing! I'd love to have one

[cmpenney]

those prints are amazing! I'd love to have one
It only takes one raffle ticket to win! And Karen is one of our vendors so she will have ones for sale as well. If you don't win there will be lot's of options to chose from.

[cmpenney]

Just got the heads up from Gresh over at Reed Mariculture that they will also be donating two bottles of their brand new RGComplete to the raffle as well:
http://www.masm.org/raffle/product_liter_bag.jpg
RGComplete is non-frozen Rotigrow Plus

[cmpenney]

I came home today to find a very special pile of boxes on my porch fromthe folks at United Pet Group ( MarineLand, Perfecto, Instant Ocean ). Check this out:
1 Maxi-Jet 4500 Pump
http://www.masm.org/raffle/MJ4500.jpg
6 Sets of pretty much the complete line of Instant Ocean food products
http://www.masm.org/raffle/IOFood.jpg
Include 1 each of Carnivore Medallions, Omnivore Diet (Marine Pellets), Herbivore Diet (Marine Pellets), Herbivore Diet (Marine Chips), Marine Grazing Block, Seaweed Grazing Block, Pacific Krill, Cyclop-Eeze, Seaweed Blend, Brine Shrimp
6 Sets of IO Additives:
http://www.masm.org/raffle/IOAdditives.png
Include 1 each of Sea Buffer, Marine Stabilizer, Calcium Booster
2 each of the Maxi-Jet 400, 600, 900, and 1200 pumps
http://www.masm.org/raffle/MJ900.jpg
3 Containers of Blac Diamond Carbon
http://www.masm.org/raffle/MLCarbon.jpg
And finally two 160 Gallon buckets of Reef Crystals
http://www.masm.org/raffle/ReefCrystals.jpg
The Raffle just keeps getting better folks!

[fishtal]

Talk about rockin' the raffle scene! There is going to be a ton of nice stuff to win this year!!! A HUGE thank you to all of our generous donors. :)

[fishtal]

We have a few updates on the Friday night reception. Due to scheduling issues at the hotel the reception will now be held in the Woodward banquet room located on the lower level of the Radisson, not the Presidential suite. Check with the front desk for directions. The reception starts at 7pm and is open to all Full-Conference Pass holders, vendors and speakers.

Various appetizers and pizza will be on hand during the reception. We will have a limited amount of adult beverages, if you a special drink preference feel free to bring it with you. Since we will have this room to ourselves we can talk fish as much as we like and not have to worry about the general public wondering what the heck we're talking about! We're looking forward to hanging out with everyone. :)

[dlhirst]

Wow, that IS an Impressive list by itself!

[CableGuy]

Couldnt agree more! Cant wait!

[purerebel]

Looking great guys! Can't wait for tomorrow!

[scubamomma]

im so excited!

[Sir Patrick]

Cant beleive I will be missing this awesome event.......

Dont miss this one any body!!!!

I will be stuck at work all day......

[fishtal]

We would like to send a big Thank You out to our great speakers, wonderful vendors, generous donors and sponsors, all attendees and volunteers that were involved this year! :) We should have dates for next year in the coming weeks.

[rosebud161616]

I want to thank everyone involved in putting on this conference. You guys really put in a lot of work and we were extremely impressed with how smooth everything went. Even in the mass chaos toward the end, no volunteers were too busy to answer questions.

The speakers were awesome and there was plenty of time given between them and the next event in case the speakers ran over or people had questions after (which ever one did!)

I loved how smooth the raffle went with the Chinese style raffle tickets. That really simplified watching for your stuff and made the raffle move that much faster. The mobile app was very useful and other than my pretty much dead battery at the end because of the constant refreshing in excitement of the next item to come up (reminded me of a woot off) I was very impressed with how technology was used during this event.

I would love to see what you all could do with an event like MACNA! I can't say enough about how impressed we were with this and will definitely be back in the future. Thank you again!

[fishtal]

I want to thank everyone involved in putting on this conference. You guys really put in a lot of work and we were extremely impressed with how smooth everything went. Even in the mass chaos toward the end, no volunteers were too busy to answer questions.

The speakers were awesome and there was plenty of time given between them and the next event in case the speakers ran over or people had questions after (which ever one did!)

I loved how smooth the raffle went with the Chinese style raffle tickets. That really simplified watching for your stuff and made the raffle move that much faster. The mobile app was very useful and other than my pretty much dead battery at the end because of the constant refreshing in excitement of the next item to come up (reminded me of a woot off) I was very impressed with how technology was used during this event.

I would love to see what you all could do with an event like MACNA! I can't say enough about how impressed we were with this and will definitely be back in the future. Thank you again!

Thanks! We're glad you had a good time. You can thank Chad for setting up the tech stuff, he did a great job.

[chuckm]

Thanks! We're glad you had a good time. You can thank Chad for setting up the tech stuff, he did a great job.
Great Event, I hope everyone had as good as time as I did! The loot bags were very cool! Got a couple cool monti frags. My only regret was not getting in on the raffle, had to leave around 3:30, but next year for sure.

Thanks to MASM for much hard work. Good to see some new vendors there as well: -Reefer Tees, Dr.MAC, Talbot's etc....Thanks all!

[cmpenney]

For some of you here is a walk through that was shot by one of our volunteers later on in th day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sbq9sI4rIg