Hey Reef Angel, are you not aware of the WI Reef Society (WRS)??? They have great speakers often. I know Anthony has spoken there and Ron Shimek and I believe Eric, too. I'm fomerly from Madison, moved to FL one year ago. If you haven't heard of WRS here's a link to their web site - http://www.wisconsinreefsociety.org/WiReef/index.html
It's a good group.