Next Wave 2009 Event Details

by **Matt** on Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:09 pm

I am happy to announce that we have secured our location for Next Wave 2009.

Next Wave 2009

Were: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
When: Saturday, January 24th 2009

Cost
$ 20 prior to October 1st
$ 25 October 1st-31st
$ 30 November 1st-31st
$35 December 1st until the day of the event

Confirmed Speakers:
Eric Borneman "The sustainability of our hobby"
Dr. Bruce Carlson "Reef Life in the Solomon Islands, a video presentation"
Bob Fenner "The pros and cons of hitchhikers in the reef aquarium"
Jake Adams "Water Flow is More Important Than Light"

All of the above were speakers at MACNA XX (Atlanta)

Confirmed Vendors:
Zoanuts
Reef Nutrition
Tunze
PFO
Brightwell Aquatics
Seachem
Wet Thumb Frags
Reefkoi Corals
Fish2morrow
Frank's Tanks

Confirmed Contributors:
DeepSea Aquatics
Marco Rocks
Frag mags
Saltwaterfish.com
Dr. Foster & Smith
Reef Farmers
Oceanic
ORA

Raffle Items:
Deep Sea Aquatics ~ 80g prototype tank
Oceanic Bio Cube tank
Tunze Nano Stream 6025 (qty 2)
Tunze Nano Stream 6045 (qty 2)
Eco-Tech MP40w pump
Tsunami Auto Top-Off & Computer Controlled Automatic Fish Feeder
Ice Cap 400W metal halide ballast
Seachem Additives (from Aquavitro line)
Melev’s Reef RODI filters & photo boxes
Caribsea Sea Calcium & Purple Up
ORA corals
LE Reef Farmer frags
Frag Mags from Aqua Mags
Marco Rocks
Saltwaterfish.com Gift Certificate
Dr. Foster & Smith Gift Certificate
Gift Certificates from DFWMAS Sponsors

For this event, we will have access to two rooms. Presentations by speakers will be given in the Lecture Hall. Our vendors will be located in the Oak Hall. You can view the rooms here on their website. Marc should be posting pictures from the location in this thread.

http://www.fwbg.org/meeting.htm

We should have much more room than last year. We are planning on providing four speakers at this event and more vendors than last year. Expect a bigger raffle.....yes I said raffle. We are going to put more effort into this event than 2008 so expect big things to come. This thread will be updated as the event nears and we confirm speakers and vendors.

The Board of Directors would like to thank all those involved on the Event Committee for helping us narrow down our location for Next Wave 2009.

by **Marc** on Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:38 pm

Here are the pictures:

What to see as you drive in

The entry

This changes, but usually the foyer has something living to see

Even a simple reef tank

Two entrances to where the presentations will be

Comfortable seating for those that need a place to relax for a bit, or care for their children's needs

The weather will be different in January, but hopefully still nice.

The vendors, demos, and eating will take place in the Oak Hall:

Seating will be great, with everyone seeing clearly.

Nice stage area

I think this venue will be well appreciated. We hope everyone is seriously considering attending Next Wave 2009!

by **Wes** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:16 am

woot woot woot woot woot! im excited already! going to be a blast!

by **Reefmike** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:56 am

Awesome man!! It's June and we have a date and location locked in already! I think this venue will be totally awesome.

by **Matt** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:58 am

Reefmike wrote:Awesome man!! It's June and we have a date and location locked in already! I think this venue will be totally awesome.

I agree. This is a venue that can hold 240 people so I am hoping we can use it for future Next Wave events if things go well next year.

by **masharp1126** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:59 am

This place is perfect. A little far, but worth it.

Separate meeting room from the vendor room will eliminate a lot of the noise and distraction caused by people talking with or near the vendors. Got a little distracting at the last one.

Can't wait.

by **Serk** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:18 am

And before anyone else brings it up, since I'm usually the one squawking the loudest complaining about everything the DFWMAS does happening in Tarrant County, I watched the selection process, and locations were looked at all OVER the Metroplex, and a lot of thought went into choosing this one. It really is the best choice, and I'm looking forward to this year's Next Wave!

My thanks all all members of the selection committee that did the real work! :wink:

by **DennisF** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:34 pm

Serk, you can probably wear your hat here.

When do we sign up?

by **Jeff** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:41 pm

Do we really get to use that cool semi circle lecture hall with the stage? We might be able to really see a projector in a room where the lights can be controlled!

Great work selection committee! It looks beautiful - and the price is right!

I'll take two tickets please.

by **Matt** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:43 pm

DheereCrossing wrote:Do we really get to use that cool semi circle lecture hall with the stage? We might be able to really see a projector in a room where the lights can be controlled!

Great work selection committee! It looks beautiful - and the price is right!

I'll take two tickets please.

Yes, we will be using the lecture rooms which have stadium seating and controllable lighting.

by **extinguishfire** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:10 pm

I hope I don't doze off in those confy chairs

by **washingtond** on Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:29 pm

by **Mallett** on Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:26 am

Incredible work by everyone! It's awesome that we have pinned down a location and date already. Now on to the posters and getting this into the public! Woot!

by **mickeyw43** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:07 pm

this place looks wonderfull,great job to the people who put forth the effort to get this.it is appreciated.

by **Matt** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:32 pm

I am thrilled to announce that Eric Borneman is our first confirmed speaker for NW 2009! He is a speaker set to present at MACNA this year in Atlanta.

Here is his bio:

Eric Borneman

Eric Borneman is a Ph.D. candidate supported by an NSF fellowship in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston. Eric’s primary research area is in the field of apoptosis and stress-related factors in coral disease. Eric received the "Aquarist of the Year" award by the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America in 2002 for contributions to the field of coral husbandry, and has written two books on the subject, including the acclaimed book, Aquarium Corals. Eric is also involved in aquarium trade sustainability issues, sexual and asexual coral culture for research, diseases and reproduction in captive corals, and is currently conducting coral disease research at the Texas Flower Garden Banks. He hosts The Coral Forum, an advanced coral husbandry forum on Reef Central and is a science editor of ReefKeeping magazine. Eric has contributed hundreds of articles to both the scientific and the international reefkeeping communities and has lectured worldwide on the subject of coral husbandry. He has been diving and photographing coral reefs around the world since 1978.

by **Marc** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:03 pm

Great!

by **Wes** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:07 pm

Matt wrote:I am thrilled to announce that Eric Borneman is our first confirmed speaker for NW 2009!

wow, thats awesome...glad to see some of them getting back to us so quickly...thanks matt!

by **Matt** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:28 pm

Well apparently we have a 2nd confirmed speaker already but I'll let Ryan post the info since he is responsible for the confirmation. Let's just say that he's fairly well known. :wink:

by **guitareefs** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:13 pm

Sorry, don't know if I missed a fee for this?

I've never been to one but would like to attend

by **Wes** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:17 pm

guitareefs wrote:Sorry, don't know if I missed a fee for this?

I've never been to one but would like to attend

Event Price

by **guitareefs** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:18 pm

Yep, just saw it.

Thanks

by **Jeff** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:46 pm

Matt wrote:Well apparently we have a 2nd confirmed speaker already but I'll let Ryan post the info since he is responsible for the confirmation. Let's just say that he's fairly well known.

Oh please let one of them be Calfo; I really need a laugh.

110% good karma kudos go to the person who locked in Borneman - I'm really looking forward to this aleady. Now I just need a cool poster to go on my wall next to the tank. :wink:

by **Reefmike** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:24 pm

Matt wrote:Well apparently we have a 2nd confirmed speaker already but I'll let Ryan post the info since he is responsible for the confirmation. Let's just say that he's fairly well known.

I hope he doesn't wait too long. The suspense will kill me!!

by **Wes** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:24 pm

Reefmike wrote:
Matt wrote:Well apparently we have a 2nd confirmed speaker already but I'll let Ryan post the info since he is responsible for the confirmation. Let's just say that he's fairly well known.

I hope he doesn't wait too long. The suspense will kill me!!

tell me about it...at least i get to know for sure tomorrow...hehe

by **Matt** on Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:45 am

Okay well I guess I will give it up since Ryan hasn't chimed in here. He in fact did secure Dr. Bruce Carlson from the Georgia State Aquarium. He is a speaker at this year's MACNA in Atlanta.

Here is his bio:

Dr. Bruce Carlson
Chief Science Officer, GA Aquarium
Bruce received his Bachelor of Science degree in `1971 from the University of Michigan. After graduating, he worked as a research assistant studying the reproductive biology of freshwater fishes in Guyana, South America.

In 1972, he joined the Peace Corps and was assigned to the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji. There he conducted a biological survey of the marine life of the Fiji Islands and helped establish a permanent collection for the University.

In 1975, he moved to Hawaii where he earned his PhD at the University of Hawaii. At about the same time he started work at the Waikiki Aquarium as a student helper and eventually worked his way up to full-time Aquarist, then Curator, and in 1990 he was appointed Director. During his tenure there he pioneered exhibits of nautilus, cuttlefish, giant clams and living corals, which, prior to that time, had never before been exhibited in the United States.

In April 2002, he became the second employee hired to develop the new Georgia Aquarium. He was involved in all of the concept development for the exhibits, and he now serves as the Chief Science Officer.

Bruce has published numerous scientific articles ranging from descriptions of new species of reef fishes, to telemetry work on chambered nautilus, to culture methods for corals in aquariums. He is an avid scuba diver and has won several international awards for his underwater video productions. He is the senior author of a new book, “Bringing the Ocean to Atlanta: The Creation of the Georgia Aquarium”. .

by **Matt** on Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:47 am

Updated original post to reflect the speakers and I have confirmed this morning that Dustin & Debbie from Zoanuts will be back as a vendor!

by **Matt** on Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:26 pm

Updated the first post to reflect pricing.

by **Reefmike** on Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:03 am

I started a thread with a link to this one in the general marine forum at fishgeeks. I've already had one future marine hobbiest local to Dallas asking about it and this morning one of the mods stickied it so it would stay at the top.

by **Reefmike** on Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:25 pm

Marc wrote:Reef Nutrition has confirmed that they will be a vendor at Next Wave.

Cool. That's 2!!

by **Servo** on Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:04 pm

FINAL LINE UP CONFIRMED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob Fenner-the pros and cons of hitchhikers in the reef aquarium
Eric Borneman ??The sustainablity of our hobby??
Bruce Carlson PhD“Reef Life in the Solomon Islands” a video presentation
Jake Adams-Water Flow is More Important Than Light

Get those credit cards OUT!!!!!

Cost
$ 20 prior to October 1st
$ 25 October 1st-31st
$ 30 November 1st-31st
$35 December 1st-31st
$40 January to event

by **Reefmike** on Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:12 pm

That's totally

!!!

by **Matt** on Sat Sep 13, 2008 8:00 am

Please see original post for final speakers added. I have also updated the vendors/sponsors.

by **Kellsindell** on Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:48 pm

Woot that's awsome. now... where do i sign up? i can't wait to go the my first Next Wave!

by **lightsluvr** on Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:41 pm

You guys have done a great job! What a killer lineup of speakers!

OK, where do I buy tickets? Is there a lunch ticket again this year?

Lightsluvr (George)
Edmond, OK

by **Wes** on Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:06 pm

lightsluvr wrote:You guys have done a great job! What a killer lineup of speakers!

OK, where do I buy tickets? Is there a lunch ticket again this year?

Lightsluvr (George)
Edmond, OK

you can register here >>> pass it on to all your friends!

http://www.dfwmas.org/nextwave2009/registration.html

glad you like it! look forward to seeing you there!
we are not including lunch but there is an onsite restaurant

http://www.fwbg.org/restaurant.htm

and alot of local places that are good so people have the choice they like.

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2 ... t-distance

we are planning on an hour and a half to two hour lunch break to allow plenty of time.

by **Matt** on Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:50 am

TTT for our latest sponsor/contributor to NW 2009: DeepSea Aquatics!

I won't disclose what they are giving us but it IS NICE with possibly more to follow!

by **v320** on Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:19 pm

Just curious...
It doesn't look like it, but is there an entrance fee, or a parking fee for this wonderful event?!

BTW, great work! Looks like it might just top last years event!

by **Reefmike** on Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:30 am

v320 wrote:Just curious...
It doesn't look like it, but is there an entrance fee, or a parking fee for this wonderful event?!

BTW, great work! Looks like it might just top last years event!

The only cost to get in:

http://www.dfwmas.org/nextwave2009/registration.html

by **v320** on Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:31 pm

Thank you.

by **Matt** on Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:46 pm

Updated the following vendors in the original post.

Wet Thumb Frags

Reefkoi Corals

Next Wave 2009 Event Details

Next Wave 2009 Event Details

great

Where do I buy tickets?

Re: Where do I buy tickets?

Who is online

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