meeting
- Thread starter rich
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- Location
- The Big City
We use to the have smaller gathering in NYC which weren't as heavily involved in buying and selling, which is a big point for a lot of members, so they kind a faded away. I think the plan is to go back to having two swap a year, but finding a location is an issue at the moment.
I think an idea would be to meet some of the members at one of the LFS in and around the area.
I think an idea would be to meet some of the members at one of the LFS in and around the area.
- Location
- The Big City
Unfortunately, fortunately, buying is a big part of the hobby, and the more vendors the better.
- Location
- Manhattan UWS
MANY years ago (early 90's) I was a member of a reefer club that held meetings at the Baltimore Aquarium after closing time. They had a lecture hall where we would meet and sometimes had guest speakers. After the meeting ended we were allowed to go "behind-the-scenes" and into the back area of all of the tanks. I remember interacting with a giant pacific octopus that used to come to the surface of the tank to say "hi" (probably looking for food). Perhaps a college/university/zoo here in NY would be interested in hosting some "club" meetings?
- Location
- The Big City
The Brooklyn Aquarium use to have meeting, and auctions, in the hall or whatever room but I'm not sure if that's being done anymore. They did take a big hit with Hurricane Sandy and I'm not sure if they're completely back.
I remember and belonged to the Brooklyn aquarium society years ago. After sandy, I'm sure They have a new conference or assembly room they can let us use. I'd go and inquire but I'm not a good talker ....we need a friend with a connection at the aquarium or someone who can step up on our behalf and negotiate. I can also check into Floyd Bennett field in either the aviator or Ryan Center. They have big rooms in there and I'm good friends with parks department. Just an Idea now that I think about it, I'm going to see what strings need to be pulled at FB for now. If something starts to work I'll get a hold of Josh or Randy!
- Location
- Manhattan UWS
Any location being considered should be accessible by public transportation to get the best turnout.
The Brooklyn Aquarium Society is very much alive and they continue to meet in the Education Hall Building each month.
The BAS leans more towards Freshwater than saltwater and they have a rather large membership including many families so the kids - who do attend the meetings - will hopefully enter the hobby going forward. At their monthly auctions they sometimes have donated SW fish and a few corals (any time I've been there the corals have mostly been Kenya trees and such.) Their meetings are on the 2nd Friday night of the month. They do have Todd Gardner speaking at their April 14th meeting. You can check their schedule of events at BASNY.org I know the President of the club quite well.
The only true Saltwater Club anywhere around here is LIRA (Long Island Reef Association) They have a link up there at the top of our page under 'Club'. They have monthly meetings and are an actual club (as in you pay a small fee to join like all of these other clubs that I've mentioned) They hold their meetings in Commack each month. The announce on here who their speakers are each month - so watch for those announcements.
Greater City Aquarium Club is also mainly FW - they meet at the Queens Botanical Gardens monthly except during Jan/Feb as it's too cold to transport fish.
There are 2 other clubs on LI that are also geared toward FW but sometimes have SW geared speakers. They are LIAS (Long Island Aquarium Society) and they meet in Stonybrook on the 2nd Friday of the month, LIASonline.org.
There is again, another mainly FW club in Rockville Centre that meets at Molloy College on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and that is the Nassau County Aquarium Society NCAS.org. Once or twice per year they will have a presentation related to SW.
Both of these last 2 clubs do not meet in July/August.
As a group MR has hosted a few 'true' swaps between members as a couple of different places in Manhattan & Queens. Perhaps we can look into holding another get together in the near future if there is enough interest.
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- Location
- Manhattan
Why don't we set up a meeting?
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- Location
- Jersey City
I'd be down for a true frag swap where people bring frags and we swap them according to some set procedure.
- Location
- Manhattan
I might be able to find a place in the 20's, how many people would come?
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- Location
- Midtown East, Manhattan
I'd be in.
- Location
- Nassau, Long Island
Interested. Following along. Some friends may be interested as well.
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- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
I would love to hold an education centered event at Pratt--speakers and a few demos etc. How many would attend? Past experience indicates without vendors, very few. We could do 30-40 people in my office easily. If enough people are serious, we can discuss it further.
- Location
- Jersey City
I'd be happy to go if the focus is on actual coral frag swapping 
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