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It looks like we did have a glitch in the registration page that was caused by a recent software update. The glitch was preventing new users from registering on the website but has now been corrected. If you have any more problems please feel free to email me at chad@masm.org
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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!
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did they donate the transformers for them also or do you have to buy them separately
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Yes the Panorama units come with the drivers so you can use them right away. Check out : http://www.ecoxotic.com/aquarium-led-lights/panorama-modules/panorama-led-modules.html
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Looks like some good stuff at the raffle, everyone get their tickets thats goin?
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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)
Set of 7 C-Journals
From Sea Dweller's & Friends:
Voyager 3 Pump
10 watt Lifegard Ultraviolet Sterilizer
From Hamilton Lighting:
Bali Sun Mogul E39 Pendant with LED Lights
Plus Gift Certificates from:
Cherry Corals, Fantastic Frags, & Ready Aquatics
See the complete list at http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/Raffle.aspx
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WOW!!! insane. how is the raffle going to work? is there going to be a separate container for each raffle item or one container and first drawn gets first pick?
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There will be a seperate container for each item. However there are some things that you will see have multiple draws such as the Panorama modules or the thermometers. In those cases we will draw more than one number from the box.
We are doing things a little differently this year and hopefully it will be an improvement. First we are going to be using the Chinese style raffle tickets like the one below. It should will make it easier for everyone because you will have fewer numbers to keep track off. Basically it's a sheet of 25 tickets all with the same number on them so people don't have to spend time looking through strings of tickets. Secondly numbers will be drawn and displayed on a large screen on one side of the room. If your number comes up you can see it along with the prize you won and you can just take your ticket over to the raffle area and pickup your winnings. No more shouting out numbers and waiting for a person to find a matching ticket. If you have been to a MACNA in the last few years you've already seen this in action and know how much better it works.
All Should make the raffle go much more smoothly and quickly than int he past.
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awesome. sounds like a great idea. so i take it the tickets are sold in lots of 25? how much are they?
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The plan is to sell in half sheet( 10 tickets ) for $10 and Full sheets ( 25 tickets ) for $25 which is pretty much the same pricing scheme as we have always done.
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oh ok...sounds good. i guess i was just wondering if there were any discounts for the more you bought. that answers my question.
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cmpenney said :
The plan is to sell in half sheet( 10 tickets ) for $10 and Full sheets ( 25 tickets ) for $25 which is pretty much the same pricing scheme as we have always done.
Sorry that is not right it should be 1 sheet ( 25 tickets ) for $20...There is a discount if you buy the full sheet.
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cool you can count me in for at least 10 sheets
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We have had a couple people asking for some less expensive booth options. So as a test we have opened up two half booth spaces for a reduced price. You can check out the hall and purchase booths at http://www.midwestmarineconf.org/Vendor.aspx
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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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!
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Got some more raffle items in:
From CORAL Magazine:
 (5) One year subscriptions to CORAL Magazine
From A & M Aquatics:
 (2) 50lb boxes of Live Rock
From Doni's Reef:
 (2) $100 Gift Certificates
More stuff comes in every day so stay tuned!
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For all of you moms and dads out there:
Kids under 16 are free, bring the family and enjoy a day at the MMC and the Cranbrook Institute of Science.
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Aquatic Life , LLC has donated one each of their new expandable LED system lights
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
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Just printed off my ticket-cant wait!
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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.
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 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
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.
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