NADA 2016?

[gundala]

so when and where is the next NADA?

[nwehrman]

Get your local discus peeps together and put a bid in for it to be there.... Location unknown at this point


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[alcastro]

Hope is SoCal


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[John_Nicholson]

To be determined. We will take requests from existing clubs who are interested in hosting the show. They will be evaluated on several things including but not limited too location, experience in hosting shows, attendance in past NADA's.

-john

[Skip]

so when and where is the next NADA?

REALLY!? the tanks are still wet from Sunday.. LOL..

but yes..

that is still to be determined.. if there is a club/group.. that would be willing to host it.. contact one a NADA member and we can put you with the right information..

i can tell you that it will need to be a team effort for 2016.. but there will be plenty of help from DALLAS, ATLANTA and AUSTIN Veterans.. :)

[Skip]

Hope is SoCal



there are plenty of people in CALI.. so make it happen :)

[joanstone]

It would be good/interesting to know what the approximate attendance has been from year to year.

[JamesP]

If it is out there I am flying.


there are plenty of people in CALI.. so make it happen :)

[John_Nicholson]

If it is out there I am flying.

LOL....Jim just leave early and stop at my house for a day to recover and then we will leave from there and head to CA.

-john

[John_Nicholson]

It would be good/interesting to know what the approximate attendance has been from year to year.

That is a hard one to peg down. Registered there will be between 80 and 100 but that can be misleading. Since the show itself is free you will get lots of locals that come through but never register. You also have the situation like mine where I register but my wife and kids have no desire to hear the speakers so they don't. There were 5 of us there but our "official" number was 1.

-john

[rdiscus]

I smell next one will be in TX again ... many great people here :)

[Discus-n00b]

If it is out there I am flying.

Right there with you on that one!!

[yim11]

I smell next one will be in TX again ... many great people here :)

That maybe your allergies causing that, try taking an allergy medication and see if you can smell better. lol ;)

[John_Nicholson]

Something is defiantly wrong with your nose........

-john

[JamesP]

My guess is John and Jim will move out of state before that happens. Great job everyone involved with the show. It was a lot of fun.
Thanks,

Jim

Something is defiantly wrong with your nose........

-john

[rdiscus]

Jim and John, I see what your signature are lol

[joanstone]

That is a hard one to peg down. Registered there will be between 80 and 100 but that can be misleading. Since the show itself is free you will get lots of locals that come through but never register. You also have the situation like mine where I register but my wife and kids have no desire to hear the speakers so they don't. There were 5 of us there but our "official" number was 1.

-john

That's a decent turnout and it sure sounds like it went pretty well.

[Skip]

That's a decent turnout and it sure sounds like it went pretty well. start planning NOW to attend NADA 2016 probably around June'ish :)

[DiscusLoverJeff]

I am still going try and get MWDH club to be a part of NADA 2016 in the Chicago/Milwaukee area. Since NADA just ended, I believe we has some time to get our ducks in a row providing we have some drinks and discuss what our chances are going to be. We have some creative minds in the club and well, if we think about it hard enough and over a few cocktails, I am sure we can work something out.

Never say die attitude!

[Allwin]

Yep, love to see NADA in Chicago/Milwaukee area. Guys, lets have fun around this latitude/longitude in2016 :)

Always if chance willing, we MWDH folks are ready to dedicate time for it..

[John_Nicholson]

Works for me. Only a 14 hour drive. The only trouble with Chicago would be the increase in cost of everything that is connected to a union. Down here we do all of the setup and tear down. Would ya'll as the local club get to do that or would you have to hire it out?

-john

[DiscusLoverJeff]

When I sponsored Sportscard shows at hotels, I did all the setup and tear-downs. The only union effect will be if the hotels are union run or not.

Hopefully we can get this part of it worked out first in finding a location suitable for everyone.

[John_Nicholson]

I would say put in a bid and I will plan on driving north.

-john

[Chad Adams]

I would say put in a bid and I will plan on driving north.

-john

:thumbsup:

[nc0gnet0]

I am still going try and get MWDH club to be a part of NADA 2016 in the Chicago/Milwaukee area. Since NADA just ended, I believe we has some time to get our ducks in a row providing we have some drinks and discuss what our chances are going to be. We have some creative minds in the club and well, if we think about it hard enough and over a few cocktails, I am sure we can work something out.

Never say die attitude!

That would be really cool, you could certainly count on me for help. Was surprised to not see any of you folks at the show...what's up with that?


-Rick

[nc0gnet0]

Works for me. Only a 14 hour drive. The only trouble with Chicago would be the increase in cost of everything that is connected to a union. Down here we do all of the setup and tear down. Would ya'll as the local club get to do that or would you have to hire it out?

-john


Fort Wayne Indiana or Toledo Ohio would solve that problem.

[John_Nicholson]

I would vote for Fort Wayne Indiana....its closer.....lol.

[JamesP]

Only 6 hours for me I am in. I could help since I would have a reasonable drive.

[CraigJ]

Only 6 hours for me I am in. 550 miles in only 6 hours? Dang you're fast!

[13discus]

I say let's go for it in chicago or Milwaukee or sheboygan wi I have place I deliver beer to that would let us use the halls for free.

[Skip]

I say let's go for it in chicago or Milwaukee or sheboygan wi I have place I deliver beer to that would let us use the halls for free.

get with your group.. and submit proposal.. its what we did :)

[13discus]

I have alot of resource working for budweiser that could help the show come this way.

[John_Nicholson]

I have been to sheboygan....not sure I need to go back...LOL.

-john

[13discus]

There are some nice place here for you to stop back.

[Keith Perkins]

I have been to sheboygan....not sure I need to go back...LOL.

-john

Spend a week there one afternoon did you?

[yim11]

Spend a week there one afternoon did you?

Let's not pass by this Budweiser thing so quickly....


just sayin

;)

[John_Nicholson]

I had to help on an install in Oostburg once......We had to stay in sheboygan.

-john

[JamesP]

Milwaukee has a great aquarium following with some very strong stores compared to most of the midwest. Milwaukee would be a great option. Not to far from Chicago and less expensive.

[JamesP]

Only 360 miles????? easy 6 hour drive. Not sure where 550 came from.

550 miles in only 6 hours? Dang you're fast!

[nc0gnet0]

Milwaukee has a great aquarium following with some very strong stores compared to most of the midwest. Milwaukee would be a great option. Not to far from Chicago and less expensive.

Fort Wayne and Toledo are a little more centrally located for those on both the East Coast as well as the South.

[JamesP]

Don't go making my drive further : )

Fort Wayne and Toledo are a little more centrally located for those on both the East Coast as well as the South.

[rickztahone]

Wherever it may be, I hope to attend the next one. I wish we had more of a unified club here in SoCal, but there just isn't much interest. At least I haven't seen too many around my area willing to start a club.

[Discus-Hans]

Jim you've enough Discus to start your own show lol

Hans

[JamesP]

You are not kidding. It is a great variety. The fish room has never been more impressive. The one thing I refuse to do is pull them out to measure them. I am afraid they would kick my A** they are so big. Again Hans I really appreciate everything. By the way getting those bag liners into the tanks was a killer. Between lifting the bags, the drive and the carpentry I did with Matt and John I think I will start going to the health club again. It would be easier. This fish stuff is hard work.

Jim you've enough Discus to start your own show lol

Hans

[Discus-Hans]

Ohhhh man, why didn't you just drop & plop them??? Come work a while for me, more fun as the health club lol

Hans

[JamesP]

I thought I would be nicer to them and with three I didn't want one geting burned. I need to shut my eyes I only took a half hour nap today. I have officially hit the wall.

[Skip]

Corporate sponsor by Bud. . Nice..

[Allwin]

Fort Wayne and Toledo are a little more centrally located for those on both the East Coast as well as the South.
For people traveling long distance to attend the show. Chicago would be a fun place with lots of activities/attractions in summer. Just a thought.

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[Skip]

There are always lots of suggestions of places to have next show.. but u need to have boots on the ground at that city... it takes alot of leg work leading up to the show..

[Allwin]

There are always lots of suggestions of places to have next show.. but u need to have boots on the ground at that city... it takes alot of leg work leading up to the show..
Oh yea, always :-)

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[SortSay2003]

Wherever it may be, I hope to attend the next one. I wish we had more of a unified club here in SoCal, but there just isn't much interest. At least I haven't seen too many around my area willing to start a club.

Too bad to hear that. I think SoCal would be an IDEAL place with some of these STRONG POINTS:)

Orange County (any city):

Fishing: manly-man stuff like ocean 1/2 Day or 3/4 Day trip for yellow tail, sand bass, etc. Not to mention plenty of freshwater...
Attractions: family fun Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Downtown Disney, water parks....and so much more
Beaches: beautiful Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Balboa Penninsula, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel...
Shopping: high end South Coast Plaza, Catalina Island, Brea Mall and SO MANY MORE ladies:)....lol

Getting in and out is a breeze with John Wayne Airport in OC, located close to Los Angeles and San Diego. The weather is beautiful, great food, and it even has a show named after it....."The OC". LOL

Temecula:

Things you can do here include; casinos, over 15 places to go wine tasting...I guess that's all I know about this place. Lol. But it is only about 45mins-1hr from San Diego, Anaheim, Los Angeles (hour+). But a beautiful small town feel surrouded by green hills and pictureque mountains.

San Diego:

Fishing: Same as above except much better fishing here. Both fresh water and ocean
Attractions: world famous and family fun San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, Legoland, Wild Safari, Balboa Park, Belmont Amusement Park, Gas Lamp District<<<Lots of bars
Beaches: party on Mission Bay, Princess Island, Sunset Cliff....and so many more I have forgotten names. Btut they are all close to each other

Just mintes away from Mexico bargain basement and nightlife..:) GREAT TIMES....lol. Well at least in my younger days:)

I think any of the above places would be great for NADA 2016. I'm sure I'd left out a lot of places and things since there are so many:)

Noticed I did not mentioned LA:0....hmmm

[Discus-Hans]

Sounds all great but can they put up a show there and will you get enough people on the show lol

Hans

[nc0gnet0]

Sounds all great but can they put up show there and will you get enough people on the show lol

Hans

Not exactly a centrally located site, is it?

[Discus-Hans]

Not exactly a centrally located site, is it?

And that too lol

Hans

[Skip]

Did we have anybody at the show from west if the rockies

[SortSay2003]

but can they put up a show there and will you get enough people on the show lol

Hans

That's the worrysome part Hans:) As for the second part, I think there would be plenty of people though


Not exactly a centrally located site, is it?

Not if you are referring to it geograhically. But centralized enough for people from AZ, TX, NM, NV, OR, ID and near by vicinty to drive. For the flyers, maybe most can take Southwest's cheaper flights:)

Look on the bright side, there are plenty of good places to plan your FAMILY vacation:)

Edit: I also see the difficulty for a place in the West would be because most of the SD sponsors are are on the East....LOL

[nc0gnet0]

Not if you are referring to geography. But centralized enough for people from AZ, TX, NM, NV, OR, ID and near by vicinty to drive. For the flyers, maybe most can take Southwest.

Look on the bright side, they're are plenty of good places to plan your FAMILY vacation

And the fact you live near by has nothing to do with it? LOL

Considering it was just in Texas, I would think it better to move the next site East a bit, not further west. Although, it takes a strong club first and foremost. In the long run I will be there regardless.

-Rick

[SortSay2003]

And the fact you live near by has nothing to do with it? LOL

Considering it was just in Texas, I would think it better to move the next site East a bit, not further west. Although, it takes a strong club first and foremost. In the long run I will be there regardless.

-Rick

OF COURSE! LOL. But again, I see most of the SD sponsors are...Eastern peeps, go where the money is.LOL

Btw, TX wasn't too far either. But had other FAMILY engagement planned:)

[zimmjeff]

I wonder what Al is doing in 2016 ???????? Jeff

[Larry Bugg]

We go through this every time. Wishing it was where you want does no good and saying you think there should be plenty of people to do it does no good. What it takes is someone to step up to the plate and say "we will do it and this is how". NADA doesn't look for a great place and then figure out how to do it there. NADA looks for great people to say they will do it at their great place. The group that does decide to do the Show isn't left out on their own though. NADA provides the funding and also provides NADA members experienced at putting on the Shows to be a part of the team. If you think your group can make it happen then contact one of us and discuss the requirements so you fully understand what it entails and then you can submit a bid to put on the NADA 2016 Show. Ideally we would like to have a group chosen in the next several months.

[SortSay2003]

We go through this every time. Wishing it was where you want does no good and saying you think there should be plenty of people to do it does no good. What it takes is someone to step up to the plate and say "we will do it and this is how". NADA doesn't look for a great place and then figure out how to do it there. NADA looks for great people to say they will do it at their great place. The group that does decide to do the Show isn't left out on their own though. NADA provides the funding and also provides NADA members experienced at putting on the Shows to be a part of the team. If you think your group can make it happen then contact one of us and discuss the requirements so you fully understand what it entails and then you can submit a bid to put on the NADA 2016 Show. Ideally we would like to have a group chosen in the next several months.

WOW Larry! Thank you for the insight:) This is great to know:thumbsup: Sorry I wan't in on the other show details and didn't know ALL the hard work involved. Thanks again:)

Wherever the next site is, I'm sure it will be GREAT:)

[John_Nicholson]

Ya'll can except a post in the next few days on clubs that are wanting to submit a bid for the upcoming show. If you have any interest this is when you need to get your ducks in a row.

-john

[yim11]

We go through this every time. Wishing it was where you want does no good and saying you think there should be plenty of people to do it does no good. What it takes is someone to step up to the plate and say "we will do it and this is how". NADA doesn't look for a great place and then figure out how to do it there. NADA looks for great people to say they will do it at their great place. The group that does decide to do the Show isn't left out on their own though. NADA provides the funding and also provides NADA members experienced at putting on the Shows to be a part of the team. If you think your group can make it happen then contact one of us and discuss the requirements so you fully understand what it entails and then you can submit a bid to put on the NADA 2016 Show. Ideally we would like to have a group chosen in the next several months.

Could not have said it any better myself, Thank you sir.

The key component to each successful NADA show is a great team executing it.

As John mentioned, we'll have the bid proposals posted soon.

Thanks!
-jim

[Discus-Hans]

Hmmmmm East coast, that's here, let me think.................uhhhhhhhhh.................. ............ NO

Hans

[treemanone2003]

So since I'm fairly new to Sd, is there a listing of where they've been in the past and what is the easiest means to contact my local club ?


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[Skip]

So since I'm fairly new to Sd, is there a listing of where they've been in the past and what is the easiest means to contact my local club ?


Dallas 2010
Atlanta 2012
Austin 2014
TBA 2016

Club
The-Northeast-Discus-Association-(NEDA)- Al/Brewmaster15
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/forumdisplay.php?189-The-Northeast-Discus-Association-(NEDA)

[treemanone2003]

Dallas 2010
Atlanta 2012
Austin 2014
TBA 2016

Club
The-Northeast-Discus-Association-(NEDA)- Al/Brewmaster15
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/forumdisplay.php?189-The-Northeast-Discus-Association-(NEDA)

Thank you very much Skip !!


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[korbi_doc]

Awww gee Hans, that's too bad, the east coast would be great with my family still there, would love to go back for visit & be at NADA too, lol...but I do agree; with your 24/7 schedule....you'd have to hire a huge crew, lol..& I can't even think of a good place to have it near an airport, easily accessible by truck or car....maybe DC???...wherever it is I hope to still be on the planet & able to attend...but it is a loonnggg trip.....

Dottie


Hmmmmm East coast, that's here, let me think.................uhhhhhhhhh.................. ............ NO

Hans

[Skip]

anybody show interest?

[rickztahone]

The interest is there, the know-how and logistics is what escapes us, lol.

[Larry Bugg]

The interest is there, the know-how and logistics is what escapes us, lol.

There is a wealth of knowledge and experience available to assist those that are willing to do the work. No mistake about it................it is a lot of work.................but in the end it is worth it.

[rickztahone]

There is a wealth of knowledge and experience available to assist those that are willing to do the work. No mistake about it................it is a lot of work.................but in the end it is worth it.

I bet. I really wish we had more of a sense of organization here in the west coast like on the other coast :o

Either way, I want to attend the next one.

[Badson]

san diego is always a good place for a conference

[John_Nicholson]

san diego is always a good place for a conference

Only if you have 10 or so folks willing to do the work of putting on a show. If you have a group that is interested please contact me.

-john

[ericNH]

What about 2015? Southern New Hampshire is the best geographical location in the States for a discus conference, and every discus afficionado knows it. So set it up, and let me know when and where.

[rickztahone]

What about 2015? Southern New Hampshire is the best geographical location in the States for a discus conference, and every discus afficionado knows it. So set it up, and let me know when and where.

It isn't about others setting it up, it is about someone taking the reigns and setting it up for everyone else to go THERE.

[Wes]

What about 2015? Southern New Hampshire is the best geographical location in the States for a discus conference, and every discus afficionado knows it. So set it up, and let me know when and where.



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[dkeef]

we got discus ppl here but we dont even have club or meetings.
the best clubs here are reef clubs then its planted tank club called scape and COAST club for tropical fish.

i dont mind flying out to TX. heck i may be in TEXAS by then...

[rickztahone]

we got discus ppl here but we dont even have club or meetings.
the best clubs here are reef clubs then its planted tank club called scape and COAST club for tropical fish.

i dont mind flying out to TX. heck i may be in TEXAS by then...

after all the work you put in to your garage Dave? Imagine the overhaul! :)

[dkeef]

2016 is long time away. LOL...

[musicmarn1]

but it goes by too fast when your planning an event

how would you all feel about Kentucky for the next NADA?

[rickztahone]

but it goes by too fast when your planning an event

how would you all feel about Kentucky for the next NADA?

Where is that at? :p

Just teasing of course ;)

[John_Nicholson]

We only have NADA every other year. It was a concept I thought up at the very beginning. When you are talking about a interest as small as one particular type of fish it would be very hard to keep it fresh and new if you did it every year. Also by skipping a year it build interest. It takes a lot of hard work by a handful of dedicated people to pull one of these off. We are becoming known as a club that has shows that are second to none. I do not want to lose that because we got greedy and tried to have too many shows. I would rather have one kick *** show every other year than one sorry *** show every year. While we did have a delay or two I do have the hosting application in my hot little hands. If you are interested in hosting the 2016 show you need to PM me an email address that you would like the application sent to and a short write up on your plans.

Thanks.

-john

[ericNH]

New Hampshire may be the *worst* place to host one - I've mentioned my discus hobby to many people, co-workers, friends, acquaintances - nobody around here seems to even know what the bleep they are! lol

[korbi_doc]

I'd love it in Ky, Tn is close, lol.....

Dottie


but it goes by too fast when your planning an event

how would you all feel about Kentucky for the next NADA?

[jsullins]

John any bids yet for the 2016 show?

[dkeef]

I wish it was Texas so I can have some great BBQ~!

[rickztahone]

Wouldn't mind Texas either. I have family in Dallas I can go visit :)

[dkeef]

Yes dallas!
Miss my old town.

[nwehrman]

Hmmmm - I can't wait to hear where it's going to be!!! 2014 was a blast


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[John_Nicholson]

No decisions yet. We have a couple of possibilities but no announcement yet.

-john