brewmaster15
03-24-2010, 09:20 AM
Hi Everyone,
As we get closer to the June 10th-13th date of the NADA Discus Show in Texas, I wanted to share with you why I personally feel this show is so important and Why I think everyone should support it any way they can. These are my personal feelings, not prompted by NADA.:)... SimplyDiscus is not related to NADA and I am not involved in the shows planning in any way, though I am one of the slated speakers...I'm just lending NADA this Forum's support as I can to help the show Succeed.
I've been in this Hobby for many many years now and I have had the pleasure to watch the hobby grow in North America especially over the last decade. I've seen many new hobbyists come into this hobby, particularly thru this forum, and many have stayed with it. At the same time I have watched independent groups like the Northeast Discus Association grow phenomenally over the last few years. I feel that these social get togethers are critical for the survival and further development of the Hobby. So much more comes out of sitting down and talking with fellow hobbyists verses just Pms and posts... What better way to meet fellow Hobbyists than attending a weekend long Show dedicated to Discus? I will be going there and I am absolutely thrilled that I will have the chance to finally meet friends I have made over the years here, and make new ones for the years to come.
Another reason I feel that this show is so important is it gives hobbyists a chance to see examples of what Discus can be when they reach their full potential. We all have discus that we are proud of and thats as it should be... but to be able to see examples of what to strive for in the shape and size of these fish can only be appreciated when you physically see them.. and at events like this...you are given that chance...Its something not to be missed if you can help it! Add to that the chance to show your own stock and compete for awards...its truly priceless.
Knowledge gained at events like these pushes the hobby forward... and we really need Discus Shows like this in North America. Its something we have been lacking for many many years when compared to international venues. I can't really stress how critical it really is that this show succeed...But I think it needs all our support to work.
I'd really like for this forums membership to pull together and support this show.....make it a success.. How? Physically attend if you can....Show your fish if you can...Donate if you can, or sponsor a class at the show... Help anyway you can , either as an individual or as a member of Simplydiscus...but help.
You can Find out all the show details here...
http://www.discusnada.org/show/
You can sponsor a class here....
http://www.discusnada.org/show/classawards.html
and lastly you can donate general funds to NADA here....
http://www.discusnada.org
Thanks everyone,
Al
ps.. Times are Tight...but hey if anyone feels comfortable in doing so shouting out a pledge to NADA in this thread and the amount would be great...I'd really like to see what we can generate for this show.
I'll start off.. I will personally sponsor one of the classes for awards...so theres $100 from Brew and SimplyDiscus.com:):):):)
As we get closer to the June 10th-13th date of the NADA Discus Show in Texas, I wanted to share with you why I personally feel this show is so important and Why I think everyone should support it any way they can. These are my personal feelings, not prompted by NADA.:)... SimplyDiscus is not related to NADA and I am not involved in the shows planning in any way, though I am one of the slated speakers...I'm just lending NADA this Forum's support as I can to help the show Succeed.
I've been in this Hobby for many many years now and I have had the pleasure to watch the hobby grow in North America especially over the last decade. I've seen many new hobbyists come into this hobby, particularly thru this forum, and many have stayed with it. At the same time I have watched independent groups like the Northeast Discus Association grow phenomenally over the last few years. I feel that these social get togethers are critical for the survival and further development of the Hobby. So much more comes out of sitting down and talking with fellow hobbyists verses just Pms and posts... What better way to meet fellow Hobbyists than attending a weekend long Show dedicated to Discus? I will be going there and I am absolutely thrilled that I will have the chance to finally meet friends I have made over the years here, and make new ones for the years to come.
Another reason I feel that this show is so important is it gives hobbyists a chance to see examples of what Discus can be when they reach their full potential. We all have discus that we are proud of and thats as it should be... but to be able to see examples of what to strive for in the shape and size of these fish can only be appreciated when you physically see them.. and at events like this...you are given that chance...Its something not to be missed if you can help it! Add to that the chance to show your own stock and compete for awards...its truly priceless.
Knowledge gained at events like these pushes the hobby forward... and we really need Discus Shows like this in North America. Its something we have been lacking for many many years when compared to international venues. I can't really stress how critical it really is that this show succeed...But I think it needs all our support to work.
I'd really like for this forums membership to pull together and support this show.....make it a success.. How? Physically attend if you can....Show your fish if you can...Donate if you can, or sponsor a class at the show... Help anyway you can , either as an individual or as a member of Simplydiscus...but help.
You can Find out all the show details here...
http://www.discusnada.org/show/
You can sponsor a class here....
http://www.discusnada.org/show/classawards.html
and lastly you can donate general funds to NADA here....
http://www.discusnada.org
Thanks everyone,
Al
ps.. Times are Tight...but hey if anyone feels comfortable in doing so shouting out a pledge to NADA in this thread and the amount would be great...I'd really like to see what we can generate for this show.
I'll start off.. I will personally sponsor one of the classes for awards...so theres $100 from Brew and SimplyDiscus.com:):):):)