With Scotch I bet :badmin:
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But LA or SF might draw in more west coast folks.[/QUOTE]
Back around 1995 DSG (Discus Study Group)was interested in SF, we even checked out locations and
decided Holiday Inn, one breeder offer a $10, 000
for best in show, but locals was low. Now the year
2007 the ACA had their convention with NADA in
Sacramento.
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We will have some announcements in regards to the show location (city), an upcoming raffle (next few weeks) and even a surprise contest real soon, so stay tuned!!
-Rick
I suppose California has a much larger Marine Aquarium thing. However, every aquarium show i've ever been to in CA, even the frag swaps are always chocked full of people. I think that the West Coast folks go to the shows less because just to fly to the east coast is $400, not counting anything additional. Typically your attendance is going to come from people who can drive. Just a fact.
As far as boots on the ground. I totally understand that is extremely important, especially considering most of the NADA officers are in the Eastern US.
I get the impression the location is picked for 2018. Actually seems like a quick selection compared to what I remember about the Chicago announcement. I think if we wanted one on the west coast, that would be something to start thinking about and researching for the future.
The term "boots on the ground" really doesn't have anything to do with NADA officers, it has to do with people "local" to where the show is being held to do the physical work. I put local in quotes because I was probably an hour and a half from where the show was held but was still one of the boots on the ground folks. What it takes to put on a show is one or two local people willing to do most of the pre-show requirements, a crew of ten give or take to build show racks; and about the same number for set-up, teardown, making airport runs, managing the tank area, manning the reception desk, etc. The NADA board members more supervise to make sure everything gets done before and during the show, pay the bills, and pitch in during the show as they like. I only became a board member because we were hosting the show and I thought it would make things easier, though in honesty it probably didn't make any difference.
In all fairness, the Chicago show had a bit of a delayed announcement and not so much that this years choice was quick. But yes, if you have a group that wanted to host a show, it's never to early to start planning. Also, while not required, it is strongly recommended that a group that wanted to host a show had been to at least one.
-Rick
Any hints as to where? I thought i knew, but my post looks to have been removed.
Wink Wink hint hint, Southern California is beautiful all year around. We additionally have a VERY GREAT aquatics/club community in this area. (it also happens to be the center of the international shipping world for live fish from Asia) cough cough. I MAY or may not know some people who would help to get things working. cough cough 2020, Orange County, CA cough cough!
Did i mention it is a fantastic location for family vacations?
Someone from Southern California has to step up and say "I (Emphasis on I) want to run the NADA Show in Southern California and I am ready to submit a bid to NADA detailing how I can make it happen and here is the group that is backing me......." . If you want the Show in Southern Cali then find that person.
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The host is Awesome.