North American Discus Association 2016 Show - July 7-10, 2016!

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Join us in the excitement!


General Information:

When: July 7th – July 10th, 2016
Where: Westin Lombard Hotel
70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148

Please visit our official show website at http://discusnada.org/2016NADAdiscusshow/ .

The North American Discus Association is pleased to formally announce our 2016 Discus Show hosted by the Midwest Discus Association in Chicago Illinois July 7-10, 2016.


This is a unique opportunity to see and meet distinguished Discus speakers from around the world as well as see some of the best discus from all corners of the globe!

Of course, there are the social aspects also.

The Midwest Discus Association has been working hard to make this the most amazing show yet, and I'm more than confident they can do it!

Registration Info: http://discusnada.org/2016NADAdiscus...n-information/
Motel registration: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/even...0&key=27D074F2

-Rick

How very exciting! I am still trying to convince the wife to make this a family mini vacation. The hotel looks beautiful and I hope when we reach a decision that we can still book a room.

I guess it's official to start booking ....excited as hell to finally meet you all.

...Ralph

We have not yet listed all of out speakers so more surprises coming up.

-john

Nice!

Eddie you going this time??

Ps.. Wife and I will be Attending.. figure it will be a good time to get some Discus in my house again.. looking for a PAIR>. no more grow outs for me.. unless from my TBA new Pair.. :)

Skip I am glad to hear this...While you are a drag I love seeing your wife......LOL.

-john

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Originally Posted by Skip

Eddie you going this time??

Ps.. Wife and I will be Attending.. figure it will be a good time to get some Discus in my house again.. looking for a PAIR>. no more grow outs for me.. unless from my TBA new Pair.. :)

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I'm definitely going to try.

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Originally Posted by rickztahone

...The hotel looks beautiful and I hope when we reach a decision that we can still book a room.

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My strong recommendation to you Rick and everyone else is to book your hotel rooms now in anticipation of going and cancel later if need be. We got great rates and only blocked rooms based on the average attendance of the prior shows which I think we're going to blow away. We can get more rooms added to the block if they're available, but the earlier we know we have a space problem the more likely we can do that.

Cannot wait...

Nice,

gonna share this with a few Canadian friends ;-)

Fred

I'm so excited! I'm getting ready to book my room and register.

One question though, in the registration info, there is an option to buy a breakfast for $23. Is this some kind of deal on the hotel's breakfast buffet or is there going to be a breakfast event?

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Originally Posted by rsawest@yahoo.com

I'm so excited! I'm getting ready to book my room and register.

One question though, in the registration info, there is an option to buy a breakfast for $23. Is this some kind of deal on the hotel's breakfast buffet or is there going to be a breakfast event?

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This will be a NADA show event. We are still working out the minor details, but I think it will consist of an informal round table Question and Answer session with all the show's speakers. Additionally, James Perrenod of Discus "R" Us has graciously agreed to donate a $250.00 gift certificate (good towards the purchase of any of their fish) to be drawn from all those that attend the breakfast (must have purchased a breakfast ticket and be present to win, only one winner).

-Rick

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Originally Posted by nc0gnet0

This will be a NADA show event. We are still working out the minor details, but I think it will consist of an informal round table Question and Answer session with all the show's speakers. Additionally, Nate and Jamie from Spirits of the Amazon have graciously agreed to donate a $200.00 gift certificate (good towards the purchase of any of their fish) to be drawn from all those that attend the breakfast (must have purchased a breakfast ticket and be present to win, only one winner).

-Rick

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That's awesome. I mean I arranged the breakfast and I know the food is going to be good, but the speakers doing a round table AND a door prize. SWEET!!!

Cool!

I just registered and reserved my hotel room. I'm so excited for this event. I can't wait to see all my discus friends and talk discus!

And yes, that no good Willie, my "fish husband" (long story) will be in attendance. We all missed him in Austin in 2014.

John, get your blue dress ready and start shaving those hairy legs.

Willie, go find your coconuts and grass skirt.

Look forward to seeing you again Linda.

-john

Cat fight!!!!

I have a secret......but all I am going to say right now is that NADA 2016 just keeps getting better.....

-john

Will you have a separate thread for 'volunteers' who want to help out (setting up, tearing down, directing traffice, etc)?

The local group is the one that lines up the help for the show so not sure on this one.

-john

Are there events scheduled on July 7th? Sorry if I'm missing something, but it looks like show events start on the 8th. Is that right? I'm considering options for number of days, etc. My wife would be with me. does she need to register for everything as a separate attendee? Thanks.
Steve

yes get all the infor please we have never been to one . This one we will be at! thanks Brad

You only have to register if you are going to go to hear the speaker. The show itself is free. The 7th is pretty much the setup day. The functions really begin on that Friday. As it gets closer we will be posting the schedule. Hopw y'all make it.

-john

I'm looking at flights and wondering if whether or not I should fly in on the Thursday or the Wednesday to be rested for Thursday and help you guys with setups. Please let me know.

While I will be driving in on Thursday I am sure that the folks setting up will welcome all of the help that they can get.

-john

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Originally Posted by John_Nicholson

While I will be driving in on Thursday I am sure that the folks setting up will welcome all of the help that they can get.

-john

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Roger that. I'm already asking for time off work, so what is an extra day? :).

Can't wait to meet you and all the others John.

Looking forward to it myself. It will be an outstanding show and time.

-john

YEP>> can't wait!! :)

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Originally Posted by rickztahone

Roger that. I'm already asking for time off work, so what is an extra day? :).

Can't wait to meet you and all the others John.

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Thinking of doing the same...if I drive come in early Thursday morning.

...Ralph

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Originally Posted by rickztahone

I'm looking at flights and wondering if whether or not I should fly in on the Thursday or the Wednesday to be rested for Thursday and help you guys with setups. Please let me know.

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Wednesday! I'll take every extra pair of hands I can get.

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Originally Posted by Altum Nut

Thinking of doing the same...if I drive come in early Thursday morning.

...Ralph

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Originally Posted by Keith Perkins

I'll take every extra pair of hands I can get.

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Especially Canadian ones.

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Originally Posted by Keith Perkins

Wednesday! I'll take every extra pair of hands I can get.

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You got it bud. I sent Jerry a question via email, pending that, I will book for Wednesday arrival to depart on Sunday.

Check with Jerry or Keith to see when facilities is available for setup.
Pat

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Originally Posted by Keith Perkins

Especially Canadian ones.

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Ok, you have another Canadian helper for setting up on the 7th. No promises, but I'll do what I can.
Am fully booked for arrival on 6th - flites & hotel.

I am on the look out for good flight deals, but when I find one, I will be booking for arrival on Wednesday.

I'm currently making plans to get in on Weds. Haven't decided on flying vs driving yet. I said I'd never drive to the show again that far out after Austin....but I'm thinking about it. It's a couple of hours shorter.

Willie and I are arriving on Wednesday. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone!