NERAC 2013 Cancelled.

qy7400 · 01/06/2013, 11:30 AM

Hi Everyone,

As many of you know LIRA hosts an annual conference at the Long Island Aquarium every March called NERAC. Unfortunately this years show is being cancelled, the change of date to February along with Sandy affecting many we have not had enough time to secure speakers and vendors for this years event.

With the cancellation the club will hold a regular meeting in March.

bigsink · 01/06/2013, 12:53 PM

That stinks.

Iammatt219 · 01/06/2013, 03:08 PM

Boooo

Kurtl000 · 01/06/2013, 05:30 PM

Why not have it in March like normal?

Vinny Kreyling · 01/06/2013, 05:47 PM

The dates available for our event are governed by catering.
If the dates we would like are booked we are out of luck.

Vinny Kreyling · 01/06/2013, 05:48 PM

The dates available for our event are governed by catering.
If the dates we would like are booked we are out of luck.

cdamiano · 01/06/2013, 06:55 PM

There are no dates available in any other months?

Dr_zilla · 01/06/2013, 08:00 PM

This stinks. I don't know the logistics but I think it would be a shame to miss a year. THis event is excellent. Is there any chance of a smaller conference?

Kurtl000 · 01/06/2013, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdamiano

there are no dates available in any other months?

+1

username in use · 01/08/2013, 06:11 AM

That's too bad, NERAC is a great event and always a good time.

Long Island Andy · 01/08/2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by username in use

That's too bad, NERAC is a great event and always a good time.

+1

jarrett shark · 01/08/2013, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_zilla

This stinks. I don't know the logistics but I think it would be a shame to miss a year. THis event is excellent. Is there any chance of a smaller conference?

+1 the event is excellent
maybe have one small event at James place in future just vendors no speakers

Kurtl000 · 01/08/2013, 12:55 PM

So in other words caterers are what's holding this back?

Kurtl000 · 01/08/2013, 12:58 PM

Damn double post

qy7400 · 01/08/2013, 01:14 PM

We need to book the room with catering for 2 nights, the Friday to setup and Saturday for the event; if the hotel and aquarium are booked not much we can do about it, same goes for the hotel rooms. Switching venues is not really an option as the costs would skyrocket, thanks to Joe we get a very discounted rate.

Kurtl000 · 01/08/2013, 01:33 PM

You would think that the hotel/aquarium would keep that weekend open for nerac. Isnt it the same time every year?

username in use · 01/08/2013, 02:36 PM

I believe the Hotel/Aquarium gives us an extremely low rate if anything for that space. I would imagine if they have someone who wants to book it for full price then they would need to give preference to that customer.

xxxduke62xxx · 01/08/2013, 10:47 PM

my house has a opening.

thorSvenson · 01/11/2013, 06:11 AM

So manhattan reefs was able to have there fall frag swap a few later, but NERAC can't happen three months after?

fishome25 · 01/11/2013, 06:55 AM

The aquarium makes its revenue from catering events. We can't really ask them to loose money to hold a conference for a local club. They book up many many months in advance. Trust me, I'm having my wedding there and there was very limited availability.

rtecanoe · 01/11/2013, 09:41 AM

+ 1 on appreciating how generous Joe and the Aquarium have been on pricing for the club, many thanks. Though I was looking forward to the conference, its good to see they are busy, the aquarium really is an asset to the Island.

budddman · 01/11/2013, 10:09 AM

Somthin to look into... the local (Riverhead)Moose Lodge of riverhead has a large bingo hall in the basement. It has sealed concrete floors. It does have a ground floor entrance, so vendors wont have to carry tanks downstairs. I have no idea of what the pricing would be for 2 days. Possibly somthing to look into. Its no more than 3 miles away from the aquarium. Also maybe we can do away with the catering to cut costs, or just go with pizza. This is the one reefing event that prevents us long islanders from having to go into the city. It would be ashane to lose it this year.

Kurtl000 · 01/11/2013, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budddman

Somthin to look into... the local (Riverhead)Moose Lodge of riverhead has a large bingo hall in the basement. It has sealed concrete floors. It does have a ground floor entrance, so vendors wont have to carry tanks downstairs. I have no idea of what the pricing would be for 2 days. Possibly somthing to look into. Its no more than 3 miles away from the aquarium. Also maybe we can do away with the catering to cut costs, or just go with pizza. This is the one reefing event that prevents us long islanders from having to go into the city. It would be ashane to lose it this year.

Agreed it would be a shame to give up on this event so easily just because the one place we have always had it is unavailable

username in use · 01/11/2013, 12:56 PM

One thing to think about is the cost. The cost of this event is so reasonable because of where it is held and the deal that we get. Also, one of the great aspects of it is dinner in front of the reef. I don't know about you, but I don't really want to have dinner at the Moose Lodge.

Kurtl000 · 01/11/2013, 01:28 PM

Not everyone goes to the dinner. Besides I think most people can handle not eating in front of the reef tank for once.

01/06/2013, 11:30 AM	#1
qy7400 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,514	NERAC 2013 Cancelled. Hi Everyone, As many of you know LIRA hosts an annual conference at the Long Island Aquarium every March called NERAC. Unfortunately this years show is being cancelled, the change of date to February along with Sandy affecting many we have not had enough time to secure speakers and vendors for this years event. With the cancellation the club will hold a regular meeting in March. __________________ -Joe Current Tank Info: 380G now with water and fish

01/06/2013, 12:53 PM	#2
bigsink Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,481	That stinks. __________________ Sal made me change this. I now keep a 500g guppy tank! Current Tank Info: 500g guppy tank

01/06/2013, 06:55 PM	#7
cdamiano I like Fuzzy Sticks Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,353	There are no dates available in any other months? __________________ ----- Chris -----

01/08/2013, 06:11 AM	#10
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	That's too bad, NERAC is a great event and always a good time. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

01/08/2013, 01:14 PM	#15
qy7400 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,514	We need to book the room with catering for 2 nights, the Friday to setup and Saturday for the event; if the hotel and aquarium are booked not much we can do about it, same goes for the hotel rooms. Switching venues is not really an option as the costs would skyrocket, thanks to Joe we get a very discounted rate. __________________ -Joe Current Tank Info: 380G now with water and fish

01/06/2013, 03:08 PM	#3
Iammatt219 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: South Huntington NY Posts: 743	Boooo

01/06/2013, 05:30 PM	#4
Kurtl000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Medford, New York Posts: 206	Why not have it in March like normal?

01/06/2013, 05:47 PM	#5
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	The dates available for our event are governed by catering. If the dates we would like are booked we are out of luck.

01/06/2013, 05:48 PM	#6
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	The dates available for our event are governed by catering. If the dates we would like are booked we are out of luck.

01/06/2013, 08:00 PM	#8
Dr_zilla TDS Addict Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 307	This stinks. I don't know the logistics but I think it would be a shame to miss a year. THis event is excellent. Is there any chance of a smaller conference?

01/08/2013, 12:55 PM	#13
Kurtl000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Medford, New York Posts: 206	So in other words caterers are what's holding this back?

01/08/2013, 12:58 PM	#14
Kurtl000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Medford, New York Posts: 206	Damn double post

01/08/2013, 01:33 PM	#16
Kurtl000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Medford, New York Posts: 206	You would think that the hotel/aquarium would keep that weekend open for nerac. Isnt it the same time every year?

01/08/2013, 02:36 PM	#17
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	I believe the Hotel/Aquarium gives us an extremely low rate if anything for that space. I would imagine if they have someone who wants to book it for full price then they would need to give preference to that customer. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

01/08/2013, 10:47 PM	#18
xxxduke62xxx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 217	my house has a opening.

01/11/2013, 06:11 AM	#19
thorSvenson Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 84	So manhattan reefs was able to have there fall frag swap a few later, but NERAC can't happen three months after?

01/11/2013, 06:55 AM	#20
fishome25 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: long island Posts: 2,472	The aquarium makes its revenue from catering events. We can't really ask them to loose money to hold a conference for a local club. They book up many many months in advance. Trust me, I'm having my wedding there and there was very limited availability.

01/11/2013, 09:41 AM	#21
rtecanoe Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oakdale, Long Island Posts: 512	+ 1 on appreciating how generous Joe and the Aquarium have been on pricing for the club, many thanks. Though I was looking forward to the conference, its good to see they are busy, the aquarium really is an asset to the Island. __________________ Rick Current Tank Info: 180 gallon reef

01/11/2013, 10:09 AM	#22
budddman Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 70	Somthin to look into... the local (Riverhead)Moose Lodge of riverhead has a large bingo hall in the basement. It has sealed concrete floors. It does have a ground floor entrance, so vendors wont have to carry tanks downstairs. I have no idea of what the pricing would be for 2 days. Possibly somthing to look into. Its no more than 3 miles away from the aquarium. Also maybe we can do away with the catering to cut costs, or just go with pizza. This is the one reefing event that prevents us long islanders from having to go into the city. It would be ashane to lose it this year.

01/11/2013, 12:56 PM	#24
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	One thing to think about is the cost. The cost of this event is so reasonable because of where it is held and the deal that we get. Also, one of the great aspects of it is dinner in front of the reef. I don't know about you, but I don't really want to have dinner at the Moose Lodge. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

01/11/2013, 01:28 PM	#25
Kurtl000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Medford, New York Posts: 206	Not everyone goes to the dinner. Besides I think most people can handle not eating in front of the reef tank for once.