"SEAMAX" in Summer of 2011?

[MadMax]

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Hi All,

We have been invited to the PNWMAS forum to discuss the possibility of bringing a Marine Aquarium Expo to the Seattle Washington area!
We are considering summer of 2011 as our target date.


"Marine Aquarium Expo (MAX) is the largest consumer event for the marine aquarium hobby in North America. MAX attracts saltwater enthusiasts from all over the United States for an entire weekend of selling, trading, exhibiting, and showcasing the latest products in the aquatics industry. Over 100 booths fill nearly 30,000 sq. ft. of floor space, many selling livestock and/or drygoods. The MAX show is extremely family-friendly with our exclusive FinZone. The kids LOVE our Children's Touch Tank, Doodle Art, Videos & other great activities, so bring the entire family! ."

We are currently polling our vendors to see if they will support such an event, however we wish to hear from you hobbyists as well.
We would like to get a better consensus as to:
1) how many people would attend such an event?
2) how many people would volunteer to help staff a Seattle/MAX event?

The only way we can pull this off logistically is if we get enough people committed who can donate some of their time to help bring a show to Seattle.

Please chime in and let us know if you would attend such an event held in in the Seattle Washington area. We anticipate entry fee to be $25 per adult
(this would of course be waived for volunteers)

We wish to thank you for your time and hope to see you in 2011!

MAX Staff
www.MarineAquariumExpo.com

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[USCG CWO]

I would bring two adults to attend plus the possibility of volunteering.

Shane

[Harold B]

for sure 2 to 3 adults and I would consider volunteering

[jgf86123]

2 adults here

[ReefSafari]

My wife and I would attend for SURE(clap)

[Michael7979]

I would attend and bring at least one extra person.

Volunteering is an option also.

[Michael7979]

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[steelhead77]

2 adults for sure.

[NoobtoSalt]

One for sure. Probably take the wife and kids as well. So maybe four.

[Zoolander]

Two adults and I'd volunteer.

[JimmyK]

two adults one volunteer....

[stylaster]

2 adults and would love to help out.

[batchelor]

Count me in for sure!

[racefan]

2 adults 1 volunteer

[moovinfast]

two adults and would volunteer, might get a couple others to attend

[Kshack]

Two adults. Possibly volunteer.

[pantherguy30]

I'd be attending with another adult. So 2 for me:)

[rgrcrain]

Heck yeah, Two adults.

[reefboy]

well you might get me to set up a booth at this one:)

[coralreefer]

2 adults!!! I'd be interesting in helping club by organizing rides up to Seattle(rock2)

DrMerle

[jackaninny]

1 adult volunteer

1 adult and 2 kids attending

[R-3]

Sounds awesome! I will be there and ready to help!

[tigerv503]

Already marked my calendar for SEAMAX I can't wait!!

[ClayTheSavageFraser]

Yes, 2 or 3 families will be there!! I can get my whole family to go from Seattle, so we are looking at 9 adults and 5 children! This is going to be very exciting!!

Clay

[Michael7979]

well you might get me to set up a booth at this one:)

RIGHT ON!!!!

[lewisriverfisherman]

3 adults and possibly help

[reefboy]

RIGHT ON!!!!

Glad you feel that way as I might need help at my booth if I do this ;)
when will we know if this is going to happen?

[ghost207]

2 adults .

[J.R]

I'd go and help too. most likely my brother as well.





Maybe we can set-up a carpool for us Oregon folks.

[grassi]

2 adults here

[wegotjs]

4 more here......

[Michael7979]

Glad you feel that way as I might need help at my booth if I do this ;)
when will we know if this is going to happen?

I'm not sure about that Jody.
I will email Kevin and let him know you are interested in a possilbe booth.
I'll let you what I find out by posting here or forwarding the email.

[reefboy]

ok thanks this would be one I would try to do.

[MadMax]

Hi Everyone,

GREAT response, thank you for all your input.
We are still polling vendors to see who would participate.

Thus far this is what we are targeting:
(Info. is only tentative/preliminary IF we hold a PNW event this year)

Name: (name pending)
Date: July 2011
Location: Northern Seattle, Washington
Duration: Weekend - Friday exhibitor setup, Sat/Sun. Exhibit days
Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm both Sat/Sun.
Booth Cost: ESTIMATED - $750 per 10'x10' (pipe-n-drape/tables/chairs, incl.)
Entrance Fee: ESTIMATED - $25 Adult, $15 Senior/Military, FREE for Kids 12 & under
Attendance: ESTIMATED - 1,000+
Raffle: 5:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday
Venue: 20,000-25,000 Sq. Ft. Indoor convention hall
Exhibitors: 50+ (Manufacturers, Distributors, Retailers, Hobby-sellers)
Speakers: Unknown at this time
Staff: Require 20 volunteers (10 full-time and 10 part-time)
I hope this helps
We will add more information as it is known.
Thank you to all those who are helping to make this show a reality!

MAX Staff

[R-3]

Hi Everyone,

GREAT response, thank you for all your input.
We are still polling vendors to see who would participate.

Thus far this is what we are targeting:
(Info. is only tentative/preliminary IF we hold a PNW event this year)

Name: SEAMAX
Date: July 2011
Location: Northern Seattle, Washington
Duration: Weekend - Friday exhibitor setup, Sat/Sun. Exhibit days
Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm both Sat/Sun.
Booth Cost: ESTIMATED - $750 per 10'x10' (pipe-n-drape/tables/chairs, incl.)
Entrance Fee: ESTIMATED - $15 Adult, $10 Senior, FREE for Kids 12 & under
Attendance: ESTIMATED - 1,000+
Raffle: 5:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday
Venue: 20,000-25,000 Sq. Ft. Indoor convention hall
Exhibitors: 50+ (Manufacturers, Distributors, Retailers, Hobby-sellers)
Speakers: Unknown at this time
Staff: Require 20 volunteers (10 full-time and 10 part-time)
I hope this helps
We will add more information as it is known.
Thank you to all those who are helping to make this show a reality!

MAX Staff

What is needed to get this thing to happen in Seattle? Anything we can do besides offering volunteers??

[Michael7979]

Ryan- I believe, right now it is about showing that there is a big 'want' to have a conference out here in the PNW. Between our club, PSAS, and the clubs around we need to get the word to our members so we can show interest. Some of the Seattle locals have said that the Puyallup Center is a good place for this. So I think (hope) someone up there is getting that info together and getting it to Kevin.

I also asked Kevin to email me if there is anything else we can do to help. He has not asked of anything as of yet, other then to spread the word. I have tried to contact every club I can find info. for in OR, WA, ID, MT, and UT. Directing them to the RF thread since it started there. I know of at least one club that got the info and has checked in to that thread.

Maybe if you know of people out there in different clubs in a different state you could contact them to make them aware of this possibility.

[MadMax]

What is needed to get this thing to happen in Seattle? Anything we can do besides offering volunteers??

YES! 3 things to be exact:

Exhibitors, Exhibitors, and Exhibitors

We have strong relationships with the manufacturers but LOCAL RETAILERS are a key ingredient and something we do not have direct access to. We would need a good dozen local retail shops to commit to exhibiting at SEAMAX before we can make any real progress.



Also, don't forget about our main show down here in Southern California in April
One vendor brought up a very good point that we may be canibalizing part of our SoCal show by pulling off another MAX just three months later.
I'm not sure if there is a solution to rectifying that concern.

[mc82]

1 adult, 3 kids

[jackaninny]

YES! 3 things to be exact:

Exhibitors, Exhibitors, and Exhibitors

We have strong relationships with the manufacturers but LOCAL RETAILERS are a key ingredient and something we do not have direct access to. We would need a good dozen local retail shops to commit to exhibiting at SEAMAX before we can make any real progress.

Also, don't forget about our main show down here in Southern California in April
One vendor brought up a very good point that we may be canibalizing part of our SoCal show by pulling off another MAX just three months later.
I'm not sure if there is a solution to rectifying that concern.

I would be shocked if you cannibalized more than a handful of people north of Redding, CA unless I'm in the minority about flying to LA (too long a drive) but you've got previous attendance logs that probably break down by zip code.

[R-3]

YES! 3 things to be exact:

Exhibitors, Exhibitors, and Exhibitors

We have strong relationships with the manufacturers but LOCAL RETAILERS are a key ingredient and something we do not have direct access to. We would need a good dozen local retail shops to commit to exhibiting at SEAMAX before we can make any real progress.



Also, don't forget about our main show down here in Southern California in April
One vendor brought up a very good point that we may be canibalizing part of our SoCal show by pulling off another MAX just three months later.
I'm not sure if there is a solution to rectifying that concern.

How many ya needing? Lets get this going.

[MadMax]

Ok, here are the three main issues we seriously face

1) Number of Attendees
2) Key Retail Exhibitors
3) Affordable Venue

I wish to tackle number 1 very soon by starting an e-mail database somehow. That way we will have something tangible to show potential exhibitors that PNW means business!
I'll make an announcement soon about how we can collect e-mails. (for privacy reasons, we will ask for names and e-mail addresses only....and ONLY for this use)


SPECIAL NOTE:
please understand I am only communicating these issues because people have asked. The fact that we are responsible for overcoming these issues is not lost on us and we fully understand this is our burden to bear. The last thing in the world we want is to create any frustration (or worse, animosity) amongst the PNW community. If anyone wishes to express their thoughts and/or even opposition to this event, please feel free to post them here. What we do NOT want is to get 3/4 of the way into planning and organizing this event only to find out some group has been stewing and raising their eyebrows all along, and by then it is too late to recitify the issues. We honestly want this event to be a win-win situation for everyone involved, so please be honest and up front with anything on your mind. We want SEAMAX to be a reality just as much as you.
Together we can make this happen!

Warmest Regards,
MAX Staff

[Algae]

A big thanks to Michael for pursuing this!!! Way to go!
If Jon can get a bus we could make an epic road trip from Eugene!

[Michael7979]

How many ya needing? Lets get this going.

I have set messages to 6 people that I thought might be interested in this already.

[Algae]

3 more from Eugene.

[garrettm85]

3-4 adults here!

[Emerald525]

2 adults and possibly 3 kids depending on the date!

[Michael7979]

Remember if you can think of any vendors that might be interested please contact them or give me their info. and I will reach out to them.

Let's keep it going!!

[jgf86123]

Michael, you may want to talk to Kevin of Aloha Corals, he might, given enough time and what not to plan ahead, be interested in being a vendor, never hurts to ask lol.

[Michael7979]

OK I will...

[Mandinga]

OK, WOW! I was always envious of MACNA being on the East coast all the time....COOL!

4 Adults 2 kids, volunteer/attendee

[Michael7979]

Michael, you may want to talk to Kevin of Aloha Corals, he might, given enough time and what not to plan ahead, be interested in being a vendor, never hurts to ask lol.

Just so you know Mick... I reached Kevin of AC.

Keep in mind that vendors can split booths too. So find a friend and get a booth! (whistle) ;)

[Michael7979]

Another thing we can do is:
If you have an email or some other way to personally contact a member of another club DO SO!!!!

[reefboy]

wanted to throw it out that Id be willing to share a booth with another vendor

[toddcarpenter]

2 adults and 2 children

[Michael7979]

wanted to throw it out that Id be willing to share a booth with another vendor

Hey Jody, what kinda vendor are you looking for to share a booth with?
I'll help if I can if I know what you want.

[jgf86123]

make that 3 adults not 2

[impur]

2 more here for sure

[Michael7979]

Just by my quick count thru this thread there are 79 that say they will attend + the possiblities of them bringing more!!

Great job guys!!

[MadMax]

Hi Guys (and Gals)
thank you very much for the support we've seen here and all the other sites about a possible "SEAMAX" event here in the PNW!
We truly want to bring you a great event however that is not so much upto us as it is the potential exhibitors. THEY are the ones we need to impress.
We've got manufacturers interested IF we can conjure up enough support from the local retail store to exhibit as well.

The good people at MarineGeek.com (one of our exhibitors for BOTH MAX events) have created a special forum for us to collaborate and consolidate all volunteer helpers for the venture.

Please continue to post here as usual, however if you would like to be a volunteer staff member or simply wish to be kept in the loop, go ahead and read the latest and greatest going on at: http://marinegeek.com/bb/index.php

[Michael7979]

I'll also keep people up to date on major news here as it comes up.

[MadMax]

(sigh) seems someone took our domain name out from under us so the name of this event is back to "pending" at this point. We will update and announce the new name once it has been selected (and purchased).

MAX Staff

[reefboy]

Hey Jody, what kinda vendor are you looking for to share a booth with?
I'll help if I can if I know what you want.

another coral vendor would be fine as I deal or trade with most anyways just would need to keep from looking in each others tanks so we could sell lol but if there was a drygood dealer that wanted to share as well that would be fine.

[Michael7979]

I Like MAX-PacWest and MaxNW!

[SquidHC]

Would definetly take the time to attend a conference if one was within driving distance!!!! Could probably drag my wife along for the ride.

[Michael7979]

We need to get the word out about business becoming vendors/exhibitors!!

If you can talk to someone you think would be interested, DO SO!
Or give me the name of the company/business and I will reach out to them!!

Time to step up and get the word out about this!

[Gumby]

I would bring my wife and 2 kids

[Chief]

Put us down for 2.

Jay

[Michael7979]

Well Cy and the Barrier Reef Aquarium guys are in as a vendor!!
(saw it on another forum)

Thanks guys!! That helps getting this really rolling forward!!

[R-3]

Its coming boys!!! Just announced on Reef Frontiers!!!!

http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56135&page=13

[returnofsid]

Its coming boys!!! Just announced on Reef Frontiers!!!!

http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56135&page=13


Wooops, I guess I should have looked around a lil' before posting this,
http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22382

[Michael7979]

Time to start making your plans!!! Booking hotels, setting up a savings account, and whatever else you need to do to make your trip AWESOME!!!!!

[reef165]

Cool! I'm going to try my darndest to make it!!

[Michael7979]

Here is the newest info from Kevin..........................

"SEAMAX" is coming to the Pacific Northwest July 23-24, 2011!!!

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Ladies and Gentlemen,
The passionate desire of aquarists in the Pacific Northwest has made a new MAX show a reality!



After careful study and consideration, we finally decided to grant the request of clubs and hobbyists who have long petitioned for a Marine Aquarium Expo in their corner of the country.



"SEAMAX" will debut in Seattle, WA on July 23-24, 2011 at the Seattle Center. Strategically placed in the center of the largest city of the Pacific Northwest, SEAMAX is anticipated to reach hobbyists and businesses throughout the entire PNW region.


The Seattle area is conveniently surrounded by large metropolitan areas such as Portland OR, Vancouver BC and neighboring states of Idaho and Montana.


The Seattle Center
Main Exhibition Hall
305 Harrison St. Seattle, Washington 98109



Seattle Center:
The Seattle Center is a cultural park that hosts the site of the famous Space Needle, International Fountain, performances by internationally acclaimed theater, ballet, and opera companies.


Seattle’s best hotels, shopping and restaurants are located just steps away in the Queen Anne neighborhood or accessed by a two-minute ride downtown on the iconic Seattle Center monorail. SeaTac International Airport is only 18 miles away and can be easily accessed by public transportation.


Important Facts:
- SEAMAX will take place in the 34,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall
- Standard 10'x10' booths will be only $750 plus $50 (electr.)
- Attendance is estimated to be 1,000+ attendees
- Exhibitor setup will be Friday July 22, 2011
- Registration will take place in order of responses received.
- Booth fees are due February 1, 2011 (Next fiscal year!)


Important:
Please note that this event is completely independent from our Orange County MAX show and will not affect any portion thereof. MAX will continue every April at the OCFEC as usual.

Contact:
If you have further questions, please call: (714) 530-1094
Our e-mail address is: info@MarineAquariumExpo.com

Thank you for your support; we hope you will participate in this wonderful opportunity to reach the Pacific Northwest market!

(Please respond to above e-mail if you wish to be put on our list)

Best Regards,

President and CEO
Sunset Promotional Services, Inc.
8072 Central Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 530-1094 office
(714) 260-6660 mobile
Info@SunsetPromotionalServices.com
http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/

[MadMax]

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Ladies and Gentlemen,
The passionate desire of aquarists in the Pacific Northwest has made a new MAX show a reality!

After careful study and consideration, we finally decided to grant the request of clubs and hobbyists who have long petitioned for a Marine Aquarium Expo in their corner of the country.


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii46/reefmeister2/SeattleSkyLine.jpg

"SEAMAX" will debut in Seattle, WA on July 23-24, 2011 at the Seattle Center. Strategically placed in the center of the largest city of the Pacific Northwest, SEAMAX is anticipated to reach hobbyists and businesses throughout the entire PNW region.

The Seattle area is conveniently surrounded by large metropolitan areas such as Portland OR, Vancouver BC and neighboring states of Idaho and Montana.


The Seattle Center
Main Exhibition Hall
305 Harrison St. Seattle, Washington 98109

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii46/reefmeister2/SeattleCenterMap-1.jpg

Seattle Center:
The Seattle Center is a cultural park that hosts the site of the famous Space Needle, International Fountain, performances by internationally acclaimed theater, ballet, and opera companies.

Seattle’s best hotels, shopping and restaurants are located just steps away in the Queen Anne neighborhood or accessed by a two-minute ride downtown on the iconic Seattle Center monorail. SeaTac International Airport is only 18 miles away and can be easily accessed by public transportation.

Important Facts:
- SEAMAX will take place in the 34,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall
- Standard 10'x10' booths will be only $750 plus $50 (elect)
- Attendance is estimated to be 1,000+ attendees
- Exhibitor setup will be Friday July 22, 2011
- Registration will take place in order of responses received.
- Booth fees are due February 1, 2011 (Next fiscal year!)


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii46/reefmeister2/SEAMAXFloorplan-1.jpg

Important:
Please note that this event is completely independent from our Orange County MAX show and will not affect any portion thereof. MAX will continue every April at the OCFEC as usual.

Contact:
If you have further questions, please call: (714) 530-1094
Our e-mail address is: info@MarineAquariumExpo.com

Thank you for your continued support and hope you will participate in this wonderful opportunity to reach the Pacific Northwest market!

(Please respond to above e-mail if you wish to be put on our list)


Best Regards,

President and CEO
Sunset Promotional Services, Inc.
8072 Central Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 530-1094 office
(714) 260-6660 mobile
Info@SunsetPromotionalServices.com
www.MarineAquariumExpo.com

[MadMax]

We would like to officially thank PNWMAS for their help and support for the SEMAX event by providing a FREE 10'x10' club booth at the show! ($750 value) This is for you to promote the club and even sell product and/or livestock to raise money for the club. (totally up to you)
All we ask is that you help spread the word whether via e-mail, internet posts, or just plain old-fashioned word-of-mouth, to benefit everyone involved.
Those who would like to help volunteer as part staff in July are extremely welcome, but this is in NO way, shape, or form a condition or requirement.

Further details will be posted as we get closer to the event. What you see thus far is in no way the complete event. We WILL have speakers, raffles, the MAX "FinZone", our famous 8-foot Children's Touch Tank, etc. All that remains to be seen is our actual inspection of the facilities to determine where these great attractions will be placed on the floor plan. Lots of great things on the drawing board; we will update you as soon as we can.

Thanks again for your continued support and participation!

Marine Aquarium Expo staff

[R-3]

We would like to officially thank PNWMAS for their help and support for the SEMAX event by providing a FREE 10'x10' club booth at the show! ($750 value) This is for you to promote the club and even sell product and/or livestock to raise money for the club. (totally up to you)
All we ask is that you help spread the word whether via e-mail, internet posts, or just plain old-fashioned word-of-mouth, to benefit everyone involved.
Those who would like to help volunteer as part staff in July are extremely welcome, but this is in NO way, shape, or form a condition or requirement.

Further details will be posted as we get closer to the event. What you see thus far is in no way the complete event. We WILL have speakers, raffles, the MAX "FinZone", our famous 8-foot Children's Touch Tank, etc. All that remains to be seen is our actual inspection of the facilities to determine where these great attractions will be placed on the floor plan. Lots of great things on the drawing board; we will update you as soon as we can.

Thanks again for your continued support and participation!

Marine Aquarium Expo staff

Wow what a gesture! Im really impressed. Can't wait for this to happen. I promise the rest of the board and I are gonna do our best to get this thing out there!! Thanks again.

[stylaster]

Awesome that is very generous of you! We will be happy to help out anyway we can. I will get with our BOD and get things layed out on this end. Please contact me for any info and ways we can help. PM also send
Thank you
Roy Seine
PNWMAS President

[lewisriverfisherman]

awesome i cant wait!!!(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)

[sharoleb]

Very cool, I'll probably be going w/ at least 2 others.

[MadMax]

Did I mention that your club booth also includes a complete frag tank system too?
Yes, you will be provided the following:
- One 10'x10' booth at SEAMAX July 23-24, 2011
- Pipe and Draped 8' backwall and 3' sidewall
- Skirted table with two chairs (or more upon request)
- Free rental frag tank system, with:
* 24"x24"x8" acrylic rimless frag tank
* AquaticLife 150-watt MH Swing-arm light
* Eheim Liberty 250 filter w/carbon inserts
* 150-watt submersible heater
* Multi-plug GFCI Power Center
* Eggcrate plastic bottom (to hold frag plugs)
* Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper Lite controller
* 8" acrylic photo/viewing box
* Digital thermometer, plastic tongs, other items
* Unlimited saltwater

The reasoning is expressed quite simply in our motto:

"We Do What We Do for People Like You"

[wegotjs]

This is great !!!!! I can't Wait:D

[MadMax]

.
Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are honored to reveal the first 20 "SEAMAX Launch Customers"!

THESE are the people who made this event go from idea to reality!


In alphabetical order:

1) Aquatech (Phyto II) http://www.phyto2.com

2) Barrier Reef Aquariums http://www.barrierreefaquariums.com/

3) Digital Aquatics http://www.digitalaquatics.com/

4) Dr. Tim's Aquatics http://www.drtimsaquatics.com/

5) Ecoexotic http://www.ecoxotic.com/

6) Ecological Laboratories http://www.microbelift.com/

7) Ecotech Marine http://ecotechmarine.com/

8) Hikari http://hikariusa.com/

9) Hydor http://www.hydor.it/

10) Illumination Technologies http://reefbrite.com/

11) Lighthouse Aquatics http://www.lhaquatics.com/

12) MarineGeek.com http://www.marinegeek.com/

13) Redsea http://www.redseafish.com/main.asp

14) Reefkoi Corals http://www.reefkoi.com/coral/

15) Reef Wholesale (B.C.) http://reefwholesale.com/

16) Seachem http://www.seachem.com/

17) Sunlight Supply http://www.sunlightsupply.com/

18) Sunset Promotional Services, Inc. http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/

19) Two Little Fishies http://twolittlefishies.com/

20) Zoomed http://zoomed.com/



And let's not forget the Four clubs who are also participating in SEAMAX:

in alphabetical order:

1) Mid Columbia Saltwater Aquarium Club (MCSAC) http://mcsac.org
2) Pacific Northwest Marine Aquarium Society (PNWMAS) http://www.pnwmas.org
3) Puget Sound Aquarium Society (PSAS) http://thepsas.org
4) Spokane Coeur d' Alene Reef Society (spcdareefs) http://spcdareefs.org
5) Open club booth/still pending
6) Open club booth/still pending


The new updated floor plan will be posted soon.
Of the 88 available 10x10 booths, 42 have been filled already!

GO SEAMAX!

[MadMax]

http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/EXHIBITORS/floorplan/exhibitionhallA.jpg

[racefan]

I'm on my way to Bellingham right now & I am going to drop off some info that I printed for SeaMax at a LFS that I go to when we are up visiting our daughter.

[racefan]

I dropped off the info @ the LFS in Bellingham & they had not heard about it & were VERY excited about it!

[Trautman]

AWESOME! I CANT WAIT

[Michael7979]

I dropped off the info @ the LFS in Bellingham & they had not heard about it & were VERY excited about it!

Very cool! Nice job!
Just goes to show you that it never hurts to say something to a LFS or another vendor.
They might not have heard about it, so don't assume someone else told them.


MadMax, (Kevin), said they would come out with hotel information soon. Just waiting on getting all their inquires answered. And pre-sell tickets should be available around April.

[rgrcrain]

Cool, I was wondering if there would be a Hotel associated with it or would we have to find our own.

[Kimberlee]

1 volunteer and 1 for sure maybe 2 adults

[gawf4fun]

2 adults and 1 child attending, and darn excited about it!

[Frank]

2 adults here

[dee77]

I could volunteer if needed

[Michael7979]

Kevin posted this on RF.
So I am copy/pasting it here!!
Get this out to all LFS!!

Attention Club members,

for ONE WEEK ONLY, we are holding a ReefFrontiers SEA-MAX special for the local retail fish stores of Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho.

As you can see we have FOUR booths (D4, D5, D6, D7) marked "LFS/retail"

From today, Friday, November 19 through next Friday, November 26, 2011

We are offering:
1) a $100 discount off the booth price of each of the LFS/Retailer booths
AND
2) a $100 credit to the club of whoever refers the store to SEAMAX

Rules:
1) This special is good for THIS week only (specified above)
2) This special is good for THESE four booths only, first-come-first-served
3) Exhibitor must be a "brick-and-mortar" retail business operating full time
4) $100 discount applied to $750 booth price = $650 plus $50 electricity
5) Club may apply $100 reward to additional entry tickets, raffle tickets, or cash/check from Sunset Promotional Services, Inc.

Booth fees are not due until February 1, 2011 and no deposit required.
All we need is a verbal committment and basic contact information to book

Please contact us at: info@MarineAquariumExpo.com

[Michael7979]

Hey here is some vendor info to check out and see whos coming.
I looked around and saw places from CO., NY., CA., WA., Canada.
Looks pretty cool!!

http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/SEAMAX%20INDEX.html

[Michael7979]

I heard from Kevin.

Sea-Max is getting bigger and bigger. They had to go and aquire another trailer just for the Seattle show!! They most have a bunch of stuff they are hauling up north!

[OwenReefin]

Definitely 2 adults. Can't wait.

[tigerv503]

I already marked my calendar for this event, i can't wait!

Vin B.O.M "Blue Ocean Marines Inc."

[MadMax]

HI Everyone!
I trust you all had a great Christmas with family and friends and are now gearing up for the New Year!

I just wanted to throw out an early recon to see if anyone had any imagery/drawings/sketches/graphics they'd like to share for the SEA-MAX effort?
We have not yet created a logo or promotioanal image specific to SEA-MAX (to be used for postcards, flyers, posters, etc.)
If anyone has any artistic talent or simple ideas they'd like to volunteer, we'd love to see them.

Please e-mail us at: info@MarineAquariumExpo.com

thank you!

[racefan]

HI Everyone!
I trust you all had a great Christmas with family and friends and are now gearing up for the New Year!

I just wanted to throw out an early recon to see if anyone had any imagery/drawings/sketches/graphics they'd like to share for the SEA-MAX effort?
We have not yet created a logo or promotioanal image specific to SEA-MAX (to be used for postcards, flyers, posters, etc.)
If anyone has any artistic talent or simple ideas they'd like to volunteer, we'd love to see them.

Please e-mail us at: info@MarineAquariumExpo.com

thank you!

While I cannot even draw a straight line, what I would like to do is get some posters & flyers to take to a couple of LFS when they are ready.

[Smann]

We will be there!

[Polythene Pam]

HI Everyone!
I trust you all had a great Christmas with family and friends and are now gearing up for the New Year!

I just wanted to throw out an early recon to see if anyone had any imagery/drawings/sketches/graphics they'd like to share for the SEA-MAX effort?
We have not yet created a logo or promotioanal image specific to SEA-MAX (to be used for postcards, flyers, posters, etc.)
If anyone has any artistic talent or simple ideas they'd like to volunteer, we'd love to see them.

Please e-mail us at: info@MarineAquariumExpo.com

thank you!

I do brand identity and graphic design on the side - I'll send you an email (naughty)

[rgrcrain]

Have there been any Hotel's associated with the SEAMAX yet?

[Michael7979]

Have there been any Hotel's associated with the SEAMAX yet?

The last I heard from Kevin is that they were trying to work on a "package" with some of the hotels up there.

I know their So. Cal. show is just around the coner so that is the top priority right now, since it is in April. But if he dosen't post about this soon remind me and I will email him and get you an answer.

[dee77]

sweet cant wait

[sontdo]

I'll be there 1-2 adults with 2 kids.

[dee77]

cant wait!

[mwheeler]

two adults for me as well

[cschwarz]

one adult here

[SALTY]

2 adults and 3 kids

[Michael7979]

Have there been any Hotel's associated with the SEAMAX yet?

Here is Kevins answer to your question..........

To answer your question, I am jumping on this task this week and hope to have a hotel confirmed by mid/late January. Please ask your members to hold off booking a hotel until we get one lined-up with the SEA-MAX show. It is far more fun and memorable to have everyone staying in the same location.

[racefan]

Here is Kevins answer to your question..........
It is far more fun and memorable to have everyone staying in the same location.

Memorable? or Dangerous? could be both they usually go hand in hand;)

I have a couple of LFS from Longview to Bellingham that want posters or flyers when they are ready. I'm going to B-ham at the end of the month to visit my daughter & will talk to the LFS up there & keep them pumped up.

[Michael7979]

Memorable? or Dangerous? could be both they usually go hand in hand;)

I have a couple of LFS from Longview to Bellingham that want posters or flyers when they are ready. I'm going to B-ham at the end of the month to visit my daughter & will talk to the LFS up there & keep them pumped up.

As of now there is no 'official' logo to make banners and such. (at least that was the last thing I heard) So word of mouth is still the best!

[h2odvl]

at least 1 adult maybe two

[Michael7979]

Talked to Kevin today for about an hour on the phone.

First off he called to make sure all of up here in the NW were not floating away do to the flooding! :)
He said the news in CA has made it out to be really bad. I told him this is normal NW weather and it happens every year.

But we did talk SEA-MAX too.
1- he is currently working on the 2nd trailer to haul things up here.
2- he is having trouble finding a hotel chain in Seattle that will work out a deal, but he has yet to hear back from all of the ones he has contacted. So he asked that we wait for awhile longer before booking hotels.
3- logo/banner/signage should be ready in the next couple of weeks.
4- If his schedule permits he might make a trip up here to Portland later on as he will be in Medford.

I think that is it as far as Sea-Max talk went. If I remember anything else I'll post it later on.

BTW- He is really happy with the response that we here in the club have shown. Better then our neighbors to the north! Another reason we are better then them!! :p (rock2) (naughty)

[racefan]

3- logo/banner/signage should be ready in the next couple of weeks.

Michael, Do you know if he is going to have posters or anything along those lines we can spread around? When I was getting my new tank @ Petco in Longview I was telling the guy there about it & he was pretty excited & said "Please bring something by to advertise it when you can" they have a couple guys there that have reef tanks & said they have several customers that would be interested. I can spread stuff & word of mouth(as I have been doing) in S.W. Washington. Whatever you need I'm here. Mike

[Michael7979]

Michael, Do you know if he is going to have posters or anything along those lines we can spread around? When I was getting my new tank @ Petco in Longview I was telling the guy there about it & he was pretty excited & said "Please bring something by to advertise it when you can" they have a couple guys there that have reef tanks & said they have several customers that would be interested. I can spread stuff & word of mouth(as I have been doing) in S.W. Washington. Whatever you need I'm here. Mike

Yes it is suppose to be something like that. And I have asked to get some to hand out.

[aquaman30k]

2 adults for sure!

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[Michael7979]

Anyone schedule some vacation time for this?
I have.

[sharoleb]

Anyone schedule some vacation time for this?
I have.

LOl why yes, yes I have. Last month, I was the first to pounce on the calendar when it came out!

[Smann]

We are still planning on going, make sure to keep up the notices as it gets closer

[Michael7979]

First order of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" postcards has been placed.
I should have these in hand by Feb. 10 and ready to distribute.

Thats from Kevin!
Hope to have them not long after that to hand out to LFSs around here!

[MadMax]

Next SEAMAX Update

First order of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" postcards has been placed.
I should have these in hand by Feb. 10 and ready to distribute soon thereafter.

I will be sending Mike Wilson an entire batch of 5,000 post cards directly from the printer to distribute where-ever and to whom-ever is willing to pass them out.

I get mine on the 10th and then will place the order for Mike immediately thereafter (inspecting 1st batch for quality & accuracy first)

side 1
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii46/reefmeister2/SEAMAXPostcardFront.jpg

side 2
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii46/reefmeister2/SEAMAXPostcardBack.jpg


We are currently working on the hotel arrangement and should have an announcement soon

Plans are going great! we are now at 85% capacity, so if anyone knows of a business out there who might benefit from this show, please let them know to contact us very soon!

[Michael7979]

Sounds good Kevin.
Would you please give me a heads up when they might arrive here. Thanks!

[MadMax]

They have only about a one week lead time, so I'm guessing the week of the 17th. I'll e-mail you directly when I get an accurate ship date.
thanks for all your help!

Kevin T. Adams
President/CEO Sunset Promotional Services, Inc.

[Mitchell]

Is Bob Fenner going to be a speaker?

[Michael7979]

They have only about a one week lead time, so I'm guessing the week of the 17th. I'll e-mail you directly when I get an accurate ship date.
thanks for all your help!

Kevin T. Adams
President/CEO Sunset Promotional Services, Inc.

Sounds great Kevin!

[MadMax]

THE OFFICIAL SEA-MAX HOTEL ROOM BLOCK
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union

http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/seacd_phototour38.jpghttp://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/seacd_phototour33.jpghttp://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/seacd_phototour39.jpg

925 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109


We have negotiated and contracted with a suitable hotel for our SEA-MAX guests! The Courtyard Lake Union is only 0.85 mile from the Seattle Center Exhibit Hall. (easy walking distance for those who don't mind strolling a few blocks)

Rooms are only $169 per night, which is a significant discount off normal July rates!

You must reserve via the MAX website in order to obtain the special rates by clicking HERE: SEA-MAX Web Page (http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/SEAMAX%20INDEX.html) (scroll to the bottom of page)

If you still need to call in and speak with a live person, BE SURE to mention the "Marine Aquarium Expo Room Block Rate" to the clerk.
Please see our website for more information, and thank you for your patience.
We will see you in July!

[kingtrident]

Can't wait for this, never been to an aquarium show before. Wife and son will be coming with me. I talked to another couple about this and they will probably go.

[racefan]

Can't wait for this, never been to an aquarium show before. Wife and son will be coming with me. I talked to another couple about this and they will probably go.

Can you PM me with any fish stores in Centralia/Chealis area that I can bring postcards to?

[reefcam]

That's a nice place and location. I have stayed there many times. Just in case they fill up, are you going to get other hotels near by? The Maxwell Hotel was nice too. Close to Seattle Center area.

[MadMax]

That's a nice place and location. I have stayed there many times. Just in case they fill up, are you going to get other hotels near by? The Maxwell Hotel was nice too. Close to Seattle Center area.

Thank you very much for the feedback....this is exactly the type of information I need. I'm glad we picked a good location that someone has experienced and liked. I will check with the Maxwell too, because as you already predicted, this hotel will not be able to accomodate all our attendees and exhibitors. I am trying to stay with the hotels that are within a mile of the Seattle Center so people do not have to rent cars if they don't want to (within walking distance). There are dozens of hotels that fit this category, so that shouldn't be a problem. We'll announce another hotel choice in the near future as it takes a while to negotiate with these businesses.

[racefan]

I booked our room & it was only $159.00 a night!

[Michael7979]

Four of the six speakers have been anounced

1- Bob Fenner
2- Dr. Timothy Hovanec
3- James Fatherre
4- Mark Vera
5- TBA
6- TBA

[tigerv503]

Definitely i'm attending SEAMAX, planning on heading up with friends.

Vin "Keep On Reefing"

[Mitchell]

Four of the six speakers have been anounced

1- Bob Fenner
2- Dr. Timothy Hovanec
3- James Fatherre
4- Mark Vera
5- TBA
6- TBA

Now that Bob Fenner is a speaker I am going for sure!

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[jgf86123]

I'm still gonna make it, but it looks like there's going to be 3 of us instead of 2, only gonna be able to stay one day though :( But it's ok, we're going on a week long camping trip as soon as we leave SEAMAX lol

[stylaster]

ok an issue, the flyers we got say july 22-23 but the website says july 23-24, which date is it???

[Michael7979]

It's the 23-24.
I have told Kevin about it already.
We just need to make sure everyone know the real date until we can get new ones.

[Michael7979]

Just recieved new "CORRECTED DATE" flyers!!

I'll be getting them out soon!!

Worst case senario....... I may need help handing them out and we can meet at the April meeting.

[racefan]

Mike, I'm at your beckon & call or what ever that saying is(I'll do what ever you need) are you going to be at the April meeting? I also need to somehow find out from some Seattle area folks if anyone is headed up towards Bellingham. If not my wife & I would LOVE to have a reason to go visit our daughter & drop off cards.

[Michael7979]

Mike, I'm at your beckon & call or what ever that saying is(I'll do what ever you need) are you going to be at the April meeting? I also need to somehow find out from some Seattle area folks if anyone is headed up towards Bellingham. If not my wife & I would LOVE to have a reason to go visit our daughter & drop off cards.

I would take cards up with you.

Trying to make the meeting........... flyers will be there thou.

[Michael7979]

This thread has been slow for awhile.....
thought I'd see if anyone was getting excited for it?

[racefan]

Getting excited? I'm like a puppy peeing on the carpet I'm so excited!!!

[Algae]

Here is a view (scroll down) and list of participants. We are right across from the speaker's booths! I have visions of Roger, in our booth, blowing kisses at Bob Fenner. (nono)

This looks very cool!

http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/SEAMAX%20INDEX.html

[ninkylou]

Getting excited? I'm like a puppy peeing on the carpet I'm so excited!!!

That's why I keep fish...they don't pee on the carpet....

[Gumby]

I will be there maybe one other with me

[racefan]

If anyone that's passing cards out needs posters to take to your LFS let me know. I had some 81/2"x 11' posters made up.

[returnofsid]

Who's getting excited about this!!?? I'll be there, representing Spokane/Ceour D' Alene reef society AND PSAS...lol. It'll be great to meet some of your club members!!

[returnofsid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efHhm1qg6z0&feature=player_embedded#at=14

[duffy340]

Really excited about this, found out about it from a lfs in Eugene. My mom and i are going. Never been to one before, should be lots of fun. Hoping to score some killers deals on stuff.

[coast541]

I WOULD ATTEND

[fragthis]

4 adults and I would love to volunteer!!!!!

[wegotjs]

Was there going to be a pre-sale for tickets?

[R-3]

Hey who is actually going to this??? Just kinda wondering.

[kingtrident]

Going with my wife and son.. is anyone going to stay at the Marriott Courtyard ? Or is there a closer area to it than that.

[MadMax]

Going with my wife and son.. is anyone going to stay at the Marriott Courtyard ? Or is there a closer area to it than that.

The Hotel posted to the SEA-MAX webpage (Courtyard - Lake Union) is LESS than one mile away from the Seattle Center, and with great views.

You must register from the link on our website to get the great group rate of only $159 per night, Free In-room Internet, and other perks: http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/SEAMAX%20INDEX.html
(scroll to the bottom of the page to see Hotel Info)

[DennisW]

Why does all the info on that site pertain to the event in california in april????

Dennis

[MadMax]

Why does all the info on that site pertain to the event in california in april????

Dennis

The Marine Aquarium Expo (MAX) in Costa Mesa, CA is our annual "home" event.

SEA-MAX is a sibsidiary of the MAX show

The link provided above sends you directly to the SEA-MAX page

Or if naviagating from the MAX homepage, the SEA-MAX link (photo of Seattle skyline) is prominently displayed on the right side.

[kingtrident]

Thanks, room booked and just have to wait now 0=

[Smann]

Hey who is actually going to this??? Just kinda wondering.

My wife and I are going

[stylaster]

My wife and I will be there. Ill be manning the PNWMAS booth

[finch6013]

My wife and I might be going but it will probably be a last minute thing if we do.

[JonBoy]

I'll be there with a buddy

[racefan]

My wife and I will be there. Ill be manning the PNWMAS booth

Roy, If you need help babysitting the booth just holler.

[akambience]

The wife and I are going. ...Perhaps the in-laws too. It's $25 a head correct?

[MadMax]

The wife and I are going. ...Perhaps the in-laws too. It's $25 a head correct?

Yes, $25 at the box office but only $20 each if purchased "Pre-sale"
see other thread

[reefcam]

How do you purchase pre-sale tickets? I didn't find on the site on how to buy them.

[MadMax]

http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?27851-SEA-MAX-PRESALE-TICKETS-NOW-AVAILABLE!

[MadMax]

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii46/reefmeister2/SEAMAX20111017x142.jpg (http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/SEAMAX%20INDEX.html)


Deadlines coming up!


Hotel:
Please note that there are only a few days left to book your room at the Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union and get the discounted group rate and other perks associated with our room block. The initial cutoff date has passed however the hotel staff have elected to extend the offer for one additional week, until July 8, 2011. Please go to the bottom of the SEA-MAX web page and book directly from our websit to qualify.


FYI,
- We now have more frags, corals, fish, inverts, and other livestock available for sale than you've EVER seen in one place! Over a dozen livestock dealers are at SEA-MAX
- You won't believe the thousands and thousands of dollars worth of raffle prizes we will be raffling off both saturday and Sunday. FAR too many to list here (seriously)
- Don't forget our very popular, signature 8-foot Children's Touch Tank at SEA-MAX, complete with plenty of marine animals for your youngster to get aquainted with.
- There is also a children's contest both days not to mention face-painters and balloon artists, etc. We will even have a "Flying Over SEA-MAX" Paper airplane contest!
- We have no less than 6 great speakers (three per day) to share with you their vast knowlegde and experiences. Now see Bob Fenner BOTH days!
- SEA-MAX is a very FAMILY FRIENDLY event, so bring the entire crew! Remember that kids 12 and under are admitted absolutely FREE at SEA-MAX!
These are just a few of the great reasons NOT TO MISS this unprecented event! July 23 and 24, 2011 at the Seattle Center - Exhibit Hall, 305 Harrison Drive, Seattle, WA.


Pre-Sale Discount Tickets:
Discounted Pre-sale Tickets ($5 off) are only available through July 15, 2011, and then its cutoff due to crew travel time to Seattle. Paypal or Credit Card and two ticket minimum. Contact us at: Info@MarineAquariumExpo.com (Info@MarineAquariumExpo.com) (each ticket is good for one day admission)


We'll see you all at SEA-MAX!

[Emerald525]

Seamax! Seamax! Seamax!(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(icon)(icon)(icon)


Can you tell I'm getting excited!(scratch)(laugh) I will be there Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! People this is an incredible opportunity to meet people from all over the country in this hobby! Make a day trip! Make a weekend trip! This is a must see have to go to event! We are fortunate to have it so close to us!(clap)(clap)(clap)