SuncrestReef Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 We are very excited to announce the return of our annual summer meeting at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR! The HMSC's Senior Aquarist, Sid (also a PNWMAS member known here as @IntoTheMystic) has hosted this meeting in years past, and has graciously offered to host us again this year. Join us on Saturday, June 4th at 12:00 noon. Sid will give us a behind the scenes tour of the facility and lead a discussion on quarantine and biosecurity. We'll also have an onsite BBQ pot luck, so feel free to bring some items to throw on the grill and/or some side dishes to share. Refrigeration and restrooms will be available. What: PNWMAS Meeting with Sid from HMSCWhen: Saturday, June 4th at 12:00 noonWhere: Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365-5229 Admission Fee: $3.00 per person -- this supports the HMSC to subsidize their operations. (map here) Please reply in this thread if you plan to attend. Looking forward to seeing you all in Newport! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 This is usually a smaller crowd and always a good time! Newport is a fun town and @IntoTheMysticis a great host. In the past we have had the opportunity to handle a greater pacific octopus 🐙 and one of my favorite seafood places is nearby ! I have to work that day but if I can find someone to trade with I will be down there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 I've still never been to this and very much hope to make it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Great to see this event return and have a chance to catch up with Sid and everything that has been happening at Hatfield. I think I may even see myself in that pic from a prior years event! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I plan on going to this. +2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Trying to make it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkibabee Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Are children able to come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Nikkibabee said: Are children able to come? Yes of course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbymac92 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Can dogs come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcallmenny Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 I'll be there with my older two. Looking forward to it and thank you to @IntoTheMysticfor hosting us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamseyC Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Planning on joining you guys, sound like a great outing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 21 hours ago, Colbymac92 said: Can dogs come? This is an interesting question. Probably need Sid to clarify this for us. @IntoTheMystic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 18 hours ago, youcallmenny said: I'll be there with my older two. Looking forward to it and thank you to @IntoTheMysticfor hosting us! Hey Greg - would be great if you could make it. Good chance Darcy and I will be busy with house stuff unfortunately... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcallmenny Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 29 minutes ago, albertareef said: Hey Greg - would be great if you could make it. Good chance Darcy and I will be busy with house stuff unfortunately... Bummer Sean. I tried to wave you down to say hi but you were slammed with the raffle. Hopefully we can catch up in July then! It's been too long! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 8 minutes ago, youcallmenny said: Bummer Sean. I tried to wave you down to say hi but you were slammed with the raffle. Hopefully we can catch up in July then! It's been too long! Oh man... sorry to have missed you - didn't realize you had made it. Yeah, raffle was crazy yesterday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoTheMystic Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Hey folks! At long last, I have finally dropped the piano and am responding to this thread. Couple things: 1. I can't tell you all how much I'm looking forward to hosting a meeting and seeing you all again. 2. Some necessary changes have taken place since the last time I hosted a meeting. Chiefly, reservations are now required to visit the Visitor's Center, primarily to control the number of people in the VC at any one time due to OSU's COVID protocols. Also, there is a modest $3 per person fee. This is something that we've been thinking about for a long time in order to staff the VC properly and implement some much-needed exhibit improvements, which are an ongoing process. Website for reservations can be found here: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/visitor-center Since the meeting doesn't begin until 12, please feel free to reserve your spots anytime before then and tour the VC at your leisure. Although we love dogs around HMSC, they will not be allowed on campus for the meeting. Feel free to reach out with any other questions about this meeting. I'll see you all soon! Edited May 16, 2022 by IntoTheMystic 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhung Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Hello, I'm new here and am excited to get into the world of aquariums. I will be attending and am bringing along two friends with me Looking forward to the event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/16/2022 at 12:44 PM, IntoTheMystic said: Hey folks! At long last, I have finally dropped the piano and am responding to this thread. Couple things: 1. I can't tell you all how much I'm looking forward to hosting a meeting and seeing you all again. 2. Some necessary changes have taken place since the last time I hosted a meeting. Chiefly, reservations are now required to visit the Visitor's Center, primarily to control the number of people in the VC at any one time due to OSU's COVID protocols. Also, there is a modest $3 per person fee. This is something that we've been thinking about for a long time in order to staff the VC properly and implement some much-needed exhibit improvements, which are an ongoing process. Website for reservations can be found here: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/visitor-center Since the meeting doesn't begin until 12, please feel free to reserve your spots anytime before then and tour the VC at your leisure. Although we love dogs around HMSC, they will not be allowed on campus for the meeting. Feel free to reach out with any other questions about this meeting. I'll see you all soon! I booked my reservation. Simple process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Wish I could go but unfortunately I have to work and couldn’t find anyone to trade with me. It would be nice to catch up with you Syd. It’s always a nice road trip out to Newport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Unfortunately, we have a along standing commitment in town and will be unable to attend. Have a great time everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoTheMystic Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Emerald525 said: Wish I could go but unfortunately I have to work and couldn’t find anyone to trade with me. It would be nice to catch up with you Syd. It’s always a nice road trip out to Newport. No worries, Kim. Pretty sure that you have been to all of the meetings I've hosted at HMSC and surely, we all have professional obligations that occasionally interfere with fun things that we want to do. If asked, I'll be happy to host June meetings next year and the years following. We'll see you next year instead and Local Ocean will still be there for culinary fulfillment! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layton Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Booked it! Will be my wife and I, and our two girls. Going to hit up The Oregon Coast Aquarium too, looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layton Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Going to get the full circle of life lesson as we will be hitting up our fav seafood restaurant, Local Ocean Seafood 😂. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 34 minutes ago, IntoTheMystic said: No worries, Kim. Pretty sure that you have been to all of the meetings I've hosted at HMSC and surely, we all have professional obligations that occasionally interfere with fun things that we want to do. If asked, I'll be happy to host June meetings next year and the years following. We'll see you next year instead and Local Ocean will still be there for culinary fulfillment! Yes thanks for the tip about local ocean. Love that area and yes while work does get in the way it does afford me the opportunities that I have had . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkibabee Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Is this still happening this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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