Jesse Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 For those that had trouble finding the expo this year you will be happy to hear we got a new location. Buckeye Reef Expo v2.0 will be held in Perrysburg at the Holiday Inn French Quarters Expo Center. This is a perfect location as it is located right off i75, and the turnpike. http://www.hifq.com We are still a very long ways away but preplanning has begun. This will be billed as more of a reefapoloza type event with live entertainment and maybe a bit of partying the night before. Rooms $107 a night. I would love to come up with our own name for the expo if anyone has any ideas. Here are a few photos I snapped. ATM on site for those with no self control. Layout of expo center Four of these rooms open up into one big room of 13,500 SQ FT. A look from outside. This hallway runs the length of the room. Booths can be setup out here if needed as well. I didn't take any photos but there is a theater room that will be utilized for speakers as well. I'm really excited about this a feel it will take our event to the next level in only its second year. Mark your calanders. ben and Incolor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I've gone to some training sessions there, it's a nice facility. Is that a rate that you have to mention the event to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 3 minutes ago, Muttley000 said: I've gone to some training sessions there, it's a nice facility. Is that a rate that you have to mention the event to get? Yes it's a rate specifically for the expo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 So with it being 3 hours away from me, what is the easiest way to keep things alive overnight??? 5 gallon bucket with powerhead and heater type thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 As I told you before, this is an awesome move (and upgrade) for the expo! I may have to come back for this one... (Plus, who doesn't love an indoor/outdoor pool!) Jesse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 This is amazing and we will be spending the night Friday and possibly Saturday. Super excited. Jesse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmartinsnyder83 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman2014 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Couldn't be more excited about this one! This will be great! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Jesse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 1 hour ago, crimsonvice said: So with it being 3 hours away from me, what is the easiest way to keep things alive overnight??? 5 gallon bucket with powerhead and heater type thing? Yes this would work for coral. Unless you planned on staying Saturday night too you wouldn't need to keep them over night. 1 hour ago, Caribbean Chris said: As I told you before, this is an awesome move (and upgrade) for the expo! I may have to come back for this one... (Plus, who doesn't love an indoor/outdoor pool!) We would love for you to come back for the expo. The pool is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ach6175 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 We may just have to get a room for Fri night, in sure wife and boys will love to use the pool in March. Should be a good time Jesse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 22 minutes ago, ach6175 said: We may just have to get a room for Fri night, in sure wife and boys will love to use the pool in March. Should be a good time This is what I'm thinking too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 The idea is for everyone to get a room the night before to hangout and party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Mariculture Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Awesome news! The only midwest "big" show is Aquatic Experience in Chicago in November, but that's not a reef/marine specific event. The closest to a big show in the Spring is Lansing an LEAR. Could we build it into a ReefAPalooza event? Dunno, but a hell of an idea! As a club, we need to consider getting booths at all upcoming frag shows just to market the event. It's not absolutely necessary, but it sure as hell would help vendors take us seriously, and create buzz amongst the reef community. Any idea on how many vendors the facility will hold? Max number of people in the hall (fire code)? What about MACO: Marine Aquarium Conference of Ohio MAC: Midwest Aquarium Conference MC² : Midwest Coral ConferenceMarine Mania ReefCon Jesse and myreef55 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I really like reefcon! BRMAC. Buckeye Reef Marine Aquarium Conference? Coleman2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 If we are bringing in a speaker may I suggest Bob Fenner?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautical Knight Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) This going to be so cool. By the way did we ever get a chance to talk about the lessons learned from the expo? I think it would be great if we could have a thread where we could throw in our thoughts in a neutral manner. For example, putting out specific directions far in advance of the event with maps, etc. What do the powers to be think? I talked to a number of people who had some really good ideals on ways to possibly improve on things. I know it would also be cool if at certain intervals we could dim the room lights so that the vendors blue lights could make their corals pop. Think "Cosmic midnight bowling". It could make things different and unique. Edited February 29, 2016 by Nautical Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingoinde Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I am looking forward to it. I like the idea of coming the night before, relax, perhaps some adult beverages and then coral! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Livingston Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Nice move to the French Quarter! And yes, I think there could be some good discussion on potential improvements to make year #2 even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 On February 28, 2016 at 6:59 PM, Muttley000 said: I really like reefcon! BRMAC. Buckeye Reef Marine Aquarium Conference? That's not bad. On February 29, 2016 at 8:41 PM, Muttley000 said: If we are bringing in a speaker may I suggest Bob Fenner?? Your in love with that dude. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 10 hours ago, Joe said: That's not bad. Your in love with that dude. Lol I wouldn't go that far, but he is the writer who has earned more of my respect than any other! Joe and Jeffress77 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briney dave Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I am thinking I might spend the night with the Mrs. if she is interested. The drive isn't any farther but it would be fun for us to get away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltykid96 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'll be 21 in January so I'm in Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Coleman2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 A year from today this will become reality. Coleman2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Can't wait. Jesse and Coleman2014 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Stopped out at the French Quarters and took a few more photos. Next year is going to be pretty awesome. Indoor outdoor pool #1. This is the adult 19+ pool. Pool #2 and kids holidome area. Outdoor pool #3 game room. Coy pond. Amphitheater where we will hold our speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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