Chance to meet Eric Borneman - Oct 16th

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Whos going?

Here is a summary of the speakers and the events.

Fall Meeting: October 16, 2004 (Saturday) Fall meeting [acronym:640ff204bb="Broken or cut pieces of coral which will eventually grow into a new animal"]frag[/acronym:640ff204bb] workshop lead by guest speaker Eric Borneman. Eric will present black list of corals and fish that should not be imported and collected by hobbyists because they don't survive. Drew Weiner, from Reef Protection International (RPI), will also give a presentation.

For more info about the host please visit http://www.wamas.org/index.htm

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FRAG WORKSHOP

The Fall Meeting of The Washington [acronym:a0ebd10cfd="Direct current"]DC[/acronym:a0ebd10cfd] Area Marine Aquarist Society (WAMAS) will be on Saturday October 9, 2004 from 12:00-5:00p.m. in Kensington, MD (immediately outside Washington, [acronym:a0ebd10cfd="Direct current"]DC[/acronym:a0ebd10cfd])

This is our annual [acronym:a0ebd10cfd="Broken or cut pieces of coral which will eventually grow into a new animal"]frag[/acronym:a0ebd10cfd] workshop meeting. We will making [acronym:a0ebd10cfd="Broken or cut pieces of coral which will eventually grow into a new animal"]frags[/acronym:a0ebd10cfd] of soft corals, [acronym:a0ebd10cfd="Small Polyped Stoney"]sps[/acronym:a0ebd10cfd], and polyps of various sorts. This is a great chance to get some free corals, learn some simple techniques so you know how to trim back corals when they overgrow, and share camaraderie amongst local reefers.

Our featured special guest speakers are Eric Borneman, from the University of Houston; & Drew Weiner, from Reef Protection International (RPI). Eric will give a talk about a "black list" of species of corals & fish that are to be avoided, and why (whether it is because they don't survive in captivity, are becoming overexploited, are slow growers, are non-propagatable, etc). Drew's talk will be on sustainability issues and the importance of captive propagation efforts.

Along with lots of [acronym:a0ebd10cfd="Broken or cut pieces of coral which will eventually grow into a new animal"]frag[/acronym:a0ebd10cfd] swapping and a great raffle, this is sure to be a meeting NOT to miss!

When: October 9, 2004 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. (EST)
Where: Newport Mill Middle School
11311 Newport Mill Road,
Kensington, Maryland


Cost: Members - Free / Non-members - $6.00
[Annual Membership = $20 - Individual; $35 - Family]

Agenda
12:00 - 12:30 Sign in and Socializing
12:30 - 12:45 Club news / updates
12:45 - 1:45 Drew - sustainability issues and the importance of captive
efforts
1:45 - 2:00 Break
2:00 - 3:15 Frag Workshop
3:15 - 3:30 Break
3:30 - 4:45 Eric Borneman - "Black List" of species to avoid
4:45 - 5:00 Raffle
5:00 Adjourn

Special Guests:
Eric Borneman
Drew Weiner, from Reef Protection International (RPI).

Miscellaneous

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Raffle prizes: coral [acronym:a0ebd10cfd="Broken or cut pieces of coral which will eventually grow into a new animal"]frags[/acronym:a0ebd10cfd]; gift certificates;

Directions:
Directions to Newport Mill Middle School
From the Beltway 495
Exit Connecticut Avenue,
Head North towards Kensington about 4 miles.
Connecticut takes a fork at University- stay to the left to remain on Connecticut.
Go to the 5th? light which is Viers Mill and Turn Right. If you get to Randolph Road., you need to turn around.
From Viers Mill, turn Right onto Newport Mill. School is less than a half mile down the road.

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Just a reminder the meeting is next Sat. I have made plans on attending. At this time I plan on leaving around 9:00 or 9:30