Re: NANFA-- just 25 days away

Bob (rjs_at_silcom.com)
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 18:21:25 -0700

30 July 2001

Rob:

I haven't informed anyone up to this point, but I plan to attend the NANFA
Convention, and will have my adult son with me (also named Bob, but from New
England.

Unless you have a better idea, I'll just "wing it" with regard to where
we'll be staying, etc. I've never encountered a situation where I was unable
to find a motel of some sort...

I will be driving in, picking up my son at the Columbus airport around 4:00
Thursday afternoon, then heading for Hocking Hills.

Bob Sinclair
Santa Barbara, California
-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Scharpf <ichthos_at_charm.net>
To: NANFA e-mail list <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Date: Monday, July 30, 2001 5:14 AM
Subject: NANFA-- just 25 days away

>from Rob Carillio....
>
>
>Good Summer everyone!!!
>
>It's Rob, your convention host! Listen up good people... The convention
>weekend is approaching fast! It's hard to believe that almost a year has
>passed since I found myself wanting to give this thing a try! HA! Well
>believe me... I haven't done anything really... except pulling everyone
>together and assigning tasks... making lots of phone calls.. sending
e-mails
>.. etc.. Actually, this thing has been put together in 2 months less than a
>year as I see it, and I'm impressed so far with how things have fallen into
>place. If it weren't for all of you being so prompt and cooperative, there
>would be no convention. Everyone is doing their part, and the puzzle is
>coming together nicely. The final picture should be very pleasing. There
are
>just a few comments I want to make right now that come to mind...
>
>First of all, if there is anyone out there who needs to report anything at
>all to me about their participation in this event, PLEASE SAY SO NOW!!!!
>Please ask any questions you have... I am under the impression that all of
>us know "where we should be... and when we should be"... If their are any
>items you would like to donate to the auction or raffle... please bring
them
>along with you. Those participating in the regional habitat aquarium
>displays, you are responsible to bring outlet strips... cords...stands...
>aquarium equipment... etc... There will be some tables that we can use to
>set tanks on, but they are the standard 8 foot meeting tables, so that is
>why I am suggesting the option of just bringing a stand, as perhaps your
>stand will add to the display's character! Still, If you don't have one, we
>should be able to set it on one of the tables, providing it's no more than
>twenty gallons (weight concerns) I will offer my direction once you bring
>the goods to the lodge... Anyone wishing to bring literature or small items
>for display are also welcome to do so.
>
>As for the field outings, we have several opportunities to get out in the
>streams, but the main observation and field trip will be with ODNR'S Randy
>Sanders, on Salt Creek, so I would encourage all of us to attend this one.
>NOTE: THIS WILL BE AN EDUCATIONAL AND OBSERVATIONAL TRIP ONLY. FISHES MAY
>NOT BE RETAINED.
>
>Roger Thoma will also conduct a crayfish id workshop on this stream! Others
>will be offered, and can be attended accordingly. In addition, we have
>NANFA'S Mark Binkley lending a hand to visit a site on the nationally
>recognized Big Darby!!! Brook Trout speaker, and NANFA member, Mark Smith
>will be offering a trip opportunity to private property within his
family...
>featuring a nice clear running stream with nicely wooded riparian zone! Pat
>Quackenbush will offer a hike in selected areas of the Hocking Hills gorges
>and will lend his expertise on the geology, flora and fauna of these unique
>and stunningly beautiful areas! There will be opportunities there for some
>stream observation as well. Mac Albin has agreed to lead some folks to a
>tributary of the Hocking River.. I am not sure what he calls it, but he
>indicates to me that it is a very picturesque stream that has demonstrated
>to be home to 35 species in small stretches. He indicates that there is a
>small hike to gain access, but the scenery is worth it!! We may just have
>to vote on what we want to attend, thereafter Randy's outing! HA! Day
>fishing licenses can be purchased from a little nearby store called Grandma
>Faye's.. In addition, there are the usual Wal-Marts and K-Marts in nearby
>Lancaster.. (birth place of General William T. Sherman!)
>
>I am encouraging anyone with excellent id skills to offer their expertise
in
>doing just that in the streams we visit, as I have told the park, that we
>will keep track of what we actually find in the streams!!! Just to show how
>much we appreciate these streams, we should practice good "stream
>etiquette"... This means not stomping the stream and habitat excessively,
>and taking a gentle approach to what we will do..I also encourage anyone
>seeing litter laying on the stream banks, or in the stream, to clean it
up..
>place it in a bag and leave the area better than we found it... at least
>visually...
>
>BTW... For those of you who enjoy snorkeling lakes and ponds, I have been
>told by one of the park officials that springfed Rose Lake within the
>hocking Hills State Park, offers excellent opportunity for this!!! It's
>pretty clear, deep, and home to the beautiful Long Ear Sunfish!
>
>Ok... now, If I left out anything, please holler!!!
>
>If there is anyone needing directions to this event... please contact me at
>darterman_at_hotmail.com or call me at 330-393-4448. Finding Hocking Hills
>is pretty easy from all points ... all directions from which you would be
>coming. You can also contact your local AAA office for assistance in this
>situation, or call 1-800-BUCKEYE.
>
>Ok everyone, this has the potential to be a wonderful and unforgettable
>weekend. It's in a place rich in History and natural beauty... Lots of back
>roads for scenic drives, and bike rides, so don't forget your camera!
there
>is plenty to do for anyone...lots of hiking trails... plenty of habitat
>examples of which our native fishes make their home! Please register if
you
>haven't and please encourage others to attend this event.. Cabins are going
>quickly. If there is anyone who still has room in their cabin for a late
>guest, we would kindly ask that maybe you could extend a little
hospitality,
>and open your doors .. this is your choice, however. If you can't get a
>cabin, there are plenty of lodging places and campgrounds in the area...
>
>Visit NANFA'S web site and see all the Convention info. and details
there...
>at:
>
>http://www.nanfa.org/meetings/2001/index.html
>
>Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at NANFA 2001!
>
> Sincerely, Rob Carillio
>
>
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>
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