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Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Anthony Calfo material available @ the Fall Fest
By xroads @ 5:46 PM :: 4 Views :: 0 Comments ::

Anthony will be bring copies of his new book, Coral Propagation, along with copies of his magazine & posters.

These will be available at a discounted price & he will autograph them if you desire.

He would like to get an idea of how many to bring so if you are interested please let me know in the Fall Fest forums.

Thursday, September 25, 2008
It's that time again: Tank Tours!
By jbrunken @ 6:03 PM :: 12 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: GIRS News, GIRS Events, Saltwater/Reef, Des Moines Area, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Area, Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area, Tank Tour

Several of the areas are in the process or organizing tank tours.    Tank tours are events where club members spend an afternoon visiting eachothers tanks.  You don't not have to be showing a tank to attend a tour.

For more information please read the following forum threads:

We incourage you to join us for these very informal, fun events.

 

Saturday, September 20, 2008
Thinking of selling at the GIRS Fall Fest 2008?
By xroads @ 5:21 AM :: 25 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Frag Auction

If you have been thinking of selling at the Frag Fest there are now more reasons then ever to register.

Fall Fest seller set up on Friday night.

To accomodate those that have a long drive we will be setting up for the Fall Fest on Friday night.  This will allow you to set up your sales tank the night before.  This will allow your corals to settle in & look their best in the morning for some great sales.

You will have to provide your tank, heater, light, & power head.  We will provide premixed saltwater donated by Carib Sea.

The room will be locked during the night to ensure the safety or your possesions, however GIRS can assume no resposibility for any losses you may have.

Reduced admission prices.

You can register early & pay only $30.  This will include admission to all speakers & you will receive 5 free raffle tickets, if you are a member of GIRS you will receive an additional 5 tickets for a total of 10 free raffle tickets.

Here is the link to the event.  If you have more questions or comments post them in the Fall Fest Forum.  Hope to see you there!

http://fallfest.greateriowareefsociety.org/

Wednesday, September 03, 2008
August Photo Contest Winner...
By einsteins @ 10:06 PM :: 56 Views :: 0 Comments ::
It was a close battle and there were many great photos.

Congratulations goes to JByrd for his Clowns w/ Carpet Anemone photo.
He receives a $25.oo gift certificate to Dr Fosters and Smith and bragging rights until the next contest in November.

The BOD would like to thank all of the people who entered the contest along with everyone who voted.

Once again Congrats to Jbyrd for a great photo.

Your BOD.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
GIRS Fall Fest 2008 registration is now open
By xroads @ 5:57 AM :: 126 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: GIRS Events
 
The Greater Iowa Reef Society presents Fall Fest 2008!  This year's festivities will be held at the Isle of Capri Convention Center in Bettendorf, IA on November 15, 2008.  Show hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  We are featuring nationally and internationally renowned speakers, free giveaways, raffle prizes, fragging demos and frag sales from vendors and hobbyists.
 
Speakers include the following:
- Anthony Calfo
- Adam Cesnales
- Rod Buehler
- Reef Nutrition
 
Raffle prizes:
- Synthetic salt
- Powerheads
- Protein skimmers
- Lighting
- Complete nano tank
- UV sterilizer
- Reef additives

- Gift certificates

There is a new forum about the event if you would like to post any questions or comments.

Discounts apply for early registration & GIRS membership.

Saturday, August 23, 2008
Time is running out...Get your photos submitted to the Photo Contest!!
By einsteins @ 10:11 AM :: 113 Views :: 0 Comments ::

Not much time left so get those photos submitted for 3rd quater photo contest.

Remember...once the entry phase of the contest is complete we start the voting phase.

Get out those cameras and get some shots of your fish....they will appreciate it!

 

Good Luck!

Saturday, August 02, 2008
AUGUST Photo Contest to Begin Monday the 4th...
By einsteins @ 10:08 AM :: 138 Views :: 0 Comments ::

It's that time again....

Our August Photo Contest starts at 2am on
August 4th (thats actually midnight on the server that hosts our site)

The Theme for this Contest is............ "Saltwater Fish"

Get out those cameras and get shooting, the last contest had some great shots and we think there will be even more great shots for this contest.


All  rules are the same as the last contest.

Here is the official description from the contest...

GIRS
August Photo Contest...

The theme for this contest is "Saltwater Fish"

Enter up to 3 photos of your favorite Saltwater Fish.
Entries can be made starting at 2:00am on August 4th through 01:59am on August 24th.
Voting begins at 2am on August 24th and runs until 2am on August 31st.

Once voting begins you may vote for as many entries as you like, but you can only vote for an entry one time.

The winner will be displayed with the vote counts once the voting period is over.

The winner will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Dr. Fosters and Smith from GIRS.

Good Luck Everyone!

einsteins-Photo Contest Administrator and the GIRS BOD

Thursday, July 31, 2008
Volunteers wanted to help with Reef Conference
By xroads @ 7:04 PM :: 147 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: GIRS News, Frag Swap

The 2008 Reef Conference is less then 3 months away and we need you!

We are looking for some volunteers to help with the conference with marketing & planning.  If you would like to help sign up in the thread in the GIRS members forum.

As time draws closer we will also need people to help set up & clean up.

This is going to be an event you do not want to miss so why not be a part of making it happen!

Saturday, July 19, 2008
Cedar Rapids Area Members Next Saturday July 26th at 4:00
By Steph1643 @ 4:31 PM :: 182 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area
Do you want to grill out and talk reefs?  Follow this thread for details.  PM me with questions, Steph1643.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Reef Nutrition to Sponsor Fall Frag Swap/Conference
By jbrunken @ 5:11 PM :: 182 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: GIRS News, GIRS Events, Saltwater/Reef, Quad Cities Area, Frag Swap
The Greater Iowa Reef society is very happy to announce "Reef Nutrition" as a major sponor of our Fall Frag Swap & Reef Conference. In addition to sponsorship, Reef Nutrition will be presenting the topic "Feeding your Reef" during the conference. For more information about Reef Nutrition, please visit their website.

The Greater Iowa Reef Society's Fall Frag Swap & Reef Conference will be held November 15th in the Quad Cities.
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