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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.

 
 
 
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