ACA 2001

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

If your idea of fun is spending 2-4 days during July in New Jersy watching
talks, hanging out with other big fish geeks, including an entire day of
nothing but cichlids for auction, then you should seriously consider the
ACA. I've gone to three of them over the last 6 years.  Continental has
occasional fare specials on their direct flight Seattle -> Newark.

  - Erik

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Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 16:34:54 -0500
From: "Coletti, Ted  [OBI]" <TColetti@obius.jnj.com>
Subject: Have you signed up yet for ACA 2001???

ACA 2001: A Cichlid Odyssey 

You're just 3 STEPS away from a fun and unique weekend family vacation in
the exciting New Jersey / New York City metro area July 12th-15th...

STEP 1: Take a look at the schedule of events below and decide when you want
to arrive and depart. There's lots of other fun stuff and extras planned, so
you might want to review the registration booklet at www.aca2001.com

STEP 2: Make your Hotel Reservation by calling 877-671-5746 and ask for the
ACA room rate of $79.00. Our Group Code for reservations is " ACA."  You can
also reserve a room on-line through a link at www.aca2001.com. The hotel is
expected fill up fast so make your reservations early! You must make your
hotel reservation separately from your convention registration. The deadline
for hotel reservations is June 15, 2001.

STEP 3:  Register for the Convention by downloading or printing the
registration brochure at www.aca2001.com and mailing it in!  Early
registration discounts before June 15, 2001.

THAT'S IT!  YOU'RE DONE!

Still Got Questions?
Call Us Toll-Free @ 877-903-NJAS

See you at the BIGGEST and BEST Aquarium Event on the Planet!


SISTER CLUBS: If you can, please publish this information in your Club
Newsletter. THANKS IN ADVANCE!


Schedule for ACA 2001: A Cichlid Odyssey
This schedule is subject to change at anytime without notice. 
Thursday July 12, 2001
8:00 AM Fish Room Opens
8:00 AM Manufacturer and Vendor Room Opens 
8:00 AM TOUR ONE - Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island 
6:00 PM Discus Study Group 
7:30 PM Apistogramma Study Group 
9:00 PM South American Study Group 
10:30 PM Cichlasoma Study Group 
11:00 PM Manufacturer and Vendor Room Closes 
12:00 AM Fish Room Closes 
Friday July 13, 2001
8:00 AM Fish Room Opens 
8:00 AM Manufacturer and Vendor Room Opens 
8:00 AM TOUR Three - NY Aquarium and South Street Seaport 
6:00 PM Mike Sherridan 
7:30 PM Paul Loiselle 
9:00 PM Olvier Lucanus 
10:30 PM Dick Au 
12:00 AM Fish Room Closes 
12:00 AM Manufacturer and Vendor Room Closes 
12:00 AM Speaker
Saturday July 14, 2001
8:00 AM Fish Room Opens 
8:00 AM Manufacturer and Vendor Room Opens 
8:00 AM Pam Chin 
9:30 AM Wayne Leibel 
11:00 AM Benny Rosler 
12:30 PM Ole Seehausen 
2:00 PM Speakers 
2:00 PM Fish Room Closes for Judging 
5:00 PM Manufacturer and Vendor Room Closes 
6:00 PM Cocktail Hour / Cash Bar 
7:00 PM Awards Banquet - Chuck Davis Emcee
10:00 PM Fish Room Opens (after banquet)
12:00 AM Fish Room Closes 
Sunday July 15, 2001
7:00 AM Fish Room Opens (remove fish) 
7:00 AM Auction Registration Begins 
10:00 AM Auction Begins 
11:00 AM All fish must be removed from Fish Show 


Tour One - Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island 
Liberty State Park <http://libertystatepark.com/> has plenty to see and do.
View the old railway station that started the last leg of the journey
transporting immigrants throughout our great country; cruise to the Statue
and climb her mighty staircase to her crown; cruise to Ellis Island
<http://www.ellisisland.org/>, tour the museum of immigration and locate
your family's entry into this great democracy The American Family
Immigration History Center TM is currently under construction which will use
state-of-the-art interactive computer technology to bring the immigration
records on ancestors who came to this country as long as a century ago to
one's fingertips... to be completed in Spring 2001. This tour is not to be
missed; the cost is $25.00 

Tour Two - NY Aquarium & South Street Seaport
The NY Aquarium <http://www.wcs.org/zoos/aquarium/masterframe.html> is
situated on 14 acres by the sea in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The New York
Aquarium is home to thousands of fish and a multitude of marine creatures,
including beluga whales, sharks, walruses and dolphins. The aquarium is the
longest operating facility of its kind in the country, and continues to be a
leader in aquatic science and conservation-related research. NJAS' own Dr.
Paul V. Loiselle is the Curator of Fresh Water fishes. In addition to all
the Aquarium has to offer, we will receive a behind the scenes tour of the
facility 
>From the aquarium, we will travel to The South Street Seaport
<http://www.nyctourist.com/seaport1.htm>. Located on the waterfront in
historic downtown Manhattan, the shops and restaurants that today fill the
historic buildings have created -- in spirit and activity -- a contemporary
version of the original Seaport community. South Street Seaport is home to
over 120 exciting shops, restaurants, eateries, and unique pushcart filled
with the distinctive gifts, tastes, and styles of New York City. The Seaport
boasts stores like Ann Taylor, Talbot's, Brookstone, The Body Shop, Coach
and J. Crew. The South Street Seaport Museum, founded in 1967, is an
integral part of the Seaport community -- in fact, the architectural
landmarks that line the streets and the historic ships docked at the
Seaport, which form the "Street of Ships," comprise much of the Museum. This
maritime museum reflects New York City's past glory as a port town. The cost
of this fun-filled day in New York is $30.

Factory Outlet and Mall Shopping Excursion
On Sunday. Bus leaves 12 noon and returns 5 pm.

About the Parsippany Hilton Hotel...
All 510 of the Hilton Parsippany's guest rooms were recently renovated, and
a full-service Business Center was added to help meet the needs guests.
Activities include a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, jogging track,
basketball and tennis courts, as well as bicycle trails. Golf and shopping
are all nearby and the shuttle bus can assist you.
Hotel guests may also enjoy casual dining at The Harvest for breakfast,
lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch, while Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is well
recognized in the area for serving the finest in prime-steaks, chops and
seafood. Special dietary or kosher meals are available upon request.