Author Topic: Mtg at Newport Aquarium (Read 6862 times)

reefkeeper · « **on:** April 18, 2011, 14:43:59 »

Hey all - I was thinking that it would be cool to have one of our meetings at the Newport aquarium. In addition to the main aquarium, they offer a "Behind the Scenes Tour" that I think we would all be interested in attending. I don't know if we have done this before, so I called them to get info. I was hoping since we were a reef club, it might be free. It's not, but it is discounted. Here are the costs:

Behind The Scenes Tour (45 min) - $180 fixed fee for up to 15 people (over 13 years old). This is $12/person. They can do two back to back tours if our group is larger.
Aquarium - $16/person (or $19/person if we want "good any day" tickets). Price assumes everyone is over 13 years old.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Total = $28/person

Reservations are needed of course, and payment is due in advance. They recommend we go in the afternoon as the mornings are always busier. They also recommend we request a tour guide with more detailed knowledge since I suspect a few of us may have "a few" technical questions. It's more expensive than BW3s, but that depends on how many beers you are drinking

. Just thought I would bring it up to see how many people might be interested.

lazylivin · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2011, 15:55:51 »

Sounds like a great idea. Count me in +3

HUNGER · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2011, 17:01:03 »

ill be down +1

DarinSchmidt · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2011, 20:58:50 »

I'm all for it

lazylivin · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2011, 21:05:13 »

attached a two dollar off coupon.

Can we just do the behind the scenes for 12$ or do we have to pay the admission fee as well?

Viggen · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2011, 23:34:39 »

that's a great idea..... I have wanted to take another trip there & behind the scenes would be really cool

Depending on the date I am interested...... possibly 2 adults & 3 under 13

reefkeeper · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2011, 20:08:39 »

We have to do the regular admission as well.

I told them that 45 min might not satisfy this crowd. Personally, I would love for us to be able to spend some time talking with an oceanographer or coral propaganationalist. Maybe we can invite them to speak at one of our events sometime.

I am thinking maybe we plan this for Sep or Oct after summer vacations and the kids are back in school. How does that sound to everyone?

lazylivin · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2011, 21:15:44 »

Sounds good Jeff.

Bright79 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2011, 03:44:35 »

sounds like fun. we have been wanting to go there. just give us advance notice to save up for gas and admission fee. but I am so down.

micki · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2011, 16:49:32 »

Sounds good!

HUNGER · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2011, 16:57:05 »

sweet

gogators1088 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2011, 17:41:56 »

we do the "behind the scenes tour" at the aquarium for paid members on cincyreefs site and i went last year and it is very neat. it ended up being a little over an hour long. the equiptment on the shark tank alone is mind blowing. plus its cool to get advise and see what works and what doesnt from the people that make it happen there. although they have a budget way over most of ours. i def plan on attending again this year.

micki · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2011, 17:58:03 »

Quote from: gogators1088 on April 20, 2011, 17:41:56

we do the "behind the scenes tour" at the aquarium for paid members on cincyreefs site and i went last year and it is very neat. it ended up being a little over an hour long. the equiptment on the shark tank alone is mind blowing. plus its cool to get advise and see what works and what doesnt from the people that make it happen there. although they have a budget way over most of ours. i def plan on attending again this year.

Sounds really cool!

HUNGER · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2011, 20:42:10 »

tidepool · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2011, 21:11:11 »

Count me in as long as I am in town....

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2011, 20:22:27 »

This is cool. When will it be?

Reefpete · « **Reply #16 on:** May 08, 2011, 15:13:33 »

I'm game! +1

Bright79 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2011, 21:21:37 »

i would be ok with the 45 min tour, depending on what kind of tour it is. well on top of that i wont have the extra money to pay for a longer tour. but how much would it cost for the 45 minute tour plus 2 adult admission fee? what other activites are you guys wanting to do while we are there?

slandis3 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 19, 2011, 17:58:15 »

Any updates on this?

The WuSue · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2011, 09:56:13 »

We would definitely be down for 2 depending on the date and might possibly have another 2 come with. Let's set a date already! (Late Sept?)

Boonjob · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2011, 13:21:55 »

I am down for it, Gonna bring my daughter, She loves that place.

ah388 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2011, 23:11:15 »

I'm down also, depending on the date...maybe even the wife will come along.

Bright79 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 22, 2011, 23:59:14 »

does anyone know the date for this meeting. i need to know so i can make plans to be there

lazylivin · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2011, 00:37:11 »

No date just yet, sometime in October I think. Have an email out to Reefkeeper to see if he still wants to organize the tour.

hatcher2014 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:54:41 »

i am down to go as well two for sure possibly up to 6 total not for sure will need to know dates before i can give exact numbers

micki · « **Reply #25 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:07:28 »

I'm in. Might bring my family too.

lazylivin · « **Reply #26 on:** August 31, 2011, 12:15:11 »

Jeff (reefkeeper) hasn't been online for the past month. He likely has gotten busy with his buisness. Is there someone else that wouldn't mind calling Newport organizing the trip for October?

Bright79 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 31, 2011, 16:39:47 »

what information would be needed to organize this..i might be interested

Boonjob · « **Reply #28 on:** August 31, 2011, 17:00:24 »

In order to get group rates, we have to schedule in advance... in order to scedule in advance we have to fill out the registration form... in order to fill out the registration form we need to figure out EXACTLY the amount of people coming... Money would Ideally need to be collected ahead of time(not only to insure we have the correct number of people upon arrival, but we also have to pay ahead of time to recieve rates)

We would also need to determine if we would like a behind the scenes tour... awaiting on a response to see if we can get any additional discounts on it(though I seriously doubt it)... Behind the scenes tour is 15.00 for all ages and lasts 45min. We would also need to schedule/pay for this in advance aswell.. I will keep updated as more info becomes available.

slandis3 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 31, 2011, 17:18:13 »

Thanks for doing this Cody, Let me know the total price for the trip (admission and behind the scene tour) for 1 person.

HUNGER · « **Reply #30 on:** August 31, 2011, 17:40:50 »

Quote from: slandis3 on August 31, 2011, 17:18:13

Thanks for doing this Cody, Let me know the total price for the trip (admission and behind the scene tour)

im in for 2

micki · « **Reply #31 on:** August 31, 2011, 17:43:55 »

Cool! Thanks Cody!

lazylivin · « **Reply #32 on:** August 31, 2011, 19:58:41 »

Quote from: Boonjob on August 31, 2011, 17:00:24

In order to get group rates, we have to schedule in advance... in order to scedule in advance we have to fill out the registration form... in order to fill out the registration form we need to figure out EXACTLY the amount of people coming... Money would Ideally need to be collected ahead of time(not only to insure we have the correct number of people upon arrival, but we also have to pay ahead of time to recieve rates)

We would also need to determine if we would like a behind the scenes tour... awaiting on a response to see if we can get any additional discounts on it(though I seriously doubt it)... Behind the scenes tour is 15.00 for all ages and lasts 45min. We would also need to schedule/pay for this in advance aswell.. I will keep updated as more info becomes available.

Thanks for organizing this Cody.

I think most of us would only be interested if they are giving the behind the scenes tour. Once we know date/time/amount everyone can decide if they want to go and commit by paypal the ticket price to treasurer@ohioreef.com or mailing me a check.

HUNGER · « **Reply #33 on:** August 31, 2011, 22:49:39 »

we need to stretch from 45 min to at least and hour and half

Boonjob · « **Reply #34 on:** September 01, 2011, 09:23:49 »

OK! So lets get this updated and rolling!

Where: Meet @ Newport Aquarium in the square just outside the main gates

When: October 23rd, 2011 (sunday)

Time: They Open @ 10am, but I was thinking closer to noon(12pm) to allow everyone time to do their spiritual/personal doings in the AM... They close @ 6Pm

Cost:16.00 Per adult, 11.00 Per child(2-12yrs). Children under 2 free admittance. Behind the scenes tour $15 for all ages.(this may change, I will also see if anyone under 2 can take this tour for free)... for now though plan on paying for them on this tour if you want them to go)***all taxes are applicable***

***FUNDS WILL NEED TO BE COLLECTED NO LATER THAN 9/23/11*** Due to the restricted payment methods, you will turn your funds in; either in person to Brian(Lazyliving) directly or via the Club's paypal(treasurer@ohioreef.com). From there the Club will issue payment to cover the entire order. We will enter as a group, so tickets will be passed out upon arrival. There will be 0 refunds for cancellations after 9/24/11(please be sure you are positive you can attend when paying/registering)

I need to start getting as accurate of a head count as I can. So please state If you will be attending and how many people you will have with you. Don't list anyone who you aren't sure about; as we have to collect a ticket price on them and you will be stuck with a ticket if they decide not to show)... You can follow the Example for myself Below. I will tally your reciept for you, so please wait until you recieve your reciept via PM before making any payments,I will CC Brian(lazyliving) on all reciepts.

***This head count will run until 9/23/11 @midnight. At which time all funds MUST be recieved and no further changes can be made for the group admission, as the group form will be submitted and payment made on 9/24/11***, if you are certain you are attending, please feel free to submit your payment at any time(via the above mentioned payment options). We will confirm Reciept of payment and head count on a seperate thread for viewing purposes.

Boonjob:
2 Adult
0 Children(2-12yrs)
1 Child (under 2)

1 Behind the Scenes

***It is also important to notate that if someone else wants to show up who is not part of the intial group registration, they would be required to pay full admission price by the aquarium...***

Viggen · « **Reply #35 on:** September 01, 2011, 10:04:19 »

Sunday's are bad for me until early November..... all 3 kids play select soccer thus have games on sunday & I also play sunday

Hopefully next time (if there is a next time) I can make it, always wanted a behind the scenes look

Boonjob · « **Reply #36 on:** September 01, 2011, 10:28:08 »

We can do either Sunday or Saturday, it is no matter to me, I just need a general consensus as to the best day out of that weekend for everyone... I am also in the process of working out the prices better with the aquarium rep atm.. Will post and update as I get more info.

***This thread has been moved to( http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=11903.new#new ) for ease of information... Please see that thread for updated info as I will no longer update this one***

Viggen · « **Reply #37 on:** September 01, 2011, 11:13:04 »

If the numbers show saturday is better at this time I can go. Not sure if just me or the wife & 3 kids would also come

2024 Ohio Reef Frag Swap

Author Topic: Mtg at Newport Aquarium (Read 6862 times)