ACA NECA Convention 2019 Store
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NECA ACA Convention 2019 Registration
Regular registration (age 13 and up): Early registration through 6/10/19 is $65; Junior registration (age 6-12):$30. Age 5 and under are free.
**SPECIAL** 1 day registration for Saturday 7/20 (speakers, vendor room, banquet) with your choice of meal $75 **
** Sale of 1 day registrations ends at 11:59PM Monday 7/15**
FULL REGISTRATIONS: ONE DAY REGISTRATION:
Saturday July 20, 2019 Dinner and Keynote Address
Please make your selection for the Saturday July 20, 2018 dinner below. Dinner wil be followed by the keynote address and awards ceremony. More details on the dinner accompaniments (sides and desserts) will follow. As noted, the eggplant selection is vegetarian as well as gluten free, and can be prepared vegan on request. Please note that dinner is being provided at actual cost, which includes the hotel service charge and sales tax. There will also be a cash bar provided.
Aquarium Rental/Purchase
The convention's aquarium rental room will have seventy five (75) 10 gallon tanks and fifty (50) 20 gallon tanks. The rental of a tank also includes purchase of the tank. Setup and teardown schedules are posted and updated on the Schedule Page.
A few rental tanks are available as of 7/7/19 2:25 PM EDT (11-10gal and 8-20gal); last chance to purchase f you need any
Biotope Show Entry
See the separate Biotope Page for details. There will be eight classes as noted in the drop down menu below. Each class is limited to 5 entries. Entry fee is for one aquarium setup. Aquariums, substrate, and decor items will be provided (as noted, more details will follow). There will be prizes awarded for People's Choice ($125), Best in Show ($250). and $100 for the winner of each class.
Photography & Art Show Show Entry
See the separate Photography & Art Show Page for details. There are four classes with a maximum of 12 entries per class. The fee is a modest $2 per entry. There will be a cash prize awarded (across all classes) for a People's Choice Award ($35), and certificates for the winner of each class.
Day Excursions
There are two excursions planned. Ticket cost includes round trip luxury bus transportation to and from the Red Lion Hotel in Cromwell CT and paid admission to the associated attraction.
The excursion on Thursday July 18, 2019 is to Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts.
The excursion on Friday July 19, 2019 is to the Mystic Aquarium and the Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut.
Each excursion is limited to 55 attendees.
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorships are being offered for speakers, biotope show classes, and for the hospitality room. Please use the space provided to enter the name of the individual or business associated with the sponsorship. Multiple sponsorships are being offered as noted in the descriptions below. All sponsors will be prominently advertised on-line (internet pages and Facebook) , as well as via convention on-site placards, programs, and audio video presentations.
Speaker Sponsorships
One (1) sponsorship is available for each speaker at a cost of $500 per sponsorship. Please use the space provided to enter the name of the individual or business associated with the sponsorship.
ALL SPEAKER SPONSORSHIPS ARE SOLD OUT
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Biotope Show Sponsorships
Sponsorships for the Biotope Show are available as follows:
Five (5) per Class at $50 per sponsorship
Two (2) for People's Choice at $50 per sponsorship
Two (2) for Best In Show at $125 per sponsorship
Please use the space provided to enter the name of the individual or business associated with the sponsorship.
ALL BIOTOPE SHOW SPONSORSHIPS ARE SOLD OUT
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Hospitality Room Sponsorships
Four (4) Hospitality room sponsorships are available at the cost of $400 per sponsorship.
Please use the space provided to enter the name of the individual or business associated with the sponsorship.
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