Club Info
Information for Aquarium Clubs Looking for a Speaker
I am available for speaking at aquarium club meetings and shows approximately one weekend each month. At least that is the travelling limit my wife has asked for. I do occasioanlly make exceptions, so please do not hesitate to ask.
All I ask for in return for speaking is to have my travel expenses, lodging and meals paid for. If possible, I prefer to stay with a host rather than a hotel room (unless the event is a show in a hotel). I am willing to drive up to six hours to get to a destination, and ask for a $.40/mile travel reimbursement.
If your club is further than a six hour drive I will need to fly. My home airport is in Madison, Wisconsin (Dane County Regional Airport - MSN). The airlines that seem to be the best for service out of and into Madison are United, USAir, Continental, Midwest and Northwest. These airlines will also allow me to check a box of fish, which is important!
If it is possible, I like to either arrive a day early or leave a day or two after the meeting so that I have the opportunity to see some of the fish rooms in your area. Staying an extra day to get a better air fare rate is a good idea. My schedule is very flexible since I do not have a real job. A weekend without adult supervision (or kids) is a welcome distraction for me.
I will always bring as many fish as I can to donate to the club for auction at the meeting. These are straight donations, and I have no desire to be monetarily rewarded for the fish or the talk. Just having the chance to visit and do a presentation is reward enough.
Here are the descriptions of the talks that I have prepared. If I have enough time (and I am qualified to do it) I can usually come up with presentations for other topics a club may need a speaker for. Do not hesitate to ask, at the worst I will not be able to accomodate the club… and I will probably know someone who can.
