A reef meet/dinner at the Vancouver Aquarium sounds amazing! I would be all over that.
It just so happens I am going there tomarrow with my nieces. I think I'm more excited than they are. ........Pathetic I know
My only concern about bringing family members to a meet is , are they going to want to talk shop and share stories for an afternoon? Plus car pooling would be an asset. Although it is a great way to break them in.

I know kids in general would love it.
I'm open about that option either way.
Thanks for a great Idea. I hope everyone gets on board.
Cheers