Aquamania info

[charlie]

The Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society presents it`s first ever AquaMania event which is set for March 23-24, at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre, 1876 Robertson Road, Bells Corners.
This will be a 2 day event.
On Saturday we have a great lineup of guest speakers, including Dr. Stephan Tanner, Jamie Baquero, Dr. Hernan Lopez-Fernandez, Les Wilson and Jason Baliban. Topics will cover freshwater and saltwater.
We will also have a manufacturer exhibit and sales room running all day., if you are interested in having an exhibit or being a vendor please contact us -
On Sunday, it will be our annual Giant Auction!
More information will be made available as we get the schedule and sponsors confirmed. Stay tuned!!
Dont miss it.
Regards

[exv152]

...Dont miss it.

I won't. Any word on which retailers will be exhibiting?

[Nerine]

Sounds good! I'll be there! Now to find some where to stay for the weekend!!

[Stussi613]

Sounds good! I'll be there! Now to find some where to stay for the weekend!!

The hotel has offered us an excellent rate on double occupancy rooms for the event, more details will be forthcoming in the near future!

[werehatwere]

Sounds like fun!
What type of stuff is sold at the auction?

[pm]

Last year's was the first I attended.  There was lots of equipment, plants, fish, shrimp, and some other items.  Mostly fresh water stuff.

It was a great way to pick up a few deals, off-load some extra items, and meet up with people who are on the forum.

[Nerine]

I've attended the past 7 years at the giant auction and have seen it grow and change over the years, looking forward to the changes this year!!

and this will the first auction in 6 years that I will be a participate only....it's gonna be weird!!

[daworldisblack]

Woah! Looking forward to this!

[charlie]

The Best Western is offering any attendees of the Aquamania weekend double occupancy rooms for 89.00 + txs, please contact me or Stussi613 to get this discounted rate.
Regards

[fredmir]

$89.00 per night??

[ajm1961]

Yes...
If you "bunk up", that's $45 per person (plus taxes of course).
Great deal!

[Chinaman]

CHARLIE,

For some reasons my volunteering "CALL" to OVAS did not line up
properly and the member who offered to give me a ride to the meeting
did not realize I dont have Internet at home....so by the time I checked
my inbox it was over come by event. Also maybe he thought it was a one
time thing!!! 

But I am still available with "limitations" as expressed in my original request
to help out OVAS.  So let me know if OVAS still requires an odd hand this year.


Cheers,

Sam

[charlie]

Here is a bio of our marine speaker.
Jaime Baquero is  a marine biologist and has been involved in the trade of marine ornamentals since 1985. Back in 1989 Jaime was part of the BOD of Ocean Voice International a Canadian NGO that worked contributing to find solutions to the problems that the marine aquarium industry was facing. Since then Jaime has been in contact with the different levels of the trade from collection points  to the retailers/aquarium hobbyists in Canada. Special attention has been concentrated in the collection of marine ornamentals in the Philippines and Indonesia....how it was 20 years ago, how is it now? . His background includes working on developing sustainable methods for marine aquarium fish harvest; developing marine aquarium fish holding facilities; training holding facilities operators in all aspects related to the aquarium management (handling techniques, holding facilities and water quality criteria). Jaime was also a member of the Marine Aquarium Fish Council (MAFC) working group, later known as MAC (Marine Aquarium Council).




Since 1989 Jaime runs his own business known as Récifs specialized in marine and fresh water aquariums, aquatic gardens, decorative fountains and other aquatic decorations. The Casino du Lac Leamy is one of Récifs customers.

[charlie]

I won't. Any word on which retailers will be exhibiting?

So far we have positive interest from angelfin.ca,john`s fish food & one of our local sponsors - Ponds & Aquaria
www.johnsfishfood.com
http://angelfins.ca/
Also
Cobalt int. ,zoo med - more to follow.
Regards

[rockgarden]

Charlie:  Missed you tonight.  Added a notice about the 2013 Aquamania to my blog from last year's OVAS Giant Auction (http://www.megapixeltravel.com/2012/03/ovas-giant-auction-today-march-4th-2012/) so that people going to that blog entry will know about Aquamania. Will add a specific blog entry re Aquamania once the poster is available.

Werehatwere: My blog entry (http://www.megapixeltravel.com/2012/03/ovas-giant-auction-today-march-4th-2012/) contains six pages of photos and stuff bout what happens on auction day.

Volunteer duty: Yes, I will be selling raffle tickets again and hopefully I will again be able to sell all of the winning tickets!

Nerine: No spectators allowed LOL. You are either working/volunteering at the auction or putting your hand up to bid on something/anything!

[Nerine]

I'm sure I'll help in some way or another but it's been many many years since I've just participated!!!!

[fishmonger]

Yeaaa!  Love the location, there will be sensible parking and NO stairs!

Sign me up to sell raffle tickets on the Sunday please?

[Fishnut]

Nerine, enjoy the auction!  If the mood strikes you to help, look for me

Thanks for the volunteer offers everyone!  More volunteers are needed though!

[fever]

Will you be encouraging sales in the rooms like is done at the OCA Extravaganza?

[charlie]

Will you be encouraging sales in the rooms like is done at the OCA Extravaganza?

Hi fever, at this time we will not be encouraging sales in rooms, however we have tables available on Sat. for a small fee for non member vendors to use as they see fit.
Thanks for your interest & looking forward to having you.
Kind Regards
Errol