The CAOAC convention site is now up and ready for registration.
This year the theme is Rainbow fish,
May 1st – 3rd, 2020
- Rainbowfish auction of uncommon, rare and extremely rare Sahul species!
- Betta Breeders of Canada (BBC) with International Betta Congress (IBC) sanctioned show
Trans Canada Guppy Group
Southern Ontario Killifish Society (SOKS)
SPEAKERS:Hans-Georg Evers
Wim Heemskerk
Gary Lange
Tim McCaskie
Leo O'Reilly
John SeyjagatHoliday Inn Burlington
Hotel & Conference Centre
Burlington, Ontario
Hi all,
I am planning on going, but have a busy month around then, so just need to make sure that I have that weekend free.
As long as I am going, I will have a car that can be loaded with a couple of people, and a room I am willing to share.
Jody
https://www.caoac.ca/caoac-convention (https://www.caoac.ca/caoac-convention)
I had the chance to meet Wim Heemskerk about 2 years ago. He is specialised in blue eye rainbowfish (Pseudomugil et al) and a fishing mate of Gary Lange. He keeps and breeds fish that very few people have in the hobby and species that Gary Lange lost. I am not suprised Durham chose this theme as there are some rainbowfish enthusiasts in the club for which I brought some of Wim's fish.
Hans Georg Evers (former editor in chief of Amazonas) is also worthwhile listening to. I was lucky to hear him speak on several occasions about expeditions to Asia and South America.
All in all a much better speaker programme than last year and worthwhile attending.
So I'm thinking about going but other then the speakers, there isn't much information. Is it like a typical convention, with vendors setting up displays, and products for purchase? Can anyone provide a little more information about what we can expect?
Hi Neon!
The CAOAC conventions are lots of fun.
Beyond the speakers are various shows going on, betta, guppy, killifish, general show and Biotope competition. There are vendors, auctions and a party room hospitality suite. The banquet is excellent, and it is always fun.
Plus checking out stores, visiting fishroom and just hanging out makes for a great weekend!
Check this link for more details about our 2018 CAOAC trip, and some of the fun that we had.
https://www.ovas.ca/ovas/newsletters/May2018.pdf
Hope you can make it out!
Jody
(Tentative Convention Schedule - changes may still occur)
Friday May 1st, 2020 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Vendor and Show Set-Up
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM – Registration
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM – Hans-Georg Evers: "We Believe We Catch the Rainbow: Highlights of 10 Years Collecting in Papua"
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM – Hospitality Suite
Saturday May 2nd, 2020 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM – Breakfast 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM – Tim McCaskie: "Wait! There are Rainbows in Madagascar?"
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM – Leo O'Reilly (First Presentation): "Werneri, Werneri, Wherefore Art Thou?: Finding the Threadfin Rainbowfish in North Queensland"
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM – Morning Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM – Wim Heemskerk (First Presentation): "Searching for New Genes in West Papua: The 2017 and 2019 West Papua Expeditions"
11:30 PM - 12:30 PM – Lunch Break
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM – Gary Lange: "Thirty Years of Chasing Rainbows"
1:30 AM - 2:30 AM – Leo O'Reilly (Second Presentation): "Radical Rhads: The Amazing Ornate Rainbowfish"
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM – Afternoon Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Wim Heemskerk (Second Presentation): "Passion for Blue-eyes"
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM – Pre-Dinner Reception
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Banquet Dinner
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM – John Seyjagat (Keynote Speaker): "Australia: Rainbows and More"
8 Post-Banquet – Rainbowfish and Select Fish Specialty Auction
Sunday May 3rd, 2020 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM – CAOAC Annual General Meeting 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM – 2020 CAOAC Convention Auction Details on the speakers can be found on the convention website.
Hi all, i know i haven't been very active recently, but i am hoping to make it out to the convention! Can't wait to see you guys there
Hi all,
Got my room booked for the convention!
Now hopefully I can find someone else that wants to go down, and share a room.
I can fit 3 in the car.
Jody