2020 CAOAC Convention

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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 Seyjagat


Holiday Inn Burlington
Hotel & Conference Centre
Burlington, Ontario

[Jody]

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

[tanksalot360]

https://www.caoac.ca/caoac-convention

[Biulu]

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.

[neon1423]

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?

[Jody]

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

[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.

[Christianloug]

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

[Jody]

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