Open Executive Positions

[mseguin]

Just to let you know, there are currently 4 positions available on this year's exec. We can always use the help, and trying it now gives you a nice short time to try it in and see if any of the positions work for you. Here's what is currently available.

Secretary
Takes meeting minutes and handles correspondence for the club.

Corporate and Public Relations Chair
Represents OVAS within the community, searching for sponsors as well as finding new ways for OVAS to grow awareness of the club.

Membership Chair
Handles membership drives, as well as other intiatives to grow the club's membership.

BAP and AHAP Chair
Deals with the Breeder's Award Program and Aquatic Horticulturist Award Program.

Keep in mind all these positions are also directly involved with governing the club along with the rest of the executive. If you're interested, pm or email me at

[fischkopp]

I would like to try myself as secretary. It's about time to get more involved ...

[RoxyDog]

Why thank you sir.  We'll be glad to have you.   

[charlie]

Thanks Fischkopp, now any other takers .

[dan2x38]

I would like to try myself as secretary. It's about time to get more involved ...

Awesome way to go you will make a great exec.

[Hookup]

I'm not a member, can I apply?

[garnpet]

I'm not a member, can I apply?

http://ovas.ca/index.php?page=10  (Section 3, #2).

However, nothing is stopping you from purchasing a membership and then putting your name forward.

[Hookup]

Thanks, that makes perfect sense.  I have some questions about the executive committee, logistical questions really, whom should I direct those at?

[garnpet]

Ask them here or PM any of the current Execs.

[markw]

I have PM'd Matt about the BAP

[RoxyDog]

Anyone who has questions can go ahead and PM me, I'll find you some sort of answer. 

[dan2x38]

http://ovas.ca/index.php?page=10  (Section 3, #2).

However, nothing is stopping you from purchasing a membership and then putting your name forward.

Wasn't there another qualification implemented were the person had to be a member for a period of time? I thought that was invoked last season either 3 or 6 months...

[Hookup]

Wasn't there another qualification implemented were the person had to be a member for a period of time? I thought that was invoked last season either 3 or 6 months...

What??  Are you trying to block me out Dan?     

joking only ... LOL... In fact, I was surprised that I didn't see a "minimum membership length required" actually as it makes sense. 

[dan2x38]

What??  Are you trying to block me out Dan?     

joking only ... LOL... In fact, I was surprised that I didn't see a "minimum membership length required" actually as it makes sense. 

Not at all just want everyone to know what the qualifications are. Makes it easier than getting geared up than can't proceed because of a qaulifaction not being met.

[dan2x38]

I have PM'd Matt about the BAP

Mark you be a perfect fit... but would you be biased against us South American keepers & plant geeks?

[markw]

Mark you be a perfect fit... but would you be biased against us South American keepers & plant geeks?

Not at all Dan... I'd just make it the OVTCS
Ottawa Valley Tanganyikan Cichlid Society! You others would still be allowed to visit!

[RoxyDog]

markw: I don't know where Cumberland is, can you make it to meetings okay?  Considering your ability to breed things, I'd say you'd be a fit no? 

Dan and hookup:  I believe the was some talk about minimum membership length required but @ this moment I'm not sure we agreed on one.  I'll have to check that out, but I *think* we never changed anything.  Any other Execs can chime in if they know!

[artw]

as far as I can remember we generally took anyone who volunteered (yes back in the day it was very hard to find volunteers) .
the only positions we would have preferred to have someone we already knew was Treasurer, or any other position that involved the harbouring of the clubs property (laptop et al)

[markw]

markw: I don't know where Cumberland is, can you make it to meetings okay?  Considering your ability to breed things, I'd say you'd be a fit no? 

Cumberland is the opposite extreme to Kanata within the confines of the Ottawa megalopolis. My only issue, as I mentioned to Matt is my job(corporate pilot) which takes me away at odd times. I may miss a few or even many meetings, or none at all. Nature of the beast!
I have bred just about every fish(well not quite every fish, but a bunch) and I thought I could offer a few ideas.

[charlie]

markw: I don't know where Cumberland is, can you make it to meetings okay?  Considering your ability to breed things, I'd say you'd be a fit no? 

Cumberland is the opposite extreme to Kanata within the confines of the Ottawa megalopolis. My only issue, as I mentioned to Matt is my job(corporate pilot) which takes me away at odd times. I may miss a few or even many meetings, or none at all. Nature of the beast!
I have bred just about every fish(well not quite every fish, but a bunch) and I thought I could offer a few ideas.

Mark can`t speak for the others, but missing the odd meet should not be a issue.