OVAS March meeting

[charlie]

Our meeting this month on March 22ND @ 7.00PM will feature a hobby discussion session , it will be in the format of a panel of hobbyist from different aspects of our passionate glass box with water hobby, attempting to answer questions from the members, other members input to the answers is also welcome, this should stimulate a good discussion & learning environment.
We will also have our usual door prize draws, Now renown OVAS Cafe  , sample of our extensive Library & maybe a short video.
Where:J.A. Dulude Arena - Mel Baker Hall, located at  941 Clyde Avenue
Time: 7.00PM
When: Monday March 22nd 2010
Come one , come all

[garnpet]

Just a reminder, that due to the Giant Auction, we will not be having a mini-auction at this meeting.

[alongfortheride]

Our meeting this month on March 22ND @ 7.00PM will feature a hobby discussion session , it will be in the format of a panel of hobbyist from different aspects of our passionate glass box with water hobby, attempting to answer questions from the members, other members input to the answers is also welcome, this should stimulate a good discussion & learning environment.
We will also have our usual door prize draws, Now renown OVAS Cafe  , sample of our extensive Library & maybe a short video.
Where:J.A. Dulude Arena - Mel Baker Hall, located at  941 Clyde Avenue
Time: 7.00PM
When: Monday March 22nd 2010
Come one , come all

Sounds like a great meeting!
Count me in!
Who will be speaking and on behalf of what topics?

[Nerine]

Sounds like fun!!

[holachicka]

Agreed - looking forward to it

[holachicka]

Charlie - who will be speaking and on behalf of what topics? Also, seeing that this is in the general section, would it maybe be a good idea to say "members and non-members" in the info blurb? It could be perceived as non-members will not be allowed to participate at all, maybe there is a reason for it, I don't know...its just something I picked up looking at it again to double check the Meeting Date.

Please note - I don't want 15 people jumping in with their opinion on why I am asking these questions, as that is what they are, just questions from someone unsure as to how this Club operates (which is why I plan on attending my first meeting on Monday)

Thank you in advance for the information.

[washefuzzy]

At meetings we usually only get about 4 to 6 non-members, who come to check us out and who usually become members. Yes non members can participate and ask questions. If we voted on something, which dosen't happen often, than only members would be allowed to vote. It's orgnaized but friendly and informal. 

[charlie]

The panel of hobbyist is only there to stimulate a healthy hobby related discussion, this will hopefully generate a lot of participation from the folks in attendance.The following persons have agreed to participate - Matt Seguin,Joe Schwartz,Robert Hemp,Michel Lalonde,Vince,Mark Warmington ( depending on availability) & myself, collectively most aspects of the hobby will be covered.

As usual come one come all is used in the context of open invitation, to borrow a line from our " About OVAS FAQ" -

Non-members can attend the society meetings. You do not even need to own an aquarium. All you need is interest in the hobby.

[holachicka]

At meetings we usually only get about 4 to 6 non-members, who come to check us out and who usually become members. Yes non members can participate and ask questions. If we voted on something, which dosen't happen often, than only members would be allowed to vote. It's orgnaized but friendly and informal. 

Thanks for the info

The panel of hobbyist is only there to stimulate a healthy hobby related discussion, this will hopefully generate a lot of participation from the folks in attendance.The following persons have agreed to participate - Matt Seguin,Joe Schwartz,Robert Hemp,Michel Lalonde,Vince,Mark Warmington ( depending on availability) & myself, collectively most aspects of the hobby will be covered.

As usual come one come all is used in the context of open invitation, to borrow a line from our " About OVAS FAQ" -

Oh wow - That is a nice group!! Can't wait!

[charlie]

Thanks to all who made it out to last nights meeting, as promised here is a link to the "Sounds fishy" podcast, this podcast touches on some of the discussion which resulted from the BAP information session by Mark,enjoy.
http://www.aquaradio.net/pages/podcasts/podcasts_03_10/judy_hellweg_03_21_10.html

[markw]

Thanks to all who made it out to last nights meeting, as promised here is a link to the "Sounds fishy" podcast, this podcast touches on some of the discussion which resulted from the BAP information session by Mark,enjoy.
http://www.aquaradio.net/pages/podcasts/podcasts_03_10/judy_hellweg_03_21_10.html

Thanks for posting this Errol. It is well worth listening to! Maybe thats what we need around here...is a few friendly competitions.

[Nerine]

I am finishing setting up tanks because I reallllly want to start breeding critters again!! I just have guppies right now LOL!

[Rybren]

Thanks to Vince for his donation of the door prizes.

My fish love the food.

[holachicka]

Thanks to Vince for his donation of the door prizes.

My fish love the food.

And thanks to Rybren for sharing his winnings

[Severum]

I finally won a door prize too!

Agreed! SeaBellys makes my fishes' bellies happy! 

[FishBuddy]

Bitterman won the cichlid fish food and gave it to me!  Thanks Bruce!   

Not sure what you put in there SeaBellys but the fish go nuts!  I got splash all over as soon I put in the food!   Ended up mopping up the floor afterwards....

[bitterman]

Bitterman won the cichlid fish food and gave it to me!  Thanks Bruce!   

Not sure what you put in there SeaBellys but the fish go nuts!  I got splash all over as soon I put in the food!   Ended up mopping up the floor afterwards....

Yeah it was fun.. John was saying get the cichlid food... I want to try it.. get the cichlid food... so I figured since I have about 2 lbs in my freezer I made it might get Vince some sales.. and John's a good guy so I figured what the heck why not

Have fun,
   Bruce

[Vincenzo.]

it was a good meeting, im glad to take part..... and especially in all the questions thrown my way it was overwhelming. -chuckles- but i learned something for sure, that fw tank water conditions dont matter 'that that' much, i found that quite interesting. plus  it was Very informative.


glad to have donated. the door prizes, i hope all the 'Bellys are happy ones. still have lots for sale too

[Nerine]

Thank you very much Vince!

Awesome job everyone on the panel! Great seeing everyone out there Looking forward to April!