Monday, MAY 27th @ 7:00 PM
Tom Brown Arena
141 Bayview Road, Ottawa
CALL TO MEMBERS !
MEMBER SHOWCASE PRESENTATIONS
Got an aquarium related project you’re proud of? We want to see it!
What good is it to put in a ton of work and have fantastic aquariums if you can’t show it off to the people that can truly appreciate it!
PRESENTERS WANTED FOR MAY MEMBER SHOWCASE
Our May meeting is all about showcasing OVAS members’ love of the hobby. We invite any and all members to present at our next meeting something they have done in the aquarium hobby. Show, share and be proud of what you have accomplished with your love of the hobby.
Got a nicely ‘scaped tank? Show us!
Have you designed your own fish room? Tell us about it!
Got some really nice fish/inverts/corals/plants? Show us!
Built a really cool gadget that helps you with the hobby? Show us!
Working on a project now and want feedback/help? Ask us!
We invite anyone to present any of their aquarium related projects at our next meeting. Don’t like speaking in public? No problem – send us some pictures, and some information about your project and one of the Exec will present it for you! Presentations can be a short as a few minutes, or if you have a more detailed discussion up to 30 minutes.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
If you would like to present something, please email us or PM Gilbotron on the forum. In your message, include the topic of your presentation, and how long you think you need for your presentation. Then at the May meeting bring your pictures/slides on a thumb drive or your own laptop.
If you would like the Exec to present for you, send photos/video and some information and whether or not you want to remain anonymous.
Hope to see you all (and your aquariums) on the 27th.
3 Reasons to become an ovas member
If you haven’t purchased a membership yet, here are 3 reasons why it’s worth doing!
1. Meet Other Hobbyists
OVAS meetings are a great place to meet and socialize with other hobbyists, to compare notes, trade plants and fish, and to learn something new. OVAS members are a fine group of people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience.
Whether you are new to the hobby or a seasoned expert, you will always find friendly faces who are more than happy to answer questions or help solve a problem. Our members include saltwater and freshwater enthusiasts, and we also have an ever-growing number of plantaholics on board!
2. Learn More About the Hobby
You don’t need to be a member to attend meetings and events but you should consider joining anyway. Membership dues are what make auctions, speakers, seminars, meetings, etc., possible. Dues are only $20/year.
OVAS also supports and encourages the hobby in various ways. Most recently, we have begun encouraging young people to enjoy the hobby through classroom tank donations made possible through membership dues and OVAS sponsors.
3. Enjoy the Benefits of Membership
Members enjoy a 10% DISCOUNT at Big Al’s (East), Critter Jungle (West), La Niche & Moi (Gatineau), and at Ponds & Aquaria (Kinburn). For many of us, the 10% discount more than pays for the membership every year.
You can become a member by joining online or in-person at any OVAS meeting or event (cash only).
Purchase an OVAS membership online today!
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[mashshare]OVAS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the aquarium hobby in Ottawa and its surrounding areas. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in home aquariums and provides many benefits such as discounts at local retailers, easy access to the aquarium community, attend events, and more! The club meets at least once a month at Tom Brown arena from September through to May and maintains the ovas.ca website and online forum.
OVAS is a member of the Canadian Association of Aquarium Clubs.