OVAS Club Forums => OVAS News and Events => Topic started by: charlie on August 23, 2012, 11:46:46 AM
Title: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on August 23, 2012, 11:46:46 AM
Hello all, this year the club is doing something slightly different, we will be having our swap meet on Sept 22ND @ our new location the" Tom Brown Arena" http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=54165.0 This swap meet will be our season opener & will include membership drive so come get a new membership or renew, tables are available free of cost to members in good standing & for non members there will be a fee. there will also be several mini w/shops on various topics about the various aspects of the hobby, door prizes & food on sale. This will replace our usual Monday meeting for the Sept. meeting meaning there will be no Monday meeting in Sept. It will be a great opportunity to meet fellow hobbyist, sell some of your excess hobby related equipment & livestock etc, snag some deals, get your membership & learn a few tricks in the trade. Full details will be announced shortly via this thread, so spread the word. Errol OVAS President 201-2013 Edit to add details
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Mark your calendars! Saturday, September 22 12:00 – 4:00 PM Tom Brown Arena 141 Bayview Road, Ottawa Come on down! Here is your chance to purchase your membership, meet other OVAS members, attend one or more presentations and demonstrations, buy or sell aquarium items, and win a prize! Food will also be served! PRESENTATION/DEMO SCHEDULE 1:00 PM: Fancy Betta care 1:30 PM: Freshwater tank setup 2:00 PM: DIY Fish food 2:30 PM: Using CO2 for planted tanks 3:00 PM: Saltwater setup DOOR PRIZES Related products will be drawn after each presentation/demo. Free memberships will also be drawn every hour! "GARAGE SALE" OVAS members and other hobbyists will be selling used aquarium items, as well as plants and fish! Table reservations are available for vendors: OVAS Club Members and Sponsors – FREE! Non-members: $5 half table, $10 full table TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE OR FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT: See you there! Did you know? OVAS was established in 1954 and is a proud member of the Canadian Association Of Aquarium Clubs
Here's some of the benefits: Free access to all our monthly meetings. We typically meet on the fourth Monday of every month, from September to May, at 7:00pm at Tom Brown Arena. Here are some of the featured presentations from the past few years: - Fish collecting in Uruguay - Designing an "Amano-style" planted tank - Aquatic photography workshop - Aquarium lighting - Project Seahorse - Cichlid conservation at Lake Malawi - Sustainability in the Marine Aquarium Trade At most meetings, we also have a mini-auction. There are many great bargains to be had! Nice plants, fish, and supplies from other club members. Access to our extensive library of books, magazines and videos on all subjects related to fishkeeping, aquatic plants, and salt water aquariums. Free entry to our Annual Christmas Party and Summer Barbecue. Members-only section of the OVAS forum. Special events, such as pond tours and museum visits. And... A 10% discount on aquatic supplies and livestock from OVAS sponsors! Membership has its privileges Don't miss the fun! You will get to meet a whole community of people that have an avid interest in keeping aquariums and ponds, just like you! Nice people, good advice and tips, a whole lot of fun! So, why not give it a try? Memberships can be purchased on the club's website & at the season launch OVAS.CA using PayPal. You can also email our membership chair for more information: "".
OVAS Logo embroidered will be available - cash only Ultra Cotton Pique Knit Sport Shirt 6.5-ounce, 100% ring spun cotton Roomier cut for comfort Welt collar and cuffs Wood-tone buttons Double-needle hem $25 - sizes Sm to XL $30 - sizes XXL to XXXL
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on August 23, 2012, 12:07:46 PM
I should also add all sponsors are encouraged to participate in this event tables are also free of cost to Sponsors a very good way to reach out to other members, you will be contacted shortly.
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: Wooki on August 23, 2012, 12:09:08 PM
What time is the meeting at?
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on August 23, 2012, 12:11:27 PM
Full details will be announced shortly via this thread, so spread the word. But it is anticpated to start at noon & run for a few hours Stay tuned for full details. Errol
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on August 27, 2012, 02:00:57 PM
Invitations have being sent out to all local sponsors to Participate, we will be providing free tables for their use to offer members anything they see fit. Regards
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: Feivel on August 27, 2012, 03:45:22 PM
Salties or freshies?
Sorry if that just started something :-)
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on August 27, 2012, 07:08:17 PM
Quote from: charlie on August 27, 2012, 02:00:57 PM Invitations have being sent out to all local sponsors to Participate, we will be providing free tables for their use to offer members anything they see fit. Regards
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: dpatte on August 28, 2012, 06:50:41 PM
Well done Charlie. I look forward to it!
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on August 28, 2012, 10:12:07 PM
here are the details
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on August 28, 2012, 10:21:01 PM
Looking forward to seeing you there, this is an undertaking by the entire Exec. so thanks to the entire Exec. Regards
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: Peekay on August 29, 2012, 08:30:08 AM
So bummed that I have a training course that weekend. :( Looks like it's going to be great.
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on August 29, 2012, 09:46:02 AM
Mark your calendars!
Saturday, September 22 12:00 – 4:00 PM Tom Brown Arena 141 Bayview Road, Ottawa
Here is your chance to renew and purchase your membership, meet other OVAS members, attend one or more demonstrations, buy and/or sell aquarium items, and win prizes!
Food will also be served!
PRESENTATION/DEMO SCHEDULE 1:00 PM: Fancy Betta care 1:30 PM: Freshwater tank setup 2:00 PM: DIY Fish food 2:30 PM: Using CO2 for planted tanks 3:00 PM: Saltwater setup
DOOR PRIZES Related products will be drawn after each presentation/demo. Free memberships will also be drawn every hour!
"GARAGE SALE" OVAS members and other hobbyists will be selling used aquarium items, as well as plants and fish!
Table reservations are available: -- OVAS Club Members and Sponsors – FREE! -- Non-members: $5 half table, $10 full table
TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE OR FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT:
See you there! Did you know? OVAS was established in 1954 and is a proud member of the Canadian Association Of Aquarium Clubs
Here's some of the benefits: Free access to all our monthly meetings. We typically meet on the fourth Monday of every month, from September to May, at 7:00pm at Tom Brown Arena. Here are some of the featured presentations from the past few years: - Fish collecting in Uruguay - Designing an "Amano-style" planted tank - Aquatic photography workshop - Aquarium lighting - Project Seahorse - Cichlid conservation at Lake Malawi - Sustainability in the Marine Aquarium Trade At most meetings, we also have a mini-auction. There are many great bargains to be had! Nice plants, fish, and supplies from other club members. Access to our extensive library of books, magazines and videos on all subjects related to fishkeeping, aquatic plants, and salt water aquariums. Free entry to our Annual Christmas Party and Summer Barbecue. Members-only section of the OVAS forum. Special events, such as pond tours and museum visits. And... A 10% discount on aquatic supplies and livestock from OVAS sponsors! Membership has its privileges Don't miss the fun! You will get to meet a whole community of people that have an avid interest in keeping aquariums and ponds, just like you! Nice people, good advice and tips, a whole lot of fun! So, why not give it a try? Memberships can be purchased on the club's website & at the season launch OVAS.CA using PayPal. You can also email our membership chair for more information: "".
OVAS Logo embroidered will be available - cash only Ultra Cotton Pique Knit Sport Shirt 6.5-ounce, 100% ring spun cotton Roomier cut for comfort Welt collar and cuffs Wood-tone buttons Double-needle hem $25 - sizes Sm to XL $30 - sizes XXL to XXXL
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: sylros on August 30, 2012, 02:20:31 PM
The September 22nd event flyer
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: exv152 on August 30, 2012, 03:53:06 PM
Sharp looking angelfish on that flyerhead! ;)
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: Wooki on August 30, 2012, 07:59:29 PM
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: limed on September 03, 2012, 06:45:03 AM
Looking good , hope we can get the public to come take a look and buy. So that 1 table per member. I would like 1 table please. ( will be sharing with my bass fishing group).
Ed
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: james on September 03, 2012, 07:49:10 AM
Hi Erroll I seem to have a problem getting through with my e mail. So, could you reseve a table for me for the first meeting a nd send me info on set up time ect. Jame Thanks
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on September 03, 2012, 08:56:17 AM
Quote from: james on September 03, 2012, 07:49:10 AM Hi Erroll I seem to have a problem getting through with my e mail. So, could you reseve a table for me for the first meeting a nd send me info on set up time ect. Jame Thanks
Hi James, set up time is 11.00AM, all request for RSVP tables should be sent to the program chair "sylros" Tables are first come first served for all- both members & non members, so reserve early. Feel free to use this thread -http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=54603.0 to post what you plan to bring . Regards
http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=54603.0
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: sylros on September 03, 2012, 11:06:07 AM
Quote from: james on September 03, 2012, 07:49:10 AM Hi Erroll I seem to have a problem getting through with my e mail. So, could you reseve a table for me for the first meeting a nd send me info on set up time ect. Jame Thanks
Hi James,
Just to let you know that by way of this reply, your table has been reserved.
Thank you for participating. Sylvie Rossignol Program Director
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on September 06, 2012, 07:17:43 PM
2 sponsors have committed to having a table set up on the 22ND Ray`s Aquatic & Marine Big Al`s i know others are still working it out.
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: exv152 on September 06, 2012, 08:11:07 PM
Errol, that's great news, I assume they'll be bringing products to sell, at this point, any idea what they might be bringing?
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on September 09, 2012, 08:37:51 AM
Guys it`s to your advantage to reserve tables early - we only have 20 tables available for vendors & sponsors. It is also to your advantage to use the thread linked here to advertise what you maybe bringing http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=54603.0 Regards
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: dpatte on September 09, 2012, 08:40:07 AM
I wondered how we reserved tables. Yes, Please reserve one for me.
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on September 09, 2012, 08:42:34 AM
Saturday, September 22 12:00 – 4:00 PM Tom Brown Arena 141 Bayview Road, Ottawa
Here is your chance to renew and purchase your membership, meet other OVAS members, attend one or more demonstrations, buy and/or sell aquarium items, and win prizes!
Food will also be served!
PRESENTATION/DEMO SCHEDULE 1:00 PM: Fancy Betta care 1:30 PM: Freshwater tank setup 2:00 PM: DIY Fish food 2:30 PM: Using CO2 for planted tanks 3:00 PM: Saltwater setup
DOOR PRIZES Related products will be drawn after each presentation/demo. Free memberships will also be drawn every hour!
"GARAGE SALE" OVAS members and other hobbyists will be selling used aquarium items, as well as plants and fish!
Table reservations are available: -- OVAS Club Members and Sponsors – FREE! -- Non-members: $5 half table, $10 full table
TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE OR FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT:
See you there! Did you know? OVAS was established in 1954 and is a proud member of the Canadian Association Of Aquarium Clubs
Here's some of the benefits: Free access to all our monthly meetings. We typically meet on the fourth Monday of every month, from September to May, at 7:00pm at Tom Brown Arena. Here are some of the featured presentations from the past few years: - Fish collecting in Uruguay - Designing an "Amano-style" planted tank - Aquatic photography workshop - Aquarium lighting - Project Seahorse - Cichlid conservation at Lake Malawi - Sustainability in the Marine Aquarium Trade At most meetings, we also have a mini-auction. There are many great bargains to be had! Nice plants, fish, and supplies from other club members. Access to our extensive library of books, magazines and videos on all subjects related to fishkeeping, aquatic plants, and salt water aquariums. Free entry to our Annual Christmas Party and Summer Barbecue. Members-only section of the OVAS forum. Special events, such as pond tours and museum visits. And... A 10% discount on aquatic supplies and livestock from OVAS sponsors! Membership has its privileges Don't miss the fun! You will get to meet a whole community of people that have an avid interest in keeping aquariums and ponds, just like you! Nice people, good advice and tips, a whole lot of fun! So, why not give it a try? Memberships can be purchased on the club's website & at the season launch OVAS.CA using PayPal. You can also email our membership chair for more information: "".
OVAS Logo embroidered will be available - cash only Ultra Cotton Pique Knit Sport Shirt 6.5-ounce, 100% ring spun cotton Roomier cut for comfort Welt collar and cuffs Wood-tone buttons Double-needle hem $25 - sizes Sm to XL $30 - sizes XXL to XXXL
There you go Dave
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: sylros on September 17, 2012, 10:17:30 PM
The time is approaching fast, only 4 days until the event. Here is a tally for the reserved tables thus far:
Sponsors are: 1. Ray's (1 table) 2. Big Al's (1 table) 3. Ponds and Aquaria (1 table)
Club members: -- 2075turner (2 tables) -- bergenm (1/2 table) -- limed (1 table) -- brine (1 table) -- dpatte (1 table) -- James (1 table) -- Stussies (1 table) -- Charlie (1 table) -- JetStream (1 table) ********************* Grand total of reserved tables: 12 1/2 tables. This means there are 8 available tables.
For a list of some of the stuff people are bringing, please visit the following thread. Feel free to your list: http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=54603.0
We might have a miscellaneous table for those folks that only have a few items. Each item should be labelled with the price and name. Let us know if you will be bringing your items.
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: Fishnut on September 17, 2012, 10:55:27 PM
What about James?
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: dpatte on September 17, 2012, 10:59:37 PM
Hi. I reserved a table, but don't see my name on the list.
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: sylros on September 17, 2012, 11:49:41 PM
See that's why I make a list. No offense intended, and I'm glad you said something as I just couldn't find my email. Consider your table reserved....for the 2nd time! lol
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: Stussi613 on September 18, 2012, 12:46:15 AM
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: sylros on September 19, 2012, 06:34:50 PM
The time is approaching fast, only 2 days until the event. Here is a tally for the reserved tables thus far:
Sponsors are: 1. Ray's (1 table) 2. Big Al's (1 table) 3. Ponds and Aquaria (1 table)
Club members:
-- bergenm (1/2 table) -- limed (1 table) -- brine (1 table) -- dpatte (1 table) -- James (1 table) -- Stussies (1 table) -- Charlie (1 table) -- JetStream (1 table) -- Sue (1 table) ********************* Grand total of reserved tables: 11 1/2 tables. This means there are 9 available tables.
For a list of some of the stuff people are bringing, please visit the following thread. Feel free to add to this list: http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=54603.0 (http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=54603.0)
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: limed on September 20, 2012, 06:27:51 AM
Are we going to advertise AGAIN on used Ottawa, Kijji and Craig list ......since it's a couple of day away and it would be great if we can draw more buyers $$$ /new faces.
Ed
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: Brine on September 20, 2012, 08:28:58 AM
I am pretty sure I saw it on Used Ottawa or Kijji recently
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on September 20, 2012, 05:02:40 PM
Our sponsors have generously donated some prizes for the membership of OVAS on Saturday, stay tuned as i will update it tomorrow morning ;)
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on September 21, 2012, 06:01:24 AM
rOVAS would like to thank our sponsors for contributing prizes for our season launch, we ask that you continue to support our sponsors.All prizes are for card carrying members only Freshwater set up w/shop -20.00 gift card - Thanks to Critter Jungle CO 2 w/shop - Fluval CO 2 88 kit 15-40 Gln tank -Thanks to La Niche Betta w/shop - 20.00 gift card - Thanks to Critter Jungle Saltwater set w/shop - Hydor pump - Thanks to Ray`s Marine & Aquatic supplies DIY fish food w/shop - all food made @ the w/shop + 10.00 gift card - Thanks to Critter Jungle In Addition, anyone who buys a membership @ the season launch tomorrow will be eligible for the draw to win- 50.00 Gift Card -Thanks to Critter Jungle Also those who buy a membership can show their card to Big Al`s rep ( on site) to receive a store coupon So come on down for a day of fun with your fellow fishy people- buy -sell- share knowledge & get to know your sponsors & Executive for 2012-2013 - A great start to a great season See you all tomorrow Errol P.S feel free to have a chat with your exec. when time permits, they will be easy to spot with their red OVAS shirts ;) OVAS shirts ( Blue) will be on sale
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: lucius on September 21, 2012, 11:06:17 AM
Quote from: charlie on September 21, 2012, 06:01:24 AM OVAS would like to thank our sponsors for contributing prizes for our season launch, we ask that you continue to support our sponsors.All prizes are for card carrying members only
See this is why I asked about having my memberhsip card in time (I do have it now) for the meeting in the other thread. ;)
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on September 21, 2012, 09:57:54 PM
We have extra tables available , so if you did not reserve & would like to sell come on down Regards Errol
Title: Re: OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22
Post by: charlie on September 22, 2012, 09:16:35 AM
D Day is here less than 3 hrs away it`s a wet cool day, so come on down meet your fellow aquatic hobbyist, share your hobby experience, ask questions, buy & sell your excess aquatic collection, have a meal, renew your membersip, buy your OVAS shirt & wear it proudly, sit in on a few w/shops, win some cool prizes, have a great time with folks who share your hobby interest - what a way to spend your wet Sat. afternoon ;)