OVAS swap meet & season Launch - Sept. 22

[charlie]

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

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

[charlie]

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.

[Wooki]

What time is the meeting at?

[charlie]

What time is the meeting at?

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

[charlie]

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

[Feivel]

Salties or freshies?

Sorry if that just started something :-)

[charlie]

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

[dpatte]

Well done Charlie. I look forward to it!

[charlie]

here are the details

[charlie]

Well done Charlie. I look forward to it!

Looking forward to seeing you there, this is an undertaking by the entire Exec. so thanks to the entire Exec.
Regards

[Peekay]

So bummed that I have a training course that weekend.   
Looks like it's going to be great.

[charlie]

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

[sylros]

The September 22nd event flyer

[exv152]

Sharp looking angelfish on that flyerhead!

[Wooki]

The September 22nd event flyer

Awesome looking flyer!

[Hookup]

great work... who's doing the 3pm SW setup talk?

[2075turner]

sent a message to reserve a couple of tables.

[charlie]

great work... who's doing the 3pm SW setup talk?

It will be Rob Thompson, a long time multi tank hobbyist.

[exv152]

Any word on sponsor participation???

[Monte]

I had a great summer but looking forward to the first meeting !! 

[charlie]

Any word on sponsor participation???

Every local sponsor bar none was invited to participate with a free table available.
Regards

[exv152]

Every local sponsor bar none was invited to participate with a free table available. Regards

It's beginning to look promising.

[Brine]

What time can we set up tables for the swap meet?

[charlie]

What time can we set up tables for the swap meet?

11.00AM

[dpatte]

I second that! Great flyer!

Sharp looking angelfish on that flyerhead!

[limed]

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

[james]

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

[charlie]

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

[sylros]

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

[charlie]

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.

[exv152]

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.

Errol, that's great news, I assume they'll be bringing products to sell, at this point, any idea what they might be bringing?

[charlie]

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

[dpatte]

I wondered how we reserved tables. Yes, Please reserve one for me.

[charlie]

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

There you go Dave

[sylros]

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.

[Fishnut]

What about James?

[dpatte]

Hi. I reserved a table, but don't see my name on the list.

[sylros]

Hi. I reserved a table, but don't see my name on the list.

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

[Stussi613]

Errol, that's great news, I assume they'll be bringing products to sell, at this point, any idea what they might be bringing?

Ray posted what he'll be bringing here:

http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=54623.0

Not sure what BA's will be bringing yet.

[sylros]

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

[limed]

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

[Brine]

I am pretty sure I saw it on Used Ottawa or Kijji recently

[charlie]

Our sponsors have generously donated some prizes for the membership of OVAS on Saturday, stay tuned as i will update it tomorrow morning

[charlie]

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

[lucius]

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. 

[charlie]

We have extra tables available , so if you did not reserve & would like to sell come on down
Regards Errol

[charlie]

We have extra tables available , so if you did not reserve & would like to sell come on down
Regards Errol

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