{"id":7806,"date":"2026-03-20T17:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T22:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovas.ca\/ovas\/?p=7806"},"modified":"2026-04-24T09:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:46:50","slug":"march-23-2026-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovas.ca\/ovas\/march-23-2026-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"March 23 2026 – Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"
A fish-friendly reminder from the Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society…<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Shortly following the giant auction, we will be celebrating OVAS’ Birthday with a Trivia Night, Pizza and Birthday Cake!<\/p>\n

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Trivia Night<\/strong><\/h5>\n

That pre-auction aquarium research will come in handy for trivia night!\u00a0 And if it doesn’t, the pizza and cake will not disappoint!\u00a0 Teams will compete for prizes.\u00a0 This is not Jeopardy, unless you answer everything with a question, so come prepared!<\/p>\n

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Members\u2019 Corner<\/strong><\/h5>\n

All members are invited to showcase their aquarium related projects and discoveries at our meetings! You, or an executive member, can share your photos, videos, or other content of up to 5 minutes, at the beginning of our meetings.\u00a0 Please talk to the exec about submitting your content.<\/p>\n

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OVAS Merchandise<\/strong><\/h5>\n

OVAS T-Shirts are now available! They are $25<\/strong>, and offered in sizes 2XL, XL, L, M, & S<\/strong>.\u00a0 Celebrate the club and fish-keeping.\u00a0 The shirt-back features a cool vintage motif, and the front features the OVAS logo, on blue.<\/p>\n

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Meeting Location<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Monday, March 23, 2026<\/strong>
\n7:00 PM<\/strong>
\nJ.A. Dulude Arena<\/a><\/strong>
\n941 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2C 4B2<\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be door prizes.
\nMembers are encouraged to set up vendor tables<\/strong>, so bring some cash if looking to shop.<\/p>\n

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Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h5>\n

April 27, 2026 (Monday, 7pm) Meeting
\nMay 25, 2026 (Monday, 7pm) Meeting: Elections & Aquascape Competition<\/p>\n

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Reminders<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t forget to start working on your entry to the OVAS 2026 Small Aquascape Competition (ending May 25, 2026)<\/strong>.
\n\u2022 If you’ve documented your fish breeding efforts or plant propagation this year and successfully rehomed offspring or plants through our auction or other in-person events, consider participating in our Breeders Award Program (BAP)<\/strong> or Aquatic Horticulture Award Program (AHAP)<\/strong>.\u00a0 Speak to an OVAS Executive member for more information!<\/p>\n

OVAS\u00a0memberships<\/strong> can be renewed for the\u00a02025-2026\u00a0season at our monthly meetings or\u00a0online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is a FREE event sponsored by the Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society. Anyone with an interest in aquariums and related hobbies is welcome to attend. OVAS presentations are a great place to meet other aquarium hobbyists, exchange ideas, and learn more about fish and aquatic plant keeping. Bring your friends!<\/p>\n

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Sponsors<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
\"Akua<\/a><\/td>\"AquaZen\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Big<\/a><\/td>\"Critter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"NorthFin\"<\/a><\/td>\"Ponds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Seachem\"<\/a><\/td>\"Tropica\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

AquaZen, Big Al’s (Ottawa) and Critter Jungle offer a 10% discount for aquarium-related goods and livestock.\u00a0 Please see the sponsor for restrictions.<\/p>\n

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Happy fish-keeping!<\/strong>
\nwww.ovas.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow OVAS<\/strong>
\nfacebook.com\/OttawaValleyAquariumSociety\/<\/a>
\ninstagram @ovas_ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Liam Epp (tanksalot360)
\nMembership Chair<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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