50TH ANNUAL C.A.O.A.C.CONVENTION May 15-17, 2009

[cadafi]

Anyone going to the C.A.O.A.C anual convention in may

http://www.caoac.ca/Convention2009/images/2009%20Convention%20Booklet.pdf

[Katalyst]

Indeed I am. :yes:

[cadafi]

me too I hope

[cadafi]

anyone else?

[viperblue21]

do you have to be in a club to go to a club convention:twitcy:

[Katalyst]

All are welcome. :)

[viperblue21]

i read the brochure, do you have to go to everything or can you just go to the auction, is it 75.00 to get in?

[Melody]

They usually group everything but you can contact them. If I manage to get there I won't bother with some of the speakers, but I'll participate in the rest and will still think it's a bargain.

It's important to support these endeavors so please remember to bring fish donations for the auction. :yes:

[Katalyst]

They usually group everything but you can contact them. If I manage to get there I won't bother with some of the speakers, but I'll participate in the rest and will still think it's a bargain.

Certianly not you'll be having lunch with Pam and I! lol :yes:

[Lisachromis]

do you have to be in a club to go to a club convention:twitcy:

As Katalyst said, everyone is welcome to attend. You do not have to be a member of any club.

i read the brochure, do you have to go to everything or can you just go to the auction, is it 75.00 to get in?

FULL CONVENTION TICKET $75.00
(This includes speakers and a banquet -maybe the brunch as well, I can't recall what was said at the last meeting)

SPEAKERS (5) ONLY $50.00

CHILDREN (16YRS & UNDER) $30.00

If you only want to attend the auction, that's free. But I highly recommend going to the convention as well.

[Pamelajo]

Certianly not you'll be having lunch with Pam and I! lol :yes:
I don't believe I am going, but if Melody is planning on coming here for this then I may have to figure something out.

[Lisachromis]

50TH ANNUAL C.A.O.A.C. CONVENTION
MAY 15 - 17
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario

CONVENTION ITINERARY

Friday Night
Registration and Show set-up - 4 – 7:30 pm
Speaker – 7:30 - 9:00 pm followed by
Mix & Mingle – meet the speakers

Saturday
Registration and Show Set up 8 – 4 pm
Speakers 9 – 10:15 am, 10:30 – 11:45 am
Lunch 12 noon - 1 pm
Speakers 1 - 2:15pm, 2:30 – 3:45 pm, 4 – 5:15 pm
Dinner/Speaker 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Light & Lively - Calfo & Fenner 9:30 - ???
Hospitality Suite

Sunday
AGM and elections 8 – 9:30 am
Brunch and Awards at 9:30 am
Auction at 12 noon

GIANT AUCTION - SUNDAY AFTERNOON

ALL DONATIONS HAPPILY ACCEPTED & WELCOMED!!
Tony Bernard namansi@yahoo.com
Carl McCleary boxturtlesrule@sympatico.ca

SPEAKERS

Rein Breitmaier - Our Great Mediterranean Expedition
Anthony Calfo - Conservation of Species
Gary Lange - Collecting in New Guinea
Bob Fenner - TBA
Heiko Bleher - Lake Victoria Cichlids, South American Cichlids, (newly discovered species), Geophagus and Dwarf Cichlids

ACTIVITES GALORE
PHOTO CONTEST FOR THE KIDS
SILENT AUCTION
SPECIAL 5OTH DRAWS
SUPER DUPER RAFFLES
AGM & ELECTIONS

ROOM PRICES
The two bedroom suites are $59.95 per night.
The four bedroom suites are $119.90 per night.
Each two bedroom suite can be supplied as a kitchenette
or living room suite.
Each four bedroom suite comes with both a kitchenette
and living room.
To book a suite please contact Terry Little, 519-752-8642
tlittle28@rogers.com
Payment will be made directly to the college
upon check-in at the Convention.

FANSHAWE COLLEGE ACCOMMODATIONS
On-campus accommodation is available in our residence. Each
residence suite consists of one of the following:
Two bedrooms with kitchenette complete with microwave, refrigerator and 3-piece bath.
or
Two bedrooms with living/sitting area, bar-size refrigerator and 3-piece bath.

Other features include:
staffed 24 hours
air-conditioned
private bathroom with each suite
laundry facilities available
lounge on each floor
barrier-free suites are available
housekeeping services are included
parking lots are well-lit and equipped with security cameras and emergency phone
Each room is equipped with a television and online connection

Fish Show Classes Sponsors @ $35.00
1 Angels Tom & Pat Bridges, SCAAS
2 Discus
3 Dwarf Cichlids (not rift lake) CDAS
4 Large Cichlids (not rift lake) Carl McCleary / Tom Mason
5 Rift Lake Cichlids
6 Corydoras, Brochis, Aspidoras Catfish
7 Suckermouth Catfish
8 Any Other Variety Catfish
9 Sharks & Loaches Miecia Burden, KWAS
10 Betta Splendens Male KWAS
11 Betta Splendens Female H&DAS
12 Any Other Anabantids
13 Swordtails Zenin Skomorowski, KWAS
14 Platies Carla MacDonald, H&DAS
15 Mollies Sarah Langthorne, H&DAS
16 Guppies Male Zenin Skomorowski, KWAS
17 Guppies Female
18 Any Other Variety Livebearer
19 Barbs Sarnia Aquarium Society
20 Characins Charles Drew, H&DAS
21 Goldfish & Koi
22 Minnows (danios, rasboras)
23 Rainbows A.N.G.F.A. c/o Ken Boorman
24 Killifish
25 Canadian Native Fish David Boehm, CAOAC Treasurer
26 Marine or Brackish Fish CDAS
27 Reptiles
28 Amphibians
29 Any Other Aquatic Animals
30 Any Other Variety Fish
31 Livebearer Family
32 Egglayer Family
33 Novelty Class, Art Class, Craft Class
34 Aquarium or Bowl Beautiful Class
35 Aquatic Plants
36 Photographs Paul McIntosh
37 Junior Livebearer Barry McKee, DRAS
38 Junior Egglayer DRAS
Show Classes 2009 CAOAC Convention
Best Egglayer
Best Livebearer
High Aggregate
Junior High Aggregate
Best Scavenger
Best Cichlid
Best of Show Award Sponsor @ $150.00
Other Trophies/Awards Sponsors @ $100.00
Best of Show plus $25.00 gift certificate Tropical Fish Room, Brantford


Register online at www.caoac.ca (http://www.caoac.ca/)

2009 CAOAC CONVENTION COMMITTEES
CONVENTION CHAIRPERSON
CARL MCCLEARY, BAS
(905) 274 7455 boxturtlesrule@sympatico.ca
CO-CHAIRPERSON & TREASURER
DAVE BOEHM, KWAS
(519) 885 1761 fishman@golden.net
SPEAKER CHAIRPERSON
KEN BOORMAN, SAS
(519) 352 5573 rhad@kent.net
SHOW CHAIRPERSON
TERRY LITTLE, BAS, LAS, H&DAS
(519) 752 8642 tlittle28@rogers.com
AUCTION CHAIRPERSON
TONY BERNARD, BAS
(905) 772 5200 namansi@yahoo.com
SPONSORS & DONORS
FRANK AQUIRRE, PRAC
frank_aguirre2001@yahoo.com
REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY
MIECIA BURDEN, KWAS
(519) 745 1452
miecia@rogers.com

[Melody]

I've merged these to keep the info in one place.

Looks like I may be able to scoot down there after all, if the stars align.::D:

[cadafi]

I have book my room!

[Lisachromis]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c397/lisachromis/ConventionPostcardFront.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c397/lisachromis/ConventionPostcardBack.jpg

For more information - http://www.caoac.ca/

[Lisachromis]

I believe that Paypal payments are now being accepted to pay for the convention. It's not been tested on all browsers, so if you have a problem with it, please let me know so I can tell the webmaster.

[Katalyst]

I really like that the speaker itinerary is posted (exact dates, times etc.)

http://www.caoac.ca/Convention%20test/html/speakers.html

[Katalyst]

So there I was browsing through CAOAC's Convention Show Classes sponsors. I was curious to see who had sponsored one of my all time favorite fish, suckermouth catfish. :Smile: And there it was!


7 Suckermouth Catfish canadianaquariumconnection.com (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/)


What a nice surprise! Allthough I don't know why I am surprised, this is the very forum where I learned what wonderful/generous hobbyists exsisted here in Canada..

Cliff Note Version of my blathering:

You rock! :notworthy:

[Katalyst]

I have book my room!

I have as well. :yes:

[CACAdmin]

I'm going to book a 'virtual room' and pretend I'm there. :wink: I guess that won't really work, eh? I'll just have to rely on those of you who attend to fill me in on all the details... and pics please.

[Katalyst]

I'm going to book a 'virtual room' and pretend I'm there. :wink: I guess that won't really work, eh? I'll just have to rely on those of you who attend to fill me in on all the details... and pics please.

Pictures I can do! I'll be sure to give you a full report. Hope to meet some other CAC'ers while I'm there as well!

[Lisachromis]

Just an FYI:

Heiko will be doing 3 biotope tanks at the convention

1) Native fishes and decor

2)New Guinea biotope - I believe it will be Lake Holmes: Chilatherina bleheri

3) Discus - Rio Nhamundá. (Heckels)

[Melody]

Pictures I can do! I'll be sure to give you a full report. Hope to meet some other CAC'ers while I'm there as well!

That's great! Jay, get her & Cadafi a CAC press pass! :laugh:

It's awesome that CAC is sponsoring fish club events - kudos Jay!

[fishclubgirl]

I finalised my plans and I'm going to be there. I'm out west and it will be so much fun to meet some of my online buddies!! Should be a busy but super good time!!

[Katalyst]

I finalised my plans and I'm going to be there. I'm out west and it will be so much fun to meet some of my online buddies!! Should be a busy but super good time!!
I'm so excited to hear this! Please make sure you say hello! I have a booth in the commercial room and will also be staying the weekend.

[OldMan]

It sounds to me like a better place to find a CAC person than even the ALA convention next year. I really wish that my passport was up to date and I could come and meet you all there. I must get my Canadian passport renewed before next year's ALA convention so that I can visit across the border if the occasion presents itself. Meanwhile, it would make a trip to something like CAOAC much easier for me to do. I would hope that a membership in FAAS would be regarded as a reasonable set of credentials for someone like me to attend.

[Lisachromis]

Updates to the CAOAC convention.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Anthony Calfo has regrettably had to withdraw from the speaker programme. In his place. Gary Lange will give a talk on digital photography.
The new schedule will now be:

Friday
Out Back Shack 7:30-9:pm Heiko Bleher "Adventures in India"
9:00-midnight for Meet & Greet with the speakers

Saturday
Lecture Theatre 9:15am–10:30am Gary Lange on "Aquarium Photography"
10:45am– 12:00pm Heiko Bleher talk on "Newly Discovered South American Cichlids"
12:00– 1:30pm LUNCH
1:30–2:45pm Gary Lange "Collecting in New Guinea"
3:00–4:15 Bob Fenner talk on "Algae Can Be Your Friend"
4:30pm – 5:45 Heiko Bleher talk on Geophagus And Dwarf cichlids
Forwell Hall 6:30 pm Bar Opens
7-8:30 pm Dinner
8:30–9:45 pm Rein Breitmaier on his "Mediterranean Trip"
10:00 pm – ? Bob Fenner Light and Lively – "Candiru Catfishes, The Only Vertebrate Parasites of Man"

Also, I’m attaching a photo of the plaque that the North American Discus Association sent for the CAOAC’s discus class in the show. It’s a wonderful Blue Diamond discus on the award. I personally think it’s something to try for as an award at the show!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c397/lisachromis/Apr2009054.jpg

[Lisachromis]

If you have not yet purchased your ticket for the convention, please be aware that the cut-off date for FULL convention tickets is next Sunday. That day is May 10, 2009. We need to confirm how many people we need to arrange catering for.

[catinthehat]

Lisa , how big do you think the auction will be ?

[Lisachromis]

That's sort of tough to say... Have you been to any fish auctions before? I can maybe make a comparison better than to say it's "big". I imagine that there 'may' be 150-200 people sitting in the crowd.

[catinthehat]

I was at your Sarnia auction this year and London's fall auction last year.............Roughly how many bags of fish.....I know it's hard to guess.

[Lisachromis]

It'll be bigger than those. Or should be based on past experience....

[fishclubgirl]

I'm saving all my pennies, taking all my bottles back,etc. to get all the money I can for this auction. Scary thing is I'm flying home so I might have to take 2 suitcases!!

[Melody]

Be sure to check with the airlines about liquid in your luggage. The airlines lowered their baggage measurement/weight limits not too long ago as well, so checking that out would be a good idea. You can always ship them back to yourself if worse comes to worse.:yes:

Check the sofa - there's always money in the sofa. :laugh:

[Katalyst]

I'm saving all my pennies, taking all my bottles back,etc. to get all the money I can for this auction. Scary thing is I'm flying home so I might have to take 2 suitcases!!
Just charge admission to your room! :laugh: (except to me)

I heard a rumour about wine, chocolates and betta's. All 3 of these things I like!

Sadly my room with be filled with various types of slate, marble & granite. And a freezer full of Stacies fish food. So if get hungry I know where to go! lol

[CACAdmin]

I'm saving all my pennies, taking all my bottles back,etc. to get all the money I can for this auction. Scary thing is I'm flying home so I might have to take 2 suitcases!!

As Melody said, check with the airlines. I know that more and more of them are allowing 2 suitcases but only one is free. They charge for the second bag.

[fishclubgirl]

As Melody said, check with the airlines. I know that more and more of them are allowing 2 suitcases but only one is free. They charge for the second bag.
Thanks for the advice guys. I'm pretty experienced at flying with fish(not flying fish) so I should be good. Having said that, this is the person who got kicked off Air Canada but managed to cry her way on to United so I could bring back my fish from San Francisco. I'm only there for 2 nights so I'll have lots of room and will be staying with the bettas, wine and chocolate girls!!

[fishclubgirl]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm pretty experienced at flying with fish(not flying fish) so I should be good. Having said that, this is the person who got kicked off Air Canada but managed to cry her way on to United so I could bring back my fish from San Francisco. I'm only there for 2 nights so I'll have lots of room and will be staying with the bettas, wine and chocolate girls!!
Got back last night and had such a good time!! I brought back around 40 fish and lost one and got one more wild guppy too. Great meeting you Katalyst!! There was such great deals in the auction too and so many fish I can't get around here. Totally recommend going to it next year. Met so many helpful people too. Now to figure out where all these fish and plants are going!!

[cadafi]

I also add really good time to the convention. I'm bring back approximately 10 species of livebearer, 2 species of killies and 4 species of rainbows. The conference are amazing. I also bring back 3 trophy, 2 first place and one second place, what a surprise. Thanks to all the CAOAC!

[CACAdmin]

Got back last night and had such a good time!! I brought back around 40 fish and lost one and got one more wild guppy too. Great meeting you Katalyst!! There was such great deals in the auction too and so many fish I can't get around here. Totally recommend going to it next year. Met so many helpful people too. Now to figure out where all these fish and plants are going!!
Glad to hear you really enjoyed yourself at the convention. 40 fish? You are going to be busy getting them all settled in. You do know we'll be looking for pics once you do, don't you? :wink:

I also add really good time to the convention. I'm bring back approximately 10 species of livebearer, 2 species of killies and 4 species of rainbows. The conference are amazing. I also bring back 3 trophy, 2 first place and one second place, what a surprise. Thanks to all the CAOAC!

Congrats on your wins! :Applaud: That's awesome. Which categories?
You too aregoing to be busy getting your new fish settled. Will be looking forward to pics as well. :yes:

[Melody]

Good stuff! I'm glad you both had a safe and fun trip. I'm looking forward to seeing bunches of pictures!

[Melody]

~~~~~ :Canadian: ~~~~~

Winners in the CAC sponsored category of Suckermouth Catfish are as follows:

1st: Kai Hing with his Albino Pleco
2nd: Bishop Family with their Suckermouth Catfish
3rd: Wright Family with their L174

:red_dance: Congratulations to our winners! :red_dance:

~~~~~ :Canadian: ~~~~~

[CACAdmin]

Congrats to the winners!
:ShakeHands:

:Think: I wonder if anyone managed to get pictures of the winners &/or their catfish. It'd be great to see pics, too, if there are any.:Smile:

[fishclubgirl]

Zenin was taking pictures and will be sending out souvenir booklets to all attendees. Perhaps get in touch with him and he can get them to you.

[CACAdmin]

Thanks fishclub girl.

[Pamelajo]

Links to Zenin's pics of convention can be found here.

http://www.hdas.ca/main/index.php?topic=1279.0

[CACAdmin]

Thanks for the link to Zenin's pics, Pam. It looks like a good time was had by all. I wish my tired old eyes could read the info on the awards so that I could pick out our winners...lol.

Anyone of our members take any pics?

[Melody]

Zenin graciously shared his pictures with me for a Livebearer feature in the upcoming ALA (http://www.livebearers.org) Livebearers publication, which should be in mailboxes directly.

I wish people in shows would clean the glass/plastic on their containers so pictures could be taken. I really, really, REALLY wish that, having spent two days cleaning them up :twitcy: . Once the marks were gone though, the shots were easy to work with. I was able to put together a series of photo's, along with a brief blurb about the convention and the CAOAC graphic itself features the winning Molly.

I had already submitted by the time I heard back from the CAOAC, but I found the Livebearer winners and basic info on the website so we got it in there. We were going to delay it due to space issues but an article was split into a 2-parter so it's in this one. It was a lot of fun to shine a spotlight on some Canadian Livebearers and the ALA has lots of Canadian members. It doesn't much matter where they come from anyway - we always enjoy pictures.