2009 December 15 CDAS Christmas Meeting

Date: Tuesday 15th December 2009
Time: Meeting room doors open for members at 7:50pm for an 8pm sharp start
Place: The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah

Last month Serkan spoke about his passion of Killifish and did one of the best presentations we have had. All those different species and colours made a lot of us think about trying to keep the underrated Killifish.

This month is the CDAS Christmas Party. There will be no talk, however... this is more of a social occasion. A time to reflect, talk to friends and generally enjoy ourselves.

There is one thing that has never been done before. The club is buying fish and plants, some very hard to get and rare, and these are going to be put into raffles (one member only one open to all) and the general auction. It is a way of thanking all members of CDAS and provides another reason to become and stay a financial member of CDAS.

There will also be goodie boxes for the members. These will be full of lollies, chocolate and all things that are yummy... (must show your current CDAS membership card or receipt to get one). You can also join\renew on the night to be
eligible.

Some of the fish and plants we hope to get are:

FISH: 
"MacCulloch's Rainbowfish Skull Ck"
Melanotaenia splendida tatei "Desert Rainbowfish"
Pseudomugil tenellus "Delicate Blue-eye"
Various Tetras
Corys

PLANTS:
A rainforest garden (lots of plants on wood)
Anubias
Aponogeton
Bolbitis
Cryptocoryne
Echinodorus (Amazon sword)

Come on the night to see what's there.

And all the wonderful, usual stuff:

Library
Please return any books you have borrowed so others may use it. If you have any enquires or suggestions please see the Librarian.

Trade Table
A committee member will be only too willing to assist you with the purchase of all your dry goods needs.

Mini Auction 
Don't forget that you can bring stuff to put through the auction. it's a perfect time to sell the over stock of fish or plants. Do a pre-Christmas Tank clean-out! :) Both Members & Visitors are all eligible to bid on lots. Please remember a fast auction is a good auction so if we can please keep the noise down.

Just remember the auction rules and all will be fine.

Mini Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the trade table before the meeting and during the mid-break. We will have our usual range of dry and new electrical goods and maybe some fish as well

Breeders Award
Please hand in any breeder’s forms you have completed. Providing I get the trophy to the engraver, this year’s breeder’s award and certificates will be handed out this month.

Species Conservation Project
Please offer any suggestions for species to be included in the conservation program. We currently have endler guppies and Celestial Danio’s pairs with members and breeding very successfully. So well done Jesse (the Endlers), Rene and Serkan (the Celestial Danio’s). It is got to see the vision come to life.

Entry
Entry is Free and all visitors are welcome! Could all Members and Visitors please sign the attendance book upon entry to the meeting. Don't forget to sign any Non-Harmonie German Club Members in the attendance book at the front desk of the club.

Merry Christmas to you and your fish!