2009 November 17th

Canberra Districts Aquarium Society Meeting

Date: Tuesday 17th November 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 Meeting:
October was the AGM and mega auction. Paula and Harry stepped down from the committee due to commitments but we hope to still see them every now and again at the meetings. We were able to get all 4 Major positions on the committee filled as well as getting 4 general committee members!  So a big thank you should go out the new members of the committee this year. It is a relief that duties can be shared around and I think you will be happy with what has happened in just one month.

The new Committee is;

President: Alex Borg
Vice-President: Stephen Burg
Treasurer: Andrew (Rosco) Ross
Secretary: Danita Burg
General Committee members:

Laurie, Tim and Christine, Serkan Alasya, Big Col

What’s On:

Talk(s) by
Serkan will be talking to us on Breeding and keeping of Killifish. They are great little fish and have wonderful bio diversity. If we are lucky enough, Serkan might bring some specimens in for the Auction. At the very least he will try and convert us all to world of killifish J.

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
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.

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.

Membership
Also the annual membership are now due and receive some these wonderful benefits you need to be a member. Membership fees are:

·         Junior\concession $10,

·         Adult $20

·         Family $30.

Membership fees help towards the purchase of library books, supplies for the trade table, and fish for the conservation program. Please come and see me or another committee member and we can sign you up J.

Food and Beverage
An array of food and beverages is available to purchase from The Harmonie German Club.

On behalf of the committee and fellow members we look forward to seeing you all in November