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January
Minnesota Aquarium Society’s January Chili Bowl Show 2012
When: January 5, 2012 from 7:30p.m. to 10:00p.m.
Where: King of Kings Luthern Church
2330 North Dale Street, Roseville, MN 55113
What: Chili cooking contest. For more information, visit aquarium.mn.
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Speaker
When: January 7, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: Monthly meeting, and Michael Barber and Jeff Greenspan — “Collecting on the Nanay.” For more information, visit pvas.com.
Atlanta Area Aquarium Association Speaker
When: January 8, 2012 at 1:30p.m.
Where: Emory University - 101 White Hall
201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30322
What: Jaunuary meeting and speaker Ken Davis — "Uruguay Trip." For more information, visit atlantaaquarium.com.
Greater Seattle Aquarium Society
When: January 10, 2012 at 7:30p.m.
Where: Otter Miller Hall
Pacific University in North Queen Anne
3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
What: Speaker Al Fertuna — “Goldfish.” For more information, visit gsas.org.
Brooklyn Aquarium Society Event
When: January 13, 2012 at 7:30p.m.
Where: The New York Aquarium
Education Hall
610 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
What: Speaker Joe Yaiullo — “Nutrient Control in 20,000 Gallon Reef Tank.” For more information, visit basny.org.
Aquarium Society of Winnipeg Pizza Party and Giant Auction
When: January 15, 2012
Where: Check asw.ca website for more information.
What: Auction and pizza party. Two slices of pizza and soda is $5. Open to general public (only members can sell).
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: January 16, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Don Brandt — “Livebearers.” Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
East Coast Cichlids Road Trip to Atlantis
When: January 21, 2012 at from 9a.m. to 2p.m.
Where: Atlantis (fish store), 33 Osprey Lane, Gardiner, NY 12525
What: Drive to the Atlantis fish store to hang out with the group and an Atlantis employee for the day, and get discounts. If you live in the area, meet at the Main Street Bistro (59 Main Street, New Paltz, NY) anytime after 7a.m., and then drive to Atlantis, which is 10 minutes away. For more information, visit eastcoastcichlids.org.
Grand Valley Aquarium Club Annual Winter Swap Meet
When: January 21, 2012 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Where: The Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame, Wyoming, MI 49509
What: Buy aquarium equipment, supplies, fish and plants directly from hobbyists. For more information, visit grandvalleyaquariumclub.org.
January Minnesota Aquarium Society Auction and Buy It Now
When: January 28, 2012 from 7:30p.m. to 10:00p.m.
Where: Lutheran Church of the Redemption (Gymnasium) 927 East Old Shakopee Road,
Bloomington , MN
What: Auction. For more information, visit aquarium.mn.
February
Minnesota Aquarium Society Speaker
When: February 2, 2012 at 7:30p.m.
Where: King of Kings Luthern Church
2330 North Dale Street, Roseville, MN 55113
What: What's in Your Water? talk by speaker Matt McCarthy. For more information, visit aquarium.mn.
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Speaker
When: February 4, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: Monthly meeting and Ghazanfar Ghori — “Planted Tanks.” For more information, visit pvas.com.
Brooklyn Aquarium Society Event
When: February 10, 2012
Where: The New York Aquarium
Education Hall
610 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
What: Speaker Peter Warny — “Visits to Various City and State aquaria.” For more information, visit basny.org.
Greater Seattle Aquarium Society Plant Auction
When: February 14, 2012 at 7:00p.m.
Where: Otter Miller Hall
Pacific University in North Queen Anne
3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
What: Plant auction. For more information, visit gsas.org.
28th Carolina Aquarium Workshop
When: Feb. 17-19, 2012
Where: NC Fairgrounds, James Martin Bldg,
1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh NC 27607
What: Field trip, Speakers, Banquet, Auction info at raleighaquariumsociety.com/
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: February 20, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Bob McDonnell — “Killifish.” Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
33rd Killifish Karnival 2012
When: February 25-26, 2012
Where: Niles Inn and Conference Center, Niles, MI
What: Shows, speakers, raffles, auction. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
March
Minnesota Aquarium Society Speaker
When: March 1, 2012 at 7:30p.m.
Where: King of Kings Luthern Church
2330 North Dale Street, Roseville, MN 55113
What: Talk by speaker Karen Randal. For more information, visit aquarium.mn
Minnesota Aquarium Society Bonus Friday Meeting
When: March 2, 2012
Where: TBA
What: Karen Randall local fish room event. For more information, visit aquarium.mn.
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Speaker
When: March 3, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: Monthly meeting, Dave Ramsey — “Spawning.” For more information, visit pvas.com.
Central Florida Koi Show
When: March 9-11, 2012
Where: International Palms Resort
6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
What: Raffles, seminars, banquet and koi show. For more information, visit centralfloridakoishow.org.
12th Annual Super Pet Expo
When: March 16 to March 18, 2012 Friday 4:00 to 9:00p.m., Saturday 10:00a.m. to 7:00p.m., Sunday 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Where: Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia 20153
What: Edutainment for pet lovers, more than 150 exhibitors, adoptable pets, see dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small animals, fish and more. For more information, visit superpetexpo.com.
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: March 20, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Rich Eberly — “Collecting and Logging Data.” Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
37th Annual NEC Convention
When: March 23-25, 2012
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
What: More information TBA. Speakers include Hans-Georg Evers, Spencer Jack, Klaus Steinhaus, Bob Lewis, Pat Donston, Ken Normandin, Scott Fellman, Rhonda Wilson and Tony Terceira. For more information, visit northeastcouncil.org/convention.
Atlanta Area Aquarium Association Spring Auction
When: March 25, 2012 10 a.m. registration. Auction begins at 11 a.m.
Where: State Farmers Market Exhibit Hall
16 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, Georgia 30297
What: Spring auction. Buy or sell freshwater fish, aquarium plants and dry goods. Free admission and free parking. For more information, visit atlantaaquarium.com.
Marine Aquarium Expo (MAX)
When: March 31 to April 1, 2012
Where: OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
What: Exhibitors, speakers workshops, 8-foot touch tank and raffles. Speakers include Bob Fenner, Tim Hovanec and more. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and with military ID, and is free for children 12 and under. For more information, visit marineaquariumexpo.com.
April
Greater Seattle Aquarium Society Big Auction
When: April 14, 2012
Where: Otter Miller Hall
Pacific University in North Queen Anne
3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
What: Big Auction. For more information, visit gsas.org.
Minnesota Aquarium Society Annual Show
When: April 14-15, 2012
Where: Fridley V.F.W. Post 363, 1040 Osborne Road, Fridley , MN
What: Two nationally known speakers are lined up this year: Ad Konings and Jeff Cardwell. Kids will like the special event, Bobbing for Piranha, along with the coloring contest. On Sunday Teresa Seaberg from Terre Quatics will be doing a demonstration on how to set up a tank and another on tank repair. For more information, visit aquarium.mn.
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: April 17, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Bruce Wilson — “Fishy Chat.” Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
American Livebearer Association Convention
When: April 26-29, 2012
Where: Hilton Airport Hotel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
What: Hosted by the Gold Coast Aquarium Society. Show includes collecting native and exotic fish, aquarium plant and fish farm tour, 21 Class All Livebearer Show, seven great speakers, Saturday Awards Banquet, huge vendor display, hospitality room every night, fish and dry goods auctions, fish breeders sales tables, wine tasting benefit party and a live fish shipping facility. For more information, visit ala2012.com.
Spanish Killifish Society (SEK) Convention XIX
When: April 27-29, 2012
Where: Gijon Aquarium
Playa de Poniente s/n , Spain
What: Speakers, killifish show, banquet and tours of the city of Gijon. For more information, visit sekweb.org.
Aquaria Expo 2012 Hosted by the Aquarium Society of Winnipeg
When: April 6-8, 2012
Where: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
What: Show, speakers, etc. Check asw.ca and caoac.ca for more information.
May
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Speaker
When: May 5, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: Monthly meeting, Chris Moscarell — “Black Water Fishes.” For more information, visit pvas.com.
Brooklyn Aquarium Society Spring Auction
When: May 11, 2012
Where: The New York Aquarium
Education Hall
610 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
What: Giant Spring Auction. For more information, visit basny.org.
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: May 15, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Matt Bielski — Topic TBA. Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
American Killifish Association (AKA) Show 2012
When: May 25-27, 2012
Where: Crown Plaza Hotel, 1128 Lone Eagle Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
What: Speakers include Holger Hengstler, Dr. Glen Collier, Mike Hellweg, Gary Lang, Tony Terceira and Charlie Nunziata, and The G1 Gang. There will be a special presentation on the “50 Years of the AKA.” More TBA. For more information, visit aka.org.
June
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Speaker
When: June 2, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: Monthly meeting, Joshua Wiegert — “Brackish Fish.” For more information, visit pvas.com.
Brooklyn Aquarium Society Event
When: June 8, 2012
Where: The New York Aquarium
Education Hall
610 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
What: Speaker Todd Gardner — “Getting Started in Marine Aquaculture.” For more information, visit basny.org.
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: June 12, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Jim Lindeman — Topic TBA. Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
Greater Seattle Aquarium Society
When: June 12, 2012 at 7:30p.m.
Where: Otter Miller Hall
Pacific University in North Queen Anne
3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
What: Speaker Matt Kaufmann — “Killifish.” For more information, visit gsas.org.
July
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Bowl Show and Indoor Picnic
When: July 7, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: Monthly meeting, July Bowl Show and Indoor Picnic. For more information, visit pvas.com.
ACA Convention 2012
When: July 11-15, 2012
Where: Indianapolis, IN. Exact location TBD.
What: Visit cichlid.org for updates
The Northern Nevada Fish and Reptile Expo
When: July 13-15, 2012
Where: Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada.
What: Find everything from reptiles and amphibians to saltwater, reef, freshwater, planted tank, outdoor ponds and many other unique facets of the aquatic hobby to intrigue and inspire you. Various manufacturers will display the latest, advanced and trusted brands of innovated hardware and equipment. For more information, visit NNFRE.com.
Michiana Aquarium Society Picnic
When: July 17, 2012 at 1:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Park, W. Cripe Street, Roseland, IN
What: Picnic.
August
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: August 21, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Ben Slocum — Topic TBA. Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
September
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Speaker
When: September 1, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: Monthly meeting, Sarah Roberts — “Lake Tanginyka Cichlids.” For more information, visit pvas.com.
Brooklyn Aquarium Society Event
When: September 14, 2012
Where: The New York Aquarium
Education Hall
610 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
What: Speaker Mike Hellweg — “Fish Breeding Contest with Ted Judy.” For more information, visit basny.org.
Greater Seattle Aquarium Society
When: September 14, 2012 at 7:30p.m.
Where: Otter Miller Hall
Pacific University in North Queen Anne
3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
What: Speaker Christel Kasselmann. For more information, visit gsas.org.
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: September 18, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Vern Cloud — “Catfish.” Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
MACNA 2012
When: September 28-30, 2012
Where: The Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
What: More than 100 vendors, buffet reception, banquet reception, workshops and speakers. Speakers include Marc Levenson, Sanjay Joshi, Julian Sprung, Christine Williams, Paul Whitby, Matt Pedersen, Tony Vargas, Bob Fenner, Scott Fellman and Richard Ross. For more information, visit dfwmacna.com.
October
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Auction
When: October 7, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: All-day auction. Bidding starts at 10:00a.m. and will end when all lots are sold. The all-day auction is a great opportunity to buy and sell fish, plants, equipment and hobby-related items! For more information, visit pvas.com.
Brooklyn Aquarium Society Fall Auction
When: October 12, 2012
Where: The New York Aquarium
Education Hall
610 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
What: Giant Fall Auction. For more information, visit basny.org.
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: October 16, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Scott bell — “Aquatic Horticulture.” Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
All-Aquarium Catfish Convention
When: October 18 to 21, 2012
Where: Hyatt Dulles, Herndon, VA
What: All-Aquarium Catfish Convention presented by the Potomac Valley Aquarium Society. For more information, visit catfishcon.com.
Reef-a-Palooza 2012
When: TBD
Where: The Orange County Fair and Exposition Center
Building 18
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
What: Buy, sell and trade. Speakers and raffle. For more information, visit scmas.org.
November
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Meeting and Election
When: November 3, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: Annual Meeting and Election of Officers and Board of Directors, Speaker TBA. For more information, visit pvas.com.
Brooklyn Aquarium Society Event
When: November 9, 2012
Where: The New York Aquarium
Education Hall
610 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
What: Speaker Gene Ritter — “Reef Diving.” For more information, visit basny.org.
Michiana Aquarium Society Speaker
When: November 20, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 or 10:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Speaker Bud Rambow — Topic TBA. Social period, bowl show, raffle, auction and more. For more information, visit michianaaquariumsociety.org.
December
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society Holiday Party
When: December 1, 2012
Where: Green Acres School
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
What: Holiday potluck party. For more information, visit pvas.com.
Michiana Aquarium Society Christmas Party
When: December 11, 2012 at 1:00p.m.
Where: Roseland Town Hall, 200 Independence Drive, Roseland, IN
What: Christmas party, Annual Awards and more.
Brooklyn Aquarium Society Event
When: December 14, 2012
Where: The New York Aquarium
Education Hall
610 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
What: Holiday Party. For more information, visit basny.org.