Activities
New Guinea explorer and fish collector Kent Webster (left) and SAS member Chris talk about his expedition and collection of fishes from New Guinea.
Guest Speakers
Every regular monthly meeting SAS has a guest speaker. Many of these speakers are authors, professors, expert hobbyist, industry leaders, and field collectors. Many of these speakers are well known nationally and internationally in the hobby.
Auctions
Members can enter fish, aquatic plants, and aquarium supplies in the auction at each SAS meeting. Many of the items offered in the auction go for only a dollar. This is a great place to find rare fish and aquatic plants that are very hard to find in stores. Many of the members donate fish and plants they reproduce at home. Discus, rare Tanganyikan cichlids, Madagascar cichlids, gudgeons, livebearers, angelfish, and show quality tank raised fish are often offered. Click here for the Standard Auction rules.
Some of the items being auctioned off at one of the monthly meeting (left). Pam Chin auctioning off the items at May 2007 "Mega Auction."
Raffle
One dollar buys 5 tickets for the raffle. Most raffle items include, aquarium products, aquariums, fish food, and gift certificates to local area fish stores.
Some of the items donated by sponsors for the monthly raffle. A great way to pick up aquarium supplies for your hobby and generate funds for the society to bring in our outstanding speakers.
Attendance Prize
A monthly attendance prize is offered at every general meeting. All members have a chance to win anywhere from $10 to $120 if they are present when one name is drawn at the end of the meeting.
Bowl Shows
Bowl Shows normally take place at each monthly meeting, allowing contestants the opportunity to display their fish to their fellow aquarists. Click here for official Bowl Show rules.
Tony Griffitts (aquaworldaquarium.com) talks with Dawn and Pedar Remme about using baking soda to raise the pH in the aquarium, and how to test the pH when altering the water chemistry.
Social
Every meeting members have the opportunity to socialize and exchange ideas, and experiences. Many of the members are expert hobbyist and authors, and are very willing to share their experience and answer questions.
Mega Auctions
Mega Auctions occur occasionally and include a swap meet. There are separate Auction rules. Participants will need to fill out a Auction Check-In Form:
PDF Form (print and fill out)
or
Word Form (fill out on the computer and print)
