www.northeastcouncil.org Next NEC Event: June 28, 2015

2nd Quarter NEC General Meeting Conference Call: Dial-in Number: (712) 432-0385 (Code: 863965#)

2015 CALENDAR

Non-NEC Events are shown in Italics Jun

19-21 27 28

K.O.I. Get Together & Lab (flyer) CCY National Aquarium Trip (flyer) 2 Q NEC General Meeting (CC)

Nov 1

6-8 15

JSAS Fall Auction (flyer) Aquatic Experience (link) 4 Q NEC BOG Meeting (CC)

Jul 11-12

18 19

Jul -Aug 30 – 2

PVWGKC 22nd Annual Pond Tour (link) TFCEC Swap Meet & Speaker Day (link) NHAS Annual Picnic (link) ACA 2015 Convention hosted by NECA (link) (flyer)

Dec 6

4 Q NEC General Meeting & Annual (SHS)

Aug 5

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GCAS Silent Auction (link) NJAS Summer Picnic (flyer) 3 Q NEC BOG Meeting @5P (SHS) NEC Summer Auction (SHS) (flyer)

Apr’16 8-10

NEC 41st Annual Convention

Sep 11-13 18-20

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TFSRI Show & Auction UNYKA Northeast Weekend (link) CCY Clash of the Cichlids Show 3 (link) (flyer) NAS Fall Auction

Oct ’16 13-16

All Aquarium Catfish Convention (link)

Oct 4 9

9-11 18 25

3 Q NEC General Meeting (CC) BASNY Giant Fall Auction (link) NJAS Fall Workshop BGC Show & Auction TFCB Giant Auction (flyer)

*NEC meetings are held at NOON (unless otherwise noted)

(SHS) – Sheraton Hartford South hotel (CC) – Conference Call

The NEC does not coordinate dates for club events, but does publish this monthly calendar for your convenience. Prior to selecting a date for your club’s next event, please check the NEC calendar for availability, and then notify me of the new date immediately at BRomeo1234@optonline.net or by phone @ 914-433-2556.

Koi print from http://fineartamerica.com/products/playful-koi-sheryl-unwin-art-

print.html

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Hello Everyone, We've set the date for the NEC summer auction; August 30, 2015 at the Rocky Hill Sheraton. Please mark your calendars and come out and support us. There are quite a few events occurring throughout the spring and summers months; please check the NEC newsletter calendar for the details. Another one of our sister clubs is sponsoring a major convention event; the ACA Convention sponsored by NECA. The planning for the 2016 Convention has begun, which BTW is the NEC's 60th anniversary, stay tuned.... Clubs: please ensure that Barb Romeo gets the updates for the contact list if your club has held elections. Please check the NEC calendar for upcoming shows/auctions and make sure to send Barb Romeo information/fliers on your club events. Don't forget to get out there and support our sister clubs, you'll have a great time doing it.... NEC meeting dates for 2015: (please note several meeting dates have changed) General: 2Q – June 28 (CC) 3Q – Oct 4 (CC) 4Q – Dec 6 (RHS) - Annual BOG: 3Q – Aug 29 (RHS @ 5pm) 4Q – Nov 15 (CC) Events: Summer Auction: Aug 30 (RHS)

(RHS) – Rocky Hill Sheraton Hotel *(CC) – Conference Call

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Note: the above dates may change if conflicts are encountered; meeting confirmation and information will be published in the newsletter President’s message. The next NEC Board Meeting will be a held on August 29, 2015 at 5pm. This meeting will be at the Rocky Hill Sheraton, the day before the summer auction. Details will be sent prior to the meeting. The next NEC General Meeting will be a held on Sunday June 28, 2015 at 12 noon. This meeting will be a conference call. Details will be sent prior to the meeting. Items to Remember: 1. Send your club contact updates to Barbara Romeo at bromeo1234@optonline.net 2. Newsletter events to Barbara Romeo at bromeo1234@optonline.net 3. Website news & events to Barbara Romeo at bromeo1234@optonline.net 4. Speaker list updates to Linda Giza at lindag413@gmail.com Please feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions; it's best to contact me by email at president@northeastcouncil.org, you can also call me at 1-845-896-4793. Joe Masi NEC President 06/14/15

NEC 41st Annual Convention Date Set

April 8 - 10, 2016

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Legislative News By David Giza, Legislation With the NEC Summer Auction approaching on August 30th, we are reminding everyone who is planning to bring lots to the auction that the following plants and fish are considered banned in the State of Connecticut (importation of, transportation of, sale, purchase, cultivation, or distribution of except for eradication, education or research purposes and except for watercress without reproductive structures sold for human consumption):

Banned Aquatic Plants

# Scientific Name Common Name(s) 1 Cabomba caroliniana Fanwort 2 Callitriche stagnalis Pond water-starwort 3 Egeria densa Brazilian water-weed, Anacharis, Egeria 4 Hydrilla verticillata Hydrilla 5 Iris pseudacorus Yellow iris, Yellow flag iris 6 Lythrum salicaria Purple loosestrife 7 Myriophyllum aquaticum Parrotfeather 8 Myriophyllum heterophyllum Variable-leaf watermilfoil 9 Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian watermilfoil

10 Najas minor Brittle water-nymph, Minor naiad 11 Nelumbo lutea American water lotus 12 Nymphoides peltata Yellow floating heart 13 Phragmites australis Common Reed 14 Potamogeton crispus Curly leaf pondweed, Crispy-leaved pondweed 15 Rorippa microphylla Onerow yellowcress 16 Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum Watercress 17 Salvinia molesta Giant salvinia 18 Trapa natans Water chestnut

Sources: http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=322690&deepNav_GID=1630

http://www.ct.gov/caes/lib/caes/invasive_aquatic_plant_program/pdf_reports/b1027.pdf

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Banned Live Fish (not a complete listing)

For the complete listing of prohibited CT importation of live fish, live fish eggs, reptiles, amphibians, etc. go to: http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/regulations/title_26/055.pdf

• Bowfish (Amia calva) • Gars (Lepisosteidae) • Grass Carp or White Amur (Ctenopharyngodon idella) • Piranha (Serrasalminae, genera Serra- salmus,

Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Teddyella, Rooseveltiella and Pygopristus)

• Snakehead (including all members of the genus Channa and Parachanna or their generic synonyms of Bostrychoides, Ophicephalus, Ophiocephalus and Parophiocephalus)

• Walking Catfish (Clariidae, genera Clarias, Heteropneustes, Dinotoplerus and Heterobranchus)

Update: Last month we reported Maine HP567 legislation to add Koi (Cyprinus carpio haematopterus) to the list of unrestricted aquarium or pond Fish that do not require an importation or possession permit. The bill failed in legislature. On May 20, 2015 The House and Senate accepted the "Ought Not To Pass" report of the Joint Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. This Legislation is dead for the 2015 session.

Reference: http://www.pijac.org/issue-updates/legislation-would-classify-koi-unrestricted-aquarium-or-pond-fish

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William Lewis Janetos, “Bill”, 62 Obituary

ROLLINSFORD - William Lewis Janetos, 62, of Rollinsford, N.H. passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2015, in the presence of his loved ones after a brief, unexpected illness. Born October 17, 1952, at Camp Cook, Calif., Bill was a graduate of Rollinsford Grade School, Rollinsford, N.H., and graduated in 1970 from Somersworth High School, Somersworth, N.H. He was a Plant Science major and a Math minor earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. in 1974.

In his youth, Bill excelled in music as a pianist and as a member of the local Echo Hill 4-H Club with projects in Entomology, Poultry, and Gardening. As an orchid, amaryllis and crocus collector, he spent 39 summers traveling to Latin America, South America and Greece to harvest specimens. Bill, an avid hobbyist, held several of the offices in and wrote many newsletters for the following groups: Great Bay Stamp Club, the New Hampshire Aquarium Society, New Hampshire Orchid Society, Maine Orchid Society, and Species Hippeastrum Collectors United (amaryllis) and the Crocus Group. He was employed by Janco, Inc. and Janco Electronics, Inc. as a computer specialist responsible for inventory and payroll for 42 years. He was seasonally employed by Wentworth Greenhouses for 54 years. Bill is survived by Lewis and Eleanore Janetos (parents), Mark Hamm (partner of 29 years), Rollins (brother) and his wife, Jean Janetos, Julie (sister) and her husband, Richard Hurley, all of Rollinsford, N.H., and Donna (sister) and her husband, Stephen Ferranti, of Bedford, N.H. Bill is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Lewis and his wife, Drew Janetos, Paul and Matthew Janetos, Charles Ferranti and his fiancée, Litsa Zgonis, Sam and Sara Ferranti, Amanda, Leo and William Hurley, and grand-niece, Maria Eleanore Janetos.

Source: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fosters/obituary.aspx?pid=174941179 Note from Charles Smith, NHAS:

Bill Janetos, a long-time member of the New Hampshire Aquarium Society and Northeast Council, passed away on May 25, 2015. He was the editor of the NHAS monthly publication, The Granite Fisher,

and former president. In addition to spending years in the aquarium hobby, he was an avid collector of tropical plants and frequently went to Central America to gather new specimens. A good friend and gentle man, he was kind and generous and laughed easily. He will be missed by his many friends from within the club and elsewhere.

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The Boston Aquarium Society is looking to Borrow, Buy, or Rent a 100-year old Antique

Aquarium. Next year will be the 100th anniversary of our club and we would like to celebrate it by exhibiting an authentic 1916 aquarium. If anyone has any thoughts or ideas and would like to contribute to this project please weigh in. Please email: Bill Gill at bostonbreeder@bostonguppyclub.com or Russ McAndrews at marksdonnam@hotmail.com

Call for …..

Listings for “Wants to Buy, Sell &/or Trade” in the NEC Newsletter Rules & Disclaimer: If you would like to advertise a Swap Shop listing please forward information to Barbara Romeo at bromeo1234@optonline.net by the tenth of each month. Be sure to include all pertinent information in your announcement. NEC reserves the right to deny a listing

for any reason. Users of the Swap Shop should understand that they do so AT THEIR OWN RISK. Both parties understand and agree to complete the transaction independently of the NEC. The NEC is in no way responsible for any portion of these transactions and cannot be held in any way liable for any loss incurred by either party in the transaction. Furthermore, participation in the Swap Shop serves as acceptance of these rules.

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Boston Aquarium Society Web page is now posting fish articles for reading. If interested in having a fish article posted on the web page please email the article to Donna McAndrews at marksdonnam@hotmail.com

Connecticut Betta Club (CBC) International Show June 6, 2015 Results & Pictures are Posted on Facebook

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Connecticut-Betta-Club/120082331387571?fref=nf for show pictures or https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27885015/Area 1 Show Results 2014-2015.pdf for show results only.

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K.O.I. Get Together and LAB! at Pacific Northwest

Koi Clubs Association (PNKCA) Convention

June 19 - 21, 2015 Our First EVER K.O.I. Get Together!

Where: 2015 PNKCA Convention, Red Lion River Inn, Spokane, WA When: June 19-21, 2015 Who: Spike Cover, Karen Pattist, Ken Austin Special Guest: Syd Mitchell, all the way from England!

Special Events:

LAB - ALL DAY on Friday! More info: http://koiorganisationinternational.org/?q=koi-lab-pnkca-2015 Cost: FREE to K.O.I. students who have already purchased #220-LAB, $25 for everyone else Saturday Speakers - Koi Health 'track' featuring all K.O.I. Instructors Saturday Round Table - featuring all K.O.I. Instructors, questions from the audience! Saturday Night Banquet Speaker - Syd Mitchell Thursday Night - K.O.I. Get Together Dinner For Reservations: http://koiorganisationinternational.org/?q=webform/lab-reservations-pnkca-convention-2015

Convention Info: http://www.pnkca.com/id208.html

Syd's Web Site: http://www.mankysanke.co.uk

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Friday June 19, 2015

7:30 p.m.

Horseshoe Crabs and Other Invertebrates Dr. Matt Sclafani Dr. Matthew Sclafani is Project Leader of the Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Network, http://www.nyhorseshoecrab.org, a partnership of Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. From the Long Island Nature Organization's website: "Dr. Matthew Sclafani has been working for Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program for 12 years and has established a broad range of marine research, monitoring and educational outreach programs throughout Long Island, NY. He has received his Bachelors Degree in marine science from the University of New England (Maine), his Masters in biological oceanography from Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia) and his Doctorate in biology from McGill University (Quebec). His research interests include marine fish ecology, restoration ecology, and conservation management. His recent work has focused on horseshoe crab monitoring, fish passage restoration ecology, and shellfish enhancement and restoration projects. Matthew has also served as the New York State DEC Coordinator for the Peconic Estuary Program and has an interest in marine conservation projects that involve citizen participation." Dr. Sclafani will talk to us about horseshoe crabs and other invertebrates.

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Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Hand-in-Hand Fire Co., 313 Enterprise Drive,

Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

“Xany for Xiphs: The Platies & Swordtails” by Ted Dengler Coletti

A hobbyist for over 30 years, Ted hails from the North Jersey Aquarium Society, where he is an Expert Breeder in their BAP, and Chairs their GAP. He has penned over 200 articles and columns, and 1 book, for the hobby. He founded the Aquarium Hobby Historical Society in 2002, and the Northeast Livebearer Association in 2006 (with Rit Forcier). He currently serves as Editor of the ALA journal, Livebearers. Ted resides in the New Jersey Skyland region with his wife, children, guitars, fish, and ponds. This is a comprehensive overview of the genus, with history, special characteristics & genetics, profiles on every species, and major fancy forms.

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For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/632730373525637/

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The Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club is proud to announce our

22nd Annual Self-Guided Pond Tour  -- 2015 --  

Date and Time:

(Saturday, July 11th) & (Sunday, July 12th) 8:30am to 4:30pm

(Rain or Shine)

Come view some of the most beautiful ponds in Western MA

Visit the ponds, at your leisure, using the Pond

Tour brochure provided with your ticket.

Ticket pricing: TBA

If you wish to join the Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club, the price of your Pond Tour Ticket will be applied toward the cost of your

annual membership at http://www.pioneervalleypondclub.com/application.html

If you have additional questions or require more information, please free to

contact one of our representatives: http://www.pioneervalleypondclub.com/officers.html

More info: http://www.pioneervalleypondclub.com/Pond_Tour.htm

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Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies Serving the Aquarium Hobby

Summer Auction – 2015

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Of Fish (All Species), Aquarium Equipment and Related Dry Goods

Location: The Sheraton Hartford South

100 Capital Boulevard, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (860) 257-6000

Registration: Register at the auction: 50/50 split, 10 or more lots 60/40 split, 1 red dot per vendor,

additional red dot/10 lots*. Please label your bags.

* Acceptable lots will be determined by the auction committee

Food & Refreshments will be available

AUCTION HOURS:

REGISTRATION …………………………… 8 AM to 11:30 AM

VIEWING OF GOODS ……………………… 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM

AUCTION ……………………………………… 11:30 AM to 6 PM

RAFFLE ……………………………………………………… 50/50

NEC INVITES YOU TO ATTEND!!!

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Viewing of items: 11 a.m. – 12 noon. There will be no viewing allowed after noon.

Auction starts at noon sharp!

Any person may bring quality live fish and aquatic plants to enter into auction.• Pre-registration will open on Sunday, October

25th on our club’s website (jerseyshoreas.org) and close at 3:00 pm. Saturday October 31st. Pre-registration will get a 60/40 split.

• 50/50 split for walk-ins at the auction. Auction rules available upon request.

For more information: e-mail Russ White at rwhite8@optonline.net, call (732) 928-2838, or visit jerseyshoreas.org

THE JERSEY SHORE AQUARIUM SOCIETY presents its

FALL 2015

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Dry Goods Auction!SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Featuring rare and exotic tropical fish,

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free goodies and door prizes all day long!

Snacks and refreshments will be available.

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NEC Slide and Videos All video and slide presentations are available to any NEC club to use as their monthly meeting program. Any other use should be discussed with the NEC slide and video chairman prior to the request. Please make requests as far in advance as possible to allow for scheduling and regular mail delivery. The NEC club requesting the program is responsible for actual shipping charges in both directions. Failure to return the program will result in a $50 replacement charge. Please return programs within 14 days after the scheduled meeting. Requests should be made to: David Banks, 315 US RT 2, Grand Isle, VT 05458

Email: dbanks@together.net or 802-372-8716

Last published library listing: January 15, 2015 NEC Newsletter

Call for more…

Local Fish Store Information to be entered into a “Local Fish Store Directory”

Information Requested: • Shop Name, Owner’s Name, Full Address, Phone, • Website and/or social media (e.g., Facebook page) addresses, • Store Hours, Approx. number of tanks or gallons, current stock, • Other information such as specialty items/ordering, hard to find fish, other types of pets for

sale, any discounts offered &/or is a club sponsor.

Who can submit: NEC delegate, alternate delegate or NEC member club president Submit to: Barbara Romeo at bromeo1234@optonline.net If you would like to advertise your monthly meetings or special events, please forward the information to Barbara Romeo by the tenth of each month. Be sure to include all pertinent information (location, time, contact person or website for additional information) in your announcement.

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Please note that all NEC clubs are listed on the NEC website’s homepage, and have a link to each of the local club’s websites if you need additional information for any of the club meetings.

June, 2015

June 17

Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island (TFSRI) Rick Rego

“Non-Native, Established Tropical Fish Species in Florida”

More ore info: http://tfsri.net/tfsri-wp/

June 18

Norwalk Aquarium Society Mark Denaro

“Collecting America” More info: http://www.norwalkas.org/xoops/

June 18

North Jersey Aquarium Society (NJAS) Dr. Anthony Mazzeroll “The Amazon Project”

More info: http://www.njas.net

June 19

The Long Island Aquarium Society (LIAS) Matt Sclafani

“Horseshoe Crabs and Other Invertebrates” More info: http://www.liasonline.org

June 19

Greater Hartford Aquarium Society Eric Schultz

“Fish Physiology” More info:

http://www.ghasct.org/modules/extcal/event.php?event=23

Triple Crown Fish AuctionSaturday, March 16, 2011

The Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island presents

TFSRI’s split is $3 per bag sold, all the rest goes to the vendor.No limit on the number of lots submitted. All lots must be live sh, plants or aquarium-related items. See rules for complete details.

Preregister by March 11th and get a red dot sticker to bump one bag to the start of the auc-tion.

All lots open at $3. Lots not selling for the minimum bid of $3 are returned to the seller. Lots selling for only $3 are considered dona-tions to TFSRI.

Vendor Fee: $2Bidder Card: $2 (Waived for Vendors)Bump any lot $2 Rebagging fee: $2The Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island

meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 PM. Meetings are free and all are welcome to attend. Go to www.tfsri.net for meeting location

BRING YOUR BEST FISH!For a $1 fee you can put a reserve on any lot! YOU set the minimum bid, if the lot doesn’t sell for your price or better, you get it back!

Doors will be open at 10:00 AM.The auction starts promptly at 12:00 PM

Free Admission! All are welcome!

Visit www.tfsri.net for complete rules and auction forms.

St. Joseph’s Parish Center1303 Mendon Road (Rte. 122)Cumberland, RI

DIRECTIONS TO THE AUCTION:Route 295 to Route 122, (exit 10). Take a left off the ramp, proceed past the Burger King on your left and Route 116 on your right. Continue on route 122 for approximately one mile. St. Joseph’s church will be on your left. Turn left into the driveway immediately before the church, and follow the driveway around the rear of the church and proceed to the top of the hill. The Parish center will be on your right.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Al Wagonblott 401-619-7805 mr_wiggles_sr@hotmail.com

or visit us on the web at: www.tfsri.net

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June 20 Aquarium Club of Lancaster County (ACLC)

Ted D. Coletti “Xany for Xiphs: The Platies & Swordtails”

More info: http://www.aclcpa.org

July, 2015

July 1

Greater City Aquarium Society (GCAS) Mark Soberman

“Keeping and Breeding Corydoras Catfish” More info: http://www.greatercity.org

July 13 The Jersey Shore Aquarium Society (JSAS)

Joe Chiappetta “Collecting in Uruguay”

More info: http://www.jerseyshoreas.org

July 15

Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island (TFSRI) Amanda Wenger

“Planted Tanks; Pairing Fish and Plant” More info: http://tfsri.net/tfsri-wp/

Triple Crown Fish AuctionSaturday, March 16, 2011

The Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island presents

TFSRI’s split is $3 per bag sold, all the rest goes to the vendor.No limit on the number of lots submitted. All lots must be live sh, plants or aquarium-related items. See rules for complete details.

Preregister by March 11th and get a red dot sticker to bump one bag to the start of the auc-tion.

All lots open at $3. Lots not selling for the minimum bid of $3 are returned to the seller. Lots selling for only $3 are considered dona-tions to TFSRI.

Vendor Fee: $2Bidder Card: $2 (Waived for Vendors)Bump any lot $2 Rebagging fee: $2The Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island

meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 PM. Meetings are free and all are welcome to attend. Go to www.tfsri.net for meeting location

BRING YOUR BEST FISH!For a $1 fee you can put a reserve on any lot! YOU set the minimum bid, if the lot doesn’t sell for your price or better, you get it back!

Doors will be open at 10:00 AM.The auction starts promptly at 12:00 PM

Free Admission! All are welcome!

Visit www.tfsri.net for complete rules and auction forms.

St. Joseph’s Parish Center1303 Mendon Road (Rte. 122)Cumberland, RI

DIRECTIONS TO THE AUCTION:Route 295 to Route 122, (exit 10). Take a left off the ramp, proceed past the Burger King on your left and Route 116 on your right. Continue on route 122 for approximately one mile. St. Joseph’s church will be on your left. Turn left into the driveway immediately before the church, and follow the driveway around the rear of the church and proceed to the top of the hill. The Parish center will be on your right.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Al Wagonblott 401-619-7805 mr_wiggles_sr@hotmail.com

or visit us on the web at: www.tfsri.net

NEC MEMBER CLUBS: Aquarium Club of Lancaster County ACLC Boston Aquarium Society BAS Boston Guppy Club BGC Brooklyn Aquarium Society BASNY Central New York Aquarium Society CNYAS Cichlid Club of York CCNY Connecticut Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts CAPE Connecticut Betta Club CBC Danbury Area Aquarium Society DAAS Greater City Aquarium Society GCAS Greater Hartford Aquarium Society GHAS Jersey Shore Aquarium Society JSAS Koi Organisation International K.O.I. Long Island Aquarium Society LIAS Nassau County Aquarium Society NCAS New England Cichlid Association NECA New Hampshire Aquarium Society NHAS New York Planted Tank NYPT Northeast Livebearers Association NELA North Jersey Aquarium Society NJAS Norwalk Aquarium Society NAS Otter Valley Aquarium Society OVAS Pioneer Valley Aquarium Society PVAS Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi PVWG&K Southern New England Killifish Assoc. SNEKA Tropical Fish Club of Burlington TFCB Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island TFSRI Upstate NY Killifish Association UNYKA Worcester Aquarium Society WAS NEC Board of Governors 2014-2016 President: Joe Masi (DAAS) president@northeastcouncil.org Vice President: Rich Pierce (SNEKA/TFSRI) rw_pierce@verizon.net Treasurer: Joe Dinho (DAAS) joedinho@yahoo.com Recording Secretary: Fran Masi (DAAS) Franc21alliance@optonline.net Corresponding Secretary: Barbara Romeo (DAAS) Bromeo1234@optonline.net Past President: Christine Policastro (NJAS) cpolicastro1@verizon.net

Members At Large 2014-2016 Karen Pattist (K.O.I.) Linda Giza (NELA) Leslie Dick (DAAS) Peter Izzo (NAS) Bill Gill (BAS) Russ McAndrews (BAS) Standing Committees: Corporate Agent …………. Dan McKercher Competititve Events (NEC

Sponsored) ……………... George Goulart Constitution and By-Laws .. Joe Masi Judging & Standards …….. Anne Broadmeyer Legislation ……………….. Dave Giza Planning (Council Mtg. Prog.) Linda Giza Programs (Slides & Videos) .. Dave Banks Public Relations (Society

Relations) ……………… Open Organization (Assist / New

Groups) ………………... Open Raffles (Fund Raising) …… Open Shows …………………….. Open Workshop ………………… Leslie Dick Non-Standing Committees: Advertising ………………… Ted Coletti Articles Competition ………. Artie Platt Auction …………… Joe Masi / Dave Giza Betty Mueller ……………… Joe Masi Breeder Participation Program Richard Pierce JJW Memorial Conservation..Dave Giza Donations ……………...…. Barbara Romeo Exhibitor Competition…… Bill Gill Historian …………………… Dave Banks Newsletter ………………… Barbara Romeo Nominating ……………….. Linda Giza Photo Contest ……………. Rich Pierce Speakers ……………………Linda Giza Sunshine ……………………Fran Masi Webmaster …………………Mark Broadmeyer

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NEC Member Clubs (click on individual logos to go to the respective website or contact info)

OTTER VALLEY

AQUARIUM SOCIETY

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OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Scott Craig scraig1012@charter.net

VICE PRESIDENT Ben Belancikbenjaminsr@belancik.com

SECRETARY Mike Liumike@berkshiredesign.com

TREASURER Don Hennemannmodelrrbug@aol.com

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Linda Giza

BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Luceyhummingbird7515@comcast.netJerine Blissetticegriller@hotmail.comWilliam Maier

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

AUCTION CHAIR Linda GizaMEMBERSHIP Linda Giza & Don Hennemann

PROGRAMS Linda Giza MUSEUM LIASON Linda GizaLIBRARY Bill Maier REFRESHMENTS Scott Craig & William MaierSUNSHINE Linda GizaNEWSLETTER Jerine Blissett BYLAWS Linda GizaEXCHANGE EDITOR Linda GizaNEC DELEGATE Will Fontaine NEC ALT. DELEGATE Martha Morris

The Underwater News is the official publication of the Pioneer Valley Aquarium Society, Inc. and is published either monthly or bimonthly except for July and August. The views and opinions printed herein are those of the individual authors, and are not necessarily those of PVAS. The Underwater News is provided free to our members as part of their membership. Unless otherwise indicated, original articles and drawings may be re-printed in other non-profit publications, as long as credit is given to the author and The Underwater News. Two copies of the publication in which the reprint appears should be sent to PVAS. Address all exchange bulletins and correspondence to the Pioneer Valley Aquarium Society, Inc. c/o Michael Liu, 14 Indian Hill, Florence, MA 01062.

IN THIS ISSUE

3 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CLUB

Minutes from our General & BOD Meeting, Treasurer’s Report &

Up Coming Events

5 How I Raise Anabantoid Fry

By Kevin Thurston

From CAS Newsletter and Aquarist, Colorado Aquarium Society

Aquarticles.com

7 PVAS PROGRAMS & CONTEST

Breeder Awards, Bowl Show Results, & Photo Show Contest

9 BUSINESS DIRECTORY & TRADING POST

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Triple Crown Fish AuctionSaturday, March 16, 2011

The Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island presents

TFSRI’s split is $3 per bag sold, all the rest goes to the vendor.No limit on the number of lots submitted. All lots must be live sh, plants or aquarium-related items. See rules for complete details.

Preregister by March 11th and get a red dot sticker to bump one bag to the start of the auc-tion.

All lots open at $3. Lots not selling for the minimum bid of $3 are returned to the seller. Lots selling for only $3 are considered dona-tions to TFSRI.

Vendor Fee: $2Bidder Card: $2 (Waived for Vendors)Bump any lot $2 Rebagging fee: $2The Tropical Fish Society of Rhode Island

meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 PM. Meetings are free and all are welcome to attend. Go to www.tfsri.net for meeting location

BRING YOUR BEST FISH!For a $1 fee you can put a reserve on any lot! YOU set the minimum bid, if the lot doesn’t sell for your price or better, you get it back!

Doors will be open at 10:00 AM.The auction starts promptly at 12:00 PM

Free Admission! All are welcome!

Visit www.tfsri.net for complete rules and auction forms.

St. Joseph’s Parish Center1303 Mendon Road (Rte. 122)Cumberland, RI

DIRECTIONS TO THE AUCTION:Route 295 to Route 122, (exit 10). Take a left off the ramp, proceed past the Burger King on your left and Route 116 on your right. Continue on route 122 for approximately one mile. St. Joseph’s church will be on your left. Turn left into the driveway immediately before the church, and follow the driveway around the rear of the church and proceed to the top of the hill. The Parish center will be on your right.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Al Wagonblott 401-619-7805 mr_wiggles_sr@hotmail.com

or visit us on the web at: www.tfsri.net