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London Aquaria Society NOVEMBER 2006 London, Ontario, Canada www.londonaquariasociety.com
London Aquaria Society
NOVEMBER 2006 London, Ontario, Canada
www.londonaquariasociety.com
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Table of Contents Executive Minutes 3 Upcoming Events 3 Welcome from the President 4 7 LAS Monthly Jar Show 9 Membership Application Form 13 Breeders Award Report 15
Advertising Rates Business Card $25.00 ¼ Page $40.00 ½ Page $75.00 Full Page $125.00 Rates apply for a year of coverage, totalling 10 issues of our Newsletter. Articles in this publication may be reprinted provided full credit is given to the author, the London Aquaria Society and 2 copies of the published bulletin or magazine in which the article appears is to be mailed to:
London Aquaria Society P.O. Box 45010 RPO Fairmont
London, ON N5W 1A3
10 Martha St
(519) 425-1233 Ingersoll, ON
N5C 1E6
Aquarium Club Members Pay NO TAX on Fish !!
LAS Executive Meeting The executive meeting was held at the home of Roger and Anne Vander Aa. A big thank you to Roger and Anne for their hospitality. Due to a prior commitment, Mark Ruddick was not able to attend and provide a treasurer’s report. Mark will provide this at the next general meeting. Nancy Drummond indicated that membership was steadily growing and was hoping to add a few more memberships from the show and auction. For our upcoming meetings it was decided to try and invite some out of town speakers. The first was to invite Mr. Stan Shubel, a world renowned guppy breeder to come and speak at the October meeting. Dorothy Reimer will contact Mr. Shubel and extend the invitation. We hope to see everyone at the Show and Auction. UPCOMING EVENTS 2006-2007 LAS General Meeting Dates October 10, 2006 November 14, 2006 December 12, 2006 (also the holiday celebration) January 9, 2007 February 13, 2007 March 13, 2007 April 10, 2007 May 8, 2007 June 12, 2007 Monthly Jar Shows November Fish: Cyprinids (e.g. Goldfish, Koi, Barbs, Danios, Sharks, Rasboras, White Clouds etc.), Open Plant: Open December Fish: Bettas, Open Plant: Open
REMINDER LAS 2007
MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE
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President’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s Message
The guest speaker we had for October was Stan Shubel, Stan did a very interesting talk on the guppy and generated some interest in this species. I really enjoyed our visit with him. Thank you for a great evening. On my trip to the east coast I had the time to meet with Robert MacCara , I got one of their T-shirts and had a few request to get a few for our members and I will have some of them at the
meeting. The Jar Show for October will be Cyprinids, Plants and there will be an open class as usual. Jerry Draper will be the guest speaker for November meeting talking on filtration and whatever comes up. This should be very informative. Jerry has been in the hobby for a long time and is the owner of the Tropical Fish Room in Brantford. I have heard a lot of good comments from the advertisers that they are seeing LAS membership cards a lot more this year and that makes them happy to see they are getting support from the members, so do not be afraid to show that card and also introduce yourself to the shop owners. See their ads in the bulletin. Had too many treats at Halloween, Feel like the great pumpkin Ron Bishop President London Aquaria Society
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(In the Eastown Plaza) London, ON
They support us!!!
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THE LONDON AQUARIA SOCIETY
General Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Tanglewood Orchards Co-Op, 24 Spiritwood Court, Unit 77 (off Scenic Drive), London, ON. The London Aquaria Society is a non-profit organization established in June 1956. Its main objective is to promote interest in breeding and raising of tropical fish, and also to provide a means through which hobbyists may exchange ideas, gain information, and display their fish, sharing them in the public in the London area.
EXECUTIVE 2006/2007
President Ron Bishop 519-457-7907 [email protected] Vice-President Dorothy Reimer 519-438-7682 [email protected] Treasurer Mark Ruddick 519-455-8372 [email protected] Secretary Sharon MacDonald 519-453-0094 [email protected] Advertising Eric Geissinger 519-672-9168 [email protected] Show Chair Terry Little 519-752-8642 [email protected] B.A.P./H.A.P. Dennis Zajac 519-425-1233 [email protected] Library James Kelly 519-681-0717 no email address Jar Show Chair Sarah Lee 519-686-3473 [email protected] Membership Nancy Chipps-Drummond 519-644-2753 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Sharon MacDonald 519-453-0094 [email protected] Auction Chair Roger VanDer Aa 519-666-3995 [email protected] Webmaster Eric Geissinger 519-672-9168 [email protected]
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This information was extracted from the following website following some debate at the last meeting regarding classifications for food grade plastic containers.
(http://virtualweberbullet.com/plastics.html#types).
What Is Food Grade Plastic?
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requires that plastics used in food packaging be of greater purity than plastics used for non-food packaging. This is commonly referred to as food grade plastic. Plastics used to package pharmaceuticals are held to an even higher standard than food grade.
Food grade plastic does not contain dyes or recycled plastic deemed harmful to humans. However, this does not mean that food grade plastic cannot contain recycled plastic. The FDA has detailed regulations concerning recycled plastics in food packaging.
Another aspect of food grade plastic is matching the appropriate type of plastic to the food in question. Foods that are highly acidic or that contain alcohol or fats can leach plastic additives from the packaging or container into the food. As a result, you should only use plastic containers that are FDA approved for the particular type of food the plastic will come into contact with.
Finally, it should be noted that a plastic container can no longer be considered food grade if it has been used to store non-food items like chemicals, paint, or detergent.
Types Of Plastic
According to the American Plastics Council, the following six resins account for nearly all of the plastics used in product packaging. You're probably familiar with these symbols on plastic containers and packaging.
PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) is a clear, tough polymer with exceptional gas and moisture barrier properties. PET's ability to contain carbon dioxide (carbonation) makes it ideal for use in soft drink bottles.
HDPE (high density polyethylene) is used in milk, juice and water containers in order to take advantage of its excellent protective barrier properties. Its chemical resistance properties also make it well suited for items such as containers for household chemicals and detergents. Most five gallon food buckets are made from HDPE.
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Vinyl (polyvinyl chloride, or PVC) provides excellent clarity, puncture resistance and cling. As a film, vinyl can breathe just the right amount, making it ideal for packaging fresh meats that require oxygen to ensure a bright red surface while maintaining an acceptable shelf life.
LDPE (low density polyethylene) offers clarity and flexibility. It is used to make bottles that require flexibility. To take advantage of its strength and toughness in film form, it is used to produce grocery bags and garbage bags, shrink and stretch film, and coating for milk cartons.
PP (polypropylene) has high tensile strength, making it ideal for use in caps and lids that have to hold tightly on to threaded openings. Because of its high melting point, polypropylene can be hot-filled with products designed to cool in bottles, including ketchup and syrup. It is also used for products that need to be incubated, such as yogurt. Many Cambo, Tupperware and Rubbermaid food storage containers are made from PP.
PS (polystyrene), in its crystalline form, is a colorless plastic that can be clear and hard. It can also be foamed to provide exceptional insulation properties. Foamed or expanded polystyrene (EPS) is used for products such as meat trays, egg cartons and coffee cups. It is also used for packaging and protecting appliances, electronics and other sensitive products.
Another important type of plastic is polycarbonate, a clear shatter-resistant material used in restaurant food storage containers and recently in the Rubbermaid Stain Shield line of home food storage containers.
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Strathroy, ON N7G 2R2
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JAR SHOW
RESULTS TO DATE
Name Month Competition Fish Name Ribbon
James Kelly September Open Family Golden Severum - pair and fry Red
Jack Parkinson September Open Family Buenos Aries Tetra - pair and fry Blue
No Entries for October
PLANTS
RESULTS TO DATE
Name Month Competition Plant Name Ribbon
David Stuivenberg September Open Anubius bateri caladiifolia '1705' Red
James Kelly September Open Anubius coffeefolia Blue
David Stuivenberg September Open Cryptocoryne parva White
David Stuivenberg October Open Cryptocoryne nurii (very rare) Red
David Stuivenberg October Open Cryptocoryne grandis (Giant Red) Blue
David Stuivenberg October Open Ludwigia repens White
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LONDON AQUARIA SOCIETY
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
NEW AND RENEWAL MEMBERSHIPS • New • Renewal • Junior • Regular • Family $15.00/yr. $20.00/yr. $25.00/yr. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: City: _______________________ Prov.:/ _________________________ P.C.:/ ___________ State Zip Code Phone (Home): _____________________ Email Address: _________________________________
• Check here if you will allow the information given above to be published in a London Aquaria Society Membership Roster
Aquatic Interests: • Fresh Water Species • Brackish Water Species • Marine Species Number of Tanks ____ Number of Tanks ____ Number of Tanks ____ • General Fish Keeping • Breeding Fish • Species Preservation • Propagating Plants • Aquatic Life (other than fish and plants) • Shows & Competitions • Tank Beautiful Competitions • Live Food • Collecting • Research • Other _______________________________________________________________________ • Areas of Specialization Non-Aquatic Interests: • Photography • Computers • Cooking • Writing • Video Recording • Design & Layout • Journalism • Drawing • Painting • Arts & Crafts • Public Speaking • Woodworking • Other: _________________________________________________________________
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LONDON AQUARIA SOCIETY Please list all household members to be included in this L.A.S. membership.
Name:
Occupation: Age: Birthdate:
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How did you learn of the London Aquaria Society? (Please check all appropriate sources and list names) • Member: • Magazine Ad: _______________________________
• Newspaper Ad: • Radio Ad: __________________________________
• Pet Shop: • L.A.S. Event: _______________________________
• Other:
What do you expect to obtain from your L.A.S. Membership?
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To return this form or obtain additional information, please contact:
London Aquaria Society P.O. Box 45010, RPO Fairmont
London, ON N5W 1A3
For Official Use Only:
• Life Membership Membership Expires: December 31st of each year
• Paid - Cash • Paid - Cheque Amount Paid: $ _____________
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London Aquaria Society P.O. Box 45010 RPO Fairmont London, ON N5W 1A3
519-785-4052
