WHO ARE WE?
We are a group of aquatic enthusiasts in the Akron, Ohio area.
Formed in 1952, the Greater Akron Aquarium Society is a non-profit, non-commercial
organization. Our membership ranges from the beginning hobbyist to the advanced aquarists
with many years experience. The goals of our club are to promote the care, study, breeding,
and exhibition of aquarium fish and related aquatic life and to promote interest in the
aquarium hobby.
MEETINGS:
Our meetings are
held on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM at the Mogadore Community-Senior
Center (former Post Office) at 3857 Mogadore Rd., just West of Rte. 532 - across from
the McDonalds in Mogadore, OH. 
Visitors are always welcome. It costs absolutely nothing to attend a
meeting and look us over.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership forms are
available on the web page, or at the meeting. The cost is only $7.50 for adults, $10.00
for a couple or family (includes children under 10) and $5.00 for a junior membership
(10-17 years). You can also save money by paying for two years of membership. Membership
provides an opportunity to socialize with others who share your interests, a subscription
to our bi-monthly newsletter (Tank Topics),
Library usage, and more. We also offer a corresponding membership for $7.50 a year.
AGENDA:
Our meeting agenda is simple and informal. The meeting will begin
approximately 8:00 p.m. with a short business meeting. Immediately following is the
program for the evening which usually lasts about 45 minutes. Our programs consist of
a speaker, a slide program, a movie, or perhaps a panel discussion - always on a particular
subject related to the hobby or various species of fish. Following the program is a short
refreshment break, after which the winners of the
Bowl Show are announced, the Breeder's Award
Program fish are auctioned, and tickets are drawn for the Equipment and Book Raffles.
THE BOWL SHOW:
Each month members can bring in fish for specific classes to compete for first,
second, and third place ribbons. The charge for each entry is only $ .25.
Members compete for annual awards by accumulating
points throughout the year.
BREEDER'S AWARD PROGRAM:
Members can receive recognition
for spawning a species of fish new to them. The members can write an article describing
the spawning or bring in six young fish for verification and auction. The members earn
certificates and can work towards plaques which are awarded in different categories.
LIBRARY:
At the library table are a number of books and publications covering all
areas of the aquarium hobby. The books may be borrowed by members for a month at a time.
Also each month, people attending the meeting can buy tickets for several books that will
be raffled.
EQUIPMENT RAFFLE:
The raffle table has such items as tanks, fish food and aquarium
accessories that are donated by national manufacturers, area dealers, or purchased by
the Society. Tickets may be purchased by anyone attending the meeting.
ANNUAL SHOW:
Our annual show,
Ultra-Aqua, is held the second weekend of July at the Tallmadge Community Center,
80 Community Rd., Tallmadge, OH 44278 just off Tallmadge Circle.
This has become one of the largest all-species tropical fish shows in
North America. It is an international gathering of hobbyists to display their fish in
class competition, to talk fish, and to learn about the hobby from experts from all over.
TANK TOPICS:
The official publication of the Greater Akron Aquarium Society,
Tank Topics, is published on a bi-monthly
basis. Articles and comments for this publication are welcome and encouraged. Such
articles are to be submitted no later than the board meeting prior to publication.
All articles may be reprinted as long as the author(s) and G.A.A.S. are given proper
credit and two copies of the publication containing the reprint are sent to G.A.A.S.
Please send any correspondence regarding Tank Topics to:
GAAS
P.O. Box 494
Akron, OH 44309-0494
