GREEN BAY AQUARIUM SOCIETY

                                                          November 9, 2005

7.  Old Business: A. The new sign has been completed and looks very nice.     

                             B. Dues are now past due please pay as soon as possible.

                             C. Milwaukee Shop Hop, Those who went had a lot of fun.

                             D. Discussed Manufacturers donation. They will be sent to Tony’s for easier bagging in the spring.

8.  Sub Committees: Field Trip: A. Minnesota Auction / Mall of America trip has been canceled. Not enough members are able to go.

                                                    B. Exotic Cichlids: November 19, 2005 two vehicles will go. One meeting at Keith’s house at 8:50 a.m. and one meeting at the Park and Ride at Hwys N & 10 by Darboy at 8:50 a.m. Tony made a motion to reimburse the drivers $12 for gas. Tod seconded. Passed. Sharon will send out e-mails to all of the members.

 Auction: A. March 19^th 2006 was agreed upon for the spring auction.                        

B. It will again be at 1000 Island Enviromental Center in Kaukauna               

C. Ron will contact them after the first of Janurary for availability.                   

D. Keith will contact Mike S. to see if he would be auctioneer again.             

 Website: It is all up to date.

  Library: No report

  BAP: Tad won this quarter’s raffle.

9.  New Business: Tony gave a report on Wisconsin Livestock Identification

Registration. We would be classified under fish farms. The classification would be Ornamental fish which means goldfish, koi, tropical, freshwater fish that cannot survive in temperatures below 38degrees F, saltwater fish and other fish which the department designates in writing. Exemptions are breeders who hold, rear, sell or distribute live ornamental fish, or hatch eggs of the ornamental fish unless the ornamental fish or eggs are commingled with non-ornamental fish or fish eggs or are reared for bait, human food or animal feed. 2. Exhibit live fish in a public forum for not more than 15 days in a calendar year, or for a longer period of time which the department authorizes for specific exhibit. If you want a current list of ornamental fish you can write or call the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Animal Health  PO BOX 8911 Madison WI 53708-8911 or phone 608-224-4872.

10. BAP: No one brought fish.

11. Open Forum: Discussed the causes of growth on Angelfish lips and the issues with raising Angelfish.

12. Raffle: won by Audrey

13. Next meeting is at Tad & Audrey’s with Christmas gift exchange.

14. Meeting closed at 8:55 p.m.