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Re: [Killietalk] Canadian Killie Keeper

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Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Canadian Killie Keeper
From: Gary Elson or Mary Frauley <fraulels at videotron_ca>
Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 06:25:46 -0400
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I suppose an AKA list discussion of the state of the Canadian killie hobby 
may seem narrow, but I think our problems are instructive. The founders of 
the AKA were brilliant in their choice of structure - with representation 
from specific areas and their attempts at a moving convention. I realize 
there are west coast/east coast issues, but the basic structure is sound.

In Canada, the CKA is apparently gone. At the outset, many members came in 
from across the country, but most soon left as all meetings were in homes in 
Toronto or the surrounding area. The conventions were also in the same 
region. It was a good try by great people, but it was never a national 
structure.

We now have a regional club situation. Vancouver is an AKA affiliate. I've 
been contacted by two Toronto region clubs. There seem to be a number of 
killiekepers scattered through the prairies. Where I am, we have North 
America's largest French language killie club (okay, only French language 
club), Killi-Quebec, doing very well after several years of operation. We 
tried to become an AKA affiliate but no one answered the e-mails and we just 
got on with it ;-)

Why would Canadian clubs join the AKA? We can play word games and say 
"American" is of the Americas, and not just of that small part of the two 
continents that is the USA. But really, the AKA has a focussed structure 
that is sufficiently decentralized. It's a welcoming, friendly group that 
allows us to keep in touch with like minded killiekeepers (as long as we 
don't discuss politics). It's not perfect for getting fish, but for the 
exchange of information, networking and the possibility of discussion, it's 
great.

Gary in Montreal.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark R" <oldsan at gmail_com>
To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Canadian Killie Keeper


> You should check out the Aquarium Society of Winnipeg, I know for a
> fact that there are some avid killi freaks there.
>
> It's tough for Canadian killi-keepers right now. We don't seem to have
> a functioning national organization - I think the CKA is either
> defunct or only serves Ontario. I've never been able to get much info
> out of them. Some Canadian regional clubs, such as the Vancouver Area
> Killifish club, affiliate themselves with the AKA. I joined the AKA
> last year for the above reasons and I'm glad I did. I haven't yet
> traded eggs with an AKA member, but I'm sure I will.
>
> Aquabid seems to be the best alternative source for killies when local
> clubs aren't around and I know lots of people are getting their first
> fish from there.  I've had good and bad experiences with Aquabid but
> mostly good.
>
> I have annual eggs available if you wish. However, I currently live in
> the Northwest Territories and it's around -15C for the next month or
> two. Might want to wait until it warms up a bit before I put eggs in
> the mail.
>
>
> On 4/1/07, peter le <point_cera at hotmail_com> wrote:
>> No I live in Winnipeg Manitoba, I seen that alot of the CKA members are 
>> from
>> Ontario but lot of them only do pick up....
>>
>> If anyone would be able to mail me eggs or fish, please email me with
>> avalibilty and price. I would love to get some as soon as possible since
>> it's getting warm and only stays warm for only about 3 months up here.
>>
>>
>> >From: "karl doering" <kilikarl at bignet_net>
>> >Reply-To: killifish discussion list <killietalk at aka_org>
>> >To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
>> >Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Canadian Killie Keeper
>> >Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 22:58:57 -0400
>> >
>> >The Michigan has several Canadian members .Where in Canada do you live.
>> >Near
>> >Sarnia??
>> >----- Original Message -----
>> >From: "peter le" <point_cera at hotmail_com>
>> >To: <killietalk at aka_org>
>> >Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 10:54 PM
>> >Subject: [Killietalk] Canadian Killie Keeper
>> >
>> >
>> > > Topic: Canadian Killie Keeper
>> > >
>> > > I live in Canada and it's very hard to find any killies up here, I've
>> >been
>> > > keeping killies on and off for about 3 years and only been able to 
>> > > get
>> >5-6
>> > > specie. I went to the CKA website but not much infoe on there to get 
>> > > a
>> > > hold
>> > > of any to help me exspan in the hobby.
>> > >
>> > > I was tempting to join the AKA but not sure what it can offer me 
>> > > after
>> > > reading that it;s stilll gonna be hard for people to send me fish or
>> >eggs.
>> > > Can anyone point me in the right direction?
>> > >
>> > > -Peter
>> > >
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