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For our October 11 Meeting we return to our regular location at

JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL:

1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902

October 11, 2025 Double Speaker Feature and Mega Auction:

Mati Garcia of Uruguay Fish Tours and Zenzo Tazawa of Aquarium Co-Op!

For October's meeting, we will first hear from Mati Garcia who is visiting all the way from Uruguay to share his experiences and adventures with Uruguay Fish Tours, which gives individuals from around the world unique and unforgettable opportunities to go on fish collecting expeditions in Uruguay.

Mati Garcia

Then, we will enjoy a Mega Auction/Raffle extravaganza! Many generous organizations and businesses across the country have donated amazing auction/raffle items. Club members will also have an opportunity to auction fish and equipment. You won't want to miss out on this great chance to grab some amazing fish and equipment at unbeatable prices! (Anyone present can purchase items, only club members can sell).

Finally, we will end our time together with the one and only Zenzo Tazawa of Aquarium Co-Op!!! Zenzo is joining us from California to share his knowledge in his talk titled “My Aquarium Journey and Where it Has Led Me.” Zenzo is widely recognized as an expert in the hobby and gives talks sharing his passion at large and smaller events across the country.

Zenzo Tazawa

October Schedule:

• 12:30 PM Meeting starts/Socializing
• 1:00 PM Mati Garcia
• 2:00 PM Break
• 2:15 PM Auction and Raffle
• 4:30 Break
• 4:45 Zenzo Tazawa
• 5:45 Wrap up
• Join us for dinner with the speakers at a local restaurant afterwards