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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 with Lunch option

Since the October meeting will run from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM the club has arranged with a local restaurant Trippy Tacos to deliver lunch for those that want it.

There will be a custom link through which you may place your lunch order using Trippy Tacos' on-line ordering site.

Each person will complete and pay for their order on-line and all the orders will be delivered at approximately 3:00 PM on October 11.

October Speakers:

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 hear the one and only Zenzo Tazawa of Aquarium Co-Op!!! Zenzo will give a 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

Finally, we will enjoy a Mega Auction! Many generous organizations and businesses across the country have donated amazing auction 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).

October Schedule:

• 12:30-1:00: Socializing/Announcements
• 1:00-2:00: Mati Garcia Garcia - Uruguay Fish Tours
• 2:00-2:15: Break
• 2:15-2:30: Raffle #1
• 2:30-3:30: Zenzo Tazawa - Aquarium Co-OP
• 3:30-3:45: Raffle #2
• 4:00-6:00: Auction
• 6:00 Wrap up
• Join us for dinner with the speakers at a local restaurant afterwards

November 8, 2025 Alternate location (Glenallan Elementary School - All Purpose Room, 12520 Heurich Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902), Dave Schumacher of Dave's Rare Fish
Dave will be joining us in November to share his expertise with cichlids, among other topics.
Dave is also extending a fantastic Group Buy opportunity for our club! Details for the Group Buy will be posted to the Group Buys section of the Forum later this month.

Dave Schumacher