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For 2010, the
Ontario Chapter Annual General Meeting & Conference returned to
YMCA Geneva Park
in Orillia. The theme was Challenges for a Changing Fishery in a
Changing World. There were 69 attendees, comprised of students,
agency staff from Conservation Authorities, Ministry of Natural
Resources, Fisheries and Oceans, and the private sector. Many were
newcomers to the AGM while others were meeting veterans. We were also
joined by Mark Porath, the North Central Division President from
Nebraska. |
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After brief introductions on Friday morning, Mark provided a
short overview of what the North
Central Division does and some of the issues they are wrestling with
in the United States. All of the presentations over the rest of the day were
excellent. In the afternoon, we were treated to a documentary entitled
RiverWebs, a movie about a Japanese ecologist, Dr. Shigeru Nakano. It
chronicled his life, research and tragic death at the height of his career.
A number of people also took the opportunity to ice fish and congratulations
must go out to Warren Dunlop on his jumbo perch. |
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At the business meeting, we were able to fill two vacant
Executive Committee positions. Dean Fitzgerald stepped up and was
acclaimed as the President-Elect for 2010-2011. After much cajoling,
Silvia D’Amelio was nominated and acclaimed as the next President. The
social on Friday night was once again another highlight. Generous
support from our sponsors helped make the raffle a success and over $700
was raised for the
Student Subunit. |
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At the end of the meeting on Saturday, awards were given
to the best student oral and poster presentations. Sean Landsman
from Carleton University was the winner of the E.J. Crossman Award
for best oral presentation. His presentation was titled "The Effects of
Catch-and-Release Angling for Muskellunge". The
Ontario B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Award
winner for best poster presentation was Laura Chomyshyn from
Carleton University. Her poster was entitled "Evaluating the Need to
Minimize Water Entry and Surgical Aseptic Techniques During Telemetry
Implantation Surgeries". Abstracts for presentations can be found within
the
Program. |
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We would like to thank our sponsors for helping to keep
the costs down and providing raffle prizes. In addition, we would like
to extend our gratitude to all the presenters for putting together such
informative talks and posters. The event wouldn’t have been possible
without the dedication of the
Executive
Committee for doing the organizing and all the behind the scenes
work to make everything run smoothly. Finally we would like to thank
Geneva Park staff for making our stay enjoyable. |
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We would also like to thank the sponsors who provided financial support
and/or prizes. They are: |
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Anglers Pro Shop,
Backroad Mapbooks,
Brookfield Renewable Power Inc.,
EcoMetrix Incorporated,
Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
Lotek Wireless Inc,
Natural Resource Solutions Inc,
Ontario B.A.S.S. Federation Nation,
Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources,
Royal Ontario Museum, Silvia D'Amelio,
Trout Unlimited Canada
and VEMCO. |
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Visit the
Photo
Gallery to view some of the highlights from the meeting! Visit
the History page
to see synopses from other meetings! |
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