We would like to let everyone know that the OCA is celebrating over 20 years of promoting our beloved cichlid hobby. This is why the Ohio Cichlid Association is very proud to offer the 13th annual Ohio Cichlid EXTRAVAGANZA 2007. The official dates of this event will be November 16, 17, & 18, 2007 at the Strongsville Holiday Inn Select conveniently located at the I-71, Route 82 exit just minutes from the Ohio Turnpike and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. We appreciate all the support everyone has contributed over the last 12 years to make the EXTRAVAGANZA one of the country's premier cichlid events. Attendee's come from all over the Country and Canada and even England. Expected attendance this year could top 300 people. We the Ohio Cichlid Association promise to make the 2007 Extravaganza weekend a fun filled AFFORDABLE weekend that you and your family can enjoy. A printable registration form, auction rules , show rules , show classes as well as event schedules are all available at this site.
The OCA has worked hard to bring you another fantastic line-up of world class speakers for the 2007 Extravaganza that includes Ad Konings, Willem Heijns, Anton Lamboj, Lee Newman, Brian Shrimpton and, last but not least, Jim Powers on Loaches!
The Cichlid and Scavenger Show will have 28 classes. The show is both ACA and FAAS sanctioned. There will be CASH awards for first, second, and third place. Best of Show will receive a $100.00 cash award and a hand carved trophy by Del Calhoun. The cost per entry will be $2.50 apiece.
We are planning a very special pre registration package this year. For only $35.00 per person, you can get full registration to everything and an Extravaganza 2007 T-shirt. To take advantage of this GREAT deal, you must be pre registered by NO LATER than November 1st, 2007. If you are not interested in a T-shirt, early registration will be $25.00 per person if received by no later than November 15th, 2007. Anytime after that and at the door, it's $28.00 per person to register. We hope to see all of you take advantage of the Convention Early Registration Package. I know I will.
The Strongsville Holiday Inn Select has once again offered us an unbelievable low room rate of $65.00 per night (up to four people per room). You can book you reservation by either calling the hotel direct at 1-440-238-8800 extension 283 or 1-800-HOLIDAY. If you experience issues reserving rooms or with room rates please contact the Holiday Inn Select Strongsville directly at 440-238-8800. Be sure to ask for the Ohio Cichlid Association room rate.
I'm hoping that this year's EXTRAVAGANZA will surpass all others in attendance, show entries, and just plain fun. With your help, we should have no problem attaining our goals. Thanks for the continued support!
Show Chairman 2007
Marc A. DeWerth
For questions contact Marc at madbigfoot@aol.com
Download a registration form TODAY!
Confirmed speakers include:Jim Powers,
Brian Shrimpton,
Ad Konings,
Anton Lamboj,
Willem Heijns, and
Lee Newman
Speaker |
Time |
Day |
| FRIDAY |
| Brian Shrimpton |
8:00PM to 9:30PM |
| Jim Powers |
9:30PM to 11PM |
| SATURDAY |
| Lee Newman |
9AM to 10:30AM |
| Willem Heijns |
10:30AM to
12PM |
| Anton Lamboj |
1:30PM to 3 PM |
| Ad Konings |
3PM to 4:30PM |
|
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Who?
The Ohio Cichlid Association is proud to present the 2007 Northeast
Ohio Cichlid Extravaganza!
What?
Extravaganza 2007
Where?
Holiday Inn Select Strongsville
Phone: 440-238-8800
15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136 (map)
Room rate - $65.00 (up to 4 people per room)
Located at I-71 and Route 82 just 10 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
The hotel offers a Indoor pool (they promise this year!), Jacuzzi, plenty of shopping close by, including the South Park Mall with its new, state-of-the-art movie theatre. And, no it's not named after the cartoon!
The city of Cleveland also offers the Cavs basketball, Lumberjacks hockey, the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame, the Natural History Museum and the Great Lakes Science Center and Kids Museums. Additionally, you could visit the world renowned Metro parks Zoo that includes one of the first Rain Forests ever conceived!
Bring the whole family and have fun!!
When?
The weekend prior to Thanksgiving, November 16, 17 and 18, 2007.
Make it a family Holiday trip!
How?
Bus, Truck, Van, Car or Plane, it's up
to you! (Or if you're the Show Chairman, you can ride on Bigfoot's
back).
JUST COME SEE US!
If you fly, there is a free hotel shuttle
from the airport. You're only 10 minutes away from the hotel!
