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AGM - Annual General Meeting - Committee Nominations Now Open – AGM 2026Date:
Updated - 08/09/2026 The Aquarium Society of Victoria Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 27 November 2026. Nominations are now invited for Committee positions. This is a great opportunity to become involved in helping guide one of Australia's oldest aquarium societies. Whether you're an experienced member or have recently joined, we encourage you to consider nominating. Secretary and Treasurer will both become vacant at this year's AGM, and the current office bearers are happy to discuss what these roles involve with anyone interested. If you'd like to make a positive contribution to the future of the Society, we'd love to hear from you. Nomination forms are available via the app or website Documents.
Nominations for Committee President Brett Hore has been re-nominated for the role of President
Hello to you all,, What I bring My aquarium hobby involvement Vision for the coming year I’m proactive, approachable, and committed to growing both the club and the hobby responsibly. I appreciate your support and look forward to another year of building on what we’ve achieved together. Vice President Blake Wall has re-nominated for Vice President
I’ve been part of the ASoV Committee for the past two years, including serving as Vice President for the past 12 months. My fishkeeping interests are pretty broad, but I particularly enjoy anything nano, fish breeding, 3D printing applications for the hobby, and exploring new technology and ideas that can make fishkeeping easier and more enjoyable. I’m passionate about continuing to grow what ASoV offers its members. I’d like to build on benefits such as our discounted brine shrimp eggs and fish foods, while looking for even more ways to give members genuine value from being part of the club. I’m also keen to see more interactive and hands-on meetings, following the success of activities such as our aquascaping workshop. For me, ASoV should be a place where members can learn, have a go, share their knowledge and, most importantly, enjoy being part of the aquarium community. I’m looking forward to helping ASOV continue to grow, try new things and deliver even more for our members. Secretary Natalie "Nat" Wilkinson - has nominated for Secretary Hi, I’m Nat, and I’m nominating for the position of Secretary of the Aquarium Society of Victoria. I’ve been involved with ASOV as a committee member and have really enjoyed becoming more involved in the club, particularly through helping with events, marketing, social media and promoting the society within the wider aquarium community. Outside of ASOV, I’m an avid fish keeper and breeder and run Finfinity Australia, where I breed a wide range of freshwater fish. I also create aquarium-related content on YouTube, with a big focus on sharing knowledge, encouraging people in the hobby and making fish keeping approachable and enjoyable. I’d love the opportunity to take on the Secretary role and become more involved in the organisation and day-to-day running of ASOV. I’m organised, creative and not afraid to get stuck into a job, and I’d like to help keep the club moving forward while supporting the great community that already exists around it. Most importantly, I genuinely love this hobby and the people in it, and I’d be proud to contribute to ASOV as Secretary. Treasurer Frank Di Giorgio - has nominated for Treasurer
Treasurer nomination - Frank Di Giorgio My passion for aquarium keeping began as a child when my family set up a small aquarium in our living room. Later, I started my own aquarium, bred angelfish, and after a break from the hobby discovered my passion for planted tanks. More recently, I have enjoyed breeding Apistogramma and keeping a variety of small fish that bring colour and character to my planted aquariums. I would also like to help strengthen the club by listening to our members, making monthly meetings even more enjoyable, sharing information, increasing our social media presence, building stronger relationships with local aquarium shops, and organising special events that bring members together while attracting new hobbyists. Through ASOV, I have truly found my community. My vision is to continue building an inspiring society that celebrates the creativity, learning and enjoyment that make fishkeeping such a rewarding hobby. As a current committee member, I have seen firsthand how much ASOV contributes to learning, connecting like minded people and promoting the hobby. If elected as Treasurer, I would welcome the opportunity to give back to a club that has given me so much. Having run my own business, I have experience managing finances, budgeting and keeping things organised. I see the role as a positive way to support the club and help ensure it continues to grow and provide value for members. General Committee - In Alphabetical Order
Hi everyone, I know you may not have seen a lot of me around the club this year, but I have been keeping a close eye on everything that has been happening and I’m looking forward to getting back to more meetings, catching up with everyone and talking fish. I have been around the aquarium hobby for most of my life. When I was under five, my parents owned the pet shop in Warragul, where I apparently spent plenty of time sleeping under the counter! After they sold the shop, I grew up on a dairy farm, where I developed an early interest in genetics and breeding. I never realised at the time how useful that would become in my fish-keeping journey. I haven’t kept fish continuously throughout my adult life, but over the past several years I have rediscovered just how much I enjoy the hobby. Fancy Bettas have always had a special place for me, and I now breed Bettas along with a range of other species that I find interesting. I particularly enjoy the genetics and the challenge of working out how to successfully breed different species — although sometimes the fish seem to have their own ideas! After more than 20 years in retail, I have been fortunate enough to combine my experience with my passion and now work in an aquarium store. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping new hobbyists discover the enjoyment of fish keeping. I also really enjoy working alongside local breeders, troubleshooting problems, sharing knowledge and learning about new species. I have a particular interest in rare and unusual fish, especially species that haven’t been available in Australia for many years or are no longer able to be imported. I think maintaining these fish within the hobby and passing that knowledge on to future generations is something really worthwhile. I’m very excited to be considered for a position on the committee and would love the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Aquarium Society of Victoria. I’m looking forward to meeting more members, learning about the species you are keeping and breeding, sharing experiences and, most importantly, talking far too much about fish!
Wade Stephens I’ve been involved in the aquarium hobby for several years, building my knowledge and experience alongside Nat through keeping and breeding a wide variety of freshwater fish. I have a particular interest in plecos and catfish and enjoy continuing to learn more about their care, breeding and behaviour. Through the hobby, I’ve gained practical experience and developed a strong appreciation for the aquarium community. I’m excited about the opportunity to become more involved with ASOV and contribute to the club as part of the Committee. I’d be keen to share my time, ideas and experience, while learning from other members and helping support the club, its members and future events.
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