Subsequently, the OAVS was moved to the Old Town Hall, 61 Main St. where monthly meetings and annual shows were held in 1991 and 1992. In 1993 the Club was moved to our present location, the McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy St. Monthly club meetings are normally held the first Sunday of each month September through April.

1993 also witnessed the first OAVS annual show to be held at the Regional Municipality of Ottawa Carleton Headquarterds (now the Ottawa City Hall). In 1996, 2000 & 2006, OAVS was very pleased to host the 29th, 33rd & 38th AVSC National Shows.

The purpose of the club is to create a nonprofit relaxed environment for members to participate in and enjoy the art of growing African Violets and Gesneriads while exchanging ideas and methods to collectively improve their skills. To demonstrate their accumulating skills the club holds an annual flower show encouraging all members to participate. All show entered plants are individually judged based on a 100 point system governed by AVSA rules. These shows are open to the public for viewing and the purchase of plants, leaves and growing support materials.

OAVS is fun and informative and is one of the largest clubs in Canada. Everyone interested is invited to join OAVS to learn more about the culture of the most popular houseplant in the world, the African violet.

OAVS is affiliated with the African Violet Society of Canada (AVSC), African Violet Society of America (AVSA) and the New York State African Violet Society (NYSAVS).