PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – August 2010

When I first joined a koi club it was in the San Francisco Bay Area 25 years ago. Having dug our first pond and found a source for koi, I was anxious to find out more about the fish requirements. We were experienced tropical and marine aquarium hobbyists, and appreciated the skill and knowledge that goes into sucessfully maintaining artificial wet environments. We reasoned that Koi must have specialized needs too. Magazine articles were too slow and too focused to learn in a timely manner. Over the years we have acquired way more information from koi clubs and the advice of practical club members. As a side benefit we also developed relationships that have sustained us through pond crises and some personal crises too.

As I see it, with the challenges we are all facing with an uncertain economy, one thing in particular shines; laughter and friendship. It’s a combination we can’t get enough of. Our 30th Anniversary meeting was warm and comfortable, sharing memories, and quality time with old and new friends talking about fish, and ponds, and problem solving. New members got to vent their construction ideas, and save money and heartache from dialoging with members that have "been there" and "done that".

I want to encourage you all to come to this month’s meeting. Hear encouraging and practical information with good friends. We’ll look forward to hearing what you have to share.

Send me a note anytime. I am always interested in hearing from you.
-   Marilee Marshall

Explore our website, join us at our meetings, activities and Koi Show.

There are several interesting sections you should explore.

There are several benefits available to our club members. For example, access to our Koi Health Advisors, pond rescue, monthly meetings where guest speakers discuss topics that will add to your knowledge on Koi husbandry, a wide knowledge bank on how to build a successful pond, opportunities to visit many ponds for ideas and advice, and of course the social aspect of meeting friendly folks with similar interests. Additionally, you will enjoy barbeques, Koi events, discounts from local vendors and much more.

Our members' ponds vary in size from a few hundred gallons to over 20,000 gallons, to small lakes. We can help make your pond more enjoyable.

Thank you for visiting us.

 

 

About Our Club

The Camellia Koi Club of Sacramento is a nonprofit, educational group of koi enthusiasts serving the central California valley and foothills surrounding Sacramento. We have monthly meetings with great food, a speaker, and a discussion of koi-related topics. We publish a monthly newsletter, have yearly shows, sponsor a pond tour every other year, take field trips to koi dealers, and help each other. Our club was started 26 years ago by a few Koi lovers and has grown to over 100 families.

If you would like more information about koi or our club, please continue to browse through our web site or contact our president, Marilee Marshall.

Become a Member!

Have you ever thought of building your own peaceful pond? Are you interested in the beautiful, gentle Koi? We meet once a month at a member's pond or home. Members learn the latest information, get new ideas and chat with other members about their various projects. If meeting friendly "Koi" folks sounds educational and fun, sign-up and join us. The cost is NOW only $30 per family per year. This is a bargain that the whole family can enjoy.

For $30 you receive a membership for the current year that is good for your entire household.  Membership benefits include the club newsletter, the option to attend our monthly meetings, discounts on attendance at club events, and more (see above).

If you would like to pay by check, please make it payable to Camellia Koi Club and mail it to:

Camellia Koi Club
881 Greenridge Ct.
Lincoln, CA  95648

Fill out and send the
CKC Application Form (MS Word)
CKC Application Form (PDF)
for quicker processing.

Not sure you are ready to join? Read the Top 10 Reasons to join the Camellia Koi Club. Read some of Jerry Kyle's informative articles. Browse our Newsletter and photographs of some of our members' ponds. Join us at our next meeting. We are sure you will change your mind.