THE NEXT MEETING OF
ASSOCIATED KOI CLUBS OF AMERICA

Will be held Friday, FEBRUARY 91 2001AT 7 P.M.

At the
BANNISTER & ASSOCIATES
305 l7th Huntington Beach blocks north of PCH

AGENDA

  • January AKCA Meeting Minutes
  • January Financial Statements
  • Committee Reports
  • Nominations ... Slate of Proposed Officers for 2001/02
  • AKCA Contact Reports
  • Proxy Call Questions
  • Old business
  • New Business
  • March, 2001 Meeting Date (9th)
  • Refreshments for March - Lisa Barnett

    OFFICERS Chairperson Dr. Tom Gates (310) 375-9634 or Fax (310) 378-5174
    Vice Chairperson Larry Leverett (909) 781-3887
    2001 Seminar Chairperson Mark Whalen (714) 775-7011
    2001 Host Club Chairperson Beth Grundin (713) 461-7159 e mail attie@AOL.com
    Secretary Carole Elliott (714) 968-5624 e-mail koicarole@earthlink.net
    Chief Financial Officer Carl Caddies (562) 943-8197 email caddies@K0IUSA.com

    • AKCA Minutes of January 12, 2001

    Officers Present: Chair: Tom Gates Vice Chair: Larry Leverett Secretary: Carole Elliott CFO: Carl Caddies

    Directors Present: Kelly Houston (Inland) Mark Whalen (ZNAOC) Burt Ballou (6 clubs) Joan Finnegan (Greater Louisville) Bob Finnegan (So Cal, Indiana) Joyce Glenn (Ikiru Hoseki/Wash) Judy Caddies (Nishiki/3 clubs)

    Guests: Spike Cover Lisa Barnett Tom Graham Harlen Glenn (San Diego)

    The following clubs have not paid their dues and will be dropped (this includes insurance) This will also affect any member who is a judge. Augusta Koi & Water Garden, Central Alabama Koi & Water Garden, Idaho Water Garden Society, Koi Buddies of Sylmar, Koi Keepers Society of Puerto Rico, Missouri Water Garden Club & Olympic Koi Club

    Please send to: Carl Caddies 16023 Placid Dr., Whittier, CA 90604

    Welcome to AKCA: Northern Midwest, ZNJA Friendship Club, Club Rep: Bob Brudd 7920 Laguna Lane, Orland Park, IL 60462 (708) 460-9202 Alt. Rep: Nick Leschuck S. Lombard, Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 932-4059

    Board Highlights

  • Nominating committee formed to come up with proposed slate of officers for 2001/02

    The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Tom Gates. There are 100 member clubs.

    MINUTES:

    Motion: To accept the minutes of November 10, 2000 with no corrections. Motion by Joyce, 2nd by Joan. Approved

    DECEMBER/NOVEMBER FINANCIAL STATEMENT

    : Carl handed out the combined balance sheets for the months of December & August. He stated that a lot of money has been spent replenishing the book store on items such as the ID poster, the filter guide, etc. KOI USA had a net loss of $26,750 for the month of December. The 2001 Seminar has a net loss of $14,173.39. For AKCA, from July to Dec., there was a net loss of $8,063.24. Carl stated that we need to order more filter guides; need to get the number of members from club who haven't submitted their guide order. "Some clubs have sent in an order with a roster but did NOT include addresses.

    COMMITTEE REPORTS

    KOI USA: Joyce stated that we are trying to get an updated Master List for the two free magazines that go out to each club. Louie Hernandez is joining the staff and is going to take over the What's New column, beginning with the May/June issue. Virgie Gavern, of the Koi Club of San Diego, is a new volunteer proof reader for KOI USA. had a backlog of articles; we had 20 pages of articles for the Sept. issue

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE: Spike stated that the goal of the Koi Health Technician program is to make happy hobbyist by training KHTs (teaching them how to prevent sick fish and to help when problems occur). He met with Brett; didn't get enough info to see if he could do the entire program alone; he felt that he probably could. He presented three plans:

    Plan A: Solo instructor; included political baggage and money;
    Plan B: Committee of experts & advanced hobbyist to develop curriculum; problem is that there is no leader,
    Plan C: Blend of A & B ? to include a leader (Brett) as well as additional experts & volunteer
    Hobbyists to write and teach the curriculum. This will involve less money and preserves a leader. Prep. of Curriculum: Paid professional, i.e. Brett, as leader. Sandy Yosha, DVM from Florida for the koi health portion; George Blasiola whose specialty is nutrition. Volunteers: Chris Neaves, from South Africa, to write filter section; Norm Meck, to write on water quality; Burt Ballou, to write on ponds, and Spike Cover for management and to act as general coordinator.
    Review Committee - Galen Hansen to Chair. Committee to include: Andy Goodwin and Ron Goforth (Brett's choices), Jim Reilly, Masaki Okomoto, Rob Hildreth, and Roark (an amateur fish fixer from Simi Valley Course: To include 10 chapters; to be put up on the web site. Brett has spent about 1 1/2 days on this. He still has to submit a schedule to Spike. Spike also has to run Plan C by Brett. Spike recommended that we let the $2500 approved for the project to stand. He will firm up the structure and will bring in a firm budget. Felt it would be better to start with a half size class.

    MEMBERSHIP: Mark stated that Northern Midwest ZNA Friendship Chapter has sent in an application to be an AKCA member club; also sent in check and roster. Their club has 17 members Motion To accept Northern Midwest ZNA Friendship Chapter as an AKCA club. Motion by Burt, 2nd by Joan. Approved

    JUDGING: Bob discussed a blue blazer to be purchased for all AKCA judges; styles. Motion: To purchase blue blazers for the judging committee. Motion by Bob, 2nd by Carole. Approved SPEAKERS BUREAU: No report.

    SPEAKERS GRANT: Tom Gates to send out a letter to the four clubs who recently won the grants

    AKCA GUIDES: No Report.

    SEMINAR REPORTS:

    2001 SEMINAR: Mark stated that Ray Jordan is in charge of Speakers he is going?out there next month. Everything is in good was stated t ?hat Beth needs to know that the Executive Board, as well as Joyce Glenn, are to be excluded from registration fees; they are required to pay for everything else.

    2002 SEMINAR: Mark stated that Lucia Rose is very cooperative; willing to work hard. They are starting to work on a Wine Tour. Mark needs a timeline, for KOI USA, for both Seminars. They will also need a booth at the Houston Seminar.

    2003 SEMINARS: Carole stated that South Carolina K&WGS may be interested in hosting a Seminar; they have been sent a Seminar packet to look over. Joyce stated that Atlanta is also interested.

    2004/2005 SEMINARS: Open

    REPRESENTATIVE CONTACTS:

    Written report submitted by Burt: Susanna Trittschuh, of Florida East Coast , said that they had a Christmas potluck?. The Executive Board is planning this year's events; new officers; working on AFKAPS. Arthur Manaker, of Nature's Coast K&IYGC, said that they have a new AKCA rep; said that they had a great Christmas party. Chris Schroettin , of Central Flori said that the fish they got from Andy are doing fine. Their next meeting will be at a Chinese restaurant that has a big koi pond. Jackie Welch, of Oklahoma KC, said that they had a good Xmas party; watched a video of Chuck & Kimberly Downs last trip to Japan. Their new President is Pablo Ortega. They are going to redo their by?laws; reorganize their club. Phred Jackson, of San Francisco BE Are KC, said that 45 attended their Xmas party; new officers. Show is coming up in March; just had a pond tour meeting. They have 65?70 members, out of 130, on the internet. Art Lembke, of Mid Atlantic KC, said that their members all had a good time at the Christmas parties; there was a gift exchange koi related items. Plans are being made for next years meetings and Koi America. Carl Fridenstine, of Santa Clara Val , said that they are having a vote on the new by laws. They had a registered parliamentarian look at their by?laws. They picked up a lot of new members from the Koi Show and Pond tour and have 130 families. Norbun Watson, of Warner Robim KC, said that everybody's koi are sleeping; ice on the water?falls. Had an Xmas party; gave money to "meals on wheels" instead of exchanging gifts. They are changing their meeting night due to a new restaurant; new officers; getting a new club logo; t?shirts. Will have a spring pond tour in May; next meeting will have a speaker talk on installing water gardens. Debby Tibbetts, of Southern Arizona KC said that they had their Xmas party & gift exchange. Their 21st Annual Koi Show was Nov. 10 & I 1th show chair was Tom Ayers & Dave Young. Some are coming to the San Diego show. Linda Montgomery, of Cascade K&GFS said they had a Chinese gift exchange at their Xmas banquet. February?Home & Garden Show in Portland. Peter Enfield, of Pacific Wonderland said they had their Xmas party with gift exchange; everything is quiet.

    Written report submitted by Carole Elliott: Lillian Wolfe, of Florida K&WGS, said that they Had a gift exchange at the Xmas party; also had their annual election of officers. So Cal KC had Joyce Glenn and Tom Graham speak at their January meeting about taking pictures of koi. Will have a joint meeting in February with ZNAOC at Laguna Koi Ponds.

    Written report submitted by Larry: Darlene Jennings, of Mid?Michigan P&WGC, says they have had lots of snow and ice. Their club doesn't meet Nov., Dec., and Jan. They will have a board meeting to start planning "The Parade of Ponds" July 14"'. Alexandria Houck, of Missouri says temperature just, above freezing and they have had no meetings through the holidays. Their main goal is to increase membership this year. Pam Brummit, of Cherokee Strip WGS, said their 10 inches of snow is starting to melt. She has forwarded a request to the President of their club for the roster of members. Judy Endsley, of Ohio Koi Club, said their President Bob Dice won Grand Champion with a Sanke at the Charlotte Show. Donna Woods, of Gulf Coast Koi Socigty, said they had their elections and didn't even need a recount. Phred, are you still reading these minutes?

    Written report submitted by M : Ray Jordan, of Texas K&FGF, said that the club has agreed to pay any first time attendee $50 for attending the annual seminar. Ray is in charge in getting Seminar speakers and new topics; one new topic is "What's new in filtration." Ron Goforth, of Moto Kam Koi Kai, said that their club had a pond pull; everyone was thrilled with the results. Lance Defever, of Las Pampas K&WGC, reminded club about dues. Claudia Herdeman, of Austin Pond, said that their club just elected new officers. Georgia Vonk, of Camelia, said that they have new officers; Gary Chin is their president. They had their annual holiday dinner; lots of koi gifts exchanged. ZNA Orange County met at Mark Whalen's house and discussed the proposed new AKCA koi nurse program; also arranged the calendar for the coming year. Mary Oxman, of Ventura, said that they had no December meeting; their last meeting was at James Brown; some members bought fish. Leon Lopez, of Khalanie, said that they are on winter break; have new officers. They are in the process of quarrying the members for their interests for the year; also working with local nurseries.

    Written report submitted by Joyce: Fred McCorkle, of Florida West Coast Club reports that Jerome Yates will be taking over as club rep. Their club has new Co?Presidents: Nancy Nicholson and Carl Clayton. Frank Comtois, of the Atlanta KC. is the newsletter editor; he scanned a copy of the KOI USA flier card into their newsletter. ZNA Southern California reports that with their 14th annual auction they were able to raise over $2,500 for educational programs. Their upcoming show is on the I 7th of March ??? English style.

    Written report submitted by Bob: Charles Phelps, of Greater Louisville said that they just had a yearly planning meeting on Jan. I Oth. Lorraine Gregson, of Forrest City Pond Club said that their first meeting this year will be on the 3rd Sunday in February. They just had a planning meeting in January. Charles Gardener, of No. Florida KC, said that everything is OK. Lester Berkow, of Tropical KC said that everything is OK. Pat Christensen, of Northwest K&GF, said that everything is OK.

    Written report submitted by Carl: Philip Ricigliano, of Puget Sound KC, said that Larry Smith is no longer their AKCA rep; Jan Gilman will now be the rep.

    PROXY CALLS FOR FEBRUARY:

  • Is the correct person for your club listed in KOI USA under club listings?
  • Is your club interested in hosting an upcoming AKCA Seminar?
  • Please submit names of new officers/reps once you have an election!

    OLD BUSINESS:

  • Nominating Committee : Tom appointed Lisa Barnett to head the nominating committee; Joan & Mark also on committee.
  • Club Dues: Judy felt that we need to increase our annual, club dues. The cost doesn't cover insurance; cost of guides & postage, and the plaque we send out when clubs have a koi show. Felt that we need to increase it to $100 per year ;will have to go through bylaws; voting. 1992 was the last dues were raised. Burt volunteered to write a proposal to send out to all clubs.

    NEW BUSINESS

  • Watergarden of So. Texas:: Dewayne Eaton contacted Mark to tell him that their club hasn't received anything regarding the Seminar.

    Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. Motion to adjourn. Motion by Mark, 2nd by Larry. Approved

    Respectfully submitted,
    Carole Elliott
    Secretary