Do you know there’s a Fish Club local to around you? Today’s guest, Ross Freeman, is the President of the Coast Tropical Fish Club located in California. He has been a member of the club for over 15 years and has held various volunteer roles during that time. Ross gives an inside look at what goes on during a typical meeting of the club, the upcoming events, and how you can get involved with your local fish club.
In this episode, they talk about:
The history and mission of the Coast Tropical Fish Club
Structure and details of the club’s monthly meetings — first Sunday of every month from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m
Speaker selection process of the club
Volunteering roles within the club — program chair, treasurer, auctioneer, etc
The process and system for bidding on fish and plants at the club auction
The types of fish-related items that members typically bring to auctions
Fish breeding, club dynamics, and improving member contributions
Details on the Aqua-Swap event coming up on April 7th in Fountain Valley, CA
The difference between buying fish from big box stores vs. a fish club
Tension between hobbyist members and professional members of the club
Benefits of joining an aquarium club – access to knowledgeable members, support for local breeders, opportunities to learn, and more
Speaking and podcast opportunities at the club
Mentioned:
Email Ross at: rossthefinderoffish@gmail.com
COAST Fish Club Website: https://coastfishclub.com/
COAST Fish Club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/COASTFishClub
COAST Fish Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/COASTfishclub/?locale=nl_NL
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