09 KC AKC - Atlanta Koi Club

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Koi
April 2012
Volume 24 Issue 1
Clay Melancon President
Inside this issue:
Club Reminders
2
Sponsor’s Page
3
News From Bill
4
Positions Available
5
Financial
Statements
6
Membership
7
Koi Auction
When: April 21, 2012 starting at 10am
Where:
Coastal Pond Supply
2110 Tucker Industrial Road
Tucker, GA 30084
Seller Registration: March 7—April 15, 2012
Please visit the Atlanta Koi club website to view other details and to
download rules and registration forms
Atlanta Koi Chronicles is a
monthly publication of the Atlanta
Koi Club. Material is selected for its
interest
to
Koi
and
Pond
enthusiasts. AKC Koi Chronicles
accepts no responsibility for the
accuracy
of
the
contents.
Reproduction is permitted provided
that this newsletter and/or the
original source are credited. Articles
may be submitted to the editor.
Atlanta Koi Club
Officers
2012
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President
Clay Melancon
[email protected]
Vice President
Carl Knill
[email protected]
Secretary
JoANN Elmore
[email protected]
Treasurer
Gary Lee
[email protected]
Property Manager
Gary Elmore
[email protected]
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Appointed officers
Membership
Peggy Fricke
[email protected]
Koi Show
Vicki Knill
[email protected]
Koi Auction
Steve Castel
[email protected]
P.R. Director
[email protected]
I hope those who received Kohaku koi from the club 2011 Koi Grow out last year are having great success with them. In September, you will be encouraged to bring them to the
club’s koi show. The Kohaku will be included in the regular show to be judged in the
Kohaku division but they will also compete in special grow out classes for added trophies.
Mike Hammock will be returning to the May meeting in Marietta and he is bringing koi for
the new 2012 Koi Grow out. Hammock Koi Farms are best known for their Shiro Utsuri
koi and this is what he will be bringing. Mike will also bring various koi which will be available for direct sale. There will be a limited number of Shiro Utsuri requiring advance orders only. More details of the number, size and cost will be coming soon.
Vicki Knill
AKCA Director
Gary Elmore
[email protected]
Pond Tour
Susan Gonzales
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
We are very fortunate to have three certified KHA’s in our
club. These folks are willing and able to help you with questions/problems with your fish or pond.
Karla Justice
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Webmaster
Michael Anderson
[email protected]
Contact Joe Hatfield, Gary or JoAnn Elmore
@
http://www.atlantakoiclub.org/KHA%20Information/kha_information.htm
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG, THE GRASS IS RIZ, I WONDER WHERE THE BOIDIES IS.
Random thoughts designed to keep me inside and out of the yellow rain.
Yellow means lots and lots of organic material falling into your pond that will rot and become lots of algae food. If
you have read the recent email about the problems with various water supplies, then you already know that you might
not be able to successfully do major water changes - and reduce the level of organics. Algaecides such as Algaefix
and Algaway are safe but only kill the algae. They do not remove any organics from the water. Potassium permanganate would oxidize much of the problem material and off gas it - but it is dangerous for most pond owners to use and
can be very harmful to the fish if not done properly. Unless you have perfect water from your municipal supply, and
use a working dechlorinating filter, (reminder -well water is bad for a major change since it has no oxygen,) and can
do major water changes, then your best approach is probably a product like Ecological Lab's Microbelift PL. It is
absolutely safe and reduces the organics thru the use of enzymes and good bacteria. It should be readily available at
any of the local pond stores and I ask any that use it to - brace yourself - actually read the directions!
pH (the level of acidity or alkalinity) and KH (the basic hardness - how much calcium carbonate is in the water) are
very important to monitor in both your pond and the incoming water. STRIPS DO NOT WORK! THROW THEM
OUT! One of the best test kits is the Mars Aquarium Phaarmaceuticals Pond Care line. Their pH kit is wonderful fill the tube with 5ml (to the marked line) and add 5 drops from the bottle, cover, mix, and look at it. The color is
very easy to read - unlike some tests that are subtle. You need to know your water!
IF your fish appear to be sick, or have parasites, and you need to treat... Unfortunately the Jungle Parasite Guard and
Fungus Eliminator are gone. Very fortunately MinnFinn and MinnFinn Max are here. They are a simple one hour
treatment that oxydizes anything teeny tiny into non-existence. That includes parasites, bacteria, fungus, etc., etc. It
is very important that you know the actual gallonage of your pond system before you use it. NOTE: It is very important that you know the actual gallonage of your pond system before you use it. Now go back and read that last line
again. Then carefully read the very simple instructions and FOLLOW THEM!
Fall leaves may be lovely on the maple tree with the setting sun behind them... but in the pond they harbor nasties
and rot into more and more algae food. It is best to use a long handled net to remove as much of the stuff as possible. DO NOT drain your pond more than maybe 25 percent (1/4 of the way down) and then only if your incoming
water is suitable - see the e-mailed article. DO NOT scrub your pond. Just remove the excess organic junk as best
you can. If your net leaves (pun intended) too much fine debris, politely ask your female person for the gift of some
old panty hose and slide a piece over your net to that it will catch the finer stuff. If you have an extra pump, you can
put it in the pond and attach pantyhose to the discharge and use it to catch lots and lots of junk. And it looks hysterical....
And, do NOT overfeed your fish. And do NOT overfeed your pond. Many like the old rule of “feed them once a day
only as much as they eat in 5 minutes” - do not leave uneaten food in the pond.
And it is that time of year when you need to replace any UV lamps for the season. They are effective for about 9
months of actual use. So, if you replace them now, they should help keep your pond clear until next Saint Patty’s day
comes along and your pond turns green again.
Bill Dowden
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Wanted: AKC Photographer
This isn’t an official position as of yet, but the club needs someone who can photograph and/or video the club meetings and events. Being a professional shutter
bug is not a prerequisite, just someone who has a knack for digital media. The job
description is simple: attend meetings and events, take pictures, pick out the best
ones and send them to the Editor and Webmaster.
If you are interested in being the new AKC Photographer, please inform Clay
Melancon, AKC President.
Wanted: Information
I’d like to put more Sponsor, Pond and Koi related articles in this
newsletter, but I’m just the Editor. I need YOUR help.
Please email me any written articles, pictures, or links to web
sources that would be of benefit to the AKC and I will post them
in this newsletter.
Until we get a dedicated AKC Photographer, please help the newsletter by taking
and sending me pictures of club meetings.
[email protected]
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Financial Statements
Year to Date
March 31, 2012
Income Statement
Revenues
Koi Show
Membership & Sponsorship Dues Income
Miscellaneous Income
Total Revenues
$
250
1,754
2
2,006
$
$
80
537
480
789
1,886
$
120
$
19,534
Total Assets
$
19,534
Total Liabilities
$
$
0
0
$
19,534
Expenses
Newsletter Expenses
Koi Auction
Rent Expense
Miscellaneous
Total Expenses
Net Income (Loss)
Balance Sheet
Assets (not including property in inventory)
Cash in Bank
Liabilities
Net Worth
Membership
Peggy Fricke
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NEW MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ATLANTA KOI CLUB
“Dedicated to Sharing the Joy of Keeping Koi”
www.AtlantaKoiClub.org
Date: ________________ Check No.: __________ Check Amount: ___________
Type of Membership: Household: $50 for 1 Yr. ________;
$90 for 2 Yrs. ________
(Check One)
Individual:
$30 for 1 Yr. ________;
$54 for 2 Yrs. ________
Sponsor:
$150 for 1 Yr. ________
Other:
KOI USA Magazine Subscription: $20 for 1 Yr.
______
*Name Badges: $5 each.
______
Names: _____________ ______________ & _____________ _____________
First
Last
First
Last
Address: __________________________________________________________
City: __________________ State: _____________________ Zip: ___________
Best Phone: ____________________
Best Email: ________________________
AKC is a volunteer organization. We need as much help and support as you can provide, no matter how insignificant.
In which of the following areas can you help?
Host Meeting ___, Pond Tour ___, Auction ___, Koi Show ___, Hold Office ___, Flower Show ___
To save money, we provide our newsletter in color via email several days earlier than mailed copies.
Would you like to receive your newsletter via email?
Yes or No.
We try to publish a membership roster annually. It is given only to club members and AKCA, the Associated Koi Clubs
of America. May we publish your address, phone number and email? Yes or No.
Make checks payable to Atlanta Koi Club and submit with application to: Peggy Fricke 4876 Royal Drive Duluth
GA 30096
* Please consider buying Name Badges. For only $5, you will get to know and be known by everyone and also receive
a free raffle ticket every time you wear your badge to a Club Meeting.
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