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: [email protected]

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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