Maxy Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Am just new to the forum and hobby and I would like to enquire whether there is a Southland Aquarist Club or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 The most southern club, and nearest to you, is the Dunedin Aquarium and Pond Society. They meet at the Pet Warehouse every 2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm. Have you thought of starting up a local club? I am happy to help you with doing this, having helped some others already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 I was wondering the same thing. I am from invercargill and wouldn't mind meeting others or just knowing that there are others close by to exchange knowledge and advice with and maybe the odd get together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raven Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 I'd be quite happy to get involved is some sort of club, down here in invervegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Sounds like we have a club forming in Invercargill :lol: . Let me know if you need help, posters, or information etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxy Posted May 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 How would we go about it Caryl? Have no idea where to begin or whats involved. Any info would be great as a starting point, then maybe we could gauge interest to see if it would be feasible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Yay Could call you selves the lowest fish club on earth. Go to it guys and gals. Alan 104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Our club began when an advert appeared in the local paper asking people interested in forming a fish club to ring the phone number given, so we did. They then arranged for all to meet one Sunday afternoon at their house and it went from there. These days you can also put posters up in vets, libraries, any community notice boards you have, malls, supermarkets, schools etc. Another thing, if you have a free community paper, ask them to do an article about you wanting to see if there was enough interest in forming a club. Alternatively, just do the poster thing (and the advert in the paper if you can afford it), wait until you have enough interested to form a club then go to the paper and ask them to do an article on your newly formed club. I am happy to supply posters for you if you tell me the details you want on them. I can do them in colour for you too so they will stand out. If there is enough interest and the club gets off the ground you may then consider whether you want to join the FNZAS. This gives your members access to the free Aquarium World magazine and a Year Book listing, among other things, all the other affiliated clubs in the country and their members' details. It also lists all retailers offering discount to FNZAS members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxy Posted May 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Thanks Caryl for the info. I'll ask at the main lfs in invers next time I'm there as I think that would the best place to start gauging interest as we only have really have two lfs in the district. East Road Pets is our best bet as they specialise in tropical, marine and pond fish (as well as other pet stuff) and I know that the family that runs the business all keep tropicals etc. They may already have a club of some sort that may not be affiliated? The other lfs is horrid. The tanks are always green and gungy and usually have at least one dead fish per tank. Its gross. Would be really good to have some sort of get together to exchange info etc and travelling wouldnt be a big deal, whereas the Dunedin club is just too far away to travel to at nights for meetings. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 They may already have a club of some sort that may not be affiliated? AFAIK not for a lot of years since the last one wound up. I could spread some posters around town,don't have alot of spare time to organise much though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 It doesn't matter if you only have 2 lfs Maxy as we don't have any - just a garden centre selling a few 'bread and butter' fishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 what do they look like caryl? :lol: :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 yellow on one side and an odd 'bread-like" pattern on the other . If they jump out of the tank they always land yellow side down :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I have read your postings here and have some ways to help you guys. I took your ideas of starting a local club to my employer ( liz, at East Road Pets ) and she is more then keen to help you get started. If a couple of you could get organized and arrange a time to speak with her who knows what might happen. She is happy to provide a venue to hold club meetings etc. There used to be a club ages ago, and there isnt any reason there couldent be another one now. If I can help in any way please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 I think thats a fantastic offer. Lets hope something can be got up and running Cheers Jude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Sounds good chrissy. I hope you others take her up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxy Posted June 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Have just PM Chrissy re details, lets hope we can get something going down here! Any southern potential members - SPEAK UP!! Thanks for the ideas Caryl, hopefully we get the chance to use them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts