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Greetings to all koi lovers, a new year has  dawned upon us. Once again, throughout the winter, we can reflect upon  all we have accomplished last year. We should also reflect upon our  plans for the upcoming koi season.

    As  a club, we have made strides to grow both in membership and knowledge. I  continue to be grateful for the MAKC Executive Board members who work  endlessly, finding ways to enrich and inspire all those who love the koi  hobby.

    I welcome aboard, Paul  Crecca who has become a helpful addition to the board. His knowledge of  the hobby and his knowledge of technology has been a huge boost to the  Club. I thank all my board, Rosemary Vena, Kris Savage, Anthony Vitale,  Rich Iasparo, Steve Borakowski, and Turelle Holmes. They are the  backbone of the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club!

    Welcome,  Alan Mickelson to the South Chapter as a Co-Vice President. A long-time  koi hobbyist, Alan brings his experiences and knowledge to a chapter  that is thriving and growing in leaps and bounds. Welcome, Alan, and  thank you Turelle!

    So, as we  move forward on our koi journey, growing in knowledge and enjoyment let  us remember to contact any board member or me with any questions or  concerns you may have. Our email addresses are on the MAKC website. 

    Be  sure to check out our website for valuable information.  Our  Webmistress, Kris Savage regularly updates our blog and Facebook pages.  Each MAKC Chapter has a Facebook page where pictures, meeting dates, and  field trips, along with information about Pond and Koi keeping are  posted.

Be sure to patronize our  Sponsors. Their information is just a “click” away. On the MAKC website,  under the “more” tab. Click on a Sponsors Logo and your koi world will  enlarge!!

    I  would be remiss if I didn’t give a shout-out to one of our Sponsors,  Beni Hanna located in Carneys Point, NJ. We held our first Koi  Appreciation Expo at Mat and Jen McCann’s koi farm this past August.  It  was a weekend of learning, listening, and sharing. All of us who  attended came away with a better appreciation of the koi hobby.

I  am also grateful for the support of all our sponsors who donate  willingly to MAKC. I look forward to your support during this new year  2023.

In closing, I wish you all much joy as you grow in knowledge and love of the hobby.

And now, the journey continues .......

Herb Ehrich

MAKC President