Dec.7th, 2019

Hudson Valley Chapter Gathering
   This year our Gathering will be at the Front Street Tavern on North Front Street, Kingston, at 3:00. I know that several of you have already responded to Louise Bigando (lrbigando@hvc.rr.com), but she is still waiting for a few replies.      
   Don't forget to bring a $20. Koi or pond related grab bag gift for our fun exchange. We will be able to order off the vast menu and ask for separate checks.
           Looking forward to seeing you all. 

 October 27, 2019

Central Chapter Meeting

This meeting is a meet and greet for the new members and folks interested in joining the Central Chapter of MAKC!  It is being held at Beni Hanna Koi, at 67 North Stumpy Road, Carneys Point, New Jersey, 08069. You can contact Matt at Beni Hanna at 609 420 0434 or the Chapters Vice President, Joyce Spears at gjs63@comcast.net for more information.  Matt, from Beni Hanna is planning on having a talk about Koi and thier care. 

October 20, 2019

 Hudson Valley Koi and Water Garden Chapter Meeting

We are happy to announce that we are having our October meeting at the home of Chris Warnash of Ghent. Please contact Chris at christopher.warnasch@gmail.com whether you will be attending or not so he can plan on food and refreshments. Feel free to bring a dessert! We look forward to seeing you there!

October 12, 2019

Long Island Chapter Meeting

The next meeting will be held at Starkie Nursery, Main St. Farmingdale, NY  Lou Cerami will be talking about new pond filter systems. Members will get a 10% discount for the day! for more information please contact Steve at stevgrr@gmail.com

September 21 & 22, 2019

 ZNA Koi Show

The MAKC will have a booth at the ZNA Koi Show at Hilton Garden Inn Melville, at 1575 Round Swamp Rd. Plainview, NY This is a FREE show so stop by and say Hello!. While you are there, check out the BEAUTIFUL display of Koi! We hope to see you there! 

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Hudson Valley Koi and Water Garden Chapter Meeting

Our next Chapter meeting will be held at the home of John and Rosemary Vena in Elizaville, NY. As this year is beginning to come to a close there are many changes that are taking place and have taken place. We have lots to talk about. Herb Ehrich will discuss the importance of quarantine of fish and how to go about it.  Please contact Rosemary at venakoigirl@yahoo.com for more information and she can have a head count for food and refreshments. Please feel free to bring a dessert. We look forward to seeing you there!

September 15, 2019

South Chapter Meeting

The September meeting of the South Chapter will be hosted by Margie Linn a long time MAKC member, at 1:30 pm on Sunday September 15, 2019, in Arlington VA. 

Margie’s pond was built in 1996-1997 using classic Japanese Koi Pond Theory (at the time) for filtration.  The pond is 3,200 gal in a kidney-shape with 800 gal in filtration.  The pond incorporates a stream bed that falls into the pond over a spill-way in a Japanese-style garden. It is 21' long, 7.5-10' wide, 4' deep, with two settling chambers and a bio filter. Margie has been a member of MAKC since 1996 and frequently visits Japan.

Please contact Bob@blueribbonkoi.com for more information and directions.

Saturday September 14, 2019

Hudson Valley Koi and Water Garden Club 

 The next Chapter meeting for the Hudson Valley will be on Saturday September 14, 2019 at the home of Rosemary Vena, in Red Hook. Please contact Rosemary at venakoigirl@yahoo.com for directions and more information.  It is appreciated that you contact Rosemary soon, whether or not you will be attending so she can plan ahead for food. Feel free to bring a dessert if you like!

Sunday September 8, 2019

Long Island Chapter Pond Tour

Pond tour will be on Sept 7 rain date Sept 8 starting at 9:00 am. Steve will update the list and I will have it ready after the next meeting. You can contact Steve at stevgrr@gmail.com for more information.

September 4, 2019

MAKC Board Meeting/Conference Call

President Herb Ehrich has called a Board meeting of all Officers of the Club. It will be held at Herb home in Saugerties, NY on   Wednesday, Sept 4 @ 1:30 p.m. Herb's email is Koiking15@yahoo.com if you have any questions or want to add to the agenda. Fell free to bring a piece of cake or a refreshment.

Sunday August 18, 2019

Hudson Valley Koi and Water Garden Club 

    Our next Chapter meeting will be held in Saugerties, NY at Louise and Larry Bigando's home. Please contact them as soon as possible so they can plan on  the food. You can Email them at lrbigando@hvc.rr.com .Meeting will begin at 1:00pm. Topic of discussion will be the Importance of Pond Scraping and how to view the results with a Microscope with Herb Ehrich. There will be Flyers and Handouts and it will be explained Why, When, Where and How to do a Scraping of your Pond. Feel free to bring a dessert! 

     If you are not a member of the Club you are still welcome to come and see what we are all about! Come join the fun! 

 Saturday August 3, 2019

Long Island MAKC Chapter Meeting

     Our next koi meeting will be at John and Laurie's house on Saturday August 3 instead of on August 4. Please don’t show up on Sunday. The meeting will start at 1:00 pm in Old Bethpage please RSVP jkrang2000@hotmail.com for directions. Feel free to bring a dessert to the meeting.

 Sunday, July 21, 2019

Hudson Valley Koi and Water Garden Club

The next meeting will be held on Sunday, July 21 at 1-3 p.m. at the home/pond of Rosemary and Jon Vena at 839 Jackson Corners Road, Red Hook, NY 12571. Please contact Rosemary at venakoigirl@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.

Agenda to follow--all suggestions for discussion are welcome.

 Saturday  July 13, 2019

Long Island MAKC Chapter Meeting

Long Island Chapter Monthly meeting July 13, 2019 @1:00 pm Saturday at Jake & Barbara house in Levittown. Please RSVP Jake at  jake167@optonline.net

Membership Dues

Please remember to renew!  Many members, including myself, have dues which have expired.  Dues for $30 for the year and Nancy DeVaux is our membership chair person.   If you have any questions, please reach out to: 

Nancy at windgap@peoplepc.com

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Long Island MAKC Chapter Meeting

• 1:00 p.m. along with the clubs Annual Meeting, we will be holding our monthly Chapter Meeting
•  Steve Borakowski’s home in Commack, NY
• Contact Steve at  stevgrr@gmail.com

May 19, 2019

Executive Board Meeting

• 11:00 AM
• Herb Ehrich's home in Saugerties,,NY
• Contact Herb at koiking15@yahoo.com
• Lots to discuss and vote on so please make yourself available.

Hudson Valley MAKC Chapter Meeting

• 1:00PM we will be holding our Monthly Chapter Meeting right after the Board meeting.
• Herb Ehrich's home in Saugerties, NY
• Contact Herb at koiking15@yahoo.com 

Sunday May 4, 2019      

Club Nominations  Sunday May 4, 2019 is the deadline for Nominations.

Dear MAKC Members, 

How quickly the year has passed and the election for the new 2019/2020 Executive Committee is just around the corner!

This means that the club will begin to accept nominations for the following available positions for the following:

• President

• Vice President

• Treasurer

• Secretary

and also Chapter Vice Presidents: 

•  Hudson Valley Chapter
•  Central Chapter
•  South Chapter
•  Long Island Chapter 

I want to strongly encourage all members to sincerely consider running for an available position. A Club is made up of its members, and each member along with their respective opinions and skills only strengthens us. 

Please contact Jo Mead at midhudsonkoiclub@gmail.com  If you have any questions about the open positions or the nominating process. ***The deadline for nominations is Sunday May 4, 2019

APRIL 28, 2019

Public · Hosted by 

Hudson Valley Koi and Water Garden Club

If you are interested in the care of pond fish or building your own Pond, come join us at the Open House and join in on the  conversations! There will be coffee and cake available!

See you there!

• Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 1 PM – 4 PM 
• Ulster Lodge No 193 
• 19 Russell St, Saugerties, New York 12477
• Hosted by Hudson Valley Koi and Water Garden Club
• For more information contact Herb Erich at koiking15@yahoo.com

February 9, 2019
 

Hudson Valley Chapter Membership Drive and Seminar

Adams Fair Acre Farm in Kingston, NY will be hosting the Hudson Valley Chapter on February 9th at 1:00 - 3:00PM, for it's annual Membership Drive and Seminar. If you have ever thought of having a pond, come speak with us and see what we are all about!.

Free Coloring Books for the kids!