6th Member Meeting for 2014

Meeting Date	Thu, Sep 11, 2014 7:00 PM - Thu, Sep 11, 2014 9:00 PM

will be our 6th and final meeting for 2014. Election of Board Members will be held at this meeting.

The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society meetings are held every 2nd Thursday from April to September.  Most meetings start at 7:00 PM and wrap up around 9:00 to 9:30 PM.

This year our meetings will once again be held at the Mountain View Church of Christ located at 1080 East La Salle Street.  This is at the west end of Constitution Avenue on the southwest corner.

Enter through the east door on the north side of the church.

To see a map for the meeting location, click on the Link Below

Mountain View Church of Christ

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Meeting Minutes

Club Minutes from August 14th, 2014
Pikes Peak Water Garden Society
August Club Member Meeting
There were 28 members present.
The August meeting was held at Mountain View Church of Christ in Colorado Springs CO.
Dick Throckmorton called the meeting to order at 7:10PM welcoming everyone.
Cheri Richardson gave her Treasures Report. We have $2,175.39 in checking and $2,619.01 in savings for a total club funds of $4,794.40
Bob Oatman and Tom Taylor gave a short wrap-up of the Pond Tour. Some ponds have around 100 visitors where others had over 300. Thanks to all the exhibiters was given.
Dick opened the floor for nomination to 3 open Board positions. Dick Throckmorton, Cheri Richardson and Jean Susemihl have served their 2 year term. Cheri Richardson accepted a nomination. Jean Susemihl is not available to serve next year. Dick Throckmorton is on the fence as to if he can serve. No other nominations were accepted.
Bev is also looking for someone to take over as Sunshine Lady and bring refreshment to the club meetings.
Dick began his presentation of the History of PPWGS by showing early newsletters etc. Frank Fisher, Dick Williams, and Jerry Hunter each presented a brief description as to why the Society was started and some of the early pitfalls.
Jerry Hunter gave a very enlightening presentation on Koi health. He explained that he cannot recommend any form of treatment because he is not a Licensed Vet, but he can say “if this were my fish this is what I’d do”. Tom passed out two handouts – “Koi Health References” and “All fish cases are handled identically”. Both Tom and Jerry expanded on the handouts covering a variety of fish issues, drugs and web sites for information. Jerry suggest that performing a 10% water change each week is very beneficial for you fish. Jerry also suggested performing a Salt Dip on all new fish before putting them in your pond. This will kill any external parasites that might be present. Whenever you notice a problem with how your fish are acting always check your PH, Ammonia and Nitrite levels.
Tom mentioned an upcoming Koi Show in Denver.
Door Prises were given out as follows: Phil Goulding – Basket, Tony D’Amico – Woven Fish, Lynell Williams – Bell, Kay Jackson – Head Bust, Ida Fraser – Turtle, Marty Bunker – Book, John Jackson – Book.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:25PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Oatman
PPWGS Secretary