EP172: Inside The Coast Tropical Fish Club with Ross Freeman

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    Links to resources:    Book A Call With Triplett: Call with Triplett   The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/   You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at: http://helixpondfiltration.com/    TWT Contractor Circle   TWT Contractor Power Circle   And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram  Facebook  TikTok