Our next meeting is on March 7th at 1PM.

Steve Erlich

Shed Aquarium

Chicago

Careers in Public Aquariums

Not too long ago Steve left the west coast for every hobbyist's dream job, aquarist at the Shed Aquarium. Now he's back to tell us what it's like to work at a large public aquarium. He'll describe their huge life support systems, how they acquire and raise fish, and the challenges of entertaining and educating guests.

COAST meetings are held at 1PM on the first Sunday of each month at:

COSTA MESA NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER,
1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa California

Guests are always welcome!

Membership and renewals online!

Meetings are held at the COSTA MESA NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER,
1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627in the Victoria Room (doors face the library parking lot).

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When: The first Sunday of every month from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Meeting agenda:

12:30 Board Meeting
1:00 Meeting begins; general announcements
1:30 Speaker Presentation begins
2:45 Auction begins
5:00 Auction usually ends; check-out begins
5:30 Meeting over

2009 Meetings and Speaker Schedule

Meeting Date	Speaker and Topic	Meeting Room	Meeting Notes
January 3, 2010	Chuck Rambo, History of the Aquarium	Victoria Room	1 PM
February 7, 2010	Tom Waltzek, Leaf Fish	Victoria Room	STARTS AT 10:00 A.M. DUE TO SUPERBOWL GAME
March 7, 2010	Steve Erlich, Careers in Public Aquariums	Victoria Room	1 PM
April 11, 2010	Tim Hovanec, Fish Nutrition	Victoria Room	1 PM, Second Sunday due to Easter
May 2, 2010		Victoria Room	1 PM
June, 2010	TBD	Remote Location	1 PM
July 11th, 2010		Victoria Room	1 PM, Second Sunday due 4th of July
August 1, 2010		Victoria Room	1 PM
September 5, 2010		Victoria Room	1 PM
October 3, 2010		Victoria Room	1 PM
November 7, 2010		Victoria Room	1 PM
December 6, 2009	Tom Ganley, Alabama Native Fish	Victoria Room	1 PM

About C.O.A.S.T

Welcome to the official Website of the tropical fish club, California's Organization of Aquatic Show Tropicals. The club was formed in 1991 by aquarium hobbyists for the purpose of advancing the understanding of aquatic life, promoting the keeping and preservation of diverse species, and getting together to have fun with people who share in the fascination with things which live in water.

COAST, providing Education and Camaraderie to People Who Are Interested in Keeping Tropical, Temperate and Other Aquatic Life

California's Organization of Aquatic Show Tropicals (COAST) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(7) not-for-profit association registered with the state of California.

Please Support The Sponsors Who Generously Support COAST

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Links To National Clubs And Sites




So. Cal. Killifish Club		Fish Base Database

Showfish, a COAST Publication

All Articles are copywrited by the Authors.

The author's permission must be obtained before these Articles may be reprinted

Auction forms and membership application

Member Application Form	Bag-auction form interactive
Auction_Bag_Labels	Auction_Forms

Email Discussion Group

COAST Maintains a Discussion Group on Yahoo Groups. To receive the latest information about the club visit us at

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/coastfishclub/

Ours is a moderated group and while you can view the messages you must join the group at the site to post questions or messages.

COAST Photos

Board of Directors For Information or Questions Contact COAST

Brian Downing, President	Kristian Downs, Vice President	Jim Herman, Treasurer	Larry Guillow, Recording Secretary

Charles Clifford, Program Chair	Mike Khalid, Showfish Editor and Publisher	Duncan Mahoney, Auctioneer	Ron Nash, Auction Chair

Paul Salverson, Welcome Chair	Jeff Long, Membership Chair	Tom Varin, Refreshment Chair	Gail MacDonald, Corresponding Secretary

	Director	Coast Photographer	Director