Midwest Pond and Koi Society

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Pics from the Brookfield Zoo

The History of Koi

Winners at the 2008 Koi & Goldfish Show

July 10 - 12: MPKS 17th Annual Koi, Goldfish & Trade Show

July 18/19, 25/26: Pond Tour - 60 Ponds this year!

June 12 Meeting: Shintaro bloodline

7-5-09	Where do I buy the Pond Tour Map? - List of vendors
6-24-09	Volunteer schedule for the Koi, Goldfish and Trade Show
6-21-09	For sale - Three koi in the Swapshop
6-14-09	Sponsor a Trophy for the Koi Show!
6-8-09	Many thanks to Ernie of Patio Ponds for hosting our Koi, Goldfish and Pond Stuff Auction!
6-7-09	The FAQ pages have been updated with questions 235 - 238.
6-6-09	Here is the Seminar Schedule for the Koi Show / American Goldfish Show / Trade Show, July 10 - 12. Also the Trade Show Vendors and Exhibitors's Letter and Exhibit Contract.
6-1-09	We are happy to post an announcement for the new KHA class, and to encourage club members to take advantage of the opportunity - to learn better koi husbandry and to learn to help others... and they've waived the entrance fee. Such a deal!
5-19-09	Goldfish Rules and Entry form are here.
4-5-09	The Koi Health Advisor Program now has a new website (http://www.koihealthadvisor.org/) and forum (http://koihealthadvisor.org/forum/index.php). Although some portions of both the website and the forum are restricted for use by Koi Health Advisors, there is public access available at both with a wealth of information available. The Forum is a place where the public can get one-on-one advice and information from Koi Health Advisors. We would be pleased if your club’s website displayed links to our websites. Please refer to our sites as: Koi Health Advisor website: http://www.koihealthadvisor.org/ Koi Health Advisor Forum: http://koihealthadvisor.org/forum/index.php Thanks for your support, Ken Austin
3-17-09	Local folks make good - Kloubec Fisheries win at AKBS American Koi Breeders Show in San Diego, Feb 13 & 14. Baby Grand Champion A Reserve Grand Champion B Young Champion B Best Longfin over 14" Best in Size 1 A Best in Size 3 A Best in Variety Sanke Best in Variety Koromo/Goshiki Best in Variety Gin Rin Best in Variety Hikari Muji First Place Showa Size 1 First Place Showa Size 3 First Place Showa Size 4 First Place Hikari Muji Size 1 First Place Hikari Muji Size 2 First Place Asagi Size 3 First Place Koromo/Goshiki Size 2 First Place Kawarigoi Size 3

Pond construction this year? Call 811, the hotline for JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators). Call no more than two weeks, but at least 48 hours, before you begin digging (not including weekends and holidays). Utilities will then mark their underground pipes, wires and cables with stakes, flags or paint.

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MPKS is a not for profit, hobbyist organization whose members share a common interest in koi (Japanese colored carp), goldfish, water gardens and backyard ponds. There are currently about 500 members, mostly in Chicago and surrounding counties as well as Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri and as far away as Hawaii. MPKS meets on the 3rd Friday of the month from January through October. You do not have to be a member to attend.

Please visit our help section (Letters to the Club) and have a look at the various Articles.

This website hopes to provide an information repository for all who are interested in any facet of the hobby. See our Site Map for details. Visitors, please note - we are in Zones 5a and 5b. If you live in other climate zones, you will need to adjust accordingly. Residents of warmer climates: Gloating is unseemly.

Midwest Pond & Koi Society
P.O. Box 3011 • Lisle, IL 60532-8011 • 312–409–2081