How To Join A.R.K.

[tank o tang]

Looking to join a local fish club? Joining the Aquarium Reef Keepers of Southwest CT (A.R.K.) is easy. All you have to do is attend our monthly meetings and/or contribute to conversation here on the forum. To join is free and the benefits are abundant. As a member you are welcome to participate in the A.R.K. coral share program, participate in member arranged group buys, host meetings, share information, and much more.

[wboyden]

Hi

Name is bill, So whom do we contact to submit our info to become a member?

[tank o tang]

Please visit our website at arksc.org

[RTMA]

More information about our club and the membership aspects are posted here.

http://www.arksc.org/ark-faq

[chasesng]

Hmmmmm. Just read your FAQ. Seems your looking to get rich with my $10. Im in Stamford...is this group still alive and kicking or should i stick with Manhattan Reefs?

Steve

[terahz]

Hi Steve,

Why do you think we are trying to get rich with your $10? The only real reason for the fee is so that the club can have a non-profit status. As such, none of the officers makes a single cent from the club...

We are very much alive and have a meeting every month.

Where in Stamford are you? We can meet and have a chat about the club if you like.

Best,
Georgi

[scolley]

Hmmmmm. Just read your FAQ. Seems your looking to get rich with my $10. Im in Stamford...is this group still alive and kicking or should i stick with Manhattan Reefs?

SteveWow! I just noticed this.

If you really read our FAQ, then it must not have been clear enough. So please allow me to clarify...

Participation in club events is open to all hobbyiests that can attend a meeting and have an active interest in reef keeping. That has no cost. In the few instances where benefits of such participation are in some way limited, the benefits flow to members first.

The decision to ask for dues at all was contrary to our objective of being just a group of reefers gathering to chat. But trying to legally organize as a non-profit meant complying with federal expectations meant collection of dues. Uncle Sam requires it for us to be non-profit. And being non-profit is required for us to avoid the expense of an accountant for annual tax filing.

I'm sorry you think we'll get rich off your $10. But the reality is our dues barely covers the expense of keeping a web site, and buying a few pizzas for people that attend our annual meeting.

The great benefit to you is that we have organized with you in mind. You are welcome to attend without paying a nickel. Paying for membership is optional, and we welcome all.

[aquariumpav]

hi - im new to the hobby and interested in attending a meeting, im in new haven, are all your meeting at the same location? or do you do different locations every month? Im gonna go check out the website now.