History of The Oregon Koi and Watergarden Society
By Norman
Call
In May 1998 Scott Lander, owner of YoungĚs Garden,
Pet and Ponds asked if I would like to give
a talk on Koi and pond care. The talk was so
successful another mini seminar was scheduled.
This time I asked everyone if they would be
interested in starting a Koi and pond club.
On Sept. 26th, 1998, the first club meeting consisting
of ten people was held at Young's. After much discussion
about starting a club, I suggested we name the club
the Oregon Koi and Watergarden Society. Then I declared
myself dictator...er...president. Jacquie Ballard the
Vice President. Chris Jurik volunteered to be the newsletter
editor. Chris named the newsletter “The Tall Fish Story”
Nancy Mason volunteered to be the treasurer and Johanna
Schaffer became Secretary. As the club progressed, we started having pot-luck
dinner meetings at members homes. This gave us a chance
to see different gardens and ponds and to share ideas.
It was clear early on that information about pond care
and koi was badly needed. It also became clear that
we are a social club. After setting our goals, the OK&WS
became a non-profit entity. Being a member of the OK&WS
has been very rewarding for me and wealthy in friendships
beyond measure. Water gardening has certainly enriched
my life.
The Purpose of the Club as Per the Bylaws:
1. To promote, encourage, and educate concerning the activity of keeping breeding,
appreciating and exhibiting Koi and aquatic plants.
2.To disseminate information about the above-referenced purposes to the
members and the public at large, and to conduct activities conductive to
learning about Koi and aquatic plants and the keeping thereof.
3.
To acquire and own such property which supports the purpose of the club.
We are Proud Members of the Following Clubs:
 
Sister Clubs:
  
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