How To Join A.R.K.

tank o tang · 09/05/2009, 08:52 AM

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 · 09/05/2009, 04:53 PM

Hi

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

tank o tang · 02/14/2010, 07:59 AM

Please visit our website at arksc.org

RTMA · 02/18/2011, 12:12 PM

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

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

chasesng · 02/20/2011, 03:47 PM

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 · 02/20/2011, 05:55 PM

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 · 12/18/2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

Wow! 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 · 02/29/2012, 06:01 PM

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.

peter15 · 05/30/2013, 02:58 PM

I would like to join. How do I do this and attend a meeting?
-Alan

scolley · 05/30/2013, 03:28 PM

Alan! Greetings. We should be posting a notice about our July meeting in a week or two. So when you see a "July Meeting" thread in this forum, just read the thread for the details, and stop by. Official "joining" required attending two meetings in a year and $10. But everyone with an interest in reef keeping is welcome in the meetings.

I hope to meet you soon. Stay posted for that July Meeting thread.

peter15 · 06/11/2013, 09:34 AM

Thanks

MikeL1987 · 07/09/2013, 12:00 PM

Hey. I'm new to the hobby, have kept freshwater since I was a kid. Just bought my first tank and I am setting it up with the help of my friend( he's got 2 years in the hobby) he and I are very interested in the club. From what I understand we just attend meetings and the 10$ a year for dues?
Is the July meeting the one that's posted in the forum for the 27th?
Let me know if we should just attend or if there's anything else to join that I would need.

Thanks much!

- Mike

Also- born and raised in east norwalk just moved to east haven

scolley · 07/09/2013, 12:15 PM

MikeL - All we "require" is an interest in reef tanks, and the intention to set one up - if you don't already have one. Sounds like you've got that down, so please do drop by our meeting on the 27th (yes - that's the thread). Should be fun and look forward to meeting you!

East Norwalk huh? Our Pres Joe (RTMA) just treated me to lunch at Niks in East Norwalk. Delicious!

RossTheReefer · 10/28/2013, 03:16 PM

Hi, I'm Ross. New to the forum, but not reefing. I grew up helping out with my dad's 125ish tank. Now we have about 300 gallons of fresh and saltwater tanks running right now. I Love the hobby and am excited about meeting some people nearby to share knowledge and frags! See you all at the next meeting.

scolley · 10/29/2013, 08:34 AM

Greetings Ross! 300g is a lot of water! Please come loaded with some good experiences about that to share. Will be fun!

See you soon.

RossTheReefer · 10/31/2013, 01:56 AM

Thanks scolly. I'm looking forward to it.

gmate · 11/01/2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RossTheReefer

Thanks scolly. I'm looking forward to it.

Welcome! If you're posting on the reef central boards then you are in the right place

joejacket99 · 11/12/2013, 06:44 PM

Hey guys,
I have a 1 year old saltwater tank and Im looking to get involved in a club with great people like all of you. One thing is though I am only 17 years old and I live in Norwalk, so attending meetings in new haven and other far away places are out of the question for me. So am I still allowed to join?

scolley · 11/12/2013, 07:30 PM

Age is no issue! The only requirement is an interest in reef tanks. This club would be of little value to people with saltwater fish-only tanks.

But if you are interested in learning about reef keeping, please do come to a meeting.

RossTheReefer · 11/13/2013, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejacket99

Hey guys,
I have a 1 year old saltwater tank and Im looking to get involved in a club with great people like all of you. One thing is though I am only 17 years old and I live in Norwalk, so attending meetings in new haven and other far away places are out of the question for me. So am I still allowed to join?

Welcome!

rvlcf · 05/04/2014, 08:03 AM

Can I attend today's meeting and join the club?

risk1994 · 12/02/2014, 02:18 PM

Web page appears to show up blank for me.. Is this club still active?

RTMA · 12/03/2014, 07:40 AM

We sure are. Website (ARKSC.org) is under construction currently. Our December meeting is posted, so come stop by TCR on the 14th and introduce yourself. Hope to see you then.

peter fumo · 04/17/2015, 02:03 PM

i would like to join i'm going to check out your next meeting on may2 with my friend Mike L.

09/05/2009, 08:52 AM	#1
tank o tang Thread Lurker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,527	How To Join A.R.K. 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. __________________ A 5 gallon bucket of water dosen't look like much till it's on your living room floor Current Tank Info: 180gal

02/14/2010, 07:59 AM	#3
tank o tang Thread Lurker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,527	Please visit our website at arksc.org __________________ A 5 gallon bucket of water dosen't look like much till it's on your living room floor Current Tank Info: 180gal

02/18/2011, 12:12 PM	#4
RTMA DIY Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwalk Posts: 1,164	More information about our club and the membership aspects are posted here. http://www.arksc.org/ark-faq __________________ Joe Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated In wall 180 (4x3) \| SRO XP2000 EXT \| Water Blaster powered Seaswirl \| MP40 & Tunze Flow \| Geisemann Matrix II Dimtec \| RKE Managed

02/20/2011, 05:55 PM	#6
terahz 1x10^12 Hz Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 1,185	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 __________________ Аз съм българче! Current Tank Info: DIY 40 Breeder with LEDs

02/29/2012, 06:01 PM	#8
aquariumpav Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 88	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. __________________ -Pav -29g biocube.

09/05/2009, 04:53 PM	#2
wboyden Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 249	Hi Name is bill, So whom do we contact to submit our info to become a member?

02/20/2011, 03:47 PM	#5
chasesng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: stamford ct Posts: 2	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

05/30/2013, 02:58 PM	#9
peter15 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 78	new member I would like to join. How do I do this and attend a meeting? -Alan

05/30/2013, 03:28 PM	#10
scolley ARKSC Founding Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: CT Posts: 2,823	Alan! Greetings. We should be posting a notice about our July meeting in a week or two. So when you see a "July Meeting" thread in this forum, just read the thread for the details, and stop by. Official "joining" required attending two meetings in a year and $10. But everyone with an interest in reef keeping is welcome in the meetings. I hope to meet you soon. Stay posted for that July Meeting thread. __________________ - Steve Longing for "fact based" reef keeping - with hearsay, non sequiturs, dogma and other types of bad “information” removed from our discussions.

06/11/2013, 09:34 AM	#11
peter15 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 78	Thanks

07/09/2013, 12:00 PM	#12
MikeL1987 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 45	Hey. I'm new to the hobby, have kept freshwater since I was a kid. Just bought my first tank and I am setting it up with the help of my friend( he's got 2 years in the hobby) he and I are very interested in the club. From what I understand we just attend meetings and the 10$ a year for dues? Is the July meeting the one that's posted in the forum for the 27th? Let me know if we should just attend or if there's anything else to join that I would need. Thanks much! - Mike Also- born and raised in east norwalk just moved to east haven __________________ 60g hex, Cree LED's

07/09/2013, 12:15 PM	#13
scolley ARKSC Founding Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: CT Posts: 2,823	MikeL - All we "require" is an interest in reef tanks, and the intention to set one up - if you don't already have one. Sounds like you've got that down, so please do drop by our meeting on the 27th (yes - that's the thread). Should be fun and look forward to meeting you! East Norwalk huh? Our Pres Joe (RTMA) just treated me to lunch at Niks in East Norwalk. Delicious! __________________ - Steve Longing for "fact based" reef keeping - with hearsay, non sequiturs, dogma and other types of bad “information” removed from our discussions.

10/28/2013, 03:16 PM	#14
RossTheReefer Moved On Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 644	Hi, I'm Ross. New to the forum, but not reefing. I grew up helping out with my dad's 125ish tank. Now we have about 300 gallons of fresh and saltwater tanks running right now. I Love the hobby and am excited about meeting some people nearby to share knowledge and frags! See you all at the next meeting.

10/29/2013, 08:34 AM	#15
scolley ARKSC Founding Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: CT Posts: 2,823	Greetings Ross! 300g is a lot of water! Please come loaded with some good experiences about that to share. Will be fun! See you soon. __________________ - Steve Longing for "fact based" reef keeping - with hearsay, non sequiturs, dogma and other types of bad “information” removed from our discussions.

10/31/2013, 01:56 AM	#16
RossTheReefer Moved On Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 644	Thanks scolly. I'm looking forward to it.

11/12/2013, 06:44 PM	#18
joejacket99 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 4	Hey guys, I have a 1 year old saltwater tank and Im looking to get involved in a club with great people like all of you. One thing is though I am only 17 years old and I live in Norwalk, so attending meetings in new haven and other far away places are out of the question for me. So am I still allowed to join?

11/12/2013, 07:30 PM	#19
scolley ARKSC Founding Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: CT Posts: 2,823	Age is no issue! The only requirement is an interest in reef tanks. This club would be of little value to people with saltwater fish-only tanks. But if you are interested in learning about reef keeping, please do come to a meeting. __________________ - Steve Longing for "fact based" reef keeping - with hearsay, non sequiturs, dogma and other types of bad “information” removed from our discussions.

05/04/2014, 08:03 AM	#21
rvlcf Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fairfield, Ct. Posts: 136	Can I attend today's meeting and join the club? __________________ Reefer 450

12/02/2014, 02:18 PM	#22
risk1994 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 24	Web page appears to show up blank for me.. Is this club still active?

12/03/2014, 07:40 AM	#23
RTMA DIY Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwalk Posts: 1,164	We sure are. Website (ARKSC.org) is under construction currently. Our December meeting is posted, so come stop by TCR on the 14th and introduce yourself. Hope to see you then. __________________ Joe Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated In wall 180 (4x3) \| SRO XP2000 EXT \| Water Blaster powered Seaswirl \| MP40 & Tunze Flow \| Geisemann Matrix II Dimtec \| RKE Managed

04/17/2015, 02:03 PM	#24
peter fumo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Branford Ct. Posts: 85	membership i would like to join i'm going to check out your next meeting on may2 with my friend Mike L.