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GPPS MINUTES
GREATER PHOENIX POND SOCIETY
REGULAR MEETING
June 12, 2010
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The June GPPS meeting was held on Saturday the 12th at the home of Gay and Bill Reeves. It was obvious looking around that Gay and Bill truly enjoy their yard. Thank you for sharing it with us.
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 by President Dave Nelson.
Welcome to our newest members:
Mike Wall - Central Phoenix
Jeff and Bernie Dahl - Scottsdale
Debra Downs - S. Tempe
Andy Cepon and Margaret Lieu - Surprise
Mimi Manners
Bill described his pond for us. He and Gay constructed the ponds themselves about 9 years ago. They have two ponds; one 3,000 gallons and the other 500 gallons. He has only mosquito fish since herons decimated his koi. The yard is lush with citrus trees and colorful plants.
Our speaker was Shane Carter from Western Environmental Liners. Western Environmental Liner Co. specialize in the production of custom fabricated liners and linings for all types of applications including very large ponds, canals, lakes, pits, containment liner, golf course water features, oilfield fuels and more in all shapes and sizes. Mr. Carter recommended EPDM liners made by Firestone for ponds. They are very flexible and are "fish safe." Some of the PVC liners are not safe for fish since they contain chemicals that can harm them.
Ed Tunstall, Treasurer said that after all the expenses for newsletters and signs for the pond tour the June balance is $2,615.40. He has several new member dues that he has yet to add.
Matt Watson, newsletter editor reminded members who are not receiving their newsletters to please contact him or Gloria Skylstad.
Webmaster, Dennis Beard had posted pond tour pictures on the website. Please send him any questions (and answers) that you may have for the Frequently Asked Question section of the website. If your house was on the pond tour you probably answered many questions that would be of interest to our members. Dennis also mentioned that the "link" in an e-mail would always start with "http://www.phoenixponds.com/News/2010/........ .pdf" and all you should have to do if your software and Internet provider allows is put your mouse cursor over that text and click. However, America Online (AOL) has some restrictions that may require users to copy the link and paste it in the web browsers address bar at the top and then click "GO" button.
Laurie Ramsbacher, Vice President, thanked everyone who hosted the pond tour. Some members had up to 300 visitors. This was one of the best tours the club has had. We now have all the supplies we will need for future tours. Part of the success goes to the fact that flyers were handed out at two home shows and the Kite Festival. We also had coverage in the Phoenix Magazine and newspapers. Thanks also to Tom Briggs for doing the maps. They were wonderful.
President, Dave Nelson mentioned the Dragonfly Event in Chandler. More information should be at www.chandleraz.gov/veteOnFREE ! Dragon Fly Day will be held on Saturday, July 17 at the Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler. There will be guided tours of the wetlands. It is great for all ages and the admission is free. For more information, check their website.
Dave reminds us to please fill out the pond information sheet and send it to him. Please try and include a picture of your pond.
Dave also reminded members to check the website for the Pond Member Information Sheet. If you have not already done so, please fill it out. He thought it would be nice to feature a members pond on a monthly basis. Dave has name tags printed for all members. Please see him if you are new.
Dave thanked Mr. Gene Goerke for his donation to the club of the monies he received from selling his beautiful bonsai plants during the pond tour.
If you have any ideas for field trips please let Dave know.
There will be no meetings in July and August. September 11 will be at Diane and Robert Malone?s house. They have constructed another pond and tied it into a greenhouse. The discussion will be on aquaponics.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 am.
Respectfully submitted - Diane Morris
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