We have had all sorts of weather lately but I really do think Spring is around the corner. Our first in-person meeting will be Saturday March 8 th , 10:00 am at Gary Chesson’s home. He has just completed a pond renovation with Pondscapes of Charlotte and will be sharing information about his new koi pond and filtration system. Please plan to bring something to share with other members.

Thank you to 2025 club meeting hosts. We still have two open dates if anyone would like to volunteer. Hosting a meeting is very easy and we have board members who will help you. Are you worried that your pond isn’t perfect? There is no “perfect” pond. As a club we are interested in the story behind your pond, associated landscaping, and your koi. Everyone has a different take on maintaining a koi pond and we love to see a variety of new ponds each year. Club meetings are opportunities to ask questions whether you are just starting a pond, maintaining a pond, thinking about showing koi, or planning to close a koi pond. Maybe you don’t even have a koi pond but are just interested – we hope you’ll come out to the meetings.

If you have not paid your 2025 dues, please go online to our website, login and a renewal message will show. Dues are $20 per family.

If you are interested in a specific topic related to koikeeping, please send me a text or email. I’ll be sure we address it at one of our meetings or in our monthly newsletter. Hope to see you in-person at the first CKC meeting!

Lori Vertin , President, Charlotte Koi Club

lorivertin@gmail.com ; mobile – 612.1616.3828

- Lori Vertin