December - Hill Country Cichlid Club

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5514 IH 35 S, New Braunfels, TX.
This past year was full of great fish events for those
of you so inclined to attend. Our sister clubs the
Houston Aquarium Society and the Texas Cichlid
Association both held numerous auctions throughout
the year. Also the TCA held a Swap that Lee
Ann and I attended. It was a lot of fun and I can’t
wait for the next one.
The annual American Cichlid Association convention
was in Indianapolis Indiana and by all accounts
was a very good gathering. This year the ACA is in
Denver Colorado. That’s driving distance! It is sure
to be a great time. Bob Grauer is one of my best
friends and also the convention chair. I know this
will be a show you won’t want to miss.
The TCA went way over the top with the FOTAS
convention this year. What a great time! Next year
we are all flocking to Houston, the sight of FOTAS
2013.
I want to remind everyone that a club is only as
good as its membership. If you would like an active
club, you have to be an active member. There are
several of us who have been doing the same jobs in
the HCCC for several years. There is always room
for someone that wants to take a role in the operation
and future of our club to do so. Don’t be afraid
to ask.
As we get ready to close the door on 2012 and jump
head first into 2013, I encourage everyone to share
your fish experiences with the rest of us. Write an
article, tell a story, share some photo’s attend a
show and auction. The only things fish people love
more than their fish, is other fish people!