Cost and Process for Joining the Santa Clara Valley Koi and Water Garden Club

Joining the Santa Clara Valley Koi and Water Garden Club (SCVKWG) costs $50.00 per year per household, covering up to 2 adults and 2 children. To sign up, mail your contact information along with the dues payment to SCVKWG, PO Box 54368, San Jose, CA, 95154. Before committing, you can attend one or two meetings as a guest at no charge.

What the $50 Annual Membership Covers

The dues are charged per household, not per person, and the household rate includes up to two adults and two children. This makes it a reasonable option for a family that wants to participate together in koi keeping, water gardening, or DIY aquaponics activities.

Membership connects you to a club that is affiliated with the International Water Lily and Water Garden Society (IWGS) and offers ongoing support to local and regional koi groups, events, and education efforts.

How to Sign Up

1. Prepare your contact information.
2. Prepare your $50.00 annual dues payment for the household.
3. Mail both to: SCVKWG, PO Box 54368, San Jose, CA, 95154.

The club's website does not list an online payment option, so mailing is the documented sign-up route.

Try Before You Join

Guests are welcome to attend their first meeting or two without joining. If you want to attend more frequently after that, the club asks that you join by paying dues. This gives you a low-risk way to see whether the meetings and community fit your interests before spending the $50.

What You Get as a Member

• Meetings: The club meets most months on the third Tuesday at 7:30 PM, either online via Zoom or in person at a member's pond on a weekend. It uses a hybrid approach depending on the event or season.
• Newsletters: Members have access to the club library, including recent issues of The Splash and back issues.
• Holiday event: The club hosts an annual in-person holiday event in December for members.
• Community support: The membership has combined experience with most koi, pond, and water gardening issues, and members can reach out for help.

Attending a Meeting as a Guest

Guests can attend a meeting by emailing [email protected] for access, ideally up to 2 hours before the meeting. Members receive meeting details before each meeting. The club notes that its hybrid approach "keeps the club meeting year round on a monthly basis."

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