Category Archives: General Info
MPKS 2024 Election Ballot
Enclosed is the ballot for the MPKS Annual Election.
Election voting will be held at the October 18th 2024 meeting at Paisans Pizzeria, 2901 Ogden Ave, Lisle IL.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, current members may absentee vote by email to ccebulski@comcast.net or by mailing in your ballot directly to MPKS, P O Box 3011, Lisle IL 60532 by October 18th 2024.
Each current membership is allowed one vote per person with a maximum of 2 votes per family membership.
Rehoming Fish and Equipment
The following information is to rehome fish and equipment.
This page was last updated 10/1/24
Posted 10/1/24
Posted 10/1/24
Looking to rehome fish.
There are about 27 feeder goldfish of varying sizes. The largest being appx 10-12 inches long. They’re no older than 3 or 4 years old, with some smaller ones being born in the interim.
The fish are located in Bristol, Illinois near the Raging Waves Waterpark.
Contact info: Mike 630-768-3217 call or text.
Posted 08/5/24
Following items for sale.
1) Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II 6000 pond filter $999.00
2) Hoop House $500.00,
www.midwest-trading.com, model VersaQuonset 22
Contact Don at pertile@comcast.net
Posted 07/25/24
The following items are for sale.
1 MultiCyclone 50 Pre filter. List new $390 asking $80. Has the fittings, but be aware some fitting have 2” PVC glued on. Will likely need to cut and couple for your installation.
2. Smart UV 40 Watt Sterilizer. List new $560 asking $100. It works as of a month ago.
3. Tetrapond 11 watt UV Clarifier. Discontinued. $10
Can provide pictures and links if requested. Please text.
John, Downers Grove, 312-636-2687
Posted 06/08/24
Two fancy goldfish have been with us for years. I bought them as feeders. They are now 10-12 inches. They will be free to a good home with an established garden pond. We live south of Bloomington, IL. I prefer to be contacted via email, “rettuh63@gmail.com.
Posted 04/19/24
About 8 Koi ranging from 6 to 14 inches.
Contact Greg 630-724-7551
Posted 04/19/24
Hello Koi Lovers!
My daughter is moving to a home in Campton Hills (St. Charles area.). The
home has a koi pond in their back yard. The former owns moved out and left
them the koi. Currently all the koi are kept in a big pool in one of the
garages for the winter. They are varied colors and sizes.
She does not want the koi.
If you are interested, please call Susan at 630-878-6003 or email me
at sschwicardi@gmail.com.
Note: These postings are not limited to MPKS members. They may come from the general public. MPKS is not liable for the end results of accepting any fish or equipment from this listing. MPKS does not have any knowledge about these items or conditions of these items.
Upcoming October 2020 Election
The following positions on the MPKS board are up for election this Oct 2020.
Vice-President Treasurer Director Director Director Director
Because of the Corona virus, nominations will be accepted via email or phone. The ballot will be published in the MPKS Sept/Oct newsletter and posted on the MPKS web site. Since there is no October meeting, ballots will be accepted via email, club voice mail, or mailed to MPKS, P O Box 3011, Lisle IL 60532.
All nominations and votes are confidential.
Volunteer of the Year 2019
Once a year the MPKS Officers and Board of Directors host a dinner to thank all the wonderful MPKS members who volunteered during the year at various club functions.
The 2019 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held Sunday December 6th at Clara’s Restaurant in Woodridge IL. This dinner is to thank all the volunteers who donated at least 8 hours of work or were on the Pond Tour.
After dinner, our MPKS president Ed Buck thanked all the attendees and had the privilege of announcing the Volunteer of the Year. The 2019 recipient of this honor was Kelly Walters.
Congratulations Kelly!
Kelly Walters and Ed Buck.
MPKS Bulb Order
Tulip Bulb Order
It’s time to order for 2019. All orders need to be received by September 20th.
MPKS is able to place a special club order with DeVroomen for tulips, etc. To be part of this club order, the following information should be sent via mail or email to ccebulski@comcast.net.
For your order, please include
Your name and phone number.
For each item, please list:
Quantity, part number, description, and price, or you can fill out the OrderForm2019, and send it to Charlene.
Depending on the volume of the club order, the club may receive a discount. The bulbs will be shipped to MPKS during the month of September.
You may view the catalog online at DeVroomen Landscape Contractors . The pricing information is in the order form . The quantity listed is how many bulbs are in the package. Only whole packages may be ordered. MPKS is not splitting packages.
2019 MPKS Picnic
The annual club picnic was held Sunday, August 25th at Andrew Toman Grove in Riverside. Our picnic site had a pavilion with picnic tables. We had a nice piece of park reserved, to accommodate games, and to just relax with koi friends.We grilled assorted sausages and those who attended brought delicious side dishes and lots of home made desserts.
If you couldn’t make it this year, maybe you can join us next year.
Road Trip to Kloubec Koi Farm
Road Trip to Kloubec Koi Farm
Myron and Ellen Kloubec have extended an invitation to MPKS to visit their facility on Saturday August 10th. The agenda for the day follows:
Saturday:
Check in at Noon, farm tour, koi purchasing, and mud-pond grow out opportunity.
The dinner plans for Saturday evening is a dinner at the Kloubec farm. The menu is Swiss Steak and Salmon with side dishes and starts at 7:00 PM. The dinner cost is $25.00 per person. Please BYOB for the evening.
Sunday:
A 9:00 AM brunch at the Cedar Ridge Winery, 1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher IA, for $19.99. Any koi purchases may be picked up following the brunch.
The driving trip is about 3 to 3-1/2 hours from the Naperville/Lisle area. The Amana Colonies are close by for shops and restaurants.
For those who want to spend the night, there is a block of rooms at the Comfort Inn & Suites at Cedar Rapids Airport. The hotel information is 710 America Drive, SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-632-2000. The block will be held until August 3rd under MPKS and the rate is $99 plus tax.
Please make your own hotel reservations.
Please RSVP if you plan on attending to ccebulski@comcast.net or call the MPKS voicemail (312) 409-2081 by Sunday August 4th. Also indicate if you are joining us for the dinner and/or brunch.
Hope you can join us!
Sponsor a 2019 Koi Show Award
Participate in the MPKS 2019 Koi Show by sponsoring an award. Attached is the current list of awards still needing a sponsor.
If you would like to sponsor an award, please contact John Hall at John@mpks.org.
2019 MPKS Tosai Auction
Announcing the 2019 MPKS Tosai Auction
The MPKS Tosai Auction will be held on Saturday June 1st. Viewing of the fish begins at Noon and the auction starts at 1:00 PM. This popular members-only event will once again be hosted by John and Pat Hall at their home in Plainfield IL. Their address will be posted to members through the MPKS email blast.
This years’ collection is promising to be one of our best yet, featuring a selection of beautiful Koi from the Kloubec Koi Farm in Amana Iowa. With 60 koi to choose from, there should be something for everyone. (Payment by cash or credit card.)
Our club Vice-President, Dr. Bob Passovoy, an accomplished amateur auctioneer, will be presiding over the festivities. A complimentary light lunch will be served at the auction. It is sure to be an educational as well as an enjoyable afternoon.
We hope to see you there!
(Not a member? You can join right at the event! Please come!)
Q&A
Tosai 2019
What is a Tosai? A one-year-old Koi
Who can bid? MPKS members
Can I become a MPKS member at the event? YES! This is a perfect time to join us.
Will I need to bring my own bags or oxygen? MPKS will supply the bags and oxygen to get your new babies home.
Will I need to quarantine the fish? The answer is always–you should quarantine any fish or plant new to your system. Your system and your mix of bugs is unique from any other.
Announcing the 2019 Koi and Trade Show
SAME VENUE AS LAST YEAR
We are proud to announce our 27th Annual show to be held over the weekend of June 21 – 23, 2019. We will be hosting our show at The Max Athletic & Exposition, 4750 S. Vernon Ave., McCook, IL 60525. It is an air-conditioned facility with plenty of room for show vats and vendor booths. If you have never shown fish before, or are a veteran koi show participant, we hope you will consider showing your koi this year. Dr. Passovoy and his water quality team (fondly referred to as the “water mopes”) will be assuring the best care of your koi while at our show, as they have done for many years now.
We will, once again, be presenting a program of speakers and topics of general interest to koi hobbyists. Topics and schedules will soon be published on our website, as well as in our upcoming newsletter.
Again this year we will be presenting – Three Major Non-Gosanke Awards: The Sakura, Tsubaki, and Botan plus two new major Non-Gosanke Awards – Mature Champion B and Young Champion B. We will also have an award for best Doitsu. (A & B are eligible) Excludes Shusui,Kumonryu,ect.
Koi Show entry forms, banquet reservation, hotel accommodations, show schedule show rules, and other important information is posted here. If you have further questions, please contact our Koi Show Chairman, John Hall (email: john@mpks.org)
We will, of course, need lots of volunteers to help with the show this year! We’ll be hiring part-time help to set up and break down vats – always a most difficult job – but will need lots of help with vendor booth set up, traffic control, filling the show vats, club table, show tear-down, etc. We are also asking for a few night-owls who would be willing to baby-sit the koi after the show closes until about 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
We will have volunteer sign-up sheets available at the April and May dinner meeting, but you don’t have to wait until then to sign up. If you can help this year, please email to john@mpks.org what days your might be available to help. Please see the volunteer schedule elsewhere on this website for the times and duties.
We hope to see you at the show!
