YATFS

YOUNGSTOWN AREA TROPICAL FISH SOCIETY

YATFS is a non-profit organization composed of local aquarists and dealers.   It was founded in the Spring of 1972 for the express purpose of promoting the science of exotic freshwater and saltwater fish and plants, assisting new hobbyists, encouraging the breeding and displaying of all aquatic life, and acquiring and dispensing aquatic knowledge and literature.   All persons with an interest in aquariums are welcomed and invited to attend two meetings before making any decision on membership.

Regular monthly meetings are held each month on the third Friday at 8 PM at the Mineral Ridge Presbyterian church on the west side of Rt 46 north of the school.   The doors open at 7:30 PM.   The only exception to this schedule is on the month of our annual show which is in August .   Our meetings are informal, friendly  and informative.

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NO MARCH MEETING!!!  It conflicts with the Good Friday services at the church!

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Coming Soon!!!  a Brand New Website with a Brand New Webmaster!!!

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Special Friday, April 18th Speaker

Doors Open at 7:30 PM

Andre Carletto

Speaking on Brazilian Fishes & Ecology

Mineral Ridge Presbyterian Church

3654 North Main Street

Mineral Ridge, OH

FREE TO PUBLIC - JUST WALK IN!

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2008 Whale of a Show after dinner Speaker

the incomparable CHARLIE GRIMES

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Schedule for the year 2008:  

                                                Whale of a Show  -  August 16th & 17th at the Avalon Inn and Resort

                                                Fall Auction -           October 19th at the Lordstown Adm. Bldg.

                                                2008 Christmas Party -  December 19th at the Mineral Ridge Presbyterian church.

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HELP!!!

In the past few years several aquarium clubs in the area of Northern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and Western New York have been forced to close.   In fact, this year, three or four local clubs will no longer have annual shows due to the lack of members and money to help operate them.   Though YATFS is solvent, our membership has dwindled to the point that only a very few carry the load anymore, and this is threatened by the age and health of some of the active members.  If you enjoy the auctions and show regularly staged by our club, we desperately need your membership and involvement; otherwise they could eventually cease to exist!