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Hey guys!
One of the things I inquired into at the NAS auction at the start of the month was membership to the Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies (NEC). Think of it as a club for clubs, with its own big convention up in northern CT each spring.
Anyway, I've received some info from Joe Masi, the NEC President, as follows:

One of the things I inquired into at the NAS auction at the start of the month was membership to the Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies (NEC). Think of it as a club for clubs, with its own big convention up in northern CT each spring.
Anyway, I've received some info from Joe Masi, the NEC President, as follows:
Our club funds (consisting of donations and proceeds from our mini-auction) currently total a little over $100, so we could afford to join without anyone having to pay anything additional. We would have to elect a delegate, preferably somebody near the Cromwell area who could attend meetings. I figure we can put this to a formal vote at our next meeting (Sat Oct. 22 at 2pm) but would love to see some input from our members between now and thenThe Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies consists of clubs that reside in the northeast part of the US. Currently there are 21 member clubs in the council. I've attached a copy of our September newsletter.
We meet 4 times per year (quarterly general meetings) with 4 additional BOG meetings. We currently meet at the Crown Plaza in Cromwell, CT. Two general and two of the board meetings are via conference call. Board meetings
are open to all NEC members.
Each club appoints/elects a delegate and alternate to attend the general meetings. Each delegate/alternate can vote (only one vote per club) at the general meeting. The yearly dues is $50 which is payable at the beginning of our fiscal year, July 1st.
Membership entitles each club to:
1. Representation at the general meeting
2. The newsletter (via email)
3. Advertising via the NEC web site
4. Web site space and an email address (under the NEC domain)
5. Access to the NEC membership list
6. Free advertising of events in the newsletter
7. Participation in NEC competitive events (e.g. - *BPP, Photo Contest, Articles Competition, etc)
8. Reduced registration rates for the annual convention
9. Each club has the opportunity to announce their events and discuss items at the meeting
The above list highlights some of the items that membership provides; also, the networking that occurs before, during and after the meetings. You will find that becoming a member of the NEC will help your club generate a network of supporters from other sister clubs.
Application for membership requires the club to present a letter to the council president requesting membership in the council, signed by the club president. The letter should contain information about the club ( something similar to a newsletter boilerplate) and should contain a list of the club officers with contact information, delegate/alternate (if available), and club web site (if available).
I would then review and present your application to the BOG. The BOG would vote on the application and when accepted, your club would have to pay dues for 1 year ($50). There is no probationary period, your club/members would be eligible for all amenities once your dues is paid.
regards,
Joe Masi
NEC President