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Species Maintenance Report

Species Maintenance Committee Notice

      I have heard from a few people that they have received the A.K.A. 
Species Maintenance Report.  I was made aware of the mailing beginning last 
week, but now I can mention it now that its out.  I have also sent the same 
report to Barry at the AKA Website and he will be putting it online 
shortly.  That is the one I will be updating over the next year.

      The SPECIES EASTER COUNT CENSUS is still ongoing.  To date I have 
received about 80 responses in one form or another.  I would like to thank 
those who have participated so far and am waiting for the rest of you to 
get your lists into me.  80 lists is about 10% of the A.K.A. membership.  I 
find this to be very disappointing and certainly does not help us in 
determining the status of the fish in the hobby.  There are still 12 days 
lift in the month before the census is over.

       The affiliate groups that have participated so far:  L.I.K.A. , 
G.C.K.A., Colorado &  Suncoast.  Where are the rest of you?

       I don't know how to get people to undertake this 
responsibility.  While keeping killies is a hobby and we are privileged to 
have some of the finest breeders and greatest people to share the hobby 
with, we also need to accept a little responsibility if we want to see 
these fish remain in the hobby.

      I think one of the things that bothers me most is this:  Some of the 
biggest collectors and breeders in the hobby are among those who have not 
responded.  I hope everyone seriously considers the importance of 
supporting this American Killifish Assc. committee and send their lists to me.

     Thanks alot folks ...

            Tom Grady - chairman, Species Maintenance Committee.    

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