Very much want to have sensei Grant Fujita to be part of this new ZNA chapter. That is the main reason why I have not called up for the first meeting. Unable to convince him for the last few months to get out of "his retirement". It is very top to persuade someone to come back from retirement. Specially for people, who had been there, done that, many times early in his/her life.
Anyway, just had lunch with Grant Fujita today and he has finnaly agreed to be part of this chapter. I am so exciting for having him. He is one of respected koikichi around the koi's world.
So Mike, be ready! you will hear from me soon. I am almost done with the Chapter's Aritcles ( "bylaws" for the club) to present at the first club meeting.
Not like AKCA club, ZNA main office does not cover insurance for ZNA chapter, I am also in process of getting the insurance for the new club before calling the first meeting.
I just created and draft the website for the chapter (
www.znanorcal.com), we will update it after officially forming the club. The Invitation Letter for first meeting to form the club will be posted on
www.znanorcal.com website. Please check the website sometime.
Best regards,
--Dinh