Ask what not the hobby what can do for you but what U can do for the hobby??????

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by keokoi Great I think I am ready to put a how together. All I gott have is imported beer and some MGD Sounds like the education seminars are winning in this. I am suprised that nobody cares if a Japanese breeder would be best to handle and bench koi. I wanna know how to get those ringers out of the ponds and into a show tank. I have been to Japan enough to see who is buying what. Need more Ideas...

Joe, you know damn well what will get the ringers out of the ponds and that is I hate to say it cash prizes!!! If the KOI AMERICA SHOW had money prizes I think you would have every Tom, Dick and Hank bringing their fish out....

[mulberryjen]

Quote: Originally Posted by Koiphenator Hi Jen Jealousy from others maybe Stephen

I can only speak for myself....I always hope to see the most incredible fish I can when I go to a show. I thought that was the point of competition...to reward the best, give people the chance to show and see quality koi and discuss them, and to share knowledge to push the hobby forward. Jealousy as a detractor or as a motivator? I am confused.

[mulberryjen]

Quote: Originally Posted by aquitori Joe, you know damn well what will get the ringers out of the ponds and that is I hate to say it cash prizes!!! If the KOI AMERICA SHOW had money prizes I think you would have every Tom, Dick and Hank bringing their fish out....

That would be a motivator for some folks for sure, especially since it would be guilt-free money to spend on more koi stuff! Some people maybe show for money, some for recognition, some for validation, some to show off, some to bring nice fish to public eye, some for fun. Have to find ways to appeal to all of them some how......

[dcny]

Quote: Originally Posted by aquitori Joe, you know damn well what will get the ringers out of the ponds and that is I hate to say it cash prizes!!! If the KOI AMERICA SHOW had money prizes I think you would have every Tom, Dick and Hank bringing their fish out....

I don't know if cash prizes would do it. Almost all ringers are big, high quality Japanese gosanke and those fish are big dollars. Anyone who can afford a ringer is already pretty wealthy. They wouldn't necessarily be motivated by a small cash prize. I could be wrong, but I'm assuming any cash prize would be small. My impression is that koi organizations that organize and sponsor these shows don't have much money. I think cash prizes would bring out more people but they would tend to be in the smaller size categories.

-Dan

[Akinosan]

Hey,I know someone in Kentucky with a possible Baby Champion Showa!

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by Akinosan Hey,I know someone in Kentucky with a possible Baby Champion Showa!

If you picked it then maybe...hahaha....j/k...But honestly seen that Showa wouldn't be surprised if it did.

[mulberryjen]

Quote: Originally Posted by aquitori If you picked it then maybe...hahaha....j/k...But honestly seen that Showa wouldn't be surprised if it did.

I better show it quick before it starts looking like my Shiro! The shame, the shame. I think I'll go rescue my showa from quarantine this weekend and bring baby champ home to mama.

[Akinosan]

You gotta bring that baby home! Hey Jen, I really like the pics of your pond and Koi. I think an Honorary Membership for Koi-Unit--Kentucky Chapter might be in order. What do you think Guys?

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by Akinosan You gotta bring that baby home! Hey Jen, I really like the pics of your pond and Koi. I think an Honorary Membership for Koi-Unit--Kentucky Chapter might be in order. What do you think Guys?

Kentucky Chapter....got to bring it up with the rest of the guys....We do have a Missouri Chapter...

[Akinosan]

You da boss! Only you can make it happen!