SWMAS Membership

Becoming a SWMAS member helps to keep the club going and creates an organized group of hobbyists in and around SW Michigan.

Thank you for your support!

Individual Membership
$16.00
Family Membership
$22.00
Junior Membership
$10.00

Membership Perks

  • Discounted SWAP Tables

    As a member, you will be able to get a swap table for half the cost! Member price $10 and Non-member price $20

    Upcoming SWAPS

  • Sell and buy fish!

    Being a member of SWMAS connects you with local fishkeepers and events where you can buy and sell more fish, aquatic plants, equipment, and more.

  • Be a part of the Executive Board and Standing Committees.

    As a club member, you will be able to run for executive board positions.

    SWMAS will be putting its constitution on the website soon. It will include all positions and committees available.

  • Access to club meeting new and rare auctions!

    During some of our club meetings, we will bring in new and rare fish and host a paid-member-only auction!

    Memberships are available at the event and online in the membership tab.

  • Discounts at local fish shops!

    Show your SWMAS Membership card at the time of purchase.

    Available at the following fish shops:

    • Water Colors Aquarium Gallery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (10%, show current SWMAS card).

    • More shops coming soon!

  • Participate in the BAP, HAP, CARES, Fry-Raising, and more!

    As a club member, you can start collecting points towards the following club programs:

    • Horticultural Award Program (HAP)

    • Breeders Award Program (BAP)

    • Extended BAP

    • Fry-Raising

    • CARES Fish

    • and more available. (If you’re interested in signing up for a standing committee, email SWMAS.

  • Attendance to monthly club meetings!

    SWMAS members reach out to speakers in order to provide our members with continuing education opportunities.

    These meetings are available via zoom and in-person (location shared based on date), see events section.

    These meetings may also have mini-auctions, bowl shows, new and rare auctions, raffles, and more.

    Get involved with BAP, HAP, Fry-Raising, CARES, and more.

  • Summer Cookout and Holiday Party

    Summer Cookout (Generally in June)

    Holiday Party (December 3, 2021 at 7 PM at the ReCast Church of Mattawan). Zoom option available for the Election portion of the party.

    • Paid members only, membership forms available at events and online.

    • Mini-Auction 100% to the seller

    • New and rare auction

    • SWMAS provides the main dish, drinks, and chips provided.

    • Members should bring a dish to pass.