The Northwest Koi and Goldfish Club is based in the Portland Oregon / Vancouver Washington part of the United States.  The purpose of the club is to promote, create and enlarge the hobby of keeping, breeding, appreciating, and exhibiting Koi and Goldfish.  We are also are chartered to disseminate information about the above to our membership by engaging in educational and social activities related to our purpose and to acquire and own such property as may be neccessary for any or all or the foregoing purposes.  Our membership is open to any person that has an interest in koi and goldfish and is eligible for membership upon the completion of an application and payment of the yearly dues.