About MAS

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About the Michiana Aquarium Society

Updated October 2026

The Michiana Aquarium Society (MAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit aquarium club based in South Bend, Indiana. MAS is operated by Michiana Aquarium Services Inc, d/b/a Michiana Aquarium Society, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and donations to MAS are tax-deductible. MAS is for anyone who keeps fish, invertebrates, or aquatic plants in northern Indiana and southern Michigan, from beginners with their first tank to experienced breeders. MAS was founded in 1968.

What does MAS do?

  • Monthly general meetings with guest speakers and a bowl show
  • Breeder (BAP), Horticulture (HAP), and Aquatic Animal (AAP) award programs (forms, records)
  • The Fall Auction and the Double Feature (one weekend event that combines Tropical Magic and Killifish Karnival, April 17-18, 2027), both held at Resurrection Lutheran Academy, 6840 Nimtz Parkway, South Bend, IN 46628; plus a summer club picnic and a December Christmas party at the regular meeting location, Southfield Village
  • An active public Facebook group

When and where does MAS meet?

General meetings are typically on the 3rd Friday of the month at 7 PM ET. Board (BOD) meetings start at 6 PM. Both are always held at Southfield Village, 6450 Miami Cir, South Bend, IN 46614. See the meeting schedule.

How much is membership?

Junior (ages 8 to 15) $5/yr, Single (over 15) $10/yr, and Household $15/yr, per the MAS Membership Application. Dues are annual, due each January, or right away when you join. Paid membership includes access to the MAS Facebook group, the member handbook, membership credentials, notice of upcoming events, and activity discounts. Life Membership is granted by the MAS Board of Directors or the membership for the highest levels of achievement in club programs or for outstanding contributions to the club. Dues are waived while a Life Member remains active. Non-members may attend one meeting before they need to pay dues. Join or renew by paying dues at a meeting.

MAS Board of Directors (2026–2027)

MAS is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. The 2027 board is the same as 2026.

  • President: Eric Scarborough
  • Vice President: Don Keim
  • Secretary: Sean Kaley
  • Treasurer: Kevin Hightower
  • Board members: Jeremy Phillips, Jim Lindeman, David Bowman, Brendan Thomas, Rachel Ciesiolka, Sam Patterson, and Ric Deranek

Contact

Email: michianaaquariumsociety@gmail.com. Address: Southfield Village, 6450 Miami Circle, South Bend, IN 46614. Facebook: MAS group.