For $20 a year, our members get a monthly newsletter; monthly meetings with great speakers, a raffle, and a members' auction; two huge public auctions; special events and opportunities; use of our library of reference books; discounts at local stores; and other goodies.

Want to become a member? Contact Membership Secretary or visit the membership form page (The Membership Form has been updated as of May 14th 2009)
(You will need to get a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it. version7+), fill it out, print it, and mail it with a check or money order for $20 to

GPASI
PO Box 22452
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-0452

We have an auction every month at our regular meeting. We also have a big public auction each fall and spring.

Members--and guests who have signed in--are welcome to participate as buyers or sellers.

Double bag your fish in proper fish bags (not Ziplock bags or Baggies): You can buy bags from your local fish store or from GPASI members. Air should fill and inflate about 2/3 of the bag. The first bag should be inverted and then placed in the outer bag. This will prevent fish from getting trapped in a corner since the second bag will bend over the corners of the inner bag. Secure each of the bags with a rubber band or knot.

It's always a good idea to bring a few extra bags in case one leaks.

Please mark your bags clearly in waterproof ink with this information: name, phone number, scientific name of fish, and common name (if applicable), number of fish in bag, and your seller's code (your three initials plus the number of the bag--starting at one and proceeding sequentially). You may also note any other relevant information (for example, gender). Equipment must state whether it is in good working order or if it needs repair.

You must also submit a seller's form (see below) that lists your contact information, your bags, their codes, and the contents.

Download a seller's form for a GPASI auction (either our regular meeting auctions or our big Fall and Spring auctions). You can type your information directly into this form or print it out and complete it by hand.

Please note that the program that made the original form into a typable form also altered the GPASI logo. A small price to pay for legibility and convenience!