Rocky Tales. Volume 42, Issue 8 OCTOBER Dates to remember: October 14th: Havasu Rocks Soft Opening

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Rocky Tales Volume 42, Issue 8 OCTOBER 2016 201555 LAKE HAVASU GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY The Official Publication of The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Editor: Michelle Smedley BOARD MEETING October

1 Rocky Tales Volume 42, Issue 8 OCTOBER LAKE HAVASU GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY The Official Publication of The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Editor: Michelle Smedley BOARD MEETING October 12, 2016 Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Lapidary Shop 2186 McCulloch Blvd #B GENERAL MEETING October 14! Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Lapidary Shop 2186 McCulloch Blvd #B Lake Havasu City, Az Meeting 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Rock & Egg Breakfast 4 th Monday each month 9:00 a.m. At Golden Corral Inside This Issue: Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Information Page 2 President s Message Page 3 Havasu Rocks Member Celebration Page 3 General Membership Meeting Minutes Page 4 Founder's Plaques Page 5 Birthdays and Anniversaries Page 7 Gem Show Chair Message Page 7 Dates to remember: October 14th: Havasu Rocks Soft Opening October 22nd: Havasu Rocks Member's Celebration October 31st: Fright night, handing out candy in front of our own shop this year. Candy donations needed! November 12-13: 47th Annual Gem & Mineral Show November 19th: Havasu Rocks General Public Grand Opening 1

2 CLUB INFORMATION The Purpose of this Society shall be to: A. Increase our appreciation of the beauty and value of the land in which we live. B. Foster good fellowship among its members. C. Host an annual Gem and Mineral Show for the community. D. Foster awareness of the earth sciences by: 1. Increasing knowledge pertaining to minerals, gems, and rocks. 2. Disseminating knowledge of collecting and classification of minerals, fossils and rock through collection and classification. 3. Improving the practical knowledge of cutting, grinding and polishing materials to use in the design and creation of jewelry and other useful objects. E. Provide educational scholarships in the scientific fields. F. Procure and improve the Society s property. The Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society meets the second Friday of each month from September through May at Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Lapidary Shop 2186 McCulloch Blvd #B, Lake Havasu City, Az. The membership typically votes to eliminate the June, July, and August meetings. Fiscal Year: February 1 January 31. Name badges are required for all members. One time or replacement badge cost - $8.00 Single membership cost - $16.00 Family sponsored Junior membership cost - $8.00 Family membership cost - $16.00 for the first member and $8.00 for each member thereafter with a maximum of $ Annual Membership dues are payable on January 1 and shall be delinquent after the February meeting. Please remit payment to: Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Attn: Membership Chairperson P.O. Box 990 Lake Havasu City, AZ The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society is a member of The Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies (RMFMS) and associated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS). OFFICERS and DIRECTORS Hank Smedley Linda Harley Kathie Bryson Jerry Harley Ed Darnell Patrick Bell Gayle Gilpin Carol Jose Susan Stievo President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sgt at Arms First Year Director Second Year Director Third Year Director Past President COMMITTEES Chairman BOD Rep Club Promotion Open Gayle Gilpin Communications Michelle Smedley Secretary Bruce Wilhelm Kathie Bryson Education Open Patrick Bell Facilities Open Ed Darnell Field Trips Open Open Finance Open Jerry Harley Fund Raisers Gem Show Open Barry Bandaruk Greeters Edith Walden Gayle Gilpin Hospitality Helen Reyes Ed Darnell Kathy Padilla Property Open Carol Jose Rocky Tales is published monthly. The submission deadline is the 3rd Friday of the month by to: aredtigress@gmail.com Rocky Tales Team: Michelle Smedley and Linda Harley Website: Moderator: Bruce Wilhelm Facebook Page: 2

3 --President s Message Well, summer is now over and we are within a week of opening our new lapidary shop. A number of last minute items are being addressed to allow us to open on Saturday, October 15th. Although we now have many consignment items in the retail area, there is room for more. Our members have been very generous, donating time, labor, appliances, shop machines and cash. It was all needed and much appreciated. We will be holding all of our meetings at the new facility, the next meeting will be Friday, October 14th. I hope you all will like the look of the place and the capability our new shop will provide. Please remember to bring a bag of candy for Fright Night. Join us in celebrating the completion and Opening of Havasu Rocks! Potluck celebration on Saturday, October 22nd, beginning at 5:30 pm. Join us and see the wonderful transformation of our space into a workshop, retail space and members area. Enjoy browsing the displays and sale items while catching up on summer news. Bring a yummy dish of your choice to share with the membership B McCulloch Unit B 3

4 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES September 9, 2016 Havasu Rocks Clubhouse 2186 McCulloch Blvd #B Lake Havasu City, Az Members present: 28 New Members: 1 Guests present: 1 Club President Hank Smedley called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Flag Salute: Sergeant-at-Arms, Ed Darnell led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. No General Membership Minutes. Treasurer's report: Linda Harley read the treasurer's report. Member Marie Cole died her husband is Jay Membership Report: Gayle Gilpin reported we have 136 members to date. One new member joined at the meeting, John Neal. Junior member: Sara Bell Returning member: Barbara Wiggins, The Browns Lapidary shop news" We have dual wheel polishers, 8 inch & 10 in trim saw, 20 inch flat lap, 2 wheel grinder and polisher, 20 inch saw. Motion made, seconded and approved to buy 5 new multi-wheel machines. Patrick: Volunteers for sales staffing are needed, cash register training will begin, we need 10 entry and door greeters for the Retail shop and one more Hospitality volunteer. Tuesday the 13th we will start to clean out our storage unit. Trucks and trailers are needed, meet at 8 am. Donations: Steve Greel donated 9 Apache Tears rocks for the Club Visitor & New member rock box. Barry and Sheila Bandaruk donated the refrigerator in the Retail store, which has water for sale in it. Edith Walden donated the refrigerator in the Lapidary shop. Ed & Judy Darnell donated the microwave that will be in the Lapidary shop. Door prizes went to: Ron Lee, Helen Reyes, Dave Flick, Gladys, and Kathy Padilla and Carol (Rick and Gayle's sister) 50/50 Raffle $10 - Jack Fritchey, $21 - Dave Flick We could use some donated books that are rock related for the club library Barry Bandaruk: Gem Show meeting Sept, 14th at 2:00 Wants club members to do: Display cases for at the show Motion was made, seconded and approved for the club to buy "New" the computer system, phone, IPad and printer spending between $ $2000. The business meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm. Submitted by Carol Jose, Board Member 4

5 Lapidary Club Founders! (That's you, readers) Celebrate the opening of our Lapidary club by becoming a recognized Founder with your name on the plaque. The plaque will be proudly and prominently displayed where the public can see it in the shop. As we move forward with our own facility, we are asking for tax-free Cash donations from our members. There are three levels of giving per Name: $500 Angel $250 Patron $ 50 Founder Your name will be added alphabetically to the list on the Founder's plaque. The Commemoration will be performed at the Open House in October. Please print, circle the level of donation, and send in the form below, along with your check made out to Lake Havasu Mineral & Lapidary Group. Mail to: PO Box 990, Lake Havasu City, AZ Name #1 $500 $250 $50 Name #2 $500 $250 $50 Total check: $ 5

Shop & Meeting location WHAT DID YOU DO ON VACATION THIS YEAR? Did you combine your vacation with rockhounding? Of course you did! Do you want to show off your new rocks & minerals? Of course you do!

6 Shop & Meeting location WHAT DID YOU DO ON VACATION THIS YEAR? Did you combine your vacation with rockhounding? Of course you did! Do you want to show off your new rocks & minerals? Of course you do! We are asking our snowbirds and traveling members to bring some of their "other" local treasures to a club meeting this year. Show off your rocks! Tell us where you found them and the adventures surrounding the hunt. 6

7 SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT HAVASU ROCKS 7

8 HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCTOBER HAPPY ANNIVERSARY OCTOBER Jeff Billings Nick Ellis Linda Harley Bob Heyboer Harold Hillis Jack Hodges Sue Scott Michelle Smedley Bernie Sporre Bonnie Wegman Rosalyn Wicks Kimberly Wilhelm Robert & Sharon Burson Bernie Sporre Scott & Chris Sutherland Gwen Walker Robert & Alberta Wiederrick Lynn Milliken Jean Yanity Nancy Nichols From the desk of Barry Bandaruk, Gem Show Chair 2016 It is my sincere hope the members of the Gem Society have had an eventful summer, full of travels, experiences, & good health. As the weather cools down in Havasu, a core group of members have been busy organizing the new shop & store. All of our materials from storage were moved & a collection of grinders & saws have been accumulated. With the purchase of 5 new machines, the shop is ready to open for business. Many members worked hard over the summer to get the shop ready & the place is looking fabulous. Now we need members to get involved when you get back to town! Our next big event is the Gem Show, November 12 & 13. Our local members have committed to many key positions, but we still have a huge need for others to participate. Remember, this is our big fundraiser for the year. All Vendor booths are sold. Our kitchen is being organized by Helen Reyes & Kathy Padilla. Lou & Liz Porter are organizing the Kids room. We still need a couple of people to organize the Raffle. I have been working at it, & so far we have about $550 worth of committed donations. We will need help with loading tables & displays & setting up the Aquatic Center on November 10 & then taking things down on November 13. AND unloading the trailers on Monday! Please plan on attending our general meeting October 14 and the Gem show organizational meeting Wednesday, October 19. We need your help. If you cannot make it, please me & let me know when you will be in town. I will discuss job opportunities with you. A tremendous amount of effort has been put into the store & gem show, your willingness to participate in the show, the store, & the shop will greatly enhance the club. Your anticipated support is appreciated, greatly! 8

9 Please send exchange bulletins to The address below Rocky Tales Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. P.O. Box 990 Lake Havasu City, AZ

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Rocky Tales. Volume 43, Issue 2 FEBRUARY It's time for our annual Silent Auction! Rocky Tales Volume 43, Issue 2 FEBRUARY 20171555 LAKE HAVASU GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY The Official Publication of The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Editor: Michelle Smedley BOARD MEETING February 10th,