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“Finding and
Grinding Rocks in
December 2006
This issue edited by Don
Hammer
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We have two 20 lb turkeys
and Carol Pontious volunteered to cook both but Don thought that was a bit
much. We’re still looking for a
volunteer to cook the other turkey- call Don Hammer at 384-3105 - if you can do
the other turkey. Potluck for everyone
else; those with last names beginning
with A – H bring a vegetable dish, I – P bring a salad and Q – Z bring a
dessert. Any guests do the same and let
Jeannine know if you’ll bring guests.
Decorating, setup and cleanup committees have formed and if you’d like
to help with any of these call Jeannine Paterson at 826-1649. Come on out and join your fellow members in
kicking off the holiday season. If you
plan to come but did not sign the sheet at the last meeting please call
Jeannine and let her know you’ll be coming.
We need to know how many will be attending to plan the food.
November
Field Trip Report
Some of us went over on
Friday and camped or found a motel but most met the 7-8 members of Huachuca
Club at
Minutes of the November 13, 2006 General Meeting of the Sunsites Gem
and Mineral Club
Meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by President, Don Hammer. 30 members and guests were present. Welcomed as new members and guest were Jim & Ellie Fisher, Garnett Rogers, George & Karen Grassell, Jack & Debbie Breese and Andrea Steele.
Secretary’s Report was accepted as published.
Treasurer Edgett reported a checkbook balance of $4902.57 and was accepted as read. Pres. Don noted an Audit Committee would present a report shortly.
Bob Fenner spoke enthusiastically about the upcoming field
trip to the Rowley Mine near Gila Bend and nearby
A new slate of Officers for 2007 was presented by the Nominating Committee:
President - Paul McKnight
V. Pres. - Jack Weller
Secretary - Carol Pontius
Treasurer - Walt Sigel
Dir. At Large - Jack Light
As no other nominations or volunteers were forthcoming, a motion to accept the Slate was made by Bob Hobson and seconded by Beth McKnight. The motion passed.
Jeannine asked for someone to volunteer as Hospitality Chairman.
The Christmas Party will be Dec. 18th at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be Potluck. The Club will supply two 20 lb. turkeys, but we need volunteers to cook the turkeys. Side dishes will be as follows: Last names starting A – H Vegetable dish
J – P Salad
Q – Z Dessert.
Sign-up sheets for Set Up & Decorating, Clean Up, and Turkey Cooks were passed; if anyone wishes to volunteer, please call Jeannine Paterson at 826-1649…let’s all have fun!
Barbara Fenner generously supplied some very nice mineral
specimens from her personal collection to be raffled to collect the fee for use
of the
President Don noted members interested in Lapidary should contact Irving Pontius and Silversmithing contact Don Hammer. These classes will start after the first of Jan. 2007.
Don also noted any outstanding dues for 2006 are seriously in arrears. 2007 dues are payable as of January 1, 2007.
Don thanked Else Edgett for supplying refreshments.
Speakers Alice Konieczki and Kurt Schonauer from the USGS AZ Water Science Ctr. were introduced.
Meeting adjourned 7:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeannine Paterson
Secretary
Later Alice Konieczki and Kurt Schonauer of the
U.S. Geological Survey presented an overview of past and present groundwater
levels and a study they are conducting. The topics covered include inventory of
agriculture, gravity monitoring, airborne geophysical survey, and ground-water
level monitoring. A fact sheet describing the study can be accessed at http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3055/. (ed)
Interested in
lapidary? It appears we may have a
Thursday afternoon and a Saturday afternoon session – call Irvin Pontious –
824-0110.
Silversmithing – a class
is forming – call Don Hammer - 384-3105.
3 Board Meeting
18 Christmas Party
Upcoming
Regional Events
January 19-21,2007, Globe,
AZ. 50th
President Don Hammer 520 384-3105
Vice-President Paul McKnight 520 824-4054
Secretary Jeannine Paterson 520 826-1649
Treasurer Larry Edgett
Delegate at Large Sue Bishop 520-586-2312
Dues are due. $10 for individual and $20 for family. Please mail your check to Sunsites Gem &
Mineral Club,