GARY BECK’S PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE for April 2010
Hello SVRG Club:
Our annual show is behind us so it’s time to thank everyone who helped make the show a success. I want to especially thank Jimmy and Ken and any one else that donated some nice rock to the silent auction and wheel. Teri reported the show did about average as far as income. I hope members had a chance to visit and tell guests why we enjoy our hobby.
Saturday, Bob and I had almost 30 people make their first cabs on the clubs’ new Genie. I found that very rewarding. Show Chairman Ernie had some ideas on ways to improve the lay out of the floor space and after cleanup, while the tables were still set up, we met with Debbie (hall caretaker) to run them by her and she said OK. We think that two more dealers can be added next year and the board will get involved on this issue.
We reached one of our goals at the last meeting. Members wanted a better meeting raffle and some nice items were offered and ticket sales significantly increased. With that thought we will need more nice items donated for future meetings.
We need to order 48 club shirts, so contact Karin ASAP (kcbakes27@yahoo.com) with how many and what size you want.
I talked with Yoko Bassett and set the date of Sunday, April 25, 1PM for her rock sale with more info to follow at our next meeting.
SAD NEWS TO POST, GENE AND BERT RECENTLY PASSED AWAY. They had been such a vital part of the club -
BOARD MEETING
April 5, 2010
Officers: Gary, Betty, Gail and Karin
Not a quorum, no voting
We met at Yoko Bassett’s home to discuss the upcoming rock sale on April 25th at 1 pm. Slabs will be priced individually and rough will be sold by the pound. There are several pieces of equipment also.
4th of July resale tax permit should be authorized by the BOE by now.
Need count for the shirt order.
May need to change the raffle name. Will stay with $1 - 3 tickets.
Gary has donated several new items for the drawing; with the idea of hoping to improving the quality of our drawings. DONATIONS ARE NEEDED for upcoming months.
SHOW: Betty talked about the front desk bottleneck and how it can be solved. Need more volunteers to help at the show, were not enough. Have a sphere, tumbler and knife each year. Majority response is positive from visitors. Maybe have a hand stamp for repeating visitors. Spreckels needs an ATM machine. Floor plan of vendors/show to help move people around the show. New floor plan in works, maybe 2 more vendors. Snack Bar - Karin will contact Monterey Culinary Center for possible contract. Final income from show is less than previous years. Advertising survey: newspapers, signs were the most common response. CFMS site, Out and About magazine, Gilroy, Star Market flyers came in next. Coffee sleeves only had one response. submitted by Karin S
GENERAL MEETING
March 22, 2010
Officers: Gary, Betty, Jeff, Gail, Jeannie, Karin, Ken
M/S/P to approve agenda by Charles and Bob
Pebble Pup added to NB
M/S/P to approve February 22nd minutes by Jeannie and Donna
M/S/P to refund expenses b Bob and Ernie
SHOW: Treasurer’s report given by Gary of show wrap-up. 2009 had missing expenses and Teri and Roberta worked hard to give a genuine report for this year.
FEDERATION: Bob mentioned he attended Bert MacIntosh’s funeral on 3/ 19.
Gave some information on ALAA and will help anyone who is interested in researching the group. Claims: Club had a claim in Wiley Wells area during the 1950’s. Not much was exciting from the area and claim disbanded. He talked about an article published on the AFMS newsletter regarding growing and spraying color on diamonds. (web site: www.amfed.org)
FIELD TRIPS: A number of trips were mentioned. The board will meet at Yoko Bassett’s house on April 5th. A time and date will be set for a future sale, will be announced at the April 19th meeting. 1) Santa Clara show April 16-18. 2) Clear Creek protest day on May 2nd. Be polite and don’t cause trouble. 3) Snyder’s Pow Wow May 7-9. A new site may be coming for next year. 4) Lavic Siding - Ernie want to put together a trip - maybe on the 3rd week. 5) Mariposa Mining Museum and Mariposite mine - Gary in charge. 6) Asked for a show of hands for the CA Academy of Science trip to San Francisco. About 12 and we can car pool. A bus is $1000+.. Ken talked about the Spider Mine trip on 6/20. If interested contact him. Site is west of Red Bluff - there is a campground and tail gate on Saturday nite. Black Butte trip April 17-18. Claims Seminar on April 24th. May 1 Benitoite screening at Colinga $70 per. Geology seminar re the Pinnacles on May 8th. Camp Paradise - May 16-22 and 23-29.
WORKSHOP: intarsia in April, no date set. May will be for the Monterey County Fair project.
OB: 4th of July. Resale permit will be applied for from the Board of Equalization. Will increase wheel and tumble bag prices. Jeff suggested an idea - count jelly beans raffle. Club will split money with winner.
NB: membership cards are here. M/S/P to raise dues to $15 for single and $20 for family next year - Janet /Karen.
Shirts: contact Karin what size and how many shirts you would like. (kcbakes27@yahoo.com) need all sizes. Bud will sell to us at his cost.
Claims: Jeff mentioned several sites in Clear Creek. Gary wants to wait till after the seminar to make any decisions. Possible Horse Canyon claim? Gary asked Bob to go with him.
Ernie said that only two people are allowed on a claim at a time. Tim has a 1/2 share in Virgin Valley. Club cannot go as admission is limited to family.
Permanent facility: under discussion
Next month program will be Ed Ferner’s discussion of McDermott, NV.
Pebble Pups: Donna has proposed to develop a program.
Raffle: 3 tickets for $1 tonite - prizes are RCA radio CD changer, Agate Book and faceted stones. We are trying to increase raffle moneys.
Member drawing: Karen Jones Guest : Gus
Bob suggested posting member’s projects on the web site.
Submitted by Karin S.
“NBFT & CO-OP MEMBER” FIELD TRIP TO MOUNT DIABLO STATE PARK
? This trip is open to all rockhounds who agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics, the directions of the field trip leader and practice safe rockhounding.
? Call the field trip leader beforehand to sign up and for further information.
? Remember to wear your name badge and sign in with the field trip leader.
? A Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form must be signed upon arrival at meeting site.
? Insurance Requirements: All non-CFMS members must provide proof of personal liability insurance (homeowners or renters).
TRIP LOCATION: Mt. Diablo State Park, Contra Costa County
DATE: MAY 1, 2010 A(Saturday) from 10 AM – 3 PM
HOST CLUB: Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society (CCMGS)
MEMBER’S GUESTS: Allowed
LEADER/CONTACT: RSVP to Joanne & Terry Caskey, diablojojo@comcast.net,
925-689-2119 Home
MEETING LOCATION INFO AND ITINERARY: Meet at the Lower Summit Parking Area (see map) prior to 10 AM. You will be asked to sign a Waiver of Liability form, and check your name off on the registration list before we start.
10 AM – Introduction by Mount Diablo Interpretive Association (MDIA) friends and leaders, Roi Peers and Ken Lavin. After the introduction, we will take a walk around the Mary Bowerman Trail (2/3 mile long) to view the Franciscan Rocks. From there we will drive down to Curry Point to view the Diablo Thrust Fault and the “Leap Through Time” – the boundary between the Mesozoic and Cenozoic rocks on the mountain. Our journey will take us traveling through 180 million years of geologic history! Next stop is Rock City or our sack picnic lunch (about 1 PM), then a walk to the wind caves and Eocene fossils. Last, but not least, a walk to Fossil Ridge to see the Miocene fossils. (Note: All walks are short - less than a mile in length.)
3 PM (approx.) – end of field trip.
DIRECTIONS TO GATE & MEETING SITE: Carpooling is suggested. Be at an entrance gate (check-in station) no later than 9 AM. It takes 45 minutes to drive up to the Summit from the check-in stations. We will meet at the Lower Summit Parking Lot. See map (next page) of North Gate and South Gate Check-in Stations, and the Lower Summit Parking Area (located at white box at S curve just below Summit).
From north of Walnut Creek: Follow I-680 S and exit Treat Bl and follow Treat Bl east to Oak Grove Rd. Turn south on Oak Grove Rd. Continue on Oak Grove Rd after crossing Ygnacio Valley Rd, continuing to North Gate Rd on the left. Use North Gate Rd to enter the park.
From the South: Follow I-680 N from the Pleasanton/Dublin area. Exit on Diablo Bl in Danville traveling to the east. Diablo Rd makes several turns enroute to Mt. Diablo Scenic Drive. Continue on Diablo Rd past a fire station on the right until you reach Mt. Diablo Scenic Dr. Turn left and follow this road into the park.
FACILITIES: Handicap vehicle parking and access at all sites and trails. Restrooms are available at stops.
WHAT TO WEAR/TAKE: Wear layers of lightweight clothing, hiking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and take sunscreen, camera, and backpack w/lunch & beverages.
SAFETY CONCERNS: If any, MDIA will alert during their introduction.
CLIMATE/WEATHER: Warm Spring weather
SPECIAL NOTES: The Summit Museum is open Saturdays from 10 AM – 4 PM. If you need to use the tower elevator, call ahead to the museum to ask about it.
Mt. Diablo staff recommend you do not bring a dog due to restricted access – they are not allowed on trails or fire roads in the park.
FEES: $10.00 per car at check-in station Diablo Diggins Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society April 2010
