Rock-A-Teer Newsletter of the Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club P.O. Box 134 Puyallup, WA 98371 info@puyallupgemclub.org http://puyallupgemclub.org http://puyallupgemclub.ning.com (new)
President’s Report
April 2010 Volume 50, Issue 4 Editor: Dana James djames50@nventure.com
What’s inside:
HAPPY EASTER!! HAPPY SPRING!!!
2010 Officers
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Spring is here—finally!! That means nicer rock hounding weather. That also means that we have only 2 more months until our club show the first weekend in June.
Committees
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Tall Rock Tale
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Upcoming Events
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We still need volunteers for the show, so, if you can help, please sign up at the next meeting. We are building 10 new show cases for the show. The first Work Party is this Saturday April 3rd at Allen and Kandy Henneberry’s house. Please call Allen with any questions @ 253-922-5089. We will be starting at 8am. The club will provide the hot dogs for lunch and it will be pot luck for the side dishes and drinks. The second work party will be the following Saturday the 10th-same place and same time. We will have another on the 17th if needed.
Editor’s Report
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How to Corner
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Hands On Activities
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NW & AFMS News
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Upcoming Shows
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Mar Meeting Minutes
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A BIG THANK YOU to Tony Johnson, Brett Lawrence and Mark Baumann for their Safety and Equipment Demo. Lots of great information!! Thanks guys!!
Word Search Puzzle
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What a fun Field Trip on the 27th of March to the Elbe area for Fossils!! I t was a very easy site to get some great specimens and the weather cooperated too!! Thanks Mark Baumann for leading the field trip. Show-n-Tell for the first meeting in April is “Free for All”. Bring your favorites to show!! The second meeting is our Pot Luck and Auction. The auction is always a lot of fun! Hope to see you there!! The Hands On is April 17th. It will be opal cutting and wire wrapping. There is a field trip April 17th also to Saddle Mountain for Petrified Wood. Bring shovels and picks. See Tony Johnson or Randy Summers for details. Happy Rock Hounding!! Deborrah Pursifull President
Have you paid your Dues? Please see Sandy Chilson our Treasurer at the next meeting.
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Elected Officers for 2010 Title
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Phone
President:
Deborrah Pursifull
Vice President:
Nancy LeMay
253-952-6216
bees2knees@att.net
Secretary:
Brett Lawrence
253-584-1319
bandslawrence@comcast.net
Treasurer:
Sandy Chilson
360-825-3138
chilson54@msn.com
Federation Director: 1 year Director: 2 year Director: 3 year Director:
Mike Siperek Mike Wunsche LaVon Siperek Joanne Bock
253-531-7294 253-531-5886 253-531-7294 253-770-2229
yankees_diesel@comcast.net
1 year Trustee:
Jerry Chilson
360-825-3138
chilson54@msn.com
2 year Trustee:
Tony Johnson
253-863-9238
ynotbandit@earthlink.net
3 year Trustee:
Allen Henneberry
253-922-5089
kallan567@msn.com
kep_52@hotmail.com
yankees_diesel@comcast.net
The Rock-A-Teer, our club bulletin along with our club activities are dedicated to the encouragement of friendliness, good fellowship and to inform the members of earth sciences. Please visit our web sites for more information about our club. www.puyallupgemclub.org (static for visitors) or www.puyallupgemclub.ning.com (new interactive site) PUYALLUP VALLEY GEM & MINERAL CLUB Meetings are held on the second (2nd) and Fourth (4th) Friday of each month except for: August (Potluck Picnic 2nd Meeting) December (Holiday Dinner 1st Meeting, 2nd Meeting cancelled.) Time: 7:30 PM, except for Potluck nights and those start at 7:00 PM Where: Fruitland Grange (112th & 86th, Puyallup, WA) Board Meetings are held on the Tuesday prior to the 1st meeting of the month. Dues are $20.00 for a single membership and $25.00 for a family membership.
The Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club is a member of the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the Washington State Mineral Council and affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. http://www.amfed.org/nfms
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Committee Chairs Committees indicated below without a contact are accepting volunteers and will be filled by the President. Position
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Club Show:
Mark Baumann
253-756-8636
djbmeb@earthlink.net
Editor:
Dana James
253-475-8060
djames50@gmail.com
Field Trip:
Tony Johnson or Mark Baumann
Hands On:
Trustees
Juniors:
Seani Fitzpatrick
Hospitality:
Kandy Henneberry & Nancy LeMay
Library:
Brett Lawrence
253-584-1319
bandslawrence@comcast.net
Newsletter:
Brett & Sherry Lawrence
253-584-1319
bandslawrence@comcast.net
Paul James
253-475-8060
pjames50@nventure.com
Brett Lawrence
253-584-1319
bandslawrence@comcast.net
253-476-0321
Sunshine: Puyallup Fair: Web Master: Audit: Historian: Holiday Party: PLAC (Public Lands Access Chairman): Summer Picnic: WA State Mineral Council:
Advertising If you are a small business owner and would like to advertise in our newsletter and on our web page, please contact Paul James for web layout information. Members receive a link to their web site or a page created for them on the club web site and advertising space in each newsletter for one year. Location in newsletter is determine by the Editor. Proceeds help offset the cost of maintaining our web page. Pricing is as follows: Members:
$25.00 link to your web page $50.00 web page
Non Members: $50.00 link to your web page $75.00 web page
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Tall Rock Tale by Jerry Fish Last weekend Carrol and I went to the Olympic peninsula. Just over the Hood Canal bridge we saw some logging activity that caught our eye, and we had to get some pictures (one attached). At last night's PVGMC meeting, Mark was explaining the next field trip (Morton area fossils) and said (or close to) "If you can't find any here, you should give up rockhounding". I thought this picture would be good with this caption - "Well, Mark said if I couldn't find one here I should give up rockhounding. I guess I better give up!" Jerry Fish, 3/13/2010
Among the Stones To the top of the ridge I walked that day, to look among the stones, And take the rest God promised me, before I turned toward home. As every stone revealed its heart, its secrets finally shared, They pulled my thoughts so deep within, their beauty made me stare. My place among such mysteries, that's what I've always sought. The understanding, of such a gift, is something I've had not. For all of life that's passed away, I know were mine has gone. I spent it here, amid a garden, the sun had never shown. I think my home will have to wait, another life to fill, And I will stay among the rocks, my time can just stand still. Don't cry for me, don't shed a tear, I've found another home. I'll take the rest God promised me, out here among the stones. James Sawaya
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April 6th, 7:00 pm, Board meeting at the Fruitland Grange.
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April 13th, 6:30 pm social, meeting starts at 7:00, Club Show meeting at Henneberry’s all are welcome. Address: 4418 53rd St. East, Tacoma, WA Phone: 253922-5089
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April 17th, 9:00 am Set up for Hands on which starts between 9:30 and 10 am.
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April 17th, Field Trip to Saddle Mountain, 8:00 am at Priest Rapids Boat Launch
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April 23rd, 7:00 pm, Potluck & Auction
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NEW INTERACTIVE WEB SITE FOR CLUB MEMBERS Just a reminder that if you have requested to receive your newsletter via the internet you will need to go to the new web site at http://puyallupgemclub.ning.com/. The site is very user friendly with a place for you to upload your photos and write about your field trips and other rockhounding activities. The 2010 Roster is also updated as of April and is available on the web site under the tab “Files”. If you are not on the roster and you have paid your dues, please see Sandy Chilson our Treasurer and she will let me know. I’ve had a request to start a new poem contest. So here is your chance to shine. You will have 2 months to get me your poem of choice and I’ll publish them in the newsletter for all to enjoy. The deadline will be May 31st. I’ve published one here by James Sawaya to get you started. You can see it on page 4 titled Among the Stones.
If you would like to submit a letter to the Editor, an article, pictures from a recent field trip, poem, recipe or anything at all that club members might fine interesting, please send to E-mail address: djames50@nventure.com, or mail to 5044 S. Park Ave., Tacoma, WA 98408.
Show and Tell Programs April 9th is a Free for All April 23rd no Show and Tell - Auction & Potluck
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How To Corner by Dana James Branch Dangle Earring (It does look like a tree branch doesn’t it?)
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Gemstone, pearls, or what ever beads you want to use.
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Needle Nose Pliers or Chain Nose Pliers
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Earring Findings
Instructions: 1. Cut 2 pieces of wire 12” each 2. Insert bead on wire and fold in half with the bead at the bottom 3. Twist wires around bead 5 times 4. Add 2nd bead on one end wire, folding in half as indicated about ¼ to ½” away from the twisted wire 5. Twist wires until they meet at the center 6. Add 3rd bead on the other wire, folding in half as indicated about ¼ to ½” away and twist together 7. Add 5 twists to create the body of the earring 8. Add 2 more beads, one on each side like you did for bead 2 and 3 9. Twist the body wires 5 times 10. Create your second earring the same as the first stopping after step 7 to make sure they are the same length 11. Add your 3rd and 4th bead and your final body twists and measure again, make any adjustments as needed 12. Cut one wire off close to the twists on each earring 13. Make a wrapped loop at the top 14. Add your earring finding 15. Finished earring to enjoy
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Hands On Activities for April 17th For April the classes offered will be Opal Cutting, Beginning Silversmithing and A Ring for Every Finger Opal Cutting: Class will be taught by Jerry Chilson. If you have opal that you would like to learn how to cut, this would be the time to bring it and have Jerry help you with it. Beginning Silversmithing: In March we had an Advanced class to learn this technique and now are ready to teach the beginners. This is a simple sterling silver wire setting for cabachons. This class is limited due to the number of torches and firing bricks available. A Ring for Every Finger: Class will be taught by Judy Lynn and Dana James. Come explore the various ways of twisting wire to form rings.
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Northwest Federation News NFMS Mid-Year Meeting, April 17, 2010, Kennewick, Washington Tri-Federation Field Trip, Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-31, 2010, Blue Forest, Wyoming Northwest Rockhound Retreat, September 6-12, 2010, Hancock Field Station, Fossil, Oregon NFMS Convention and Annual Meeting, September 17-19, 2010, Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro, Oregon The Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. It was founded in 1938, and one of the original four founders of the AFMS in 1947. It encompasses the Northwest region of the United States, including Alaska and consists of about 70 member clubs with over 4400 total members. Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies , Inc. includes these states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Utah All members of the NFMS receive the Northwest Newsletter, and all members are listed in the NFMS Membership Directory.
Link to the NW Newsletter http://www.amfed.org/nfms/nwnews/nw0310.pdf
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies If you haven’t checked out the AFMS web site there is a lot of good information on our hobby. If you like to travel to other areas of the country then there are plenty of shows from other regions to take in. http://www.amfed.org/ Coming up in June is the CFMS/AFMS show. The NW Newsletter has all the information regarding this show that will be held at the So. CA University of Health Sciences Campus in Whittier California. Be sure to read all about it if you are planning on attending.
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Upcoming Shows in the Northwest Date
Club/Show Name
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Apr 9-11 Fri 9-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4
Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society, 59th Annual “Gemstone Junction”
Golden Spike Event Center Weber Co. Fairgrounds 1000 North 1200 West, Ogden, UT
Cindy Aeschlimann (801) 648-5060 club@goldenspikegem.org
CFV Fairgrounds, Ag-Rec Building 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford, B.C., Canada (close to the Sumas, Lynden and Blaine border crossings) Bannock County Fairgrounds Pocatello, ID Bloedel-Donovan Park 2214 Electric Avenue, Bellingham, WA Mt Hood Community College Gym 26000 SE Stark, Gresham, OR Polk County Fairgrounds 520 South Pacific Hwy W Rickreall, OR 97371 Benton Co. Fairgrounds Kennewick, WA
Contact: Jennifer Moore 604 328 9766 jenmac02@telus.net
Central WA. State Fairgrounds, Modern Living Building Fair Ave & E. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA Idaho Falls Recreation Center, B Street, Idaho Falls, ID Gray's Harbor Co. Fairgrounds 32 Elma-McCleary Road Elma, WA
Marti Sondgeroth
**NEW DATES & LOCATION**
April 9-11 Fri 10–8, Sat 10– 6, Sun 10-5
B.C. Lapidary Society 2010 BC Gem Show - Featuring "Crystals"
April 10-11 Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 April 10 - 11 Sat 10 – 6, Sun 10 -5 April 10 - 11 Sat 10 – 6, Sun 10 -5
SEIGMS Gem & Mineral Show Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club 49th Rock & Gem Show Mt Hood Rock Club Show
April 16 – 18 Fri 9 -6, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4:30 Apr 17-18 Sat 10-5, Sun 104
Willamette Agate and Mineral Society “Rocks of Oregon” Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club Annual Show – NFMS Mid Year Meeting Yakima Rock & Mineral Club 49th Annual , “Parade of Gems”
Apr 17 -18 Sat 10-6, Sun 104
April 17 – 18 Sat 10-6, Sun 105 April 24 - 25 Sat 10-5, Sun 104
Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society 45th Annual Grays Harbor Gem & Geology Society “Earth's Treasures”
Martin Rakatansky , (208) 233-2538 , rak80@cableone.net Candi Gerard 360 384 3187
Contact: Keene Clay 503 558 8500 ODROC@comcast.net
Kristi Edwards, (541) 738 6811, edwardskk@gmail.com Mickee Madden (509) 582-8599
marthms@q.com
Greg Hayes 208 521 8885
Gary Emberly, 624 Fairmont Place Aberdeen, WA 98520 (360) 533 6196, Melissa624@hotmail.com
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PVGMC Business Meeting for March 2010 Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm, 3/12/10.
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1. Secretary’s report. Read. (Board Meeting) 2. Treasurer’s report. Read. 3. Education. Jerry states will start looking into next month. 4. Hands On. LaVon and Tony gave an update on events. 5. Club Audit. 6. Sunshine. 7. Library. 8. Field Trip. Tony updated the 13th trip. LeVon suggested bringing boots as their place is muddy. 9. Federation. 10. Refreshments. Extra ticket for door prize if goodies brought in. 11. Club Show. Mark updated on preparations. 12. Rocketeer. 13. New Business. Deborrah discussed new show cases and reiterated what Mark had said. Case construction aspects discussed, motioned, and approved. Metal container. Alan and Tony will look into prices. Brett discussed Rock and Gem magazine article. Suggested it be disregard as Lucas Creek is closed to us. Mark updated field trip info.
Meeting adjourned at Respectfully submitted, Brett Lawrence Secretary, PVGMC
Potluck and Auction Night - April 23rd, 7:00 PM Bring a covered dish, checkbook or cash and if you have an item to donate. Lot’s of fun for all ages with a silent auction table for kids only.
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(I would like to apologize to the readership for any mistakes in previous puzzles. iting to find and fix them. Let me know if any others pop up—Brett)
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Rock-A-Teer Newsletter of the Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club P.O. Box 134 Puyallup, WA 98371
April 2010
H & I Lapidary Amber, Jewelry, Beads, Findings, Gemstones, Slabs, Rough Material, Fossils and Aussie Items. Mike & LaVon Siperek 4203 East 99th St., Tacoma, WA 98446 253-531-7294 Yankees_diesel@comcast.net
Agate Beach Agate-Beach.com Mike Wendt 6423 S. Island Dr. Bonney Lake, WA 98391 mwendt7777@comcast.net
Clip and Donate Stamp to the Club for Cancer Research – please leave about 2” of paper around the stamp if possible.
Dana & Paul James djames50@gmail.com 253-475-8060 www.danasjewelrydesign.1000markets.com www.danasjewelrydesign.etsy.com www.danasjewelrydesign.artfire.com