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DRYWASHER’S GAZETTE April 2013

Send Exchange Bulletins to:

Pam Maguire, Editor

1246 Wyte Way

Banning, Ca. 92220

E-mail pamhus@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION PICNIC MAY 18TH

Next General Meeting April 25th at 7:00 PM

Web Address: valleyprospectors.com

Mission and Code of Ethics “You’re invited to be our guest”

General membership meetings are held on the last Thursday

Of each month at 7:00 pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall at

1729 E. Baseline, San Bernardino, Ca... Map on our website.

The Board of Directors meeting will be at 6pm before the General

Meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in San Bernardino.

Valley Prospectors Inc. is an educational organization dedicated

To promote Gold Prospecting as a healthy family activity

“NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

Remember that all prospectors may be judged by the example

You set. Leave flora and fauna as you found it. Do Not Destroy

Any property, public or private. Obey the laws. Please do not litter.

Each member of Valley Prospectors Inc. should strive to set a good

Example for others.

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Officers for 2013

Executive Officers Chairpersons President Lorraine Frost 760-868-6564 Apparel Pat Ferraccio 909-649-1555 Vice President Mike Dukerley 760-608-3228 Blood Bank Lorraine Frost 760-868-6564

Secretary Jennifer Jercha 951-927-4672 4 Budget Treasurer Sue Baranaunskas 909-335-7113 CFMS Bural LaRue 909-874-5664

Courtesy Board of Directors Editor Pam Maguire 951-316-2568 Roger Maguire 951-316-2568 Finds/Month Garry & Sherry Pam Maguire 951-316-2568 50/50 Jill Molson 909-887-8824 Maria Pena 951-242-7594 Gold Sales Art Fairchild 951-897-5433 Armando Pena 951-242-7594 Historian Lisa Howison 951-734-7530 Debbie Van Holland 951-685-2440 Lady Luck Neva Golsch 909-944-0775 Bart Van Holland 951-685-2440 Librarian Gary Chaffin 909-864-4552 Jim Smith 707-938-1698 Membership Judy Carpenter 951-674-3207 Gary Jercha 951-927-4672 Name Tags Judy Carpenter 951-674-3207 Pat Ferracio 909-649-1555 Programs Mike Dunkerley 790-608-3228

Art Fairchild 951-897-54333 Refreshments Sandy Harter 951-216-5501 Lisa Howison 951-734-7530 Wagon Master Dunk 760-608-3228 George Howison 951-734-7530 Web Master Alternate Board Members Claims Pam Maguire 951-316-2568 Sandy Harter 951-216-5502 Christmas Party Pam Maguire 9541-316-2568

Joe Harter 951-216-5502 Jill Molson 909-887-8824

Public Web Site valleyprospectors.net This site is for the general public.

For Members Only Web address is private This site is for members only and is not seen by the general public. To obtain the URL you must be a current paid member, and go to valleyprospectors.net and click on link “For Members Only”, follow instructions there. In a few days you will receive an email that will provide you with the URL. (Note: if you are currently receiving email for Web updates, disregard this notice) Contents:

(1) Valley Prospectors, Inc., Claim Rules and Regulations (2) Special Rules for Northern California (Yuba River Claims) (3) Claim Maps to all claims Burro 1 & 2 Placer Claims 10 acres ea Coolgardie Placer Claims 40 acres ea Gold Venture & Pickett 3 Placer Claims 20 acres ea Hungryman 1, 2, 3, 4 and Chunker Placer Claims 120 acres ea Indian Gulch 1 & 2 and Indian Flat Pacer Claim 20 acres ea Jackass 1, 2, & 3 Placer Claims 160 acres ea Miner’s Folly Placer Claim 60 acres Moriah Placer Claim 15 acres Pickett 2 Placer Claim 20 acres ea (Cajon Pass) Summit Placer Claim 51 acres Plan of Operations (Yuba River Claims) You will need a copy of the appendix with the Plan of Operations Appendix (updated 07/09/2011) You will also need a printout of both A and B for each claim Moriah Claim A Moriah Claim B (updated 07/09/2011) Union Flat Claim A Union Flat Claim B (updated 07/09/2011) Wild Plumb A Wild Plumb Claim B (updated 07/09/2011)

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Annual Renewal Dues of $40.00 are due now! A $10.00 will be added March 1st. Please make checks to: Valley Prospectors Inc. -Membership- 33220 Wildomar Rd., Wildomar CA 92595 Please fill out (make any changes), sign & date a renewal application.

Effective Changes for 2014 Renewal deadline March 31. February and March renewals will have a $20.00 late fee added.

2014 Changes in Dues

There will be some changes coming next year on the 2014 Annual Renewal Dues The grace period for dues payment will be shortened from June 30 to March 31 After March 31 you will be removed from the roster and will have to repay the $100.00 imitation fee plus the annual dues to rejoin. A $20.00 late fee will be added on February 1 through March 31. This was approved and voted on by the Board and General Membership at the 2013 January general meeting.

WestCoash Prospectors & Treasurer Hunters Assoc. 26th

Annual Hunt

Rancho Jurupa Campground, Riverside, Ca.

Friday April 20th

6pm Warm-up Hunt

8pm Bingo

Saturday April 21st

9:30-10:15 Silver Bonanza Hunt

11:15-12pm Five & Dimr Hunt

1pm Junior Hunt

2pm Dollar Twenty-Five Hunt

3pm Haytstack Hunt

4pm Treasurer Chest Hunt

5:30pm Senior Hunt

6:30pm Pot Luck

8:30pm Night Hunt

Sunday April 22nd

9aam Finders Keepers Hunt

11am Go For The Gold

12:30pm Msain Drawing

4pm Pot Luck

See Pam Maguire at the next meeing or contact Jin Striaght

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CLAIMS

IF YOU ARE ON A CLAIM AND WANT TO BUILD A FIRE, IT MUST BE IN A FIRE RING. WE CAN

GET FINED AND LOOSE OUR CLAIMS IF YOU DON’T. ALSO IF IT IS WINDY, YOU CAN NOT

BUILD A FIRE. THIS IS NOT CLUB RULES IT IS BLM RULES. THE CLUB CAN BE IN SERIOUS

TROUBLE. DO NOT DO IT. PLEASE.

Welcome to the Newest VP Members

Dave & Barbara Applegate - Judy Qualm - Milton Barker - Vince Hanson - George & Lawana Morris - Tom Hall - Lonnie & Judy Melchior - Ron & Eva Forbush - Randy Oyler - Mike Charles

APPAREL

Woman's blue zip up vest $25.00 Woman's blue zip up jacket 30.00

Sizes small thru extra large Larger sizes increase $2.00 more per size Please let me know if anyone is interested

Pat Ferraccio

The March outing to Coolgardie wasn't that bad after all.

It rained and snowed on Friday, but Saturday was very nice. There were only 3 members/families, who camped over night and 5 or 6 that just came out for the day on either Saturday or Sunday. No Pot Luck Saturday night. We also gained some new members.

E-mail from Kent Bryant

Got a call from Kammi Foote, Inyo County Clerk Recorder, She is opposing this fee increase on Mining notices. Asked me to pass this along to some in the mining Community to help oppose this Bill.

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4. Resource related industries would be unreasonably impacted Many California mines provide valuable resources that cannot be found in other parts of the world. In order to locate and hold a mining claim in California, notices must be filed annually by prescribed deadlines. Mines are often held and worked by small independent prospectors who are trying to eke out a meager living. If a miner cannot afford to file his annual notice in the time period required by law, he will lose his rights to work his claim. Requiring resource related industries to pay an additional $75 per document, per year, would create an unreasonable burden on this valuable industry.

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Prez Says –

Sorry I missed the meeting in March – I understand Dunk did a great job of managing the board and general meeting and the presentation by George Howison was great. Dunk has some great speakers lined up for us again in the coming months. Unfortunately, I will be away on business again in April – Dunk will take the helm again, but I have great faith in him.

I want to extend a special thank you to Mike Knudson. He has taken over the care and feed of the Valley Prospectors webpage and what a great job he is doing. We have a new look and some great information available at your finger tips. You can now reach us at http://valleyprospectors.net or https://valleyprospectors.com . The maps to the claims is password protected. I will be working to get this information distributed to members only.

April will be a busy month. There are multiple events, so check out the calendar of events. Thanks to all our volunteers – we couldn’t do it without you.

Always looking for that “Big Gold”, Lorraine Frost

April 2013

BLOOD BANK NEWS “MVP”

I’m still working with LifeStream to get our monthly reports – don’t stop giving. Be sure to mention “MVP” when you give so we get credit. Thank you to all our donors – we truly appreciate you.

The need is constant, the process is simple, and the results are priceless.

Check out the local blood drives near you - https://www.lstream.org/

Lorraine Frost ,Blood Bank Chairperson

(760) 868-6564 mailto:res06mtu@verizon.net

WagonMaster Roundup – “Dunk”

March 14 – Retired during the Week at the Summit Claim. Thank you to the nineteen members that cleaned up the Summit Claim. George Howison, our fearless leader, did a great job of organizing the event. The Summit Claims are now ready for prospecting.

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VALLEY PROSPECTORS BOARD MEETING MARCH 28 2013 TIME: 6:02 PM Roll Call by: Vice President Mike (Dunk) D. for Lorraine Frost. All where present except Lorraine F. Minutes of last board meeting where oked and passed by the board. Treasurer's Report: Sue B.-Have correction for Jan balance, and was read. Our Corporate taxes was viewed and discussed. Membership-Judy C.- A discussion on membership dues and the ''late fees''. Members must pay the late fee if membership is not paid by march 1st 2013. A late fee of $10.00 is due on all past due membership dues as of March 1st. Editor's Report: Pam M.- Decision on mailing labels and ''snail mail'' and online newsletter mailing. Claims: Pam- Needs some paper work done for the Jackass I and 2 tonight. Program: Dunk- George Howison tonight and some of his mining finds. Courtesy: Roger Zay filling in tonight. THANKS ROGER!! Club Apparel: Pat F.- He is thinking about new hats and designs.Will see what the members would like. Refreshments: Sandy H.- Cookies tonight. Wagon Master: Dunk-FCM Ord Mountain, Pot Holes by Yuma and the GPAA Gold Show in Vegas this month. Gold Sales: Art F.- Have nuggets for gold show and will sell tickets tonight. 50/50- Jill is here. Library: Gary C is here too. Lady Luck. Finds of the Month:- Garry and Sherri are here. Historian: Lisa H-Historian was given a budget of $50.00 for supplies. This will be brought up for the members to vote on tonight. Old Business: Dunk- Valley needs new banners! Motioned by Gary J to get banners, 2nd by Bart. Discussion by the board. The price was set at no more than $150.00 and to be brought up to the members for this. Passed by the board. New Business: NONE. Motion for adjournment by Lisa 2nd by Pat Ok'ed by all board members. Adjourned time- 6:43 pm

APRIL AND MAY OUTING:

Thanks to all the Valley members that expressed interest in the potholes outing in Yuma, Az.We will be going

ursday the 18th of April. The outing is scheduled for the 19

th thru 21

st of April. Don’t forget the GPAA show April

28thand 29

th. We will be there on Thursday to set up for the show. Also We need volunteers to work the gold

panning booth in Yucaipa May 4th and 5

th. Call Steve for directions and Maps. Hope to see you there.

Steve Schubert 951-943-0535

ERY IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE EDITOR

IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER TO SENT TO YOU BY EMAIL AND STILL GET IT

BY SNAIL MAIL, AS OF MAY 2O13 NEWSLETTER YOU WILL ONLY GET IT BY EMAIL. WE

WILL NOT DO BOTH. IF YOU WANT IT CHANGED BACK TO SNAIL MAIL YOU NEED TO

PHONE, EMAIL OR COME TO THE NEXT MEETING AND LET ME KNOW. IF YOU ARE NOT

SURE CALL ME OR EMAIL ME AND I WILL LET YOU KNOW.

REFRESHMENTS

Thanks to George, Lisa, Pat and Jill for bringing cookies. Also Renee & Ed Riehl for the Easter cookies All were so delicious and greatly appreciated - YUMMY! April 25th meeting donuts will be brought by Dave Pearson, Kelly Cr,awford Maria Pena, Sharon Livingston and Gary Each family please bring 2 dozen Thank you Sandy Harter

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April-May 2013 Calendar of Events April 2013

April 11 Retired During the Week – RDW

Randsburg – meet at the Jail at 10 am

Contact Info – George Howison 951-734-7530

April 19, 20, 21 Potholes – Southwest Prospectors Club joint outing

Yuma, Arizona

Contact Info - Steve Schubert 951-943-0535

April 19, 20, 21 Ord Mountains – First Class Miners joint outing

Potluck Saturday night – bring firewood for the camp fire – metal detecting

hunt and Easter Egg Hunt for the kids – See directions below

Contact Info – Doug Peercy http://firstclassminers.org

April 25 Valley Prospectors Board Meeting @ 6 pm

Valley Prospectors General Meeting @ 7 pm

Knights of Columbus, San Bernardino

Speaker – Steve Micklas – open discussion on metal detecting

Contact Info – Dunk 760-608-3228

April 26, 27, 28 GPAA Las Vegas Gold and Treasure Expo

Apr 26 – Setup 4-6 pm

Apr 27 – 10 am – 5 pm (workers show up 1 hour prior)

Apr 28 – 10 am – 4 pm (workers show up 1 hour prior)

http://goldprospectors.org/Events/GoldTreasureShows/tabid/62/Default.aspx

Pre-register 2 weeks prior to get in FREE!

Hotel Accommodations: South Point, 866-791-7626,

Mention Treasure and Gold.

Contact Info – Steve Schubert 951-943-0535

May 2013 Activity

May 4-5 Gold Panning Booth – Yucaipa Valley Gem and Mineral

Looking for Volunteers

Contact Info – Bural La Rue 909-874-5664

May 9 Retired During the Week - RDW

Contact Info – George Howison 951-734-7530

May 18 Membership Appreciation BBQ

Yucaipa 7th

Street Park – A-M brings salads, O-Z brings desserts

Bring chairs and tables – Metal detecting, bingo, ping pong toss, hula hoop +

Contact Info – Pam Maguire 951-316-2568

May 24-27 Coolgardie

Contact Info – Dunk 760-608-3228

May 30 Valley Prospectors Board Meeting @ 6 pm

Valley Prospectors General Meeting @ 7 pm

Knights of Columbus, San Bernardino

Speaker – Kathleen Springer – “California Earthquakes in Inland Empire”

Contact Info – Dunk 760-608-3228

DIRECTIONS TO THE ORD MOUNTAIN CAMPOUT

April 19-21, 2013

– From Yucca Valley, take Hwy 247 North (also known as Old Woman Springs Road) approximately 45 miles to Lucerne

Valley. - From San Bernardino, Take I15 N to Bear Valley Road, Victorville, Hwy 18. Turn right and drive toward Lucerne

Valley. - Take a right at the Hwy 247 and Hwy 18 intersection in Lucerne Valley and follow Hwy 247 towards Barstow. The

road will go up a long gradual climb and once over the crest, watch for a dirt road to the right. This road will be approx 17.5

miles from the Lucerne Valley turn-off and you’ll see a brown BLM route marker 6640 on the road. Watch for the yellow pie

plate “FCM” signs also. Take a right on this dirt road and you will see a large BLM Informational canopy sign posted for the

area. We will be camping on the Left behind a first large rock hill. (just up the Hill) Channel 7 for your hand held radios.

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VALLEY PROSPECTORS GENERAL MEETING MAR.29 2013 TIME: 7:05 PM

Meeting called to order by Dunk (Mike D). Pledge of Allegiances by: Art the gold guy. Courtesy- Roger Zay introduced all of our guests. There where 66 members and 12 guests tonight. WE NEED SOMEONE TO DO COURTESY!!!! Minutes of the last meeting- Dunk motioned that the minutes be excepted as written in the newsletter, 1st by Jill M. 2nd by Pam M. All in favor. Treasurer's Report: Sue B.-Sue read the bank report and claims budget. Dunk read up coming events and letters. 50/50:-Jill is here. Lady Luck- Selling raffle tickets for 2 pairs of nuggets for the GPAA Vegas show. Refreshments- Sandy, cookies tonight and next month(Apr.25th) will be Donuts! Membership: Judy C.- We have 31 new members as of Jan 1, 2013! and 3 new tonight! Wagonmaster- Dunk talked about the last outing ''' It was COLD'''. And told of this months outings, FCM's Ord Mountain outing, Pot Hole outing, and the Vegas show also. Finds of the month- Garry told the rules for this. Gold Sales: Art F-Raffle tickets for the nuggets will be on sale tonight. Library: Gary C.- check out our DVD's,books and VCR's. Editor: Pam M.- talked about the mailing labels and on line newsletters. We have a new Web Guy: Mike Knudson from Oceanside. Thank You Mike K!! Claims: Pam-Nothing new. CFMS: Bural L. Talked about the Yucaipa show in May and others also. Blood Bank: Dunk talked about not getting any information on who has donated as of this year. Apparel: Pat F. Come and get it kids, and going to order up some hats.What would you like to have? Tell Pat your ideas. Historian(s)- Lisa H. Send her your outing pics so she can start making up a book for VP. Programs- Tonight will be George H and all the neat stuff he brought along to show from his finds in and on mining claims, after refreshments. Lisa thank all that helped to clean up the Summit Claim on RDW outing and a special ''THANKS'' to Gary Crabtree and his Dad for taking the trash away for there. Next month will be Medal Detecting by? See Dunk if you want to do the program. Rendezvous: Dunk- We have the some of the basics covered, but we still need help. Refreshments Time: 7:40 pm. Resume meeting- Talk it away George! Great job George!!Old Busniess: None. New Busniess- Jennefer J asked if anyone had been asked to ''pay'' to be or go onto Valley Claims. No Ones stated that they did. IF YOU ARE TOLD/ASKED TO PAY TO COME ON OUR CLAIMS, DONT DO IT! YOU ONLY NEED TO BE A MEMBER AND PAY YOUR DUES YEARLY TO BE ON VALLEYS CLAIMS!!! Thank you Don B for picking up trash at the Coolgardie claims. Also if you have a fire on our claims you need a fire ring and ''DO NOT LEAVE IT UNATTENED AT ANY TIME''!!! It was voted on and passed at the board meeting that we budget in up to $150 for new banners for shows. Joe Harter can do this for us. He did not know the exact amount but wouldn't be over $150. Motion by Pam to get new banners, 2nd by Gene, approved by the members.. (thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!) 50/50: Jill M- Pot was $38.00, and won by Debbie V.H. No door or badge prize this month. Finds of the Month: Garry D.- Gold~1st-Bruce S.~ 2nd-Don B.~ 3rd-Pat Ashe. Metal Detecting~1st-Steve M.~2nd-Don B.~3rd-None. A special Prize for non winners: Dunk wins!!! Motion to adjourn made by Debbie V.H. 2nd by Lisa H. Oked by all, Good night all. Minutes by Jennefer Jercha, Secretary for Valley Prospectors, INC.

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