TAILINGS TAILINGS NOVEMBER 2016 EDITION

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3923, Chino Valley, Arizona 86323 www.prescottgemmineral.org

*******************************************************************************************Organized to foster the development of amateur lapidary and jewelry craftsman, to foster an interest in mineral collecting, to present educational programs designed to improve knowledge, craft skill and to promote public interest in these areas. Affiliations:

AFMS – American Federation of Mineral Societies www.amfed.org RMFMS – Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineral Societies www.rmfms.org ESM -Earth Science Museum www.earthsciencemuseum.org

Officers of the Club/Committee Chair Persons/Volunteers President------------- Linda Loschke---- 928-225-6110-------Term Concludes 2016 BOD Member VP Programs----------- Nick Saccketti--- 928-379-6848-------Term Concludes 2017 BOD MemberVP Field Trips-------- Shane Slay------- 928-642-5385-------Term Concludes 2016 BOD Member Secretary------------- Dan Hunt--------- 928-533-7237-------Term Concludes 2017 BOD Member Asst. Secretary------- Robin Albert----- 925-1654-----------Volunteer

Treasurer------------- Doug Wendling---- 623-414-6337 -------Term Concludes 2017 BOD Member Independent Director-- John Munday –---- 928-772-9053-------Term Concludes 2016 BOD Member Club Liaison---------- Stephanie Allen-- 928-541-9571-------Term Concludes 2016 BOD Member Past President/Director Ronnie Whorton--- 925-8911-----------Term Concludes 2016 BOD Member Show Chairman--------- Melanie Capps---- 208-818-2363-------Volunteer BOD Member Newsletter Editor----- Maggi Lieber----- 520-831-4860-------Volunteer Membership------------ Debbie Ramsey---- 928-379-6983-------VolunteerMembership Assistant-- Corinna Rowe----- 239-887-1114-------Volunteer Photographer/Historian- Dayle Wilson----- 928-445-9167-------VolunteerEducational Liaison---- Linda Loschke---- 928-225-6110-------Volunteer Hospitality------------ Gail Walker------ 277-0068-----------VolunteerGreeter---------------- Charlotte Picasso 928-632-7781-------VolunteerSunshine Lady---------- Gail Walker------ 928-277-0068-------Volunteer Raffles/Silent Auction Sharon Holly----- 443-8992-----------Volunteer

Margie Rathbone-- 636-2101-----------VolunteerTerri Greminger-- 710-0370-----------Volunteer

Web Master------------- Lynne Duncan----- 379-6061-----------VolunteerT-Shirt Sales---------- Doris Edelman---- 928-237-9113-------Volunteer Future Rockhounds of--- Karyn Bee-------- 928-237-4876-------Volunteer AmericaCoffee Crew------------ Bob & Diane Heise 237-9135-----------Volunteer Workshop Foreman------- Steve Dudar------ 201-873-9645-------Volunteer Position

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ANNUAL DUESIndividual Membership………………..$ 12.00Family Membership …………………..$ 18.00 (A family consists of people living in your household, at the same address)An additional charge of $6.00 will be added to anyone requesting the newsletter be mailed to them, rather than emailed.Membership dues will be used to fund the Club, to pay for membership in the Rocky Mountain and American Federations. ($1.50) per adultmember and children over 12, and for liability insurance ($.65 per member)It’s time to pay your 2017 club dues. You may either mail them to the club or pay them at an upcoming meeting. The mailing address is :Prescott Gem and Mineral ClubPGMC MembershipP.O. Box 3923Chino Valley, AZ. 86323

Program Meetings: The club meets on the 1st Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM at the Moose Lodge at 6501 E. 6th

Street in Prescott Valley, AZ.. Lectures, slide shows, guest speakers and videos on a variety of subjects. Boardmeetings are held at 5:00 PM at the workshop at 430 S. Montezuma Ave. Prescott. Be sure to verify meeting datesand times as occasionally dates and times change. Any questions, call President Linda Loschke at 928-225-6110.Future General Meeting Dates:Nov 5Dec 3

Future Board of Director Meeting Dates:Nov 16Dec 14

Anyone planning to attend a board meeting, please call Pres. Linda Loschke, 928-225-6110, to be sure to get on the agenda.Don’t forget our Show and Tell opportunities. If you have an item or items that you would like to share with the entire club,please contact Nick Saccketti at 928- 379-6848 prior to meeting day so he can schedule time.

TO ALL MEMBERSPay by mail, make checks payable to PGMC at

PO Box 3923 Chino Valley, AZ 86323 or in person. Families $18 Single $12. Exact amount is greatlyappreciated.

NEW MEMBERS – PRESCOTT GEM and MINERAL CLUBWe roll out the welcome mat to our following new members!!

Lori Nichols * Paul & Gayle Coyne * Michael & Nancy Mahn

Members you can pay early for 2017 dues. Avoid long lines!! $18 families and $12 single members. Pay by mail or

in person. Any ques ons call Debbie Ramsey 307-630-9047"

Membership handles info on the roster. Email addresses are then forwarded to Maggi our amazing newsletter

editor. If any changes in address, email or phone number please contact Membership.

Thanks - Debbie Ramsey, Membership Volunteer

YOU KNOW YOU’RE A ROCKHOUND IF…………**** You are thinking about giving out rocks for Halloween ****

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NEW WORKSHOP HOURS

Starting October 20th - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 1 till 4

PLEASE NOTE: Thew workshop will be closed for the Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 23rd until Nov 28th inclusive.Reopening on Tuesday Nov 29th.

Also Tuesday evening by appointment only. Please contact Dana Ramsey for availability.Come and make use of your clubs fully equipped lapidary shop

Address is 430 S. Montezuma (actually on S. Granite), Suite B, Prescott.

Call Steve Dudar 201-873-9645 OR Stevedudar@hotmail.com for more information.

Below is a map that Steve drew up to help folks find the shop. Thanks Steve!

BE SURE AND CHECK OUT THE PRESCOTT GEM AND MINERAL CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE!!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prescott-Gem-and-Mineral-Club/1634964643402533?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

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JUNIOR ROCKHOUND NEWS

All meetings are held at 3701 N. Starlight Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. Please call (928) 237-4876 for more information.

Jr. Rockhounds meet at 1PM Saturdays after the PGMC General Meeting

Yearly schedule:Nov: Lapidary/Holiday workshopDec: PGMC Holiday banquet

Karyn Bee

Regrettably, the cost of printing and mailing the newsletters has gone up dramatically in the past few years. To the point that PGMC is forced to raise the cost added to your membership to $24. If you would like to continue to have the newsletter mailed to you, please add that amount to your annual dues and see either Linda Loschke or Debbie Ramsey. There will be copies of the newsletter available at the meetings for those who wish to pick one up there. Maggi Lieber – Newsletter Editor

SHANE SLAY – VICE PRESIDENT FIELD TRIPSField Trip Report – Twenty people went on the trip to Luna/Reserve, New Mexico, October 28-

30. We found some awesome stuff; will have some samples at the general meeting.

The December field trip will be on December 19th to the Tonopah, AZ area (west of Phoenix),

for fire agate. Mike Brody will lead the trip. We will meet at Waffles and More on Iron Springs

Road at 8 a.m. (about an hour and half drive). Regular vehicle okay. High clearance or 4-wheel drive vehicle not necessary.

Any questions, call me at 928-642-5385.

Shane Slay

NICK SACCKETTI – VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAMS

November – Pat McMahan “Agates with Faces”:

Nick Saccketti

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PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGEThis month is our elections. We have 4 Board positions up for election – President, VP for Field

Trips, Independent Director, and Club Liaison. Currently, we have someone running for each

position. You can still nominate yourself or someone else. Please contact Mike Rowe at (239) 887-

1113 or mikerowe1@mac.com to nominate someone.

Open enrollment for 2017 Spring Semester at Yavapai College started October 31. Semester runs from January 17-May 5. If

you are a first time student in Lapidary 1, Lapidary II, Jewelry I or Jewelry II, you can apply for a club scholarship for these

classes. The Club will reimburse your tuition. To apply, go to our website at www.prescottgemmineral.org and click on the

Scholarship button for instructions.

The Club still has the Educational Fluorescent Mineral kits for sale at Club cost of $32.50. I will have some for sale at the

meeting.

Don’t forget the Holiday Party Raffle prizes. You can bring your donation(s) to this month’s meeting and give it to the Raffle

Ladies. I’m sure they would appreciate early

See you at the meeting.

Linda Loschke - President

POSITIONS UP FOR ELECTION THIS DECEMBER

President

The President provides overall leadership for the Club. With the Executive Board, the President defines and

promotes the long-term goals and objectives of the Club. Preside over the monthly General and Board Meetings.

Independent Director

The primary duty of this position is to be well versed in the legalities of the Club which includes, but is not limited

to, the Club By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, Club status, requirements and conditions as to taxes and 501(c)(3)

status, Arizona State tax status and requirements including Corporations Commission certification. In addition, the

Independent Director should be familiar with Roberts Rules of Order and any other pertinent documentation, such

as the duties and legal obligations of Club Officers and Directors.

Vice President for Field Trips

The Vice President for Field Trips is responsible for coordination of the monthly field trips to collect rocks,

minerals and fossils. The Field Trip Leader will head a committee, who will plan the upcoming Club field trips,

taking into account the season of the year and the location of the sites. Trip Leader should be familiar with the

collection site, be equipped with maps and a GPS (if possible).

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Club Liaison

The Club Liaison is the liaison to the Rocky Federation of Mineralogical Societies (RMFMS), the American

Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS), and any other club or society. The Club Liaison is also the liaison

to the Prescott and Prescott Valley Chambers of Commerce and is responsible for reviewing Chambers of

Commerce bulletins and reporting to Club members activities that may be of interest.

AS OF OCTOBER 15, THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE RUNNING FOR OFFICE

President: Colleen Denton

Vice President of Feld Trips: Shane Slay

Independent Director: John Munday

Club Liaison: Carolyn Johnson

If you would like to nominate someone, or yourself, for one of these positions for the November 2016 election,

please call Mike Rowe at (239) 887-1113 or email mikerowe1@mac.com. Nominations will also be accepted from

the floor.

DONATIONS FOR THE CHRISTMAS RAFFLEThat special �me of year is coming when we celebrate with a nice dinner and have a raffle in which everyone wins

something! So with this in mind, if you have a special rock specimen and/or some special lapidary type jewelry, please

consider dona�ng it. It can either be brought to the November mee�ng or contact Sharon Holly for pick up. Thanks for all

the nice dona�ons and keep them coming!!

Sharon Holly – Raffle/Silent Auc�on Volunteers

FOR SALE (OR WANTED!)Use the column to let other club members know about the great stuff you have regrettably decided to sell. In otherwords, list whatever equipment or other paraphernalia, rock related only, you have for sale. Sendyour information to fluffierox@hotmail.com by NLT the 25th of the month for insertion into the newsletter

FLUORESCENT MINERAL KITS FOR SALEThe club purchased 12 Fluorescent Mineral Educational Kits to sell at the show (see picture). Unfortunately, we did not sell any. We are offering these kits to club members at club cost of $32.50. I will be selling these during thebreak at the general meeting on October 1. Checks or cash only please.

FREE TO A GOOD HOMEA complete set (five volumes) of the Handbook of Mineralogy (Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh & Nichols). It is in mint condition and the first volume is signed by all four authors. Also, a hand-cranked rock trimmer which can be used for breaking small geodes, etc., but is especially good for tidying up mineral specimens.

Martie Jordan928-778-0983Dewey, AZ 86327

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16 lb meteorite for sale. For additional information, contact Henry Valencia, 928-380-4390.

Minutes of Meeting of the Prescott Gem and Mineral Club – Oct 1st, 2016The meeting was held at the Moose Lodge, 6501 East 6th Street, Prescott Valley, AZ.

The meeting was called to order at 9:35 AM by President Linda Loschke and she led us in the Pledge of

Allegiance.

All board members were present except Shane Slay, Dan Hunt and Melanie Capps.

The treasurer’s report was given. There is $3,288.78 in the Club Checking Account, $14,543.27 in the Club

Savings Account, and $153.90 in the Escrow Account, and $45,502.53 in the Money Market Account for a total of

$63,789.49. The treasurer’s report will be filed.

Nick Saccketti reported on Programs. Steve Maslansky will talk about minerals today. Next month Pat McMahan

will give a program on agates with faces. December is our holiday party. We need some nice donations of jewelry

or other items for the raffle for that month.

Linda talked about the Field Trips since Shane was not present. The last field trip was to Browns Crossing for

agate. The trip for October 28-30 is to Apache Creek near Reserve, New Mexico.

Karyn Bee reported on the Junior Rockhound program. They will be having their lapidary work shop class next

month. They will be going to Camp Verde to look for Glauberites and they just went on a trip to the Salt mine.

Someone is still needed to take over the Junior Rockhounds for next year.

Debbie Ramsey reported on Membership. There were 57 members present and 3 new members and no guests.

Linda asked if there were any corrections to the minutes from September. There were no corrections. Vince

Albert made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Dana Ramsey seconded and the motion passed. The

minutes will be filed.

Stephanie Allen reported that she went to a lecture on BLM land management and it was very interesting in

regards to the future of the land the public will have access to.

Mike Rowe is in charge of elections. We have at least one candidate for each position. The election will be at next

month’s meeting and all paid members will receive a ballot when they arrive.

Steve Dudar reported that 81 hours were used at the workshop and 10 new members signed up for the workshop

class. One of the workshop days is being changed from Thursday to Friday in late October.

John Munday talked about moving the storage container from the Fairgrounds to the Albert’s property in Chino. If

it goes to their property we will save at least $500 per year.

John Munday made a motion to take a break, Mike Rowe seconded it and a 20 minute break was taken.

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After the break Nick introduced Steve Maslansky to talk about the value of minerals.

Ron Whorton made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Paul Gremminger seconded it and the meeting adjourned at

11:30. The raffle was held.

Submitted by Dayle Wilson, substituting for Dan Hunt.

Minutes of Board Meeting of the Prescott Gem and Mineral Club – October 20th, 2016The meeting was held at the club workshop, 438 Montezuma, Suite B, Prescott, Arizona, and called to

order at 5:00 pm. by President Linda Loschke. Other officers in attendance were John Munday, Ronnie

Whorton, Nick Saccketti, Stephanie Allen, Melanie Capps, Shane Slay and Dan Hunt. Colleen Denton was

present as a guest. Doug Wending was not present.

There are no corrections to the September board meeting minutes, moved to accept as written by Stephanie,

seconded by Melanie, voted on and approved as written.

Nick reports that Pat McMahan will give a presentation at the November general meeting. Nick is working on

presentations for next year. Linda mentions that last year there were two months in a row we didn't have a

program and there were a lot of complaints. We had the raffle in April and the Spring Fling in May. Linda informs

the board we need to move the Spring Fling to June.

Shane reports that he has a field trip to Apache Creek, New Mexico for October 28, 29 and 30.

Linda mentions she got a call from the Sedona club and explained to them we're not part of the coalition anymore.

The coalition gave us August to host a coalition field trip. We don't do a field trip in August. So we dropped out

of the coalition.

There is no trip planned yet for November. Shane will work on planning November and December field trips.

Shane will get help on the field trips. Shane won't be at the next general meeting because he will be a vendor at

the Black Canyon City show.

Stephanie reports that the last Rocky Mountain Federation convention for 2016 is in Marietta, Georgia, November

18 through 20. The first one next year is in March in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in March.

Melanie has nothing to report.

Linda mentions that the workshop personnel recently trained 19 new members. Workshop issues are discussed.

Ronnie mentions he won't be at the next board meeting. He also mentions he's having a lapidary equipment sale at

his house right after the November general meeting.

The trailer move is discussed. Ronnie will look into getting a permit from the Town of Chino Valley for the trailer

move. Linda had called the Town of Chino Valley and found out they require a permit for placement of a storage

unit like ours.

The December club party is discussed. The board needs approval for $350 for the meats that will be catered for

the party. John moves for approval, Ronnie seconds, voted on and passed.

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The board discusses club decals and T-shirts that we have for sale at meetings. It is decided that we will order 500

decals at a cost of $386.36. This is moved by Melanie and seconded by Nick, voted on and approved.

Linda talks about table cloths for the club's sales on the courthouse square. She would like to purchase table cloths

at a cost of $100. The board discuss this. John moves for approval. Ronnie seconds, voted on and approved.

Stephanie asks whether the membership knows that they can sell items at the club booth at the courthouse square.

Linda explains the club sales booth at the courthouse square and that Dayle is supposed to make announcements

about it.

Mailing of the club newsletter and cost effectiveness is discussed. Linda proposes to send a letter to the eight

people that get the newsletter mailed informing them that starting in January 2017 the price will go up. Linda will

get an exact figure from Maggi as to how much it costs. And that's what recipients of a mailed newsletter would

have to pay and do they want to continue to receive the newsletter by mail. The board will evaluate the responses

and go with what the consensus is.

Ronnie brings up the issue of geode cutting at the annual show. This is discussed. Shane mentions that the noise

brings people back to see what's going on. We have no solution to the geode cutting noise as yet. The board will

continue to work on the problem.

A copy of the final of the club budget is passed out and reviewed by the board and discussed.

A discussion of field trip budget is discussed. The board recommends that Shane submit a proposal to the board

for a field trip budget.

John moves for adjournment. Ronnie seconds, voted on and approved.

The meeting is adjourned at 6:00.

Submitted by Dan Hunt, Secretary

SHOWS IN ARIZONA AND VICINITY – 2016/2017

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4-6—BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: Annual show; High Desert Helpers, High Desert Park in Black Canyon City, AZ; 19001 E. Jacie Lane ; Daily 9-4; Free Admission; The 40th Annual Rock-A-Rama Gem & Mineral Show. Food & Beverages Available for Purchase. Door Prizes & Raffle ; contact Darlynn Donohue, PO Box 1042, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324, (719)-229-7396; e-mail: darlynndd@q.com; Web site: http://www.highdeserthelpers.org/

19-20—PAYSON , ARIZONA: Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club, Inc, Payson High School Longhorn Gym; 301 S. Mclane Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $2, Children free; This is Payson Rimstone's 19th Annual Gem & Mineral Show; a fun family event! We will have gems, minerals, slabs, rough, jewelry, findings, fossils, lapidary equipment, gold prospecting equipment, books and educational materials available for purchase. The club sponsors an educational center for all ages which includes a

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spinning wheel where each spin wins a beautiful rock, a geologist to answer your questions, sandstone drawing materials for all ages, a magnificent fluorescent display, and a silent auction. ; contact Margaret Jones, P O Box 884, Pine, AZ 85544, (928)-970-0857; e-mail: margieaberry@gmail.com

19-20—MESA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Apache Junction Rock and Gem Club, Skyline High School; 845 South Crismon Road ; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, Students $1; The Mesa Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show and Sale will be held at the Skyline High School. Our planet has many amazing treasures that are hidden, in many cases, just beneath our feet. Almost every country in the world has been able to unearth unique specimens specific to their locale, and the earth’s bounty from much of the world will be on display and available for sale at the show. From across the region will be offering unique and interesting mineral specimens, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, fossils, findings, lapidary equipment and cutting material at competitive prices. Many of our artisans have created original jewelry designs, and our gem and mineral vendors will have specimens on display in both the rough and cut-and-polished states. ; contact Phil Gadd, (503)-705-3933; Web site: apachejrgc@ajrockclub.com

26-27—WICKENBURG , ARIZONA: Annual show; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral, Hassaympa Elementary School; 251 S Tegner St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; 16th Annual WOW Show. Gems, minerals, beads, jewelry, faceted gems, high end South West jewelry fossils, crystals, equipment, precious and semi-precious stones, sterling silver findings, gold, silver, rocks, agate, jasper, slabs, display pieces. Faceting and rock polishing demos.; contact Beth Myerson, Wickenburg, AZ, (480)-540-2318; e-mail: myerbd@gmail.com; Web site: wickenburggms.org

JANUARY 20176-8—MESA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Flagg Mineral Foundation, Mesa Community College; 1833 W Southern Avenue; Daily 9-5; Free Admission; 45th Annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show. Free parking and admission. Free activities for kids. Displays. Vendors with beads, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary materials and minerals.; contact Dana Slaughter, 2952 E Silverbell Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143-4598, (602)-312-9791; e-mail: dsminerals@aol.com; Web site: www.flaggmineralfoundation.com

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