Author: T.C. Folsom

Minutes of General Meeting, January 20, 2020

Recording Secretary, Kay Carr, in the absence of Linda Mitchell

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice President Bonnie Keel. Bonnie welcomed all in attendance. The drawing for members was done. There were two guests, both of whom joined the Club.

SECRETARY: Last month’s minutes were approved as printed in the newsletter and on the website. If you are not receiving the Club emails, please let me know. There are flyers on the front table of upcoming shows and rock sales.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Two new members paid club dues; a book and 3 mugs were sold, and National Federation of Minerology Society dues paid.

MEMBERSHIP: Two new members were welcomed.

LIBRARY: None

FEDERATION: None

WAGONMASTER: None

MINERAL COUNCIL (WSMC): Saturday, Jan. 25, South Skagit Park and Ride to Hwy. 20 to Day Creek, looking for Hematite, Jade and Serpentine

LAPIDARY ROOM COMMITTEE: Committee still searching

EDUCATION COMMITTEE: None

2020 SHOW: Wes. The Club received gifts in value of $200 from Kingsley North for our show raffle. Another donation is expected from Lortone. Dick passed a signup sheet for use of display cases/lights. Painting and making critters get together scheduled for January 23 at Nancy’s home.

VICE PRESIDENT: Bonnie Keel
Acting SECRETARY: Kay Carr

Christmas Party, Set-Up 6:30 pm

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Candi Gerard.  Candi welcomed everyone and thanked everyone for the good food.  The party commenced with a wonderful potluck, turkey, and ham.

Coffee cups with the club’s logo was being sold for $5 each.  The coffee cups were donated by an anonymous donor.  The club thanks the anonymous donor.

The minutes were approved from last month as printed in the newsletter and on the website.

A person has volunteered to be in charge of the critter making party.  She is in Arlington, so Candi suggested carpooling.  We need to have volunteers to attend the making of the critters.  Candi will take suggestions of which is the best day of the week to schedule the event, i.e., Saturday, Sunday, etc.  Please let Candi know which day, so the party can be scheduled.

After eating we had the gift exchange.  If you brought a gift, you got a gift back.

Respectfully submitted by Linda Mitchell

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Candi Gerard.  In attendance:  Deb and Wes Gannaway, Gordy Gerard, Michael Langley, Ralph Sisco, and Linda Mitchell.  The meeting was held at Deb and Wes’ home in Ferndale.  Candi welcomed Ralph to the meeting.

Secretary’s Report:  The minutes were approved from last month as printed in the newsletter and on the website.

Treasurer’s Report:  Members need to renew their dues by December 31st.  A report of the club members is due to the NFMS by January 1st.  Western Washington University sent a thank you for the $500 donation the club sent to the Geology Department.  The 2020 budget was reviewed and discussed

Membership:  There was one renewal received.

Federation:  No report.

Wagonmaster:  No report.

Library:  No report.

Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC):  The last field trip in 2019 was on November 16 to Blanchard Mountain near Bellingham. 

Parks:  No report.

Lapidary Room Committee:  No report.

Education Committee:  No report.

2020 Show:  If anyone has polished rock, it is needed for the show.  There are 3 locations being reviewed by the board for possible venues for the show beginning in 2021.  More information will be forthcoming.  Beginning in January, a volunteer is needed to oversee the critter making party.

Old Business:  The Christmas party is scheduled for December 16, 2019.  We will begin to set up at 6:30 pm and plan to eat at 7:00 pm.  The board discussed the Christmas tree, decorations, and cooking the turkey and ham.   

New Business:  Donated to the club by an anonymous donor were 45 clear coffee cups engraved with the rock club’s insignia.  The board voted on selling the cups for $5 each.

The next Board Meeting will be on January 6, 2020, 6:30 pm, held at the WECU in Ferndale, Exit 262. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm — Respectfully submitted by Linda Mitchell

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Candi Gerard. Candi
welcomed everyone to the meeting. The drawing for members was done. There were
no guests.
Secretary: Last month’s minutes were approved as printed in the newsletter and on
the website. If you are not receiving the club emails, please let me know. There are
flyers at the front table of upcoming shows and rock sales.
Treasurer’s Report: Deb gave a report on the bills paid and the income received. IRS
990 filings were paid. A $500 check was sent to the Western Washington University
(WWU) Geology Department.
Membership: There were six membership renewals received.
Library: There are books available to be checked out by members. There is a silent
auction for members and guests. If you won the bid, please pay Deb at the end of the
meeting.
Federation: Michael reported that the 2020 meeting will be held in Ogden, Utah.
Wagonmaster: Seren reported that there are no field trips planned at this time. Seren
brought specimens of past field trips for the members to take.
Mineral Council (WSMC): The last field trip of the year was on November 16th to
Blanchard Mountain near Bellingham for Stilpnomelane. One of the members in
attendance tonight attended the field trip. She said there were about 40 people on the
field trip with Ed Lehman. A specimen found at the site was presented during the show
and tell.
Lapidary Room Committee: No report.
Education Committee: No report.
2020 Show: Wes reported the advertisements for the show have been sent out, i.e., to
the Federation, WSMC, etc. Todd reported that the scholarship form has been updated.
A copy was sent to the Geology Department at WWU for their comments. We hope to
get some applications this time for the $1,000 scholarship that the club awards to a
geology student.
Old Business: Candi provided the names of the 2020 board members. A motion was
made for the members to accept the 2020 board members. The motion was seconded
and passed unanimously by the membership.
President: Candi Gerard
Vice President: Bonnie Keel
Secretary: Linda Mitchell

Treasurer: Deb Gannaway
Director-at-Large: Gordy Gerard
Director-at-Large: Sharon Geleynse and Ralph Sisco
Member of the Board not Elected: Wes Gannaway as Past President

New Business:
The Christmas party is scheduled for December 16, 6:30 pm, at Bloedel-
Donovan Park meeting room in Bellingham. The club will provide the turkey and
ham. It is a potluck so please bring a dish, your own plates and eating utensils,
and beverages. If you wish to participate in the gift exchange, limit the wrapped
gift to $10. It does NOT have to be rock-related. If gender specific, please
indicate if for a female or for a male. If you bring a gift, you will get a gift back.
The new board members are invited to the next board meeting on December 2,
6:30 pm, at the home of Deb and Wes.
There was a short break and we had the November show and tell of “red rocks.” Candi
had a microscope set up with a ruby grown in a lab. Candi explained differences
between rubies made in the earth or in a lab.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm Respectfully submitted by Linda Mitchell
January 2020 Snacks: Amy and Wes
January 2020 Show and Tell: “Fossils”

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Candi Gerard.  In attendance:  Deb and Wes Gannaway, Gordy Gerard, Bonnie Keel, Michael Langley, Todd Folsom, and Linda Mitchell.  The meeting was held at WECU in Ferndale.

Secretary’s Report:  The minutes were approved from last month as printed in the newsletter.

Treasurer’s Report:  Deb gave a report on the bills paid and the income received for the month of September.  IRS filings were paid.

Membership:  There were two renewals and three new members.

Federation:  No report.

Wagonmaster:  No report.

Library:  No report.

Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC):  The next field trip is scheduled for November 16 to Blanchard Mountain near Bellingham. 

Parks:  No report.

Lapidary Room Committee:  No report.

Education Committee:  No report.

2020 Show: 
•       The show is scheduled for March 28-29, 2020, at Bloedel Donovan.  Set up for the show will be March 27.  Donations of polished rock is needed for the kids spinning wheel.  Todd Folsom is working on the scholarship application along with Don Phillips. 
•       The 2020 Show will be held at Bloedel Donovan.  For the 2021 show, we are looking at changing the venue to the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center in Ferndale.  The club would be saving a considerable amount of money by changing the location.  The board has received comments about the change in location.  The comments are under review.  More information will be forthcoming.   

Old Business:  The Rockhound Rendezvous (RR) is scheduled for June 13, 2020.  It will be held at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center in Ferndale.  The club is saving a considerable amount of money by changing the location.

New Business: 
•       November is the election of officers. 
•       The Christmas party is scheduled for December 16, 2019.  We will begin to set up at 6:30 pm and plan to eat at 7:00 pm.  Turkey and ham will be provided by the club.  It is a potluck, so please bring a dish and your own plates and eating utensils.  If you would like to participate, the gift exchange is limited to $10 and does not need to be rock related.  If you bring a gift, you will get a gift back.

The next Board Meeting will be on December 2, 2019, 6:30 pm, held at Deb’s house.  The WECU in Ferndale was unavailable to schedule.

Meeting adjourned at 7:44 pm — Respectfully submitted by Linda Mitchell