8/11/25 – MBRGC Board Meeting, 6 pm, Ferndale, WA
Prior to meeting start, a discussion occurred about payment collection procedures for the mall shop.
Meeting opened by President, Michael Langley
Secretary Report: nothing to report
Treasurer Report: 7 new memberships, healthy income, expenses: State Farm Insurance. 2026 Show is already pre-paid! As well as monthly meeting space.
Joan Hartman estate, inventory.
Federation: Mike M. will stay in Kennewick Saturday night to save the club $
September Meeting: Candi presenting about Gem identification
October Meeting: annual auction
November: Wes presents about thumbnail/ mini specimens
December: Holiday potluck & gift exchange
Old Business: First Aid & walkie talkies for field trips. Should we adjust our stipend for field trips to increase interest? Discussed tools of the trade.
Jonathan Syltie, a club member has volunteered to do our club newsletter. Look for the first edition in Fall. Thanks, Jonathan!
Mineral Council Fieldtrips: Scheduled Field Trips. Find out more HERE.
RRR has closed! We have 30 vendors filling 44 booths throughout the weekend of 9/27 & 9/28. $200 Facebook budget for advertising. Waitlist?
ATM – yes! BBQ truck Saturday, and Pizza truck Sunday.
Our next Board Meeting would occur on Labor Day, 9/1 – shall we reschedule for 9/8? Voted, and agreed to meet second week of September.
minutes submitted by Trevor Duncan, club secretary