The meeting was called to order by Candi Gerard, 7 pm, at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale. Candi welcomed everyone to the meeting. During the break there will be cake for Glenn and Julie Ishihara. They are moving to Hawaii. Glenn has been involved in the club with his knowledge of lapidary, rock tumbling, and always being there to help out. Members were dressed in Hawaiian shirts and leis in honor of Glenn and Julie.
Secretary’s Report: The May 16, 2022, minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Deb gave a report of the bills. The club appreciates rocks and rock hobby donations to the club. These items can be sold for club sales at the retail store in Bellis Fair Mall. Donations help pay the bills.
Membership: Two new members tonight. There are now 183 family memberships. For those new members, please come to the meetings and other activities. Donating your time is always needed and appreciated.
Federation: No report.
Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC): No report.
The WSMC has field trips for club members to attend. Please check the WSMC website for the schedule and information about the field trips, where/when to meet.
https://mineralcouncil.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/fieldtrips_2022.pdf
Lapidary Report:
- Open Lapidary night is on Thursdays, 6-9 pm. Cost is $10. You must sign up one week in advance and prepay at the club’s retail store. If you do not prepay, you can get bumped off the list by someone that does pay.
- Those taking over the lapidary room have been taking notes from Glenn before he leaves for Hawaii.
Wagonmaster: Vacant.
Show 2023: No report.
Old Business:
- The Rockhound Recycling Rendezvous (RRR) was on June 11. When Candi asked the members if they thought the RRR was successful, the consensus was yes. Club sales did good. The members also thought it was a good idea to move the RRR to the fall timeframe. The timing might help to promote the show in March.
Break. There was cake and pictures with Glenn and Julie. Todd Folsom took pictures of the party honoring Glenn and Julie. Folks can download any they want to keep.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/N3wdPue8S5U4Ks1cA
Show and Tell: Video presentation on the Naica Crystal Cave in Mexico.
The next meeting is on July 18. Show and tell: Red Rocks
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm,
Respectfully submitted by Linda Mitchell
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Club Web Address: www.mtbakerrockclub.org
Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtbakerrockclub
For Questions, Club Email: admin@mtbakerrockclub.org
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Club Retail Store, Bellis Fair Mall, Space 424 (JC Penny’s Wing)
Hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesday-Saturday 11 am to 7, Sunday Noon to 6 pm
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MT BAKER ROCK & GEM CLUB OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT: Candi Gerard
VICE-PRESIDENT: Bonnie Keel
SECRETARY: Linda Mitchell
TREASURER: Deb Gannaway
FEDERATION DIRECTOR: Michael Langley
WAGONMASTER: Need Volunteer
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE: Gordy Gerard
DRECTOR-AT-LARGE: Ralph Sisco
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Alt: Sharon Geleynse
PAST PRESIDENT: Wes Gannaway
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
LIBRARIAN: Todd Folsom
KITCHEN: Kathy Mayock
MINERAL COUNCIL: Michael Langley
PUBLICITY: Wes Gannaway
LAPIDARY: Gordy Gerard/Fred Gustafson/Walt Kulpa
NEW MEMBERSHIP: Wes Gannaway
2023 SHOW: Bonnie Keel/Wes Gannaway
WEBMASTER: Todd Folsom
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