Hello all, as the spring has advanced, the Covid-19 situation hasn’t slacked, and venues are not available through August. Therefore, the 2020 show is cancelled. We will continue to plan for the future and will schedule the 2021 show for next March. Our current plan is that the show will take place in Ferndale at the Pavilion in the last week of March 2021.
The board will discuss the possibility of having the Rockhound Rendezvous at some time in late 2020. This will also depend on the Covid-19 situation.
This closure includes meeting places for the monthly meetings. We hope to resume meetings as soon as permitted.
Minutes of General Meeting, February, 2020
Acting Recording Secretary, Kay Carr, in the absence of Linda Mitchell
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Vice President Bonnie Keel. Bonnie welcomed all in attendance.
SECRETARY: Last month’s minutes were approved as printed in the newsletter, and on the website. If you are not receiving the Club’s emails, please let me know. There are flyers on the front table of upcoming shows and rock sales.
TREASURER’S REPORT; $192.50 bill was paid for LED lights for display cases; $60 for flyers for rock show; $40 membership dues received.
FEDERATION; To be held second weekend of April in Salt Lake City, Utah
2020 SHOW: LED lights purchased for all display cases; Ads will be placed in local papers. Findings made available to members who can use them. There will be a potluck for workers Friday night. Flyers available on the website for download, printing and distribution.
OLD BUSINESS; Thursday Feb. 20, 11 a.m. at Nancy’s home, 711 Liberty (Lynden) for Critter making
NEW BUSINESS Applications for scholarship at WWU expected before the March board meeting. Offer to use our website for selling rocks and rock related items. Contact Todd (see the website) with your info, phone number, email. $5 charge paid to Rock Cub per listing.
The goal is for Rock Club to move from Bellingham to Ferndale Community Center as of the April 1st meeting.
Our program was fluorescents on display.
Meeting adjourned.
Kay Carr
Minutes of February, 2020, board meeting
The meeting was called to order at 6:40pm. In attendance: Wes & Deb Gannaway; Michael Langley; Ralph Sisco; Bonnie Keel
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.
Treasurer’s Report: Bills paid for the month of January: dues to NFMS for club members $135; receipt book $5.42; baggies for the spinning wheel $10.87; 1/2 page ad in the Leisure Guide for the show $205.00. Income received: dues $100; silent auction $11; show dealer deposit $360; mugs $28; one book $10.
Membership Report: One new member.
Federation Report: The annual Federation show will be held in April in Ogden, Utah.
Wagon Master: No report.
Library: No report.
WSMC: There will be a fieldtrip to Beaver Quarry sometime this month – check website for details.
Lap Room Committee: Wes and Candi are checking out a rumor of a possible location.
Education Committee: No report.
2020 Show: Wes has placed ads in a number of publications and will check for more. Dick will bring the sign-up sheets to the next meeting (please make sure to volunteer for a time period of your choosing). Show flyers have been sent to all local rock clubs. We need more items for the hourly door prizes. Wes will encourage all dealers to donate an item for the raffle prizes. Wes will purchase LED lights to replace the old lights now being used in the cases. It was moved and seconded to add a link to Kingsley North, Inc. on our web page because of their generosity in donating items for our show. Wes will check with Todd about the scholarship applications.
Old Business: The critter making party was cancelled due to health issues of the host. New date has not yet been announced.
New Business: From the Suggestion Box: a request for seminars on the geology of the local area lasting not more than 15 minutes. Great idea!
Meeting Adjourned: 8:00p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Deb Gannaway
WA Mineral Council Field Trip
January 25, 2020: “South Skagit” for Hematite, Jade and more; meet 9 am Hwy 9 & South Skagit Hwy Park & Ride. Prepare to wade in streams.
Rockhound Estates & Downsizing Sale
Feb 1, 2020, 9-4 Pm, Everett United church of christ, 2624 Rockefeller ave, Everett (exit 194 from I-5 to Everett ave); gemstones, jewelry, lapidary, rough, slices… co-sponsored by Everettrockclub.com
2020 January: General Meeting minutes
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
Gem show at Whidbey Island Gem club
55th Annual Sweetheart of Gems Show, Feb 8 and 9, 2020. Free admission. Oak Harbor senior center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor
2020 January: Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes on January 6, 2020
Meeting called to order at 6:30pm.
Those in attendance: Candi & Gordy Gerard; Wes & Deb Gannaway; Bonnie Keel; Michael Langley
Secretary’s Report: Minutes of last meeting were in the bulletin – no additions or corrections
Treasurer’s Report: Deb gave the report on bills paid and income received
Membership: Wes reported one new member
Federation: No report
Wagonmaster: No report
Library: No report
WSMC: Dues were paid
Rock Pups: No report
Parks: No report
Lap Room Committee: No report
Education Committee: No report
Show: Wes & Hardy Nettles checked out the Events Center and the Ferndale Community Center for future shows.
Checked into possible table rentals. Table skirting will be used around the display cases only.
Discussion regarding flyers for kids. Wes will check with Eric about the raffle tickets. We need posters and flyers printed up now.
Deb will check into the cost of grab bags if we have enough polished rock.
Old Business: 75 critters were made, and we will have another critter making party before the show–date to be announced
New Business: It was decided to put a “for sale” page on the web site (for members only).
A suggestion was made to have a rock identification station, a gem identification station, and a critter making station at the April meeting in lieu of ‘show & tell’. Any comments?
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.
Respectfully submitted by Deb Gannaway
Minutes of General Meeting, December 16, 2019
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
Minutes of Board Meeting, December, 2019
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