Author: Club Secretary

The meeting was cancelled due to the holiday.

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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The meeting was called to order by Candi at 6 pm, at Portal Creek Park Clubhouse.  Attending – Candi, Gordy, Wes, Ralph, Bonnie, and Linda.

Secretary’s Report:  The April 4, 2022, minutes were approved. 

Treasurer’s Report:  On behalf of Deb, Wes reported on bills and income.

Membership:  There are three new members.

Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC):  Please check the WSMC website for more information and about field trips and where/when to meet.  The website is: 2022 Trips.pub – Microsoft Publisher (wordpress.com)

Lapidary Report:  There were two members that worked in the Lap room.

 Show 2023:  No report.

Old Business: 

• Rockhound Recycling Rendezvous (RRR): The RRR is on June 11, 2022, Saturday.  Small flyers will be made to handout at the store in the mall.  A reminder will be emailed to members who have signed up for a table to come into the mall store and pay.

New Business: 

• The secretary position will need to be filled. Also, needed is a Lapidary Chairman.  There will be a club email sent with information about the positions.
• Ideas on where to advertise club events was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm

Respectfully submitted by Linda Mitchell

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Other Club Information: 

Club Web Address:  www.mtbakerrockclub.org

Visit us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtbakerrockclub

For Questions, Club Email:  admin@mtbakerrockclub.org

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

President Candi Gerard called the meeting to order at 7 pm, at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale.  Candi welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Drawings for prizes for all members and for new members.

Secretary:  The minutes are approved from the March 21, 2022, General Meeting.   

 Treasurer:  The treasurer, Deb Gannaway, provided a report. 

Membership:  Wes:  Ten new members from the rock show in March and 2 new members from today’s meeting.

 Federation: 

• Michael reported that the Federation Show will be held September 30-October 2, 2022, in Hillsborough, Oregon. Wes says the Federation Show schedule is also posted at the club’s mall store.
• NW Federation Show is August 3-6, 2023, in Billings, Montana.

Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC):  Michael:  May 21, Marble Mount- small fee for Talc and Listwanite.  Please check the WSMC website for more information about other field trips and where/when to meet.   The website is:  2022 Trips.pub – Microsoft Publisher (wordpress.com)

Wagonmaster:  No report.

Lapidary: 

• We will be needing more help in the Lapidary room. Glenn is not going to be available soon, as he will be moving.
• The room is open from 6-9 pm, Thursday nights, cost is $10 for members. If this is your first time, please let us know.  There is a fee for cuts after the first cut.  If there is a rock that needs to be cut, you can leave it at the mall and someone can cut it for you.  Maximum size for a cut is about 7 inches. 
• To use the Lapidary room, you must have taken the orientation class. The class is $30 and is from 6-9 pm on Tuesday nights.  Please sign up at the mall and well in advance, as only 4 people can be in the Lapidary room at a time due to space constraints and the mall requires a 3-day notice for staying later than the mall regular hours.  Next orientation class is on March 29, Tuesday.
• Please be sure to clean up after yourself in the Lapidary room. Take an extra 15 minutes or so to clean up so the volunteers do not have to do all the cleanup.
• You can stop by and get a short tour anytime the room is open. Near the JC Penny wing of Bellis Fair Mall is our store.  Store is open every day except Monday.  Has rocks, shells, jewelry, fossils, gifts, and treasures.  

Show 2022:  Wes said it was a great success.  We were able to do 2 scholarships at $1000 each.  We plan on doing the show again next year.  Thank you to everyone who helped!

Old Business:  No report.

New Business:  Rockhound Rendezvous is Saturday, June 11, at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center.  Rock club members can have their own table to sell rock related items to other members or the public.  $20 per space 10ft space.  10 am-5 pm.  Setup is at 8 am.  If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet during the meeting or you can contact Michael or Sharon.  You can also sign up at the club store at Bellis Fair.  You have to bring your own tables.  Event is open to the public and there is no entry fee.

 Next General Meeting:  May 16, Monday, 7:00 pm, at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale.

Show and Tell:  Fluorite

 Break

April Presentation:   Wes had a slide show about the different types of crystals in different types of Calcite.  Members brought Calcite for Wes to talk about, along with the samples Wes brought.

Interesting facts from presentation:  Calcite makes up 2% of the earth.  Can come in different colors.  Alabaster and Onyx marble are also Calcite.  Many are luminescent with the appropriate light in the dark.  Roman’s used Calcite in their cement.

 We will be doing presentations at future meetings, so if you are interested in doing a presentation, please contact Bonnie Keel.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm

Respectfully submitted by Robin Hitz

Meeting called to order by Candi at 6 pm.  Attending – Candi, Gordy, Wes, Deb, Glenn, Ralph, Bonnie, and Michael.

Secretary’s Report:  The March 7, 2022, minutes were approved. 

Treasurer’s Report:  Deb reported on bills and income.

 Membership:  Ten new members were added at the show and one at the mall this past month.

Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC):  On April 16, 2022, there is a field trip to Racehorse Creek.  Please check the WSMC website for more information and about other field trips and where/when to meet. The website is:  2022 Trips.pub – Microsoft Publisher (wordpress.com)

 Lapidary Report:  

• A volunteer to help in the Lapidary room will be needed in the future due to Glenn is moving to Hawaii. Candi is going to learn from Glenn how the Intro class runs.
• Tracy is going to start the Lapidary class in the near future.
• Remember, if you use the equipment, it is up to you to make sure the water is filled in saws and grinders. Also, you need to clean up after yourselves when using the equipment.  The person in charge is there for information and safety.  They are not there to clean up the machines after use.

Show 2022: 

•  Deb reviewed the totals for the show. We had positive feedback from the vendors. 
• Wes discussed the cost of the table rentals and feels we should purchase tables for the club.  There was an issue with the rental company not delivering the tables at the time stated which would have put the vendors and club far behind in set up.  A motion was made and seconded that we purchase 30 6′ tables for the club. It was approved by 100% vote by the board. 
• We will have a detailed floor map made up for the next show giving vendors their spot and where the club will set up, etc.  Deb asked that there be signs made for the silent auction table and club sales that are at a height above the tables. Bonnie and Nancy will work on the signs.  It was discussed to sell some display cases.  More information will be forthcoming. 
• There were enough volunteers to load up the items from storage to the show. Next time more volunteers are needed on Sunday to help take back items to storage.  Food truck:  Candi and Gordy will talk with them to see if they are willing to do the next show.  Everyone was very delighted with the food.

New Business:

• Mall store – Did well over the weekend.
• A donation of $50 was made to the club in memory of Rick Barrett.

Meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm

Respectfully submitted by Bonnie Keel

President Candi Gerard called the meeting to order at 7 pm, at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale.  Candi welcomed everyone to the meeting.  Masks were worn by all.

Secretary:  The minutes are approved from the January 17, 2021, General Meeting.    There is a flyer for members to take for the Mt. Baker Rock and Gem Club Show on March 26^th-27^th, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5, at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center.

Treasurer:  The treasurer provided a report.  Club’s store at the mall now has tumbling books available for purchase.  Raffle tickets are now available for $1 each, drawing will be done at the March show.  Prizes are $100 cash, rock tools, a gift certificate to the club’s store at the mall, and other treasures!

Treasurer asked for a volunteer for audit committee to audit the books.  Robin Hitz volunteered.

Membership:    Wes: We had approximately 165 families at the end of the year as members.  This is a record number for the club.

Federation:  Michael reported that the Federation Show will be Sept 30-Oct 2 in Hillsborough, OR.  Wes says the Federation Show schedule is also posted at the club’s mall store.

Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC):  Michael said field trip at Grandy Creek is this coming Saturday, by Baker Lake.  Jade and serpentine can be found there.  March 19^th, Saddle Mountain in Eastern WA (close to Yakima)- fossilized wood.

Wagonmaster:  No report.

Lapidary:  The room is open from 6-9 Thursday night, cost is $10.00.  If this is your first time, please let us know.  There is a fee for cuts after the first cut.  If there is a rock that needs to be cut, you can leave it at the mall and someone can cut it for you.  Maximum size for a cut is about 7 inches. 

There is a list for the “Orientation” class for the use of the lapidary room.  As soon as Glen returns at end of the month, he and Candi will review the list and see how soon everyone on the list can get trained.

You can stop by and get a short tour anytime the room is open.  Our store is near the JC Penny wing of Bellis Fair Mall.  Store is open every day except Monday.  Rocks, shells, jewelry, fossils, gifts, and treasures are available. 

Show 2022:  The next show is March 26-27, 2022, Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale.  Sign-up sheet was passed around for volunteers to work during the show as well as to volunteer to load up the display cases from Candi and Gordy’s home to the show site starting 9 am on Friday, March 25^th, and moving all the display cases back to Candi and Gordy’s starting 5 pm on Sunday March 27^th. 

There are 30 display cases that Wes says the members can display their collections, or things that they have made.  Sign-up for use of the display cases was also passed around.

Need about 350 pounds of polished rocks to use for the Rock Show

Old Business:  No report.

New Business:

 Gem Class:  Candi will be having her two-part Gem class at her store/home in Ferndale Feb 23^rd and March 2^nd from 6:30-9 pm.  Cost $40.00.  There are still a couple of spots open if anyone wants to sign up.

Rockhound Rendezvous:  June 11^th at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center.  Everyone has their own table to sell items to other members or the public.  $20 per 8-10 ft space.  If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet.  It will be at the Ferndale Pavilion and Sharon Gelenyse is in charge of this.  You have to bring your own tables.  More information is coming.

 Break

Show and Tell:  Members brought their favorite conglomerate. 

Next General Meeting:  March 21, 7:00 pm, at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale

MARCH Show and Tell:   Green Rocks

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm

Respectfully submitted by Robin Hitz

Attended by:  Wes, Deb, Candi, Gordy, Sharon, Ralph, Michael, and Bonnie.

Secretary’s Report:  The minutes of the last meeting on January 3, 2022, were approved.  

Treasurer’s Report:  Deb gave a report of income and expenses.  A back flow test is required by the Mall and it was done this week.  Show expenditures were also reported. 

Membership:  Still coming thru the Mall – 17 new or renewed memberships in January.

Federation:  No club has stepped up at this time to host the show.

Mineral Council:  This Saturday, 2/12, to Anderson creek for Jade, Nephrite.  On 2/22, a trip to Grandy Creek.  Check on Mt Baker website.

Lapidary:  Signup by Tuesdays due to need to let the Mall know of people staying after closing.

Show:  Vendors to pay at time of signup; contract to be signed on the Friday of setup.  U-Haul has been reserved for the weekend.  Deb will check if rock critters are needed and if so, will schedule a day to make more critters.  Bonnie and Nancy H. will paint more rocks for the spinning wheel.  Wes will be bringing the sign-up sheets and flyers to the meeting.  Let’s get the word out and let the public know what fun they will have.

Rock Rendezvous:  Date set is June 11th at Pioneer Park building.  Time not discussed.  Sign-up sheet to be at the next meeting for additional people to sign up; need 8 more to cover the cost of the rental.  At this time the Mall shop will remain open that day.

New Business:

Mall changed items on the contract to be signed.  Candi is going to further investigate. 

Discussion regarding the Mt Baker Rock Club’s website and Facebook.  We are a nonprofit and it is fine for members to individually post items for sale, but no business should be doing this.  Will post again the rules about what can be posted.

We are asking that members wear their nametags (and vests) to meetings.  It helps the members to get to know the wonderful people in the group.

Vests:  Bonnie is still checking into costs and would like to know how many people are interested in wearing them. 

Food truck for show:  Candi and Gordy are going to ask if Chihuahua’s is interested in doing this.  Anyone else with an idea, please let us know. 

Meeting adjourned at 6:55pm.  Bonnie Keel