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.
Secretary’s Report: The July 18, 2022, minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Deb gave a report of the bills and income.
Membership: There are 4 new members.
Federation: No report.
Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC): There are two field trips scheduled in September to Red Top and Little Naches. Please see the link for more information about these field trips. https://mineralcouncil.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/fieldtrips_2022.pdf
Lapidary Report: Maintenance was done. Open lapidary night is on Thursdays, 6-9 pm for members. Cost is $10. You must sign up one week in advance and prepay at the club’s retail store.
Wagonmaster: Vacant. Need volunteer.
Show 2023: The show is March 25-26, 2023, the last full weekend in March.
New Business: Glenn Ishihara recently moved to Hawaii. Glenn was nominated for a Lifetime membership for his contributions to the club. A motion was made to approve Glenn for a Lifetime membership, seconded, and passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Picnic and Potluck, August 28: Location is at Candi and Gordy Gerard’s, 1371 Paradise Rd, Ferndale. Directions: Take exit 262 off I-5. At the McDonalds turn north on Barrett and follow road to Candi’s Jewelry Gallery on right. About 1-11/2 miles from McDonalds.
- Picnic/potluck starts at 5 pm, and we will eat at 6 pm.
- Please bring potluck dish and your own eating utensils (plate, fork, spoon, knife). You will also need to bring your own chairs and drinks.
- At noon, a work party will begin to cleanup, organize, and sort rocks. Volunteers are needed.
- At noon, you can bring your rocks and rock hobby related items to tailgate/sell/trade. You will need to also help out with the work party.
- If rain, the picnic will be cancelled.
- There are lists at the front table for members to let us know their interests and what direction the club should focus on.
- October 2023, the next Rockhound Rendezvous will be scheduled.
Break.
August show and tell was fossils. Members showed their wonderful specimens.
The next meeting is on September 19. Show and tell: “Sparkly Stuff”
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 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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