General Meeting Minutes, October 17, 2022, Mt Baker Rock and Gem Club

Rock Club Auction:  The doors opened at 6:00 pm for members and guests to register for a number and to preview the items to be auctioned off.  The location was at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale.

The meeting was called to order by President Candi Gerard. 

The minutes are approved from the September 19, 2022, general meeting.

Election:  The November meeting is the election of officers. 

Lapidary:  The Intro to Lapidary for October was cancelled.  There is an Intro class in November.  To sign up and information, please go to the Bellis Fair Mall retail store.

Holiday Party:  We are discussing whether to have a potluck, just desserts, or raffle desserts.  More information will be forthcoming.

Auction:  The auction commenced at 6:30 pm.  A big “thank you” to all of the auctioneers, Wes Gannaway, Sharon Geleynse, Gordy Gerard, and Michael Langley.

Donations:  Thank you to all that donated rocks and rock hobby related items.  The auction would not have been as successful without you!

Next Meeting:  The next general meeting will be November 21, 2022, 7:00 pm, at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale.  There will be a presentation, “The Geology of Steamboat Rock State Park in Photos,” by Todd Folsom.  There will be no show and tell.

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   

FIELD TRIP COMMITTEE: 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:  Wes Gannaway/Todd Folsom    

WEBMASTER:  Todd Folsom

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