4\/15\/24 MBRGC General Meeting, held at Ferndale Pioneer Pavilion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meeting called to order by President Candi Gerard at 7 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welcome to our guests: Laura, Travis, Bruce, Isaac<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congrats to Roy for being drawn for a prize!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secretary Report:<\/strong> requested a paper shredder for the mall, thank you to Harold for donating a shredder for use at the mall, you rock!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treasurer Report:<\/strong> March was busy! 36 club transactions, 17 new memberships from the show, we were able to cover all costs associated with the show and even made bank deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n General feedback is that dealers were very happy with the show, Wes went over numbers from this year vs. last year. We had about 2\/3 the number of visitors, but sales were up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you to everyone who helped with loading, unloading, set up, tear down, and putting away the items in the conex on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2025 Show dates:<\/strong> Set up 3\/28\/25, show 3\/29 & 3\/30\/25. Speaking of, we need a new show chair for next year. Please consider volunteering, it’s a great way to get to know other members and contribute to the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RRR:<\/strong> Upcoming in September, on 9\/28\/24 is an event where any club member can reserve a table to sell their rock-related wares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Federation:<\/strong> nothing to report<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mineral Council:<\/strong> Walker Valley trip with Daniel Doering was a success; thank you Daniel for volunteering your time and experience to lead others on a trip. The next trip is 4\/20. details are located here: https:\/\/mineralcouncil.files.wordpress.com\/2024\/04\/racehorse-creek.pdf<\/a>. For general information, bookmark this page: https:\/\/mineralcouncil.wordpress.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lapidary:<\/strong> working out hiccups with new equipment, feedback has been that people really appreciate the new machines. 3 openings weekly on Thursday nights for $10\/week after the intro to lapidary class has been taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scholarship:<\/strong> Congratulations to Olivia Ernst, a 3rd-year WWU student studying for her Bachelor’s degree in geo science. Her current work on a senior thesis is around studying geo-chemical analysis of the middle sister of the 3 sisters range in Central OR. Keep up the great work Olivia, you earned it!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the break, we enjoyed viewing each other’s favorite rocks & specimens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next meeting<\/strong>: May 20, 2024, theme for show n tell will be your second favorite rock or specimen. Wes will share information about how to properly preserve fossils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minute submitted by Trevor Duncan, club secretary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 4\/15\/24 MBRGC General Meeting, held at Ferndale Pioneer Pavilion Meeting called to order by President Candi Gerard at 7 pm. Welcome to our guests: Laura, Travis, Bruce, Isaac Congrats to Roy for being drawn for a prize! Secretary Report: requested a paper shredder for the mall, thank you to Harold for donating a shredder for use at the … <\/p>\n