{"id":1122,"date":"2024-05-08T16:41:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T23:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mtbakerrockclub.org\/?p=1122"},"modified":"2024-05-08T16:41:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T23:41:11","slug":"may-2024-board-meeting-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtbakerrockclub.org\/?p=1122","title":{"rendered":"May 2024 Board Meeting Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Portal Creek Clubhouse, Ferndale, WA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attending: Mike, Gordy, Candi, Bonnie, We, Michael, Ralph, Trevor, Todd, Bruce<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting called to order at 6 pm by President Candi Gerard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secretary Report:<\/strong> 3 upcoming rock shows, fliers will be available at the next meeting, then the mall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treasurer’s Report:<\/strong> Positive bank account deposit for April, great job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federation Report: <\/strong>last newsletter indicated a geocaching trip has been scheduled. Mike will make a pitch to update the NFMS website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who join later in the year and do not receive the newsletter on time, an accurate directory on the website would be helpful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Field Trips:\u00a0<\/strong>12 ppl went on the Swift Creek dig (Thanks Daniel, for coordinating!) 5 cars carpooled up the ~15 mile service road,\u00a0followed by ~ 1 mile hike toward the hot springs. Blue agates and other specimens\u00a0were procured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mineral Council<\/strong>: upcoming field trips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

05\/18 \u2013 Bailey Trail for chert
06\/15 \u2013 SAddle Mtn for petrified wood
07\/20 \u2013 Sweetwater for travertine
08\/17 & 18 \u2013 Greenwater for agate, jasper, and opal
08\/24 \u2013 Lake Wenatchee for garnets
For more information, go\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

State Mineral Council trips – any Washington state resident can attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<discussion about safety, guidelines, and possible walkie-talkie purchase><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lapidary Report:<\/strong> Everything is going well, attendance is up. Tubing could use reinforcement on new machines, ventilator needs a new filter, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richardson polisher needs a new switch. Late arrivals\/no shows: In case of a NCNS, $10 fee will be forfeited. Arrivals after 7:30 PM, may be turned away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracy has stepped up as co-chair for the show (Thank you, Tracy!), but we need an official SHOW CHAIRPERSON – please contact the board if you would like to volunteer. Bonnie will be in charge of the microphone and announcements at the 2025 show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mall Report<\/strong>: visit from mall management, discussion about lease renewal. No mention of a $$ increase, being offered a 2-year lease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board voted, and unanimously approved the renewal if the terms (rent) stay the same. Will need to revisit if changes are proposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Settlers Picnic in July, 7\/26-7\/28<\/strong>, we have been offered the use of 1\/2 of the Pioneer Pavilion (kitchen side) for $100. We can use the space how we choose, on Friday and Saturday. It was voted, and approved that we will have educational displays and club info only, no vendor\/sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RRR 2024:\u00a0<\/strong>Date has changed to Saturday, September 14th, due to conflict with Pavilion. More details to come, though members can signup for their table(s) with a 2-table maximum for $20\/ space. Sign up at the mall, and payment must be made at the time of booking,\u00a0no spaces will be reserved without payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 Picnic<\/strong> will be on Saturday, August 4th. More details to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May Show and Tell:<\/strong> “second favorite rock.” Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 7 pm. 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale, WA (Pioneer Pavilion Community Center.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minutes submitted by Trevor Duncan, club secretary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Portal Creek Clubhouse, Ferndale, WA Attending: Mike, Gordy, Candi, Bonnie, We, Michael, Ralph, Trevor, Todd, Bruce Meeting called to order at 6 pm by President Candi Gerard. Secretary Report: 3 upcoming rock shows, fliers will be available at the next meeting, then the mall Treasurer’s Report: Positive bank account deposit for April, great job! Federation Report: last newsletter … <\/p>\n

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