June 2, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MBRGC Board Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meeting called to order by President Michael Langley @ 6:02 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secretary Report: Polka Dot mine disappointing, discouraging self-collection. Thank you to Tawnya C. for volunteering to take over secretary role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treasurer Report: busy month (May), large deposit made at WECU. Deposit paid to COF for 2026 show, as well as Mall rent. CD at WECU still pending (not for a lack of trying), proposal made to increase investment from 30k – 40k, motioned, voted, passed unanimously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussion about increase of scholarship funds to WWU, and possibly WCC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 new memberships in May. RRR = 31\/40 spots reserved. Discussed concerns over inoperable power outlets at Pioneer Pavilion. Who will bring this concern to COF?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silent auction brought in $100+ at May meeting, feel free to bring items to donate to meetings, every little bit helps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Federation Report: reservations at 2 hotels for show in Wala Wala. 2-day show pass purchased, reminder of signature requirements for entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Side discussion about registration with SOS – filing occurs at the end of June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lapidary Report: issues reported with 8″ trim saw, appear to be user error vs. equipment malfunction. Discussed purchasing a new trim saw – will check if there is a blade on hand first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2026 Show: Candi is already tumbling rocks for the kids at show next year, it’s never too soon to prepare! Display cases – need to weed out duds as we have more cases than we use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
June meeting: John L. to present about his western mineral collection trips. Show n tell: pearl, moonstone, alexandrite, or any other rock of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discuss RE: incoming calls to the mall, please keep the ringer on so we do not miss calls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you to everyone who supported our sale of donated items, only one box of tools left, as well as faceted gemstones. Talked about how to disburse funds, $3000 to Ferndale food bank, $3000 to PAWS for cause and\/or Humane Society. Okay to bring small tray of gems to store, but will need to lock up in safe at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
October meeting (auction), call for items of interest at beginning to save time. Please only donate usable items, rocks and rock-related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n