The meeting was called to order by Candi Gerard, 7 pm, at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale.\u00a0 Candi welcomed everyone to the meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Secretary’s Report:<\/strong>\u00a0 The July 18, 2022, minutes were approved.\u00a0<\/p>\n Treasurer\u2019s Report: <\/strong>\u00a0Deb gave a report of the bills and income.\u00a0<\/p>\n Membership:<\/strong>\u00a0 There are 4 new members.<\/p>\n Federation:\u00a0 <\/strong>No report.<\/p>\n W<\/strong>ashington State Mineral Council (WSMC):\u00a0 <\/strong>There are two field trips scheduled in September to Red Top and Little Naches.\u00a0 Please see the link for more information about these field trips.\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/mineralcouncil.files.wordpress.com\/2022\/06\/fieldtrips_2022.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Lapidary Report:<\/strong> \u00a0Maintenance was done.\u00a0 Open lapidary night is on Thursdays, 6-9 pm for members.\u00a0 Cost is $10.\u00a0 You must sign up one week in advance and prepay at the club\u2019s retail store.\u00a0<\/p>\n Wagonmaster:\u00a0 <\/strong>Vacant.\u00a0 Need volunteer.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Show 2023:\u00a0 <\/strong>The show is March 25-26, 2023, the last full weekend in March.<\/p>\n New Business:\u00a0 <\/strong>Glenn Ishihara recently moved to Hawaii.\u00a0 Glenn was nominated for a Lifetime membership for his contributions to the club.\u00a0 A motion was made to approve Glenn for a Lifetime membership, seconded, and passed unanimously.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Old Business: <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Picnic and Potluck, August 28: Location is at Candi and Gordy Gerard\u2019s, 1371 Paradise Rd, Ferndale.\u00a0 Directions:\u00a0 Take exit 262 off I-5. \u00a0At the McDonalds turn north on Barrett and follow road to Candi\u2019s Jewelry Gallery on right.\u00a0 About 1-11\/2 miles from McDonalds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Break.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>August show and tell was fossils.\u00a0 <\/strong>Members showed their wonderful specimens.\u00a0<\/p>\n The next meeting is on September 19.\u00a0 Show and tell: \u201cSparkly Stuff\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm<\/p>\n Respectfully submitted by Linda Mitchell<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ==============================================================<\/p>\n Advertisement:<\/p>\n Lapidary Estate Sale:\u00a0 August 27-28, 9-5 pm, 225 Crown Lane, Bellingham, 50-75% off price of slabs and rough.\u00a0 140 kinds:\u00a0 Amethyst to Zebra Stone.\u00a0 Directions:\u00a0 Up Alabama Street, turn right on Viewridge<\/p>\n ====================================================================<\/p>\n Club Web Address:\u00a0 www.mtbakerrockclub.org<\/a><\/p>\n Visit us on Facebook:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/mtbakerrockclub<\/a><\/p>\n\n