The meeting was called to order by Candi at 6:15 pm, at Portal Creek Park Clubhouse, Ferndale.\u00a0 Attending \u2013 Candi and Gordy Gerard, Wes and Deb Gannaway, Bonnie Keel, Sharon Geleynse, and Linda Mitchell.<\/p>\n
Secretary’s Report:<\/strong>\u00a0 The June 6, 2022, minutes were approved.\u00a0<\/p>\n Treasurer\u2019s Report: <\/strong>\u00a0Deb reported on the expenses.\u00a0<\/p>\n Membership:<\/strong>\u00a0 One new member.\u00a0 There are 208 family memberships.<\/p>\n Federation:\u00a0 <\/strong>Michael Langley attended the recent meeting in Hillsboro OR.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Washington State Mineral Council (WSMC):\u00a0 <\/strong>No report.<\/p>\n Field Trip Committee:\u00a0 <\/strong>Volunteers needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lapidary Report:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n To use the lapidary equipment, you must be a member and have attended the \u201cIntro to Lap Room Class.\u201d The October 18 class is full.\u00a0 The next class will be November 15.\u00a0 You must sign up and prepay in advance at the club\u2019s retail store.<\/p>\n 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 If no one signs up and prepays, the lapidary room will be closed.\u00a0 We do not accept walk-ins.<\/p>\n Show 2023:\u00a0 <\/strong>The flyers will be updated.\u00a0 The scholarship information will be reviewed.<\/p>\n Mall Report:\u00a0 <\/strong>It has been slow.<\/p>\n Old Business:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n The date for the next Rockhound Recycling Rendezvous (RRR) will be scheduled next October 2023.<\/p>\n There was a motion to change the name from the White Elephant Auction to the \u201cRock Club Auction.\u201d\u00a0 The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.<\/p>\n New Business:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n The Christmas party was discussed.\u00a0 It is planned to have a gift exchange and dessert auction.\u00a0 This information will be brought to the membership at the October general meeting on October 17.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm<\/p>\n Respectfully submitted by Linda Mitchell<\/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