November 21, 2022 Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club general meeting minutes and potluck info\/sign-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7:04 PM – meeting called to order by club President Candi Gerard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secretary Report: Minutes from 11\/07 Board Meeting approved<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treasurer Report: Deb went over income and expenses for flyers, rubber stamp, rent, website, books, mileage, tumblers, and Halloween candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Membership: 7+ new members. (Welcome Jessica and Edgar who joined at the meeting!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mineral Council report: Blanchard Mt. was the last event of the season. Things pick up again in 2023. Upcoming American Federation and Northwest Federation Gem & Mineral Show August 3\u20136, 2023, Billings, MT. (Dates confirmed via https:\/\/billingsgemclub.com\/rock-shows\/2023-show<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lapidary Report: things have been steady. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2023 Show: March 25 & 26. Current focus is advertising; thanks for helping us spread the word!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vote for 2023 Board – went over volunteers,does the club accept?<\/p>\n\n\n\n President: Candi Gerard<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vice President: Ralph Sisco <\/p>\n\n\n\n Secretary: Trevor Duncan<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treasurer: Deb Gannaway<\/p>\n\n\n\n Federation Director: Michael Langley<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director-at-large (3): Dick Carr, Sharon Geleynse, Bonnie Keel<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chairs: Kevin & Kathy Mayock (kitchen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The club unanimously voted yes to the above, and the new board will be installed in December for the 2023 term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our next meeting is Monday, December 19, 2022. This will be our holiday gathering, as a club we voted to have a gift exchange and potluck. Attire: Wear whatever you are comfortable in. If you want to participate in the gift exchange, bring a gift, if not, don’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee duties will be taken care of by volunteer Harold while Kathy & Kevin are away. Thanks for stepping in to help Harold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friendly reminder: intro classes, wire-wrapping classes, lap room time must be paid for in advance (at the Mall Store) to participate. If unpaid, a spot may be forfeited in the event of too many people signed up. Please provide receipts and make sure to get phone numbers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Todd installed a new link on the website for DIY field trips. (If you have photos or info to contribute, please forward them to Todd to be included.) http:\/\/mtbakerrockclub.org\/?page_id=742<\/a>. To navigate from the homepage > Field Trips > DIY Field Trips<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:20 PM – break for coffee and treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:32-7:52 PM – Todd’s presentation about the Grand Coulee Dam and Steamboat Rock geology. It has seen been added as a PDF to our website here: http:\/\/mtbakerrockclub.org\/?page_id=235<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Homepage > Learn More > Links and Resources > Instructional\/Educational\/Suppliers > Geology of Steamboat Rock State Park (PDF Version)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mall Store hours: 11-7 including Mondays through the holidays<\/strong>, 11-6 Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sign-up sheet went around for the potluck at our December meeting. The following people agreed to bring…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vegetable Platter, Dinner Rolls: Robin<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potato Salad: Michael<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turkey Meatballs: Jackie<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cookies \/ Dip: Ralph<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chicken Soup: Jessica <\/p>\n\n\n\n Deviled Eggs: Trevor<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carrot Bars: Harold<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:00 – Meeting adjourned<\/p>\n\n\n\n Distributed by Secretary Trevor Duncan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" November 21, 2022 Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club general meeting minutes and potluck info\/sign-up. 7:04 PM – meeting called to order by club President Candi Gerard. Secretary Report: Minutes from 11\/07 Board Meeting approved Treasurer Report: Deb went over income and expenses for flyers, rubber stamp, rent, website, books, mileage, tumblers, and Halloween candy. … <\/p>\n