June 2, 2025
MBRGC Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order by President Michael Langley @ 6:02 pm.
Secretary Report: Polka Dot mine disappointing, discouraging self-collection. Thank you to Tawnya C. for volunteering to take over secretary role.
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.
Discussion about increase of scholarship funds to WWU, and possibly WCC.
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?
Silent auction brought in $100+ at May meeting, feel free to bring items to donate to meetings, every little bit helps!
Federation Report: reservations at 2 hotels for show in Wala Wala. 2-day show pass purchased, reminder of signature requirements for entry.
Side discussion about registration with SOS – filing occurs at the end of June.
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.
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.
June meeting: John L. to present about his western mineral collection trips. Show n tell: pearl, moonstone, alexandrite, or any other rock of interest.
Discuss RE: incoming calls to the mall, please keep the ringer on so we do not miss calls.
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.
October meeting (auction), call for items of interest at beginning to save time. Please only donate usable items, rocks and rock-related.
Mineral Council Field Trips. More info HERE
We’d still love to have a club member head up a trip to Walker Valley, or other areas of interest. The club will pay $50-75 stipend depending on distance.
Meeting adjourned.
minutes submitted by Secretary Trevor Duncan.