July 2019 Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society
Meeting date: July 8th, 2019
Intro:
We had a wonderful time at Coyner Springs Park in Waynesboro for our annual picnic. There were around 35 people present who enjoyed lots of wonderful food and conversation.
Old Business:
We had no business, but just a reminder of our show Sept 20-22. Those that wish to prepare a display case can pick them up on the Saturdays that the shop is open. These displays assist in making this an educational “show” not a sale. We also need lots of volunteers.
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New Business:
We had no meeting, but last month’s information is included as it is still relevant.
1. We are asking for a volunteer to take over the office of treasurer. Scott Gregory has filled this position for many years and has done an excellent job, and we thank him for his wonderful work. Please let me or an officer know. Scott will be glad to give advice.
2. We also need a volunteer to help chair the show. Two members may work together if need be. Scott has also done a terrific job in this capacity. Let us know. Thanks in advance.
3. Jack Glenn presented a PowerPoint summary of our show preparations.
Highlights are:
• Show times are 2-6 Friday, 10-6 Saturday, 11-5 Sunday. Friday evening the club hosts a carry in meal for the show’s vendors at 6:30
• For updates and info please see http://tinyurl.com/SVGMS-show-2019
• We have 95 tables sold – 20% more than last year
• Also at EXPO Sat. Sep.21 – Augusta Expo Yard Sale & Truckmania
• Displays that we are discontinuing due to space needed for vendors – tumbling, videos, oscillating flat lap
• New this year – (The club voted to accept his offer & pay for the supplies) Jack & Charlie will make an outdoor sluice table for kids 7-14; one bucket per day (we’ll need volunteers to help run this); possible display from DMME
• We need volunteers to put up flyers in libraries, businesses, etc
• We need volunteers to put up yard signs and take them down
• We need volunteers to set up tables Thur evening and take down Sun. evening
• Everyone please share info about the show – social media, website listed above, word of mouth, etc.
Program Report:
Picnic!
Field Trip Info:
Please refer to “SVGMS Field Trips News” documents you receive from the club secretary for a description of the current status of field trips and details about upcoming trips.
If you are a club member with paid-up dues and you do not receive the “Field Trip News” document when they are emailed, please contact the secretary at loverocksandminerals@gmail.com or at a monthly meeting to correct this issue.
This will be the principle way information about field trips are distributed to members, so we want to insure everyone is correctly addressed.
Scott Steele will give an update at the next meeting.
Next meeting:
August - Please try to arrive by 7 so that our speaker Scott Duresky will have enough time to share his talk about the Rutherford mine with us. We will not be doing a “show and tell’ this time. We will also discuss the upcoming show.
Scott is a former member of our club and is at present the Vice President of the Astronomy Club in Charlottesville.
He is an avid mineral collector and has a special interest in the Rutherford Mine #2 Pegmatite of Amelia Co.
Scott acquired a large quantity and variety of minerals in 2006 from that now closed mine.
In 2015 Pete McCrery of the Richmond mineral club donated his entire Rutherford collection to Scott.
Scott is now working with our president Mike Pabst and Dr. Michael Wise of the Smithsonian to detail photos and information about his specimens.
Looking ahead:
Please be aware that our September 9th meeting will be at 6:30 at the Fishersville location of the Augusta county library. We must leave the library by 8 pm so we will start earlier. We will be discussing the show and volunteer opportunities so please attend if you can.
Remember that the lapidary shop is open the Saturday following a regular meeting and on the second Saturday after that. Leo, Charlie & Jack can assist you. Open from 9 am to noon.
There are several slab saws and trim saws. Keep in mind that safety is a priority, and wear closed toe shoes, safety glasses, with no loose hair or long sleeves. Children must be supervised and closely monitored to insure they are safely using the equipment. Check this page to see what you can learn to do!
If you’d like to present a program, please talk to an officer at a meeting.
Be sure to keep up with our website www.shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org and our Facebook page Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society for updates and information.
Deborah Grimm, Secretary
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Club Officers and Staff 2016-2019
President – Michael Pabst
Vice President – Leo Cloutier
Show Co-Chairs – Dean Hostetter/Scott Gregory
Educational Outreach -- Deborah Grimm
Secretary/Newsletter -- Deborah Grimm
Field Trip Coordinators - Scott Steele
Treasurer – Scott Gregory
Web Site Coordinator – Jack Glenn
Club web site: www.shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org
Club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ShenandoahValleyGemMineralSociety
Club email: svgem-min-club@live.com