Rockhound News
NEXT MEETING:
March 15TH
PROGRAM: SILENT AUCTION
REFRESHMENTS. S THROUGH Z, Please bring
goodies.
CLUB CALENDAR
March
15th Regular club meeting
at North School 7:30
March
31-April 8 Field Trip to Mt. Ida
with the Tulip City Club(see field trip article below)
April
5th
Board
Meeting-7:00 at the Okemos Library
April
19th Regular
club meeting at North School 7:30
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March Program
Well it’s that time again-Silent
Auction!!!
We
are asking all that have rock/gem related items they would like to
get rid of to bring them to the big auction of the year, auction bidding slips
will be provided. Bring a lot, bid a lot, leave with a lot & have a good time.
Please bring small bills and lots of
change. That will make it easier for the treasurer.
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Member News
Cards of condolence were
sent to Marie and Gordon Lewis on the death of Gordon's mother;and Richard
and Kara Miller on the passing of Judith Miller (member) and wife of Richard,
mother of Kara. Our sympathies go out to all and their families.
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The editors are going to try and send the
Newsletter by e-mail to those who have e-mail. If you have an e-mail but prefer
that the Newletter not be sent to the e-mail you
must let us know.
Laylin 349-3249 or better by e-mail laylin.leora@acd.net.
The April
newsletter will be sent both by snail mail and by
e-mail.
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Its
time to start work on the 2007 directory. To be in the directory your dues
must be paid by the March 15th club meeting.
In addition I would appreciate it if you
would check the 2006 directory and send any corrections,
additions or subtractions to me. I need to have these by or at the March
Meeting. I hope to get the directory out by the April meeting. Send changes or
corrections to Lee Laylin 349-3249 or laylin.leora@acd.net.
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April meeting.
At the April meeting we will have someone
from Elle”s Place to give a short talk and explain how they use polished
stones. We have agreed to furnish them with a large number of stones. They need
polished stones about the size of marbles (1/2
to ¾ inch) and of many different colors. Get those tumblers going and
plan on bring some stones to the April meeting.
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Thank you note from Okemos Science Day
We are very grateful for the time and effort you and your friends put into our
annual Science Fun Day. Children and their parents were fascinated by your
collections, and with your help, we were able to provide families with the
opportunity to explore hands on science activities on an otherwise cold and
snowy afternoon. We have been holding our Science Fun Day for more than
18 years, and rely heavily on volunteers like you to stimulate and excite our
young people. We hope that we can count on your help again next year.
Thank you again, Connie Deits President, SOS 4045 Van Atta Rd ,Okemos, MI 48864
,517-347-2968
FIELD TRIPS 2007
Bob
Sherwood, Tulip City Gem & Mineral Society, Holland MI. has offered our
club the opportunity to join with their Club on their scheduled out of town
field trips this season. Prior to the
trip he would like to know who and how
many folks intend to come. So plan
ahead and as the date approaches tell
Roger or Neil so we can tell Bob.
Of course normal field trip attire i.e.: Boots and Hard Hats are
required.
Mar. 31. -Apr. 8 Mt. Ida, Arkansas: Quartz
Crystals; and Keokuk, Iowa :
Geodes
Daily fees
at mines. Safety equipment required .
Stay at Crystal Inn Motel
Just out side of Mt Ida. On Return stop at Keokuk Iowa and collect geodes.
Details for this part of trip available later. Approx. 1000 Miles.
Trips in May (12) to Paulding Ohio ,
Lafarge Quarry and in July (14) to Anderson Ind. ,Irving
Materials , Pendleton Quarry
are in the planning stages confirmation
of these trips will be
provided when firm.
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Places to go and things to do
March 16-17 45th Annual Show Michigan Gem & Mineral Society “Gem Heaven in 07”
Location: Michigan Center
Masonic Lodge. 355 Napoleon Road, Michigan Center, Michigan. Hours: March 16th
11-6, March 17th 10-6, March 18th 10-5.
March 24th 35th Annual Metro Rock Swap
Midwest
Mineralogical & Lapidary Society of Dearborn
Democratic
Club of Taylor , 23400 Wick Rd, Taylor MI , 10 AM-5PM
April 20 – 22 30th
Annual Gem, Jewelry, Fossil, Rock, and Mineral Show
Cool
Stuff From The Ground
Macomb
County Gem & Mineral Society
Roseville
Recreation Department
18185
Sycamore, Roseville,MI (E side of Gratiot just N of I 696
9am
– 7 pm., 10 am – 7pm., 11am –5 pm
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Show alert
The show is
only 7 & ½ months away. The pebble
pond is out of pebbles. Keep those rock tumblers going (the children really
enjoy the polished stones). If you go
collecting any place remember the childrens table. If you visit other shows watch for new ideas. When the weather
warms up remember there are still piles of rocks that need sorting at the
Laylins. THINK SHOW! !
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