NEXT MEETING:NOVEMBER 17TH,

PROGRAM:THE TRILOBITE-

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

REFRESHMENTS :K THRU Q Bring treats

November Program

        The November program will be a slide show titled “The Trilobite –

Gone But Not Forgotten.” The first door prize will be a 43 page booklet “Paleobiology: The Late Paleozoic. We will also have election of officers

for the coming year.

        

Club Calendar

November 17^th            Regular club meeting at North School 7:30 p.m.

November 30th     Show Board Meeting at the Laylin’s 7:00p.m.

December 1^st               Board meeting 7:00 p.m. Okemos Library

December 15^th             Regular club meeting at North School 7:30

Nominating Committee Report

               This year’s committee consisted of Roger Laylin, Neil Snepp, Alan Hukill, Sue Casler and Ernie Augenbaugh. The following slate was announced at the October Meeting and is now presented for your consideration as officers for 2006.

                              President –Dan Sine

                              Vice President – G. Elaine Beane

                              Recording Secretary – Sue Casler

                              Corresponding Secretary – Kris Wood

                              Treasurer – Alan Hukill

                              3 year Director – Arie Koelewyn

Nominations from the floor are welcome prior to the election, provided the nominee is willing to serve.

Please note that Roster Secretary and Liaison Officer are appointed positions. George Heaton has agreed to fill the remainder of the 1 year Directors term as Gaylord Brooks employment prevents him from attending meetings. Milt Gere becomes 2 year director.

                                     

Microscope

            If you have any micro specimens you would like to view, bring them to the November meeting, as the club microscope will be

available to view them.            (We found the microscope , it was hiding in Grits garage).                                        

2005 SHOW REPORT

            Thanks to each and every club member and friends of members who helped to make this the 40^th, the Ruby  Anniversary , the show of the Dinosaur  a success.                                                                        Despite the lack of attention by the commercial media our paid attendance exceeded last years .  This can probably be attributed to “ SUE” and the fact that the Friday morning school attendance was well above  average.

            Once again the conscientious  efforts of the members in charge of the various show elements

created  the successful results.  Special thanks go to Mary Gowans , Alan Hukill , Neil Snepp

and Elaine Angstman  for their preliminary and show time work to insure a great show .  Additionally

I counted and found that 57 members  actively participated during the four days  activities and I

have no idea how many friends  helped out on  Thurs. and Fri.  but that help was sure appreciated .  I

was glad to see that both Bessie Rogers and Al Stokes were able to attend.

            There will be a Show Board  meeting  at the Laylins , 1770 Sandhill Road on Wednesday Nov. 30^th at 7 P.M..  A wrap-up of  this years show and a discussion of  plans for 2006 will be held.  All members actively involved in the show and any member interested in becoming active are invited.

            Again thanks to all for a job well done.           Roger Laylin , Show Chairman  

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO 2005 SHOW COMMITTEES

From Sue Casler, Admission Ticket Chairperson

I would like to thank the following folks for their assistance in staffing the admission ticket table

Throughout the weekend of our show: Sally Hedin(friend of Sue C.), Karen Kanine, Stevie Staples (friend of Lee L.), Kris Wood – big thank you for the extra time she put in helping, Connie Snepp, Mary Gowens, and Roger and Lee Laylin – who were not signed up but helped out when needed. [I’m thinking there may have been a couple of other folks who covered for me while I “checked” out the silent auction and whose names escape me at the moment.]  A BIG Thank You to all of you!

Our attendance this year was up 135 from last year with a total of 1,021 (958 adults and 62 teens).

Although we do not take attendance for children under 12, it sure seemed to me that we had a lot of

kids under 12 this year. Thanks to T-REX –SUE!

NEW MEMBERS- We had several people join our club at the show. Lets be sure and give them a warm welcome at the meeting. John & Bonnie Jenks,3728 Needmore Hwy,Charlotte,MI 48813 ph.517-649-8586                        Sally Cremeans,652 W. Dexter Trail, Mason, MI.48854 ph.517-676-4995                                                                  Jacqueune Gerald & Jerry Alvardo, 6421 Rosedale Rd.,Lansing ,MI. 48911 ph.517-393-6383                                                                                           Lyle Laylin, 204 E. Grand River, Lansing, MI. 48916    ph.517-485-7908                                                                                       Robert Emory, 8902 Otter Dr., Farwell,MI 48622   ph.989-588-0361

 Kristin Wood, 9750 N.Meridian Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI. 49272               ph. 517-769-6578                                                                               Wendi Bierling, 1168 33^rd St, Allegan, MI. 49010 ph.269-673-6086  ( former member)

Ronald Wilson,4701 Palmer St. Lansing, MI 48910 ph. 517-887-2291 ( former member)

                                                                                                                                                                      

Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society

Membership Meeting

October 20, 2005

a.  Call to Order.  The October membership meeting was called to order by President Richard Miller at 7:40 pm at the Ingham County Fairgrounds, Main Arena, in Mason.   

b.  Welcome and Introduction of Guests/Visitors.  Stevie Staples was introduced, friend of Lee Laylin.   

c.  Minutes of Last Meeting.  In Sue Casler’s absence, minutes of the September 15, Membership Meeting, were taken by Mary Gowans; however, Mary did not have the minutes with her at tonight’s meeting.  [My thanks to Mary for substituting for me-SC] 

d.  Treasurer’s Report.  No Report – Treasurer Hukill not present this evening.   

e.  Announcements. 

               *Mary Gowans:  Report on School Tour, tomorrow Oct. 21, 9am; expecting 1,500+ students!

               *The Flint Rock & Gem Club invitation to 2 club members to attend, Nov. 3-Black Forest                          Restaurant in Frankenmuth, anyone interested let President Miller know. 

               *Sign up sheets being passed around for food – snacks for show hospitality area.  Please sign                    up. 

               *Show set up is done and looks good.  Thank you to those folks who helped today. 

               *Roger Laylin:  Nominating Committee report – recommended nominations for position of President, Dan Sine; for Vice President, Elaine Beane; for Corresponding Secretary, Kristen Wood; for Director to replace Gaylord Brooks, George Heaton. 

               *Door Prizes this evening were won by Karen Kanine, Elliot Wood, Gordon Lewis, John Juroszek, Kristen Wood, Neil Snepp, Marie Lewis, Mary Gowans, Gail Hopkins and Lee Laylin. 

f.  Adjournment.  Kara Miller moved to adjourn the meeting, supported by Mary Gowans.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm. 

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Casler, Recording Secretary

Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society

Board Meeting

November 3, 2005

President Richard Miller called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm at the Okemos Public Library. 

Board Members Present:  Richard Miller, Sue Casler, Alan Hukill, Roger Laylin, Ernie Aughenbaugh, Dan Sine, Milt Gere, Chris Juroszek, Kristin Wood.  John Juroszek and Wayne Zittel also in attendance.  [Board members absent:  Mary Gowans, Lee Laylin, Arie Koelewyn, Elaine Angstman, Fred Stahmer, Gordon Lewis, Kara Miller, and Gaylord Brooks] 

Vice President:  Dan Sine – November Membership Meeting – Program “Trilobites Gone But Not Forgotten”; door prize will be a 43 page booklet on Fossils.  It was mentioned that the Tulip City (Holland) Club invites folks to field trip this Sat. Nov. 5 to quarry in Alpena.  Dan has suggested that several folks get together to discuss planning field trips for the coming year.  Also, Dan is looking for suggestions for the December Membership Meeting – possibly a rocks, minerals, gems or fossils gift exchange.  Other ideas are welcome.  

Recording Secretary:  Sue Casler – In my absence, the October 6 Board Meeting Minutes were taken by Elaine Angstman; however, I have not yet received them from Elaine.  [My thanks to Elaine for substituting for me – SC] 

Corresponding Secretary:  Our new corresponding secretary, Kristin Wood needs a club directory; a card will be sent to Roger Heaton’s wife who is ill and thank you notes will be sent to the show dealers.   

Treasurer’s Report:  Alan Hukill – reviewed receipts/disbursements and balance for the month of October, 2005. 

Directors:  Milt Gere – No report; Chris Juroszek – No report; and Gaylord Brooks – Not present. 

Roster Secretary:  Ernie Aughenbaugh – On behalf of Membership Chairperson – Elaine Angstman (absent), the club needs to take action on the following new member/or renewal applications:  John & Bonnie Jenks; Sally Cremeans; Wendi Bierling; Jacqueune F. Gerald & Jerry Alvardo; Ronald Wilson and Kristin Wood.   A motion was made by Alan Hukill to accept new member/renewal applications for membership in the CMLMS, seconded by Richard Miller.  Motion carried.  

Liaison Officer:  Alan Hukill – 1) Federation newsletter if anyone interested in reading; 2) Agate Calendar (2006) order form if anyone interested.    

Publications:  Roger Laylin – For the club library, Lee purchased some new books at the show; and Roger will place the newsletters we receive from various rock clubs in a folder and have it available at the membership meetings if anyone is interested in seeing them.   

Show: 

1)     Treasurer Alan Hukill reviewed Show Budget (Expenses/Income)

2)     Chris and John Juroszek provided report on the Show Raffle

3)     Roger Laylin would like to have a wrap-up meeting for show – when?

4)     Sue Casler passed out Ticket/Admission Report, summarized highlights

5)     There was a general discussion on the show and how it went

6)     Ernie Aughenbaugh suggested printing place in St. Johns for show flyers

7)     Alan Hukill reported that Ingham Co. Fairground would like a 3-yr. contract for our show

Old Business:  Roger Laylin – Nominating Committee Report

New Business:  None

Alan Hukill moved to adjourn the meeting, supported by Dan Sine. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Casler, Recording Secretary

Librarian: Several books were added to our collection, please take a few minutes before or after the meeting to take a look at them. We have a great collection of books and they are not being used to full advantage. New titles “The Beauty of Banded Agates”, ”The Complete Guide To Petoskey Stones”,

“Rock Picker’s Guide to Lake Superior”s North Shore”, “Handbook of Gemstone Carving”, “Geology

Underfoot in Central Nevada”, “Roadside Geology of Nebraska”,  “Range of Opportunity-

A Historic Study of the Copper Range Company” and “Diamonds” donated by Martin Jacobson