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LODESTAR Volume XL October 2016 The Lodestar is the newsletter of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. and is published electronically every month. THE SOUTHEAST FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES, INC. A Non-Profit, Non-Commercial, Non-Political Organization and Regional Federation of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies PURPOSE: To bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societies devoted to the study of Earth Sciences and the practice of Lapidary Arts and Crafts in the Southeast part of the United States. OBJECTIVE: To cooperate with similar Federations to promote public interest in the Earth Sciences and the conservation of natural resources. Article submission by the 15 th of the publication month. Articles and announcements are welcome from any member or member society. Electronic submission in Microsoft Office or Open Office format to: [email protected] Postal service submission or communication: Lodestar; 276 Lacy Lane; Easley, SC 29640 Anyone desiring an electronic subscription please email your email address to: [email protected]

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LODESTARVolume XL

October 2016

The Lodestar is the newsletter of the Southeast Federationof Mineralogical Societies, Inc. and is published

electronically every month.

THE SOUTHEAST FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICALSOCIETIES, INC.

A Non-Profit, Non-Commercial, Non-Political Organization andRegional Federation of the American Federation of

Mineralogical SocietiesPURPOSE:

To bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societiesdevoted to the study of Earth Sciences and the practice of

Lapidary Arts and Crafts in the Southeast part of the UnitedStates.

OBJECTIVE:To cooperate with similar Federations to promote public

interest in the Earth Sciences and the conservation of naturalresources.

Article submission by the15th of the publicationmonth. Articles andannouncements arewelcome from any

member or membersociety. Electronic

submission in MicrosoftOffice or Open Office

format to:[email protected]

Postal service submissionor communication:

Lodestar; 276 Lacy Lane;Easley, SC 29640

Anyone desiring anelectronic subscription

please email your emailaddress to:

[email protected]

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Table of ContentsPresident's Report.......................................................................................................................................1Nominations for SFMS officers for 2017..................................................................................................2SFMS 2016 ANNUAL MEETINGNovember 18, 19, 20, 2016........................................................................................................................3Gem and Mineral Shows............................................................................................................................5

November 12 & 13, 2016, Melbourne, FL............................................................................................5November 11 - 13, 2016, Pascagoula, MS............................................................................................5November 18 – 20, 2016; Columbia, SC..............................................................................................6November 18-20, 2016; Louisville, KY................................................................................................6November 19-20, 2016, West Palm Beach, FL.....................................................................................7November 18-20, 2016, Marietta, GA ..................................................................................................7November 25 -27, 2016; Mobile, AL....................................................................................................8December 2-4, 2016; Montgomery, AL................................................................................................9January 13-15, 2017; Largo, Fl.............................................................................................................9February 4 & 5, 2017, Merritt Island FL.............................................................................................10March 18 and 19, 2017; Dothan, AL...................................................................................................11March 24-26, 2017; Hickory, NC........................................................................................................11March 25-26, 2017, Lexington, KY....................................................................................................11

2016 SFMS Officers................................................................................................................................122016 SFMS State Directors......................................................................................................................132016 SFMS Committee Chairs................................................................................................................142016 Mayo Educational Foundation, Inc. Officers/Director...................................................................152016 SFMS Representatives to AFMS Committees ...............................................................................15

President's ReportHello Fellow Rockhounds,

All the SFMS workshops for 2016 are done. Every year I say, this has been the best yearever.

How could the SFMS workshops get any better? More returning students and more newstudents!

See you at SFMS Workshop 2017 June, August, and September

Have you made plans for the annual SFMS meeting in November? All the info is on theSFMS website,

And in the Lodestar. I hope every club in the Southeast Federation has adelegate/representative at the meeting. Come join in on all the fun! A big thank you to all thathave been working so hard to plan the 2016 SFMS Annual Meeting. I look forward to seeing

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everyone in Georgia. If you have a chance before the meeting, go to the SFMS website andread about the Founding of the Southeast Federation. Our 1st year started in1976 “40 years ago” 1st President Frank Mayo (Deceased) Cobb County Gem and MineralSociety Marietta, Ga. This year we should celebrate the people that have volunteered theirtime before us, because without them, we would not be able to enjoy the SoutheastFederation Mineralogical Society as it is today!

Start this year , be a part of the SFMS next 40 years, volunteer for a position

A very sad note:

Long time member and friend too many in the SFMS passed away early Sunday October 9

Will Herman Smith, Jr., Mid-Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society. In lieu of flowers, pleaseconsider a memorial contribution to your church, favorite charity, or Mid-Tennessee Gem andMineral Society (c/o FiftyForward Donelson, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville,TN 37214

Lisa Roberts

2016 SFMS President

Nominations for SFMS officers for 2017Here is the proposed slate of officers for the SFMS for the upcoming year proposed by theNominating Committee. Voting will take place at the November Annual Meeting.

Office Person Home Club

President Teresa Polly Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society

1st Vice President Craig Hamilton Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society

2nd Vice President Reggie Bolton Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society

Secretary Jerri Heer Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club

Assistant Treasurer Barbi Beatty Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society

Editor John Rasmussen Western South Carolina Gem & MineralSociety

AFMS 1st Vice President for 2018

David Wayment Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society

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SFMS 2016 ANNUAL MEETINGNovember 18, 19, 20, 2016

SPONSORED BY Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society

The Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society is proud to sponsor the SFMS Annual Meeting at theHilton Marietta Hotel & Conference Center 500 Powder Springs Street SW Marietta, GA 30064.

Reservation Information

1. Reservations MUST BE placed by October 19, 2016 to preserve the rate. 10 roomshave been reserved for Friday and Saturday nights. Additional rooms will be on an

as-available basis, but at the same rate, if made by October 19, 2016.

2. The room rate is $99/night+tax November 18, 2016 - November 20, 2016. The aboveconfirmed group rates are applicable three (3) days before to three (3) days after theofficial meeting dates, subject to availability. Both King and Double rooms are availableand all will have complimentary Wi-Fi.

You are responsible for your own hotel reservations. Reservations can be made by calling theHotel directly at 888-685-2500 or going to the registration site here:http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/A/ATLMAHF-SFMSC20161118/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, SoutheastFederation of Mineralogical Societies, at the time the reservation is made in order to receive thespecial group rate. Attendees are responsible for all individual charges, room, tax and incidentalsincurred at the Hotel. A $50.00 deposit is required upon check-in for incidental charges. This mayeither be paid in cash or an authorization will be placed on the individual’s credit/debit card.Payment of charges is due and payable upon check-out. Allow 3-5 business days for funds heldon a credit/debit card to be released.

3. The Hilton is conveniently located near the CCGMS Clubhouse. The Clubhouseaddress is 516 West Atlanta St., Marietta, GA 30060.

Weekend Schedule

1. Friday evening Cracker Barrel 7:00 to 9:00 at the CCGMS Clubhouse located at 516West Atlanta St., Marietta, GA 30060.

2. Saturday morning Business Meeting 9:00 to 12:00 in the Breakout Room J.

3. Saturday evening Banquet 6:30 to 9:00 in the Breakout room J.Editor's Note: Banquet reservations closed today, October 16th.

4. Sunday Breakfast Editor’s Awards meeting 8:00 to 11:00 in the Breakout Room J.Attendees may purchase breakfast in the adjacent restaurant and bring to the meetingroom that will be set up with breakfast tables.Possible tour at Tellus following the meeting.

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Location directions

From the North: Take I-75 South to Exit #265. Turn right on N. Marietta Pkwy which turns intoPowder Springs Street. Travel 3.5 miles. Hotel entrance is on the right.

From the South: Take I-75 North to Exit #265. Turn left on N. Marietta Pkwy which turns intoPowder Springs Street. Travel 3.5 miles. Hotel entrance is on the right.

From the East: Take I-20 West to I-75 North to Exit #265. Turn left on N. Marietta Pkwy whichturns into Powder Springs Street. Travel 3.5 miles. Hotel entrance is on the right.

From the West: Take I-20 East to I-75 North to Exit #265. Turn left on N. Marietta Parkwaywhich turns into Powder Springs Street. Travel 3.5 miles. Hotel entrance is on the right.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cobb County Annual Gem and Mineral Show

Cobb County Civic Center548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. Admission is FREE

Show Hours:

Friday and Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Sunday 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Featuring:

• Jewelry

• Gemstones

• Mineral Specimens

• Crystals

• Fossils

• Grab Bags - $2 each

• Lapidary demonstrations Saturday afternoon and Sunday

�� Mineral ID classes from 11-3 on Friday and 11-1 on Saturday (register atfront desk)

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Gem and Mineral ShowsNovember 12 & 13, 2016, Melbourne, FLCanveral Mineral & Gem Society43rd Annual Parade of GemsNovember 12 & 13 201610:00am to 5:00pmMelbourne Auditorium625 East Hibiscus Blvd.Melbourne, FL 3290140+ dealers displaying and selling Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Crystals, Fossils, Tools andRocksAdmission; $5 DonationContact: Don McLamb, CMGS President & Acting Show Chairman

November 11 - 13, 2016, Pascagoula, MSThe 27th Magnolia State Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show! The Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem& Mineral Society, Inc.Friday November 11, 10:00 - 6:00Saturday November 12, 10:00 - 6:00Sunday November 13, 10:00 - 5:00

Jackson County Fairgrounds Civic Center, 2902 Shortcut Rd., Pascagoula, MS 39567

30 plus vendors selling gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and much more.Gold/silversmiths doing repairs, several demonstrators including flint knapping, gold panning,faceting, cutting and polishing stones, beading, and chain making. Meals and snacksavailable at our concessions. Several educational exhibits. There is a raffle as well as hourlydoor prizes.

Admission is $3.00 for adults, children 12 & under are free with adult.3 day ticket available for $5.00

For more information Contact Bill La Rue, (228) 229-8781, [email protected] or BarbiBeatty, (228) 238-9900 [email protected] www.mgcgms.org

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November 18 – 20, 2016; Columbia, SCThe Columbia, SCGem & MineralSociety will hold its2016 49th AnnualGem, Mineral, &Jewelry Show

Fri Nov. 18, 10:00 -6:00;

Sat. Nov. 19, 10:00 -6:00;

Sun. Nov. 20, 12:00 -5:00

Jamil Temple

206 Jamil Rd.

Columbia, SC 29210

Jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, & tools for sale

Geodes sold & cut

Club member’s rock collections on exhibit & lapidary demonstrations.

South Carolina amethyst on display.

Sponsored by The Columbia Gem & Mineral Society

$5.00 for adults, Sixteen & under free with adult.

All military & their dependents free.

Sue Shrader: 803-736-9317; [email protected]

Dealers; Sharon Sterrett 803-356-1472; [email protected]

www.cgams.org

November 18-20, 2016; Louisville, KYAnnual show; KYANA Geological Society, Camp Crestwood ; 7206 Clore Lane; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6,Sun. 12-5; Free Admission; 44th Annual Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show sponsored by KYANAGeological Society. Beautiful custom jewelry, jewelry supplies, beads, gemstones, genuine Australianopals, crystals, minerals and fossils. Door Prizes, children's Activities.; contact Rick Hunter, P.O. Box32561, Louisville, KY 40232, (502)-298-8871; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site:www.kyanageo.org

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November 19-20, 2016, West Palm Beach, FLGem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Presents Our Golden Anniversary 50th Annual Gem,Mineral, Bead, Jewelry, & Fossil Show

Expo Center East South Florida Fairgrounds,

9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33411

www.southfloridafair.com

November 19-20, 2016

Saturday 9AM—6PM, Sunday 10AM—5PM

Over 80 dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise—fine jewelry,southwestern Indian jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting and cutting, looseprecious and semi-precious gemstones, settings and findings, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, andmuch, much more.

Over 80 dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise—fine jewelry,southwestern Indian jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting andcutting, loose precious and semi-precious gemstones, settings and findings, fossils, meteorites, tools,books, and much, much more.

The show offers a wide range of educational activities and exhibits. Visit the demonstration area wheresociety members will be showcasing skills learned in club classes. Demonstrations will includefaceting, cabochon making, chain making, and bead stringing just to name a few. Hourly door prizesawarded both days, a show Grand Prize and a Scholarship fundraising drawing will be held. We havealso invited several local education based clubs to display at our show, as well as the South FloridaScience Center and Aquarium. Guest speakers will present a variety of educational topics.

November 18-20, 2016, Marietta, GACobb County Gem & Mineral Society/CCGMS invites you to join them intheir 31st Annual Gem and Mineral Show as we return to our newlyrenovated home, Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta, GA.

Calling all collectors, artists, educators, formal/informal students of lapidaryand rock hounds alike. Come immerse yourselves in a showcase of rocks,gemstones, minerals and fossils collected and sold all over the world!

Free admission and Free parking provide the option of a weekend of shopping, live lapidary

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and artisan demonstrations, mineral identification and instruction, the chance to buy andcrack open your very own geode and much more. Be sure to listen for the hourly door prizes!

When:November 18-20, 2016Friday and Saturday 10AM—6PM, Sunday 10AM—5PM

Where:Cobb County Civic Center548 Marietta ParkwayMarietta, GA 30060

To learn more about CCGMS visit:Web Site: http://www.cobbcountymineral.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cobbcountymineral/

November 25 -27, 2016; Mobile, AL

We’ll see YOU at our 22nd Annual Show

Thanksgiving WEEKEND, 2016

ABBA SHRINE

find us on the internet at:

mobilerockandgem.com

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December 2-4, 2016; Montgomery, ALThe 46th Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Garrett Coliseum1555 Federal DriveMontgomery, Alabama

Show Times:Friday, December 2: 9 AM - 6 PMSaturday, December 3: 10 AM - 6 PMSunday, December 4: 11 AM - 5 PM

Admission:$2/Adults or $3 for weekend passFree/18 & Under with student ID and 1 paid adult

Free Parking.

Free door prize ticket with each paid adult admission.

Dealers will have beads, crystals, geodes, rough, cabochons, gem stones, finished jewelry,tools, supplies and mineral & fossil specimens. Club members will display their individualcollections and will give demonstrations on gem and rock cutting, faceting, cabochon making,and knapping.

Web Site: http://montgomerygemandmineralsociety.com/mgms/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MontgomeryGemClub/

January 13-15, 2017; Largo, FlPinellas Geological Society Announces our Fortieth Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Showand Sale

Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday Noon to 5 PM

Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Rood, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo, Florida

Turn south off East Bay Drive just one block east of Seminole Blvd.

Free admission. Donation $1.50 for hourly drawing Silent Auction every hour

Unique jewelry has fascinated mankind since cave days. Today that still holds true as menand women create wonderful gem and mineral ornaments from nature’s abundant rocksand minerals. Members of the Gem and Mineral Clubs in our area gather together monthly toshare their hobby.

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The members of the Pinellas GeologicalSociety and other local Gem and Mineral Clubswill be showing their cut gems, silver and goldjewelry, wire wrap, beading, cabachons, andcollections of rocks and minerals for yourviewing pleasure and purchase at our FortiethShow and Sale on January 13,14 and 15, 2017in the Parkside Room at the Largo CulturalCenter, 105 Central Park, Largo, Florida, oneblock east of Seminole Blvd., south off East BayDrive.

. The hours of the show are Friday andSaturday, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday Noon to 5PM.

This show is for everyone of all ages (orspecies) who are fascinated by and enjoyseeing and learning more about nature’s beautyin gems, rocks and minerals. For moreinformation about the Show or joining the Club,call Leona at (727) .709-3236 The Pinellas

Geological Society meets at the Largo Library, Central Park Drive, Largo Room C every fourthTuesday evening, September through May at 6PM. Contact person Leona Sheffield , Co-Chairperson Phone (727) 709-3236

February 4 & 5, 2017, Merritt Island FLRock, Gem and Mineral Show

Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club

Sat & Sun Feb 4 & 5 10am-5pm each day

Kiwanis Recreation Center

951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd

Merritt Island, Fl. 32952

Exit 520 off I95 and turn East onto SR520 until you see the sign forPark Entrance

Grand Prize drawing and 2 draws /hour for door prizes

There will be a sluice for the young at heart, club demos and displays

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Silent Auction with grab and go items (priced to sell).

We expect about 25 vendors.

March 18 and 19, 2017; Dothan, ALGem and Mineral Show

Dothan Gem and Mineral Club

Sat: 10 am to 5 pm; Sun: 9 am to 4 pm

Houston County Farm Center

1701 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL

Show features minerals, gems, fossils, lapidary rough, beads, andhandcrafted items, such as, jewelry and knapped knives. This is afamily friendly event, which includes hourly door prizes and a silent auction. Free admissionand parking.

For more informaitomn contact Jeff De Roche, show chair, 334-673-3554

E-mail contact: [email protected]

Visit our website: http://www.wiregrassrockhounds.com

March 24-26, 2017; Hickory, NCAnnual show; Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club Show, Hickory Metro ConventionCenter, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory NC 28602; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; School,scout, youth, retirement home groups and law enforcement officers/military admitted free;$5.00 admission; Children under 12 free; Hourly and grand door prizes, 20+ vendors withgems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; Theme- “Meteorites + Dinosaurs=Extinction?”; Programs forschool groups, children, and adults; Displays of meteorites, dinosaur bones, Guinness Recordsapphire, 112 lb. ruby corundum, educational displays, mini-mine, faceting, cocooning,specimen identification by geologists; Contact: Dean Russell, show chm, (828) 303-1448 [email protected]. Complete show info on web page: www.cvgmc.com

March 25-26, 2017, Lexington, KY

Lexington Rock Gem & Jewelry Show (Annual Show)Sponsored by Blue Grass Gem & Mineral Club

Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY. Near Exit 115 off I-75/I-64.

Hours: Sat March 25, 9AM-6PM, Sun March 26, 11AM-5PM.

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Show includes minerals, jewelry, equipment dealers, exhibits, KY Agate, fluorescent displays,hourly prizes.

Admission: $2 Adults, $1 Children, $5 Max Family. Scouts in uniform free.

Info Jane Volk - [email protected], Allen Ferrell - [email protected],or www.bggamc.homestead.com.

From Left to Right: Dave Wayment, Past President; Jason Hamilton, Membership Secretary; MarkEasterbrook, AFMS Regional 3rd Vice President; Craig Hamilton, 2nd Vice President; Lisa Roberts,President; Teresa Polly, 1st Vice President; Mari Webb, Treasurer

2016 SFMS OfficersPresident

Lisa Roberts

10328 Briar Bay LoopJohnesboro, GA 30238

423-494-7096678-479-4177

[email protected]

First Vice President

Teresa Polly

6115 Atkins RdKnoxville, TN 37918

(865) 258-0795

[email protected]

Second Vice President

Craig Hamilton

Secretary

Jeri Heer

7301 N Howard Av

Tampa FL 33604-5224

419-344-9999

[email protected]

Membership

Jason Hamilton

Treasurer

Mari Webb

Assistant Treasurer

Mari Webb

Immediate Past President

Dave Wayment

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7141 Natal AveJacksonville, FL 32219

904-786-7605

[email protected]

11133 Nebraska Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32219

(904) 705-2624

[email protected]

11133 Nebraska Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32219

(904) 705-2624

[email protected]

8802 N US Hwy 1 Suite 10Sebastian, FL 32958

772.532.6432

[email protected]

Mayo Foundation President

William (Bill) Waggener

1909 Moores Mill RoadAtlanta, GA 30318-1309

404.354.8752

[email protected]

AFMS President Editor

John Atwell Rasmussen

276 Lacy Lane

Easley, SC 29640

(864) 607-6990

[email protected]

2016 SFMS State Directors

Alabama

Philip W. Kaiser, Jr.2447 River Forest Dr

Mobile, AL 36605251-479-7447

[email protected]

Florida

Jeff Ursillo

15234 Lakes of Delray Blvd# 251

Delray Beach, FL 33484561-706-9549

[email protected]

Georgia

Scott Forward424 Tanglewood DrCanton, GA 30115

(770) 479-9678 Cell: (678)993-5276

[email protected]

Kentucky

Charles Oldham

7405 West Highway 22Crestwood, KY 40014

[email protected]

Louisiana

Dr Bridget JoubertPO Box 5402

Alexandria, LA 71307318-443-5184

[email protected]

Mississippi

Dave Hanes113 West Shore DrSaltillo, MS 38866

[email protected]

North Carolina

Gail Ferguson

6851 Bryanstone Way

Fayetteville, NC 28314

(317)-440-1111

[email protected]

South Carolina

Bob Green116 Sycamore Dr.

Marietta, SC 29661(864) 836-5896

[email protected]

Tennessee

Toni Garland1520 Murphy Myers Rd .

Maryville, TN 37803

Cell [email protected]

Virginia

William Osburn

7720 Newport Road

Catawba, VA 24070

540-384-5039

[email protected]

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2016 SFMS Committee Chairs

Nominations

James Darnell

20 Cobblestone Way West

Mobile, AL 36608

251.633.5875

[email protected]

Long Range Planning

James Darnell

20 Cobblestone Way West

Mobile, AL 36608

251.633.5875

[email protected]

Bulletin Editors Contest

Mark Easterbrook

6701 Dorchester Road, Apt. 1007

North Charleston, SC 29418

843-276-4016

[email protected]

Constitution/ByLaws

Lisa Fitch

10033 Kingston Rd

Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

228-216-4684

[email protected]

Field Trips

Charles and Lori Carter

4138 Steve Reynolds Blvd.

Norcross, GA 30093-3059

[email protected]

Education

Danny Griffin

1320 Byrd Cir.Kingston, TN 37763

865.406.8802

[email protected]

Historian

Don Monroe

350 Lapidary Drive

Young Harris, GA 30582

(706) 379-9662

[email protected]

Insurance Liason

Charlotte Caughman

P.O.Box 1055

Inman, SC 29349

864-542-5198

[email protected]

Publications

Barbara Green

116 Sycamore Dr.

Marrietta, SC 29661

864-836-5896

[email protected]

Safety

Bob Green

115 Sycamore Drive

Marietta, SC 29661

(864) 836-5896

[email protected]

Slide/Video Programs

James Webb

1133 Nebraska Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32219

(904) 705-2624

[email protected]

Social Concerns

-OPEN-

Stamp Program

Carolyn Grothaus

225 Merrifield Dr

Greenville, SC 29615

[email protected]

Supplies

-OPEN-

Uniform Rules

Leslie Wayment

P.O.Box 780791

Sebastian, FL 32978-0791

772-539-2409

[email protected]

Ways and Means

Lisa Roberts

10328 Briar Bay Loop

Johnesboro, GA 30238

423-494-7096

[email protected]

Youth Resources

Annette Gibney

2015 Annual Meeting Host

Don McLamb

Web Master

Jeff Ursillo

Public Relations

-OPEN-

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6367 Birling Drive

Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 561-0325

[email protected]

570 Seabreeae Drive

Indialantic, FL 32903-4126

(321) 723-2592

[email protected]

15234 Lakes of Delray Blvd# 251

Delray Beach, FL 33484561-706-9549

[email protected]

William Holland Director

Jim and Cindy Reed

5740 Hebron Lane

Lakeland, FL 33812

(863) 644-6665

[email protected]

William Holland Registrar

Heidi Wetzel

1105 Victor Hill Rd.

Greer, SC 29651

(864) 328-5868

[email protected]

Wildacres Director

Rosemary van Wandelen

3051 Keyport St.Deltona, FL 32738

(386) [email protected]

Wildacres Registrar

Toni Garland / Linda Matvy

1520 Murphy Myers Rd.Maryville, TN 37803

(865) [email protected]

2016 Mayo Educational Foundation, Inc. Officers/DirectorPresident

William (Bill) Waggener

1909 Moores Mill RoadAtlanta, GA 30318-1309

404.354.8752

[email protected]

Vice President

Dave Wayment

8802 N US Hwy 1 Suite 10Sebastian, FL 32958

772.532.6432

[email protected]

Treasurer

Wayne M. Dodd

10495 Stonefield Landing

Johns Creek, GA 30097

(770) 497-9790

[email protected]

SFMS Eduication Chair

Danny Griffin

1320 Byrd Cir.Kingston, TN 37763

865.406.8802

[email protected]

Director

Charlotte Mayo Bryant

506 Rain Song Rd.

Dalton, GA 30270

(706) 278-8344

Director

Beryl Ferguson

414 S. Ridgewood Ave.

Ormond Beach, FL 32174

(386) 677-1049

[email protected]

Secretary

Janet P. Steeper

725 Dayton Valley Rd

Dayton, NV 89403

662.915.2154

[email protected]

2016 SFMS Representatives to AFMS Committees

Club Rockhound of the Year

Marty Hart

4935 Olivia Dr.

Boundaries

Buddy Shotts

P.O. Box 427

Bulletin Editors

Mark Easterbrook

6701 Dorchester Road, Apt. 1007

Club Publications

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Antioch, TN 37013

(615) 331-2690

[email protected]

Lucedale, MS 39452

(601) 466-0690

[email protected]

North Charleston, SC 29418

843-276-4016

[email protected]

Conservation and Legislation

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Collecting Sites

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Education All American

Performed by Bulletin EditorsContest Chairperson

Endowment Fund

Juniors Program

Annette Gibney

6367 Birling Drive

Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 561-0325

[email protected]

Program Competition

Freda Hull

P.O. Box 115

Grant, FL 32949

(321) 725-0847

[email protected]

Supplies and Publications

Barbara Green

115 Sycamore Drive

Marietta, SC 29661

(864) 836-5896

[email protected]

Uniform Rules

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Ways and Means

Performed by SFMS 1st VicePresident

Public Relations

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Safety

Bob Green

115 Sycamore Drive

Marietta, SC 29661

(864) 836-5896

[email protected]

Webmaster

Jeff Ursillo

15234 Lakes of Delray Blvd# 251

Delray Beach, FL 33484561-706-9549

[email protected]

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