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    G LD NUGGETS is a blog for and by GPOC members. The intent of Gold

    Nuggets is to grow to be an informational hub for members so they may keep up todate with news and events going on with GPOC. We encourage any member to email

    the webmaster any news or information. You are not able to directly addinformation onto the blog. Information you would like to add needs to be sent to the

    webmaster, Stacey Smith, at www.gpoc.com2010

    october

    quill

    THEPROSPECTORS

    official publication of The Gold Prospectors of Colorado vol. 37 no. 10PO Box 1593, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901

    Letter From Your PresidentFellow Prospectors: inside

    Presidents Letter 2ContactsGold Championships 3Minutes 4Frank Burns Award

    October Calendar 5Yearly Calendar

    Dredges 6Field Trip Oct. 8th 7

    The Elections are this month folks,

    come one come all, voice yournominations and even consider what

    you could volunteer for in the future tohelp the club to prosper. This is an

    opportunity to be on the Board ofDirectors and have a vote on every

    decision that comes across the table.The Board meets once a month andyour volunteer time isone eveningper

    month. This is a volunteer organization

    that is dependent upon volunteers tomake it function and

    blossom with every persons input.

    The need for a committee to be

    formed for the Christmas Party is upon

    us and volunteers are needed to helpin coordinating the evenings events. Ifyou would like to volunteer for this

    committee please feel free to contactBob Hale at (719)-313-3383. We have

    a need for people to cook turkeys andbrisket, help with decorations, setup

    and cleanup.

    continued on next page

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    Presidents letter, continued

    Amazing how much yellow gold Ive seen come out ofthe ground this month folks! I've never seen so manypeople in one hole at one time, but of course, this is noordinary hole in the ground.Our New Member outing thismonth produced a lot of interest and unearthed a

    tremendous amount of precious metals. On Saturday the11th of September 38 people worked in shifts and onteams throughout the day. On Sunday our numbersdiminished slightly to a roaring earth moving 22, makingthe pit a little more navigable. Many of the peopleinvolved helped me with the reclamation efforts that theysaw me struggling with on the previous day. My gratitudeto those who so graciously took time out of their playtimeto do so.

    Bob Butler: From Buena Vista who sogenerously donated his equipment and

    knowledge for the weekend for our newmembers to use.

    Jerry Belver: From Breckenridge, who came

    out to help and setup for the weekend.RonNovak: From La Veta, drove all that way to

    help setup and break down.Oscar Warner: From the Western Slope, also

    volunteered his equipment to our members forthe weekend

    JoeAldridge: From Arkansas, who helped incoordinating the event and helped everyone,member and nonmember alike, in showing

    where the outing was and how to get involved. The Denver Gem and Mineral show was a lot of

    fun and my heart felt thanks to all who volunteered andmade the show a relaxing and pleasurable experience.

    We made some very good friends and relationships thisyear and even had a group from our club after the showvolunteer in helping the show committee in

    disassembling and packing the display cases in cratesand stacking them on pallets for transport. They fed us

    dinner and then we helped some senior citizen vendorspack-up their store to help them on their way.

    Nevertheless we have sparked an interest in many otherclubs as to how we have so many willing volunteers thatseem to enjoy thesesort of activities. The topic of our

    outings came up and the invites weoffer to other cubsfor joint ventures to different claims for various minerals

    in Colorado. Not that everyone in our organization has aliking for raw gems, jewels and thousands of other

    minerals that riddle our majestic mountain state but itgives us a chance to learn from knowledgeable

    geologists and mineralogist's how our once volcanic andoceanic home has come to be what it is today.

    Our New Member Outing, perhaps my last as

    President if someone else volunteers and is voted in, isgoing to be at Prospector1 and 2 on the Arkansas River

    North of Howard, Colorado. Here we will expect to seeour last outing of the season and unfortunately I

    mistakenly announced in our last meeting that we wouldhave equipment there to run, but the motorized seasonends on September 30th. We will be learning how to use

    long toms and rocker boxes as well as fine tuning oursluicing and panning techniques. Circulatory and electric

    devices are welcome and volunteers are needed to dodemonstrations with those units during the non-

    motorized season.

    Thank you to everyone who has made this asuccessful year. It has been a pleasure and honor to

    have served you during the procession of our calendarof events. Good prospecting to you and we will see you

    out there on the mineral trail and in the gold belt.

    Sincerely, Big Ben

    The Prospectors Quill is the official newsletter of the Gold

    Prospectors of Colorado. The opinions are those of the authors

    and do not necessarily reflect those of the club or its members.

    The editor, club, officers, and contributors do not assume any

    liability for damages resulting from use of information in the

    Prospectors Quill. Articles of interest are welcomed. All articles

    submitted for publication are subject to editing.

    Submission of articles must be received before the 20th of the

    month. Unless noted, non-profits may reprint or quote from

    articles, provided credit is given to the authors and publication

    and a copy of the newsletter the article appears in is sent to

    the editor of The Prospectors Quill at PO Box 1593, CS CO

    80913.

    [email protected] Lin

    PresidentBen [email protected]

    Vice PresidentWayne [email protected]

    Secretary

    Elise [email protected]

    TreasurerBill [email protected]

    WebmasterStacey [email protected]

    EditorLin [email protected]

    Contact Infofor all club activities

    Bob Hale(719)213-3383

    School EventsPhil Vigil(719) 391-9975

    [email protected]

    TrusteesOne Year

    Patrick Hill

    Two Year

    Gary Beaderstadt

    Three Year

    Vacant

    Claims

    Richard [email protected]

    GPOCcontacts

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    Quill Advertising RatesCONTACT OVER 2,000 GPOC

    MEMBERS

    [email protected] for a 3/8 margin on all sides of your

    advertisement. Payment must bereceived before placement. Send

    advertisement with check to: GPOC QuillEditor, PO Box 1593, CS, CO 80901Deadline for placement 20th of the

    monthSizes are approximatePrices Per Issue

    Business Card Size $ 6.00 4 x 5 (1/4page) $12.00 5 x 8 (half page) $24.00

    GOLD PROSPECTORS OF COLORADO

    GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES 08 SEP 10

    7:13 p.m. Meeting called to order by President Ben Higley with thePledge of Allegiance.

    7:15 p.m. President Ben Higley welcomed all new members, and askedthat they introduce themselves. Seven new memberswelcomed to the club.

    7:23 p.m. Gold closing price for today was $1,255.20 per oz.7:24 p.m. President Ben Higley announced that effective tonight, theresignation of Treasurer Helen Bennett & 3rd year TrusteeRobert Bennett.

    7:26 p.m. President Ben Higley announced that nominations are open for2011 board positions. Next months meeting will be conductedby Patrick Hill & Gary Beaderstadt. Voting will be conducted bysecret ballot. If you wish to nominate anyone, includingyourself please see Trustee Gary Beaderstadt.

    7:29 p.m. President Ben Higley with the assistance of Webmaster StaceySmith discussed nomination & voting of new interim treasurer.Nominees will give brief statement before break and voting willtake place after break. Nominees from the floor are: RichardRichards & Bill Smith.

    7:38 p.m. President Ben Higley announced that the BLM has requestedGPOC remove claim markers on Prospector 3, butprospecting is still allowed. He also reiterated that the TobysHope claim to the North is still a private claim, and to makesure members are aware of where they are prospecting.

    7:40 p.m. The board members have voted to table (place on hold) theupdates to the Constitution & By-laws until next year. Theboard has also requested that the Quill Editor, Linda Smithsecure a new printing facility closer to Colorado Springs forGPOC printing requirements.

    7:43 p.m. Volunteers are needed for the Denver Gem & Mineral Show onSeptember 17-19, sign-up lists are up front.

    7:46 p.m. President Ben Higley introduced the new Claims CommitteeChairman, Richard Stockton. Richard announced the next

    Claims Committee meeting will be on October 2nd

    at 10:00 a.m.at WMMI, Colorado Springs.7:53 p.m. New member outing will be this weekend at Cache Creek.

    High-Banking will be the primary equipment being used.7:55 p.m. Volunteers are needed for the Christmas Party Committee.

    Please see Elise to sign up.8:07 p.m. Webmaster Stacey Smith discussed the activity on the website.

    150 viewers of the Quill, 500 viewers of our map sites.8:09 p.m. Webmaster Stacey Smith discussed the voting for Frank

    Burns award. This award is for outstanding sportsmanship atthe Colorado State Gold Panning Championships. Nomineesare anyone who attended the championship; voters areanyone that attended the championship.

    8:09 p.m. Nominees for interim treasurer came forward and gave brief

    remarks. Nominee Richard Richards rescinded his nomination.8:15 p.m. Break for 15 minutes.8:35 p.m. Voting for Interim Treasurer. Bill Smith elected by vote of 60

    yea, 1 nay.8:37 p.m. Bill Smith conducted door prize drawing.8:54 p.m. Voting results for Frank Burns Award, and the winner is Mr.

    Big Ben Higley.8:55 p.m. President Ben Higley introduced the guest speaker for the

    meeting. Mr. Ben Higley spoke about High-Banking. Thankyou!

    8:40 p.m. Meeting closed.

    Photo byLin

    Frank Burns Memorial

    Sportsmanship Award 2010Ben Higley

    Frank Burns was a founding memberand the first Secretary of the GPOC. In1978 Frank contracted cancer. He toldhis brother about the club and his joy

    of being a member. After his death hisbrother sent the club money and asked

    the club to do something with it inFranks name. The club purchased aplaque which is given to a deserving

    member each year after the GoldPanning Championships. To receive the

    plaque a member must attend theChampionships and be selected by amajority vote of the other attendingmembers. Voters select the memberwho displays the most sportsmanship

    during the Championships. Their nameis placed on the plaque and they keep

    it until the next voting.

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    meetings events events events

    oc o er

    calendar

    For furtherinformation contact:

    Bob Hale(719) 213-3383

    www.gpoc.com

    7th

    Board Meeting

    7:00 PM4125 Center ParkDrive CS, CO

    [email protected]

    1stHaunted Mines

    Western MiningMuseum7 PM225 North Gate Rd.CS, CO

    www.wmmi.org/(719)488-0880

    9thFamily

    Exploration

    Western Mining Museum

    225 North Gate Rd.CS, CO

    www.wmmi.org/(719)488-0880

    16th-17thNew Member

    Outing

    Prospector 1 & 2

    8AM

    Long Toms &Rocker Boxes

    Bob Hale

    (719) 213-3383

    Elections ThisMonth

    13thGeneral

    Membership

    Meeting

    7:00 PM3400 N.NevadaCS, CO

    Elections

    Bob Hale

    (719) 213-3383

    2ndClaims

    CommitteeWestern Mining Museum

    10:00 AM225 North Gate Rd.You must bring yourmembership card!

    Richard Stockton

    (719) 213-3383

    9thField Trip

    Niobrara FormationTrinidad Rest Area

    9:00 AM

    Yam Yamiolkoski(719) 488-5526www.gpoc.com forform to register

    REMEMBER TO CARRYYOUR GPOC

    MEMBERSHIP CARDWITH YOU WHILE ON

    GPOC CLAIMS. PLEASECOOPERATE WITH ANY

    MEMBER WHO MAYREQUEST PROOF OF

    YOUR RIGHT TO BE ONGPOC CLAIMS

    2010 GPOC ALENDAR

    Sept.

    Oct.

    Nov.

    Dec.

    30thMotorized Season

    Ends

    No notice level operatifish spawning period (

    ns arctobe

    authorized to help pror 1 to March 31) on the

    tect brown trout during theArkansas River

    1st Haunted Mines 225 N. Gate Rd., CS, CO 7PM (719)488-0880 www.wmmi.org/

    2nd Claims Committee 225 N. Gate Rd., CS, CO 10AM Richard Stockton 719-233-0098

    7th Board Meeting 4125 Center Pk. Dr. CS, CO 7PM [email protected] Sand Creek Police Station

    9thFamily Exploration

    Day225 N. Gate Rd., CS, CO 10-3 (719)488-0880 www.wmmi.org/

    13thGPOC General

    Meeting3400 N. Nevada, CS, CO 7PM

    Bob Hale

    (719) 213-3383BOARD ELECTIONS

    16th-17thNew Member

    OutingProspector 1 & 2 8AM

    Bob Hale

    (719) 213-3383Non-motorized equipment

    4th Board Meeting 4125 Center Pk. Dr., CS, CO 7PM [email protected] Sand Creek Police Station

    4thReclamation,

    ranching, mining

    225 N. Gate Rd., CS, CO (719)488-0880www.wmmi.org/

    reservations required

    10thGPOC General

    Meeting3400 N. Nevada, CS, CO 7PM

    Bob Hale

    (719) 213-3383Silent Auction

    27th Gold Assay Class 225 N. Gate Rd., CS, CO (719)488-0880www.wmmi.org/

    reservations required

    30th Cache Creek closed for season

    2nd Board Meeting 4125 Center Pk. Dr., CS, CO 7PM [email protected] Sand Creek Police Station

    8thGPOC General

    Meeting3400 N. Nevada, CS, CO 7PM

    Bob Hale

    (719) 213-3383

    Christmas Dinner

    Toy s For Tots

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    Name of Field Trip

    Date of Trip

    Meeting Place

    Time to Meet

    Field Trip Leader

    Telephone NumberCell Phone Number

    E-mail Address

    Location of Field Trip

    Limitation on Number or Participants or

    Other Issues

    Brief Description of Field Trip

    Are there any Special Costs such asAdmission Charge

    Collectible Materials, if any: NOTE:SPECIFY IF COLLECTING CANNOT BEDONE

    Vehicle Requirements

    Physical Limitation Concerns, IncludingAccessibility to HandicappedIndividuals:

    Equipment or Tools Recommended or

    Required:

    Availability of Water and SanitaryFacilities:

    Additional Comments

    FOSSIL COLLECTING IN THE NIOBRARA FORMATIONThis Field Trip is an invitation from GPOC Member Diana Anderson and

    Kathryn Osborn, both longtime members of GPOC. For the complete formgo to www.gpoc.com

    Oct 9, 2010

    We will meet our hosts Kathryn Osborn and Dianna Anderson at the State of ColoradoTrinidad Rest Area just north of Trinidad.

    9:00 AM

    Ronald Yam Yamiolkoski

    (719)488-5526(719) 351-5548 Dont use except on the day of the Field Trip

    [email protected]

    Near Delhi, CO

    This Field Trip is limited to 15 Vehicles (Approx. 30 people) (Junior members and anyoneunder 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult - not recommended forchildren). NOTE: SIGNUP FOR THIS FIELD TRIP WILL BE CLOSED AT 12:00 NOONON FRIDAY, October 8TH.

    We will be visiting private property for the purpose of collecting primarily marine fossilsfrom the Niobrara Formation. Reportedly, we will be able to collect baculites, ammonites,belemnites, and "clams". The property owner reserves the right to keep any find orrelease it for compensation.

    Possible cost associated with acquiring a specimen from the owner.

    Reportedly, we will be able to collect baculites, ammonites, belemnites, and "clams". Theproperty owner reserves the right to keep any find or release it for compensation.

    A PU or 4WD vehicle is required. We will be traveling some distance on dirt roads. Ifthey are wet, the FT may need to be postponed.

    No special limitations, but not recommended for anyone requiring assistance in walking.The weather could be hot at this time of the year.

    PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR (SAFETY GLASSES) and Sun Screen are stronglyrecommended.. Removal of fossils can require, chisels, hammers, crowbars, picks andshovels. Some fossils may require a rock hammer, smaller chisels, brushes and of

    course wrapping material. In addition to wearing long heavy duty pants, it isrecommended that you bring: a hat, work gloves, knee pads, collecting container, andboxes for storage and to prevent damaging of specimens in transit.

    The area is quite remote and we will not be in proximity of water or sanitary facilities afterwe leave the rest area. The nearest commercial facilities are in Trinidad, LaJunta, orWalsenburg, Colorado.

    It can (and probably will) be hot even in October. Make sure you bring adequate liquids.Sun screen is strongly recommended. Layered clothes work well as it warms during theday. Remember to bring food. Control your trash. Do not wander off and follow allinstructions. You will be required to sign a release form prior to departing the rest area.Also, don't forget to thank our hosts - Kathryn Osborn (owner) and Diana Anderson.There are critters in the area including rattle snakes and scorpions, so be extracareful - we are a long way from a doctor.

    Gold Panning And Prospecting for Fun

    GPOC Meets the 2nd Wednesday

    of Every Month at the Elks Club

    3400 N. Nevada Colorado Springs, Colorado

    www.gpoc.com

    HOOKED ON GOLD

    FREE Gold Panning Tips and Information!

    Read our equipment reviews and Prospectors Blog

    Finding Gold, Metal Detecting, Dredging

    Site changes weekly! Visit often!

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