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BRECCIA Santa Clara Valley
Gem and Mineral Society
All American Club
Volume 64
Number 7
San Jose, CA
July/August, 2017
Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society
San Jose, CA
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July 2017
Hello Fellow Rockhounds,
For those of you who haven't heard, It is my sad
duty to inform you of the passing of life member
Marc Mullaney. Marc was very active in the club,
serving several positions on the board including
president for several years. He also ran some of the
study groups and was an avid collector and field trip
leader. He will be sorely missed.
I hope everyone had a good time at the Founder’s
Day Picnic. I would like to thank Sonia Dyer and
everyone who stepped up to help her. Thanks to all
of you who brought prizes for the raffle and Bingo.
If you were not able to be there, I urge you to plan
go next year. It is always a good time with excellent
food and camaraderie.
If you have not paid your dues, please send them to
Chuck Boblenz if you plan to continue being a
member of the club. If you do not plan to continue
your membership, please let us know. Delinquent
notices will go out soon. Those who do not renew
their membership will also be dropped from the
mailing list.
I hope all of you are taking advantage of this nice weath-
er to go on some collecting trips. There are several trips
planned by other clubs, which they are willing to share.
There is a list here in the Breccia. If you see something
that interests you, send an e-mail to Stephen May at
[email protected] and he will send you the
information you seek.
As there will not be a Breccia in August, let me take this
opportunity to urge you all to think of ways to serve the
club. Many of the current officers have been in office for
many years. This is my third consecutive term as
president and I have been in office for almost all of my
years in the club. Elections are coming up in November.
Please consider an officer or board position when the
Nominating Committee calls in September. This is your
club. It works better when more people are involved.
I hope everyone is having a great summer.
Randy Harris, President
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July 7 - Smithies workshop from 4 to 7 PM at Pat
Speece’s home.
July 14 - Smithies workshop from 4 to 7 PM at Pat
Speece’s home.
July 18 - Cabbers 6 to 9 PM at Victor Gassmann’s
home.
July 22 - Cabbers 10 AM to 2 PM at Victor
Gassmann’s home.
July 25 - General Meeting at 7:45 Talk by Georg
Schmerholz: Jade Carving.
July 27 - Board Meeting at 7:30 PM at the home of
Frank Mullaney hosted by Randy Harris.
August 4 - Smithies workshop from 4 to 7 PM at Pat
Speece’s home.
August 8 - Cabbers 6 to 9 PM at Victor Gassmann’s
home.
August 11 - Smithies workshop from 4 to 7 PM at Pat
Speece’s home.
August 19 - Cabbers 10 AM to 2 PM at Victor
Gassmann’s home.
August 22 - General Meeting at 7:45 Video on
Petrified Forest, Randy Harris. August 24 - Board Meeting at 7:30 PM at the home
of Frank Mullaney hosted by Cal Hansen.
September 1 - Smithies workshop from 4 to 7 PM at
Pat Speece’s home.
September 2 - 4 Field Trip to Wild Horse
Reservation and Willow Creek Reservoir, NV.
September 8 - Smithies workshop from 4 to 7 PM at
Pat Speece’s home.
September 12 - Cabbers 6 to 9 PM at Victor
Gassmann’s home.
September 16 - Cabbers 10 AM to 2 PM at Victor
Gassmann’s home.
September 26 - General Meeting at 7:45 Video on
Petrified Forest, Randy Harris.
2017 SCVGMS
Calendar
Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society
San Jose, CA
What’s in this issue? President’s message Page 1
SCVGMS Calendar Page 2
Smithies Page 3
Cabbers
Field Trips Page 4
Sunshine
Show and Tell Member Displays
Camp Paradise Drawing Winner
Changes in Contact Information
Founder’s Day Picnic Report Page 5
Continuing Education Drawing
Bragging Rights
Jade Carving
CFMS Club Show Calendar Page 6 - 8
Membership Renewal Form Page 9
Continuing Education Form Page 10
Rockhound Soapbox M-44 Page 11-12
General Meeting Minutes Page 12-13
Board Meeting Minutes Page 14
Treasurer’s Report Page 15
SCVGMS Club Information Page 16
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September 28 - Board Meeting at 7:30 PM at the
home of Frank Mullaney hosted by Cal Hansen.
September 30– October 1 - Field Trip to Halle-
lujah Junction.
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Check Out What Our Study Groups Are Doing
Smithies Smithies continue to experience torch work,
now aiming to make a bezel and solder it onto
a backplate for a pendant.
Different types of bezel wire will be offered
for practice and techniques for wrapping the
bezel wire around the cab. Backplate styles
will be explored — plain, textured, cutout.
After bezels and backplates, and bails, we will
have a pendant.
Smithies meet the first and second Friday of
each month from 4-7pm in our backyard.
Smithie classes are aimed at the beginner to
give a solid background for further
exploration.
For further exploration. We have equipped
workbenches for five students in a
comfortable, friendly atmosphere.
If you are interested or have questions, please
let me know.
Thanks,
Pat
Interested? Contact me at
Cabbers
Cabbers With the two club Genies and my
slab saw, I can show you how to safely use
the equipment to make a cabochon. These
are formed rounded and polished stones to
incorporate into jewelry. There is a $7
shop fee. Beginners are welcome.
WHEN: Please note that in July, we will
meet on the third Tuesday (July 18) and
on the fourth Saturday (July 22) but in
August our regular schedule of the second
Tuesday (August 8) and the third
Saturday (August 19) will resume as our
meeting times. Tuesday hours are from
6:00 to 9:00 PM and Saturday hours are
from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
WHERE: 2150 Almaden Road, San Jose.
This is near Curtner and Almaden Road.
CONTACT: You must call to let me know
if you are coming.
Victor Gassmann 1(408)376-1721
If you would like to be on my email
notification list, email me.
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Show and Tell Members’ Displays
All members are asked to display at least one time
per year, but you may display as many times as
you like. There are no displays in May and
November because of the Silent Auctions. There
are no displays in December because there is the
installation dinner in lieu of our regular meeting.
The displays at our monthly meetings are enjoyed
very much. Don’t know what to display? Any
type of rock, mineral, or fossil (identified or not),
your latest project, information on a field trip to
take, ideas for a display case, anything to do with
rocks!!!
Kevin Schlosberg brought some opalized
Petrified Wood, a Hallelujah Junction Quartz
crystal, and a large piece of Petrified Wood.
Jim Herbold brought a couple of antique Riker
boxes with Topaz crystals from Utah and a
brightly fluorescent Texas Springs limb cast.
Victor Gassman brought a Molybdenite specimen
from the Moore Creek mine near Garnet Hill,
Calaveras County, CA, his first ever purchase, a
piece of Mexican Crazy Lace Agate, and an uncut
Mexican Geode.
Rick Kennedy brought a sample of the Quartz he
dug at the recently finished project at Hallelujah
Junction.
Rick Kennedy
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Changes in Contact Information Randy Harris: 831-359-1558
June Harris: 831-247-3164
June’s Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1282
Los Gatos, CA 95031
2017 Field Trips
July – TBD
Clear Creek Ca.
Jadeite, plasma agate, petrified wood,
serpentine, druse quartz.
September 2 - 4
Wild Horse Reservation and Willow
Creek Reservoir, NV
Vicky Black 530-205-8382 or
Terry Bartels 530-346-8345
September 30 - October 1 Hallelujah Junction
Rick Kennedy
Field Trip Coordinator:
Stephen May,
C- 408 306-6782
H- 669 248-3993
Sunshine Long time member Marc Mullaney passed
away in June. Marc was very active in the
Club. Marc was the son of member Frank
Mullaney.
Please report any information about people
needing a bit of sunshine in their lives to
Margo Mosher.
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Continuing Education Drawing
The Continuing Education drawing for camp
Zzyzx will be held at the September general
meeting on Sept 26, 2017. The application
form is on page 10 in this Breccia.
If you meet the following criteria you are wel-
come to submit an application in the drawing:
1) Attended 3 or more SCVMGS general
meetings in the past year.
2) Volunteered 8 or more hours at the annual
SCVGMS show or in preparation for the
show.
3) Have not been a winner and attended either
camp with the last three years.
Missy Fox
Bragging Rights Chairman—Alan Achor
The June winner is Bob Kout’s Lone Hill
Geodes. The July theme is: Beginning with
the letter ‘A’. Bring in your entries!
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Founder’s Day Picnic
Our club’s 2017 Founder’s Day Picnic was
held at the Belwood Cabana Club on Sunday,
June 25. It was well-attended and the weather
was gorgeous.
Michael Paone served as our chef-
extraordinaire, with other helpers including
Stephen and Alan May, Cal Hansen, Frank
Mullaney, Jo Borucki, and Victor Gassmann.
Having many helpers made light work for
everyone.
After stuffing ourselves on tri-tip and BBQ
chicken and many styles of potato salad, we
all had fun with the prize drawings for left-
over door-prizes from the spring show, plus
our usual fun time playing bingo for (what
else?) rocks.
Sonia Dyer
Jade Carving
Do you want to learn about carving jade? Georg Schmerholz will present a talk
on jade carving at our July 25 general membership meeting.
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July 8 - 9: CULVER CITY, CA Culver City Rock & Mineral Club
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
4117 Overland Blvd
Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5
Contact: Janice Metz, (310) 850-4398
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.culvercityrocks.org
August 4 - 6: NIPOMO, CA Orcutt Mineral Society
Nipomo High School
525 Thompson Avenue
Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
Contact: Wayne Mills, (805) 481-3495
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.omsinc.org
August 19 - 20: SAN FRANCISCO, CA San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society
San Francisco County Fair Building
9th Avenue & Lincoln Way
Sat. 10 - 6; Sun. 10 - 5
Contact: Ellen Nott
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sfgemshow.org
SEPTEMBER
September 23 - 24: LODI, CA Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
413 East Lockford Street
10 - 5 daily
Contact: Jerold Kyle, (209) 368-9411
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stocktonlapidary.com
September 23 - 24: MONTEREY, CA Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Monterey Fairgrounds
2004 Fairgrounds Road
10 - 5 daily
Contact: Janis Rovetti, (831) 372-1311
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cvgms.org
September 23 - 24: REDWOOD CITY, CA Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society
Community Activities Building
1400 Roosevelt Avenue
10 - 5 daily
Contact: William Spence, (408) 398-7502
Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org
OCTOBER
October 7 - 8: BORON, CA Mojave Mineralogical Society
Boron Community Center
26998 John Street
9 - 4 daily
Contact: Bruce Davies, (760) 338-8829
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: Facebook page
October 7 - 8: GRASS VALLEY, CA Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road
10 - 5 daily
Contact: Anita Wald-Tuttle, (530) 277-6195
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ncgms.org
Let’s visit a show
CFMS Club Show Calendar
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October 7 - 8: VISTA, CA Vista Gem & Mineral Society
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
2040 North Santa Fe Avenue
Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4
Contact: Kelly Hickman, (760) 639-0447
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vistarocks.org
October 8: FALLBROOK, CA Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society
Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Building
123 West Alvarado Street
9 - 4
Contact: Janice Bricker, (760) 728-1130
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fgms.org
October 14 - 15: TRONA, CA Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society
Gem Show Building
13337 Main Street
Sat 7:30 - 5; Sun 7:30 - 4
Contact: Jim & Bonnie Fairchild,
(760) 372-5356
Email: [email protected]
Website: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub
October 21: WEST HILLS, CA Woodland Hills Rock Chippers
First United Methodist Church
22700 Sherman Way
10:00 - 5:00
Contact Virginia Rotramel 951 403-2634
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rockchippers.org
October 21 - 22: PLACERVILLE, CA El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Socie-
ty
El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Drive
10 - 5 daily
Contact: (530) 676-2472
Email: [email protected]
Club Website: www.eldoradorocks.org
October 21 - 22: SANTA ROSA, CA Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society
New date & location:
The Veterans Memorial
1351 Maple Avenue
Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5
Contact: Jolene Coon
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.srmgs.org
October 28 - 29: LOS ALTOS, CA Peninsula Gem & Geology Society
Los Altos Youth Center
One North San Antonio Road
10 - 5 daily
Contact: Steve Jobe, (408) 834-5384
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pggs.org
October 28 - 29: SACRAMENTO, CA Sacramento Mineral Society
Scottish Rite Temple
6151 H Street
10 - 5 daily
Contact: Alyssa Mesiznger,
(916) 662-5819
Email:
Web Site:
http://sacramentomineralsociety.org
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NOVEMBER
November 3, 4 & 5: EUREKA, CA Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
3750 Harris Street
Fri 9 - 6; Sat 9 - 6; Sun 10 - 5
Contact: Toni L Tyson, (707) 502-9574
email: [email protected]
November 4 - 5: ANAHEIM, CA American Opal Society
Business Expo Center
1960 S. Anaheim Way
Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5
Contact: Veronica Purpura, (714) 501-9959
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.opalsociety.org
November 4 - 5: CONCORD, CA Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society
Centre Concord
5298 Clayton Road
10 - 5 daily
Contact: Mary Hicks, (925) 289-0454
Email: [email protected]
Website: (web site temporarily under
construction)
November 4 - 5: RIDGECREST, CA Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society
Desert Empire Fairgrounds
520 South Richmond Road
9 - 5 daily
Contact: John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905
Email: [email protected]
November 11 - 12: YUBA CITY, CA Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society
Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds - Franklin Hall
442 Franklin Avenue
Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4
Contact: Karen Horita, (530) (916) 677-
6696
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sutterbuttes.net
November 18 - 19: OXNARD, CA Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way
Sat. 9 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4
Contact: Stephanie Hagiwara, (805) 394-
8002
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://oxnardgem.com
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It is Time to Renew Your Membership
Please use the form below when you pay your dues. We hope that this form
will help catch changes in your address, phone number, or email.
Dues were due by May 31, 2017. They are now past due.
Membership Renewal Form
Please provide the following information along with your dues payment.
Please print clearly
Name(s):____________________________________________________________
My address and email address is correct in the 2017 directory ____Yes ___No
Street Address or P.O. Box #_________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code:_______________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):(_______)________________ (______)____________________
Email Address(es):_________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Type of membership: Choose which every membership is least expensive for
your personal or family situation.
____#Adult @ $20.00 ____#Junior @ $5.00 (8-17) ____ 1 Household @ $30.00
Dues Renewal Fee __________ Total Remittance __________
Please make checks out to SCVGMS.
Please turn in or mail this form and your payment to: SCVGMS Treasurer, C/O Chuck Boblenz, 655 Santa Coleta Court. Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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CFM S Newsletter June 2017
ROCKHOUND SOAPBOX M -44: Who, What, When and How John Martin – CFM S PLAC
plac@ antelecom.net
Thanks to Keith Fackrell, 1st V ice President of the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies and Lauren Williams, Vice President of the American Lands Access Association for bringing this issue to my attention.
While Rockhounding on Public Lands, mostly in the Western States, and on private lands, with the permission of the land owner, be aware that the M -44 in use in areas where coyote, feral dogs and other predator wildlife are a threat to grazing livestock and domestic farm and ranch animals. If a M -44 devise is found, “Let it B e”, Do not touch, consider it as a “Live Bomb” – because it is and it can Kill People and domestic dogs!
Safety tips for people to follow are talked about, discussed and even published. Some people are trained to take care of most dangers that are encountered while hiking, camping and, yes, even rock hunting. O ne danger that I have never seen on a list of safety tips out there is the M -44. In some areas where Rock Hounds are, there may be an M -44 "cyanide bomb", which is EXTREMELY LETHAL!
T he M 44 cyanide device (also called a 'cyanide gun' or a 'cyanide trap') is used for the elimination of coyotes, feral dogs, and foxes. It is made from four parts: a capsule holder wrapped with cloth or other soft material, a small plastic capsule containing 0.88 grams of sodium cyanide, a spring-powered ejector, and a 5-7 inch stake. W hen the trap is triggered, the spring propels a dose of sodium cyanide into the animals’ mouth, and the sodium cyanide combines with water in the mouth to produce poisonous cyanide gas. In addition to the cyanide, the capsule contains D ay-G lo fluorescent particle marker (orange in capsules used by the Wildlife Service, and yellow in capsules prepared for other users).
T he M -44 consists of a capsule holder, a cyanide capsule, a spring-activated e j e c t o r , and a s t a k e . Bilingual signs warn about the device. W hen the trap is set, only the capsule holder and capsule protrude above ground level.
T he M -44 device uses a cyanide capsule that is registered as a restricted-u se pesticide by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be used only by trained certified
applicators . Wildlife Service Officers are authorized to use M -44 cyanide capsules to control coyotes, wild (feral) dogs, and red, gray, and arctic foxes which are: suspected of preying upon livestock, poultry, or federally designated threatened and endangered spe-cies; or are vectors of communicable disease. T he program’s use of M -44 devices strictly conforms to EPA label instructions, directions, and use-restrictions; applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; and agency and program directives and policies.
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Wildlife Service personnel do not use M -44s on any property unless requested by the land’s owner or manager; a valid written cooperative agreement, agreement for control, Memoranda of Agreement, or other applicable document must be in place. U SD A Fact Sheet – 2010: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/wildlife damage/content/printable_version/fs_m44_device.pdf
Bottom Line: W hen Rockhounding, be aware of your surroundings and if one of these M -44 devices are found, keep away. If you have your pets with you, be sure to keep a close eye on them. Pet dogs have been known to find and set off these devices and in most cases it is fatal for your family pet.
I have sent inquires to 4 state legislators and 3 federal legislators asking what the status of the M -44 usage is in California. I have not received any response as of this being published.
SCVGS General Meeting Minutes June 27th, 2017
The June meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society was called to order at
7:52 pm at the Cabana Club. The minutes from the May meeting were approved as printed in
the Breccia.
Announcements: Memorial service for life member Marc Mullaney will be tomorrow at
15985 Rose Ave. at 7:00 PM. A moment of silence was observed in honor of Marc Mullaney.
Pick up your directory from the secretary. Dues were due last month. Please see Chuck
Boblenz if you have not paid them.
Correspondence: Rick Kennedy reported that the club has received the Dodge and Cox state-
ment, Gem Faire discount coupons, Bucca di Beppo coupons and a flyer for the gem show in
Hong Kong.
New Members: No new members this month.
Board Meeting: Will be at Frank Mullaney’s home at 7:30, hosted by Jim Fox.
Bragging Rights: The theme for this month was Geodes, next month will be anything that
starts with the letter “A”. Last month’s winner was Jim Fox and his large Malachite specimen
from the Congo (Zaire).
Rockhound of the Month: Pat Speece for her work with the DRC and for a most successful
sale.
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Sunshine: As mentioned above, there was a moment of silence observed for Marc Mullaney.
Festival: 2017 is closed, Sonia Dyer reported that 2018 will get going in a couple of months.
Study Groups:
Cabbers: See schedule in the Breccia. Smithies: The Smithies meet the first two Fridays of the month from 4:00 – 7:00. Dates of meetings are in the Breccia. Email to confirm with Pat, or to be added to her email list. Next month, the topic will be Bezels!
DRC: Pat Speece reported that they had a very successful sale, bringing in over $1100.00! There will be another sale on August 26th from 9:00 – 12:00 at Pat’s home. Hospitality: 38 members and 5 guests were in attendance.
Founder’s Day Picnic: Sonia Dyer reported that the event was well attended, people ate well
and had lots of fun!
ALAA: No new news.
Federation Report: Frank Mullaney reported that the joint AFMS/CFMS Show in Ventura
was very successful. There was some discussion about the awards given and judging
competitive displays.
Field Trips: There will be a field trip to Hallelujah Junction, led by Steven May, hosted by
Hallelujah Partners (Rick Kennedy) on September 30 – October 1st. If you are interested in at-
tending, please contact Steven May. Victor Gassman reported of a possible trip in August to a
sand and coal mine in Antioch. There will be a full listing in the Breccia of all of the details.
Member Displays: By Rick Kennedy. Kevin Schlosberg brought some opalized Petrified
Wood, a Hallelujah Junction Quartz crystal and a large piece of Petrified Wood. Jim Herbold
brought a couple of antique Riker boxes with Topaz crystals from Utah and a brightly fluores-
cent Texas Springs limb cast. Victor Gassman brought a Molybdenite specimen from the
Moore Creek mine near Garnet Hill, Calaveras County, CA, his first ever purchase, a piece of
Mexican Crazy Lace Agate, and an uncut Mexican Geode. Rick Kennedy brought a sample of
the Quartz he dug at the recently finished project at Hallelujah Junction.
Program: Chuck Boblenz gave a very informative talk about agates and dendrites
Next month’s program will be a presentation on Jade carving by George Shmerholtz.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:03PM
Respectfully submitted,
Rick Kennedy SCVGMS Secretary
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SCVGS Board Meeting June 29th, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM at the home of Frank Mullaney.
Roll Call: All board members were present except Randy Harris, Steven May and Michael
Paone.
Reading of the minutes from the May 25th Board Meeting: M/S/P to approve the minutes
as read with one date correction. (D. Welder, L. Schuesler).
New Members: No new members
Correspondence: Nothing new.
Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Chuck Boblenz. M/S/P to pay the bills (J. Fox, D. Welder).
M/S/P to purchase 20 totes for the DRC, estimate of $100.00. (R. Kennedy, J. Fox).
M/S/P to refund $10.00 to a club member to give their family the family rate for membership
(F. Mullaney, J. Fox). Chuck Boblenz also presented a preliminary list of delinquent
members.
Committee Reports: Field Trips: Rick Kennedy mentioned the Hallelujah Junction trip on September 30 – October
1st that Stephen May is organizing. Check the Breccia for further details.
Festival 2018: Business cards are ready to be picked up. Things will kick into a higher gear at
the end of the summer.
Old Business: Founder’s Day Picnic: Sonia Dyer reported that attendance was good, fun was had and there
was discussion about coordinating the food differently next year. M/S/P to take the proceeds
of the picnic, augment them to $100.00 and donate that to the CFMS Endowment Fund (F.
Mullaney, D. Welder)
Programs: Here is a list of the upcoming programs:
July – Georg Schmerholz – Jade Carving
August – Video on the Petrified Forest, presented by Randy Harris
September – Rick Kennedy: Digging in crystal pockets
Officer and Board Bars and Pins: Done.
Access Pass for the trailers: Cal Hansen has taken responsibility for this project.
Constant Contact: Kelly Kout continues to learn the process, with Frank Mullaney’s help.
New Business Marc Mullaney: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, D. Welder) to make a $50.00 donation to the CFMS
Endowment Fund in memory of Marc Mullaney.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM Respectfully submitted,
Rick Kennedy
SCVGMS Secretary
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY GEM and MINERAL SOCIETY
June Financial Report
Beginning Balance: $46,391.79
Receipts:
Dues 291.00
Picnic Receipts 59.00
2018 Planning Receipts 45.00
Sub-total 395.00
Expenses: 2017 Festival: Coupons/Tickets 158.05
Parking Fee 10.00
Phone: April, May, June 75.42
BRECCIA: June Printing 40.88
CFMS Show: Bailey + Choate
Trophies 163.88
Camp Paradise Fees 800.00
DRC: Wagon Wheels 21.80
Dues: Refund 10.00
Picnic Expenses 112.37
Sub-total 1,392.40
Ending Balance $45,394.39
Boblenz 29 June 2017
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Santa Clara Valley
Gem and Mineral Society
P.O. Box 54, San Jose, CA 95103-0054
Website: www.scvgms.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number (408) 265-1422
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An Invitation
This society is pleased to invite guests to attend general
meetings, study groups, and field trips. General meetings are
normally held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:45 PM at
100 Belwood Gateway (the Cabana Club), Los Gatos, CA 95032.
Belwood Gateway is just south of Blossom Hill Road between
Leigh Avenue and Harwood Road.
Our July 25 and our August 22 general meetings are at the
Belwood Cabana Clubhouse in Los Gatos at 7:45 PM. Our
July 27 board meeting is at the home of Frank Mullaney with
Randy Harris as host. Our August 24 board meeting is also at
the home of Frank Mullaney, but with Cal Hansen as host.
Our Society’s Purpose: The inculcation of a love of rocks and minerals
by the furtherance of members' interests in the earth sciences and by
education in all facets of related educational activities with the
promotion of good fellowship, proper ethics, and conduct.
Our Membership Requirements: Attendance at two general meetings
within twelve months. This society is a member of the California
Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS) and is affiliated with the
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS). Dues per year
are $5.00 for Junior, $20.00 for an individual, and $30.00 for the
household.
Our Newsletter, the Breccia, is published ten times annually. The
deadline for all articles is the Sunday after the general meeting. The
Breccia editor is Jo Borucki who may be contacted by email at
[email protected] or by phone at (408)245-2881. Leave a message
if no one picks up the phone. The Breccia is proofread by Randy Harris
and Pat Speece. Exchange bulletins may be sent to Jo Borucki, 1196
Sesame Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Permission to copy is freely
granted to American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS)
affiliated clubs when proper credit is given.
Study Group Leaders For information, please call the leader listed below.
Smithies Pat Speece 408- 266-4327 [email protected]
Cabbers Victor Gassmann 408-376-1721 [email protected]
SCVGMS ELECTED OFFICERS
President: Randy Harris (831) 359-1558
Vice President: Karen Welder
(408) 353-2675
Secretary: Rick Kennedy (408) 529-9690
Treasurer: Chuck Boblenz (408) 734-2473
Editor: Jo Borucki (408) 245-2881
Federation Director: Stephen May
(669) 248-3993
Alternate Fed. Director: Frank Mullaney
(408) 691-2656
Board Members
Jim Fox (408) 356-7711
Sonia Dyer (408) 629-5735
Louis Schuesler (408) 353-2329
Pat Schuesler (408) 353-2329
Cal Hansen (408) 394-4642
Historian: Michael Paone (408) 340-3258
Parliamentarian:
Dean Welder (408) 353-2675
SCVGMS COMMITTEE HEADS
Bragging Rights Chair: Alan Achor
Donation Receiving Committee Chair:
Pat Speece, Missy and Jim Fox
Festival Chairman 2018: Sonia Dyer
Field Trip Committee Coordinator:
Stephen May
Founder’s Day Picnic Chairman:
Sonia Dyer
Founder’s Day Raffle: Sonia Dyer
Founder’s Day Bingo: Stephen May
Hospitality: Pat and Louis Schuesler
Installation Dinner: Rick Kennedy
Junior Chairman: OPEN
Librarian: OPEN
Member Displays: Rick Kennedy
PLAC (Public Lands Advisory Committee):
OPEN
Program: OPEN
Refreshments: Michele Smith
Silent Auction: Michele Smith
Social: Karen Welder
Sunshine: Margo Mosher
Trailer Custodian: OPEN
Trophies: Frank Mullaney
Webmaster: RK Owen
Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society
San Jose, CA
Breccia
July 2017
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