The Home of Antioch Petrified Wood

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MINERAL MEMOS SEPTEMBER 2006

MINERAL MEMOS

ANTIOCH LAPIDARY CLUB

THE HOME OF ANTIOCH PETRIFIED WOOD

MINERAL MEMOS Vol. 46 # 9 SEPTEMBER 2006

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PRESIDENTS CORNER

Well, the picnic was a huge success. Without the tanks present, the back was a little windy. But with a little ingenuity, we set the BBQ between the buildings and found success. We moved the tables inside, and with low temperatures, we chowed down. The company was fantastic and the food was great. Bingo gave many fabulous slabs to many people and in the end we all had a great time. If you missed, don’t miss next year! We had a ball!!!

Election time is close at hand and our November business meeting is very important. Please come and help us select next years officers.

Our Vice President, Charlie is back from Hawaii. Although he’s in deep trouble for not taking us all; he had a great time, and has many wonderful stories, and photo’s, about the wedding of his granddaughter and the beautiful island itself. Can you believe, no one sacrificed him to the volcano Goddess; I just don’t understand. They got him on top of the volcano, at dawn, “To see the sun rise!” “Har, har!” Doesn’t anyone follow up on bribes anymore?

Your President,

John Bauer

AUTUMN

The time of each year that snaps us awake.

Out of the doldrums of late summers bake.

The switch that is thrown, for trees, colors to make.

And families unite for activities sake.

The chill in the morn' being quiet refrain.

Warm afternoons have natures disdain.

The drone of the bee in its last search for nectar.

The squirrels stock their nests as winters protector.

The smell in the air of hot cider, and burnt leaves.

Makes us rejoice in the brilliance of the trees.

The tweak on your skin by a chill in the morning.

Is all you will get of a cold winters warning.

So enjoy the crisp air, the colors, the feelings.

Of Autumns great show and its ex-cited dealings.

Reflect on this time, it is special and dear.

And oh so short to exist, as the best time of year.

~D.McDermott~

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MINERAL MEMOS SEPTEMBER 2006

ANTIOCH LAPIDARY CLUB

Our club members belong to the California Federation Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. We are a non-profit group.

The PURPOSE and OBJECTIVES of our club are scientific and educational, with activities that further advance our members:

Improve our skills in the arts of cutting, polishing, slabbing, tumbling, and specimen collecting of the earth’s minerals.

Provide opportunities for the purchase, exchange and exhibition of materials and the works of its members. Share our specimens and knowledge with the public through our museum.

Promote interest in the art of lapidary and study of earth science.

MEETINGS are held at 425 Fulton Shipyard Rd., Antioch, CA. We meet on the 2nd and 4th THURSDAYS of each month - except - SUMMER MEETINGS (June, July & August) are the 2nd THURSDAY ONLY. Meeting TIME is

7:30 p.m. WE WELCOME VISITORS.

Membership initiation is $10.00 for the first two family members. Regular dues are $24.00 for the first person and $12.00 for each family member thereafter. Juniors who are between the ages of 11 and 18 and have a parent or legal guardian who are members of the club dues are $12.00. Senior dues are $20.00 and $12.00 for each family member thereafter.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN-2006

PRESIDENT / JOHN BAUER* / 458-2539
VICE PRESIDENT / CHARLIE TAYLOR * / 229-3215
SECRETARY / DONNA HEATH* / 757-9276
TREASURER / BOBBIE LITTLEFIELD* / (510) 301-0969
PAST PRESIDENT
BOARD MEMBERS / CHERI ELLIOTT* / 757-7382
JIM APPLEBY* / 625-2315
PEGGY PASLAY* / 757-0630
HISTORIAN / KELLY PLUMB / (510) 693-9075
FEDERATION DIRECTOR / GARY CASILLAS / 458-4076
MUSEUM CURATOR / GARY COGGIOLA / 754-1903
SHOW CHAIR / ELLEN BAUER / 458-2539
CO-SHOW CHAIR
LIBRARIAN / KELLY PLUMB / (510) 693-9075
SUNSHINE CHAIR / SHERMAN ELLIOTT / 757-7382
PROGRAM CHAIR / KELLY PLUMB / (510) 693-9075
FIELD TRIP CHAIR / CHERI ELLIOTT / 757-7382
HOSPITALITY CHAIR / NICK NICHOLS / 685-2365
SHOW PUBLICITY CHAIR / BOBBIE LITTLEFIELD / (510) 301-0969
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR / CHARLIE TAYLOR / 229-3215
SHOP FOREMAN
ASST. SHOP FOREMAN
SHOP FOREMAN
ASST. SHOP FOREMAN / GARY CASILLAS (TUESDAYS)
RICH VUKAD (TUESDAYS)
GARY COGGIOLA (THURSDAYS)
DAVE ZABALDANO (THURSDAYS) / 458-4076
757-7169
754-1903
516-0651
ENVIRONMENTALIST / MARK PASLAY / 757-0630
PROPERTY CHAIR / JOHN BAUER / 458–2539
NEWSLETTER EDITOR / ELLEN BAUER / 458-2539
130 VIKING WAY
PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3559
EMAIL:

*Denotes member of the Board of Directors

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Antioch Lapidary Club Minutes

Regular Meeting:

August 10, 2006

Meeting called to order at 7:45 p.m. by President John Bauer. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Charlie Taylor. There were 11 members present.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes were read by Donna Heath, Secretary. Kelly Plumb motioned to accept and Ellen Bauer seconded. Motioned passed

Treasurer’s Report: Bobbie Littlefield, Treasurer, read the report. Ellen Bauer motioned to accept and Gary Casillas seconded. Motion passed. Citibank is offering 5.5% for a 6 month CD. Bobbie thinks we can also get 5.5% for a Money Market account. She will speak with her banker about this for our savings.

Communications: The El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society show is being held October 21st and 22nd.

Historian: Nothing new to report.

Federation Director: Nothing new to report.

Museum Curator: Nothing new to report.

Show Chair: Nothing new to report.

Sunshine Chair: Carol Stote passed away.

Field Trip Chair: Nothing new to report.

Publication Chair: Nothing new to report.

Membership Chair: Timothy Figueroa joined as a Junior Member.

Shop Foreman: We received our new genie.

Property Chair: Nothing new to report.

Old/Unfinished Business: Bobbie Littlefield brought in some entertainment books for anyone to sell to raise funds for our club. Just let her know if you want to order some and if so, how many. Ellen Bauer looked into the AFMS Youth group. Our club is listed on their website. Gary Casillas will be added as the contact person for this group. Bobbie Littlefield suggested contacting 4H to recruit for this. Reminder: our picnic is being held on August 19th. Members are free. Guests are $5.00 each. Each member needs to bring a side dish. We will have a clean up the Thursday evening and Friday morning before the picnic.

New Business: Gary Casillas suggested that we have Show flyers created now to leave at other shows. John Bauer will print up 500. Rich Vukad said that he will leave some at one of the shows he is attending in September.

Open Forum: Kelly Plumb asked if our shop needed any motors because she has access to some at work. Gary Casillas told her yes, to bring them in. John Bauer informed us that no one has volunteered for the Secretary position for 2007. We need someone to step up. Gary Coggiola motioned that we should purchase a tape recorder for the Secretary. Jim Appleby seconded. Motion passed. Rich Vukad will purchase for us. Charlie Taylor told us about his trip to Hawaii.

Ticket Draw: Winners were Rich Vukad, Kelly Plumb and Charlie Taylor.

Door Prize: Winner was Pablo Villigas, who was not present. Next time will be $10.00.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Heath

Secretary

Shop Talk

Carol Stote’s family has graciously donated her Genie. Gary Coggiola has donated some wheels so that we can polish opals and other soft stones on.

Gary Casillas will have another sign up for a Saturday Shop on Sept. 23. Come down to the shop to sign up or call Gary at 458-4076.

Happy September Birthday

GARY CASILLAS 9/10

DAVE ZABALDANO 9/14

SUE NICHOLS 9/16

SYLVIA TURNER 9/21

TERRI JOSEPH 9/23

Happy September Anniversary

NICK & SUE NICHOLS 9/06

GARY & JAN COGGIOLA 9/08

September's Flower: Aster

Birthstone: Sapphire

Cabochon: Lapis lazuli

Powers: Protects against poison and plague

Sincere Congratulations

And

Best Wishes Too

In Loving Memory of

Carol Marie Stote

Resident of Bethel Island Carol Stote passed away peacefully on July 19 from complications following a stroke. Carol was born in West Virginia to Stanley and Hazel Spotts, and was raised in Oakland and Castro Valley, graduating from Castlemont High in 1956 where she was active in girl's sports and choir. She went on to attend The California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland where she became a commercial artist working all around the Bay Area and retiring from the Emporium in their advertising department. Carol had a love of the outdoors, and took her young children on many rock hunting expeditions as part of Fremont's Rock Club, where she met her husband George. Upon coming to the Antioch area she and George joined the Antioch Lapidary Club and continued their hobby. Combining her artistic talent and her knowledge of gemstones, Carol created many beautiful pieces of jewelry for friends and family. Carol is survived by her three children, Jay Singleton, Kason-dera Singleton Perkins, and Stan Singleton, and their families, as well as two sisters and three brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Private interment was held at Golden Gate National Cemetery alongside her husband George. Friends and family were invited to a celebration of Carol's life at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 30th at the home of Janeen and Jesse Zuniga.

Marin Mineral Society

Geology Trip

Saturday October 1, 2006

Located in Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve is the main source of the volcanic rocks in which are found Berkeley “blue” agates. Meet with the Marin Mineral Society at the Park parking lot at 10:30 A.M. for a two and a half hour geologic walking tour (approximately 2.75 miles) of the Park. Bring your hiking shoes, sun protection and a bag lunch, but no collecting tools. Rain (unlikely) cancels. Phone John Stockwell (trip leader) at 510-526-1646 if you have questions. Participants will receive advice about collecting agates in the Berkeley Hills.

Traveling either east or west on Highway 24, Exit at Fish Ranch Road, proceed to the intersection with Grizzly Peak Boulevard, turn left (SE) on Grizzly Peak Boulevard, go approximately 2 ½ miles to intersection with Skyline Boulevard, then left 1/10 mile on Skyline to the Park entrance.

Trip open to members of clubs belonging to NBFT or COOP.

Spend a Weekend in the

Gold Country

Buy, Sell, or Swap

Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils

At the

6th Annual Tailgate Gemboree

Kennedy Mine in Jackson

September 16 – 17, 2006

Sat & Sun 9 am to 5 pm