GRANITE STATE TREASURE HUNTERS for HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Date: ______

Applicant Name(s)

1. ______2. ______3. ______

Contact Information:

Street ______, City/Town ______

State _____, Zip ______

Primary phone (____) ______

Primary email ______

Membership Cost (add for total amount due) *no payment required until membership is granted:

(A) First Family Member, $40

(B) +Family Member(s) (16 yrs or older), $20/ea

(C) +Initiation dues per person, $10/ea

(D) Associate Membership (Under 16 yrs old, no other family members), $25

(A) $40 / (B) $20/ea = $ ____ / (C) $10/ea = $____ / (D) $25

Total = A+B+C = $ ____ or C+D = $ ____

Metal detecting experience (years): ____

Areas of interest: ___relic, ___coin, ___jewelry, ___beach, ___diving

Please share three ways in which you are able to contribute to the success of the GSTHC club. For example helping secure club permissions, a background in New England history, or leadership qualities and time to volunteer;

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• Are you being sponsored by a current club member? ____ Name: ______

I hereby release the GRANITE STATE TREASURE HUNTERS for HISTORIC PRESERVATION CLUB, it’s Officers, Landowner(s), Events, or any individual acting on their behalf from any liability for any injury or loss incurred as a result of participation in a club event. I also agree to abide by the club code of ethics (page 2).

Signature 1. ______Date ______

Signature 2. ______Date ______

Signature 3. ______Date ______

Club use only:

Paid by: [__] Check Check Number:______

[__] Cash Receipt Number:______

GSTHC Code of Ethics

AS A MEMBER OF G.S.T.H.C. I PLEDGE TO:

  • Respect private property and will not detect without permission.
  • I will use “Best Practice” in recovering a target and replacing soil.
  • I will abide by all local, state, and federal regulations regarding metal detecting.
  • I will pack out all trash recovered or discovered while detecting.
  • I will be an ambassador for the metal detecting hobby.

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*A More Comprehensive, Generally Accepted Metal Detectorist’s Code of Ethics (adapted from

•Always check federal, state, county and local laws before searching. It is your responsibility.

•Abide by laws, ordinances, and regulations that may govern your search and the area you will be.

•Never trespass. Always obtain permission prior to entering private property.

•Do not damage, deface, destroy, or vandalize property, including deserted structures.

•Never litter. Pack out what you take in. Remove all trash dug in your search.

•FILL ALL HOLES. Regardless how remote your location. Dig so as to not damage vegetation.

•Do not build fires, camp at or park in non-designated or restricted areas.

•Leave all gates and other accesses to land as found.

•Never contaminate wells, creeks, or any other water supplies.

•Be courteous, considerate, and thoughtful at all times.

•Report finds of any item of historic significance to the local historical society or proper authorities.

•Uphold all finders, search and salvage agreements.

•Promote responsible artifact recovery, historical research, and share knowledge with others.

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