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Strata Gem November 2002
President’s Message
I would like to thank everyone for all the support while I was president. We have a wonderful club & we all know what needs to get done, and what it takes to get it done. I really appreciate all of you for who worked so hard at the show and made it a great success as always.
As everyone knows we had the election at the meeting. I would like to congratulate everyone that is staying in office and all the new officers. Our new president is Ruth Smith, the new show chairperson is Janet Nix. I know we will all support them as we have supported all our officers in the past.
Some of our Snow Birds will be leaving for Arizona soon. Our meetings will be smaller, but we still have a good time.
Remember to do what needs to be done for the good of all and speak the truth, but only of the good in others. Enjoy Life's Journey.
Donna M. Chavez President
Tooele Gem & Mineral Tooele Senior Citizens Center October 8, 2002 7:30 PM.
The meeting was called to order by president Donna Chavez everyone was welcomed. The minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. The treasurer’s report was read and approved. Donna stated we should begin our election for officers and ask for nominations from the floor, Ruth Smith said she would run for president, Dennis Chapman said he would accept the Vice President. Larry Wilson would accept the Secretary position. Larry Higley accepted the Treasurer’s position, there were no opposing candidates so the club voted in all candidates by acclamation.
Appointed club officers were discussed and the following officers were appointed: Ways & Means: Selma &Heinz Jockisch Club Property: Henry Chavez Field Trip Chairman: Byron Scott Sunshine Chairman: Ruth Smith Federation Representative: Phil Salm Librarian: Michelle Wedekind Directory: Dennis Chapman Editor: Dennis Chapman Show Chairman: Janet Nix Grab Bags: Arnold West Wheel: Michelle Wedekind Schools: Jay Woods Door Prize: David & Pamela Haag Kitchen: Larry & Ardith Higley, Ruth & Don Smith Cooks: Don Smith, Bob Titus, Bill Nelson, Phil Salm, Arnold West, and Jay Woods Publicity: Janet Nix Electricians: Don Smith, Bill Nelson, and Bob Titus Popcorn: Eldon Shinkle Saw Dust Panning: Erla Woods. Historian and Photographer: Robin Hasting
We discussed getting a TV, and VCR. so we could view videos at our meetings the problem we run into is who will store it and bring it to meetings when we need it, no solution was found. We discussed the signs that we use to advertise our show they are worn out, they are made out of plywood and are heavy, we decided we should check into getting some fabric signs made. The shed we were planning to build for the club rocks was discussed it was decided we should meet at Jay Woods house Saturday at nine to work on it.
We talked about the tickets for our prizes at the show it was decided we should put the drum behind the counter and only those in charge will be allowed to put the tickets in, and draw out the winners. The Christmas party was brought up we need to get it organized, Ardith Higley and Ruth Smith will check and see where and when we can have it and make the arrangements, we will try for Saturday the fourteenth of December. We received a thank you card from Mary Jean Feldmann for the flowers, Ruth reported that Mary Jean is doing well. We lost a long time member, Andrew Lassen passed away. It was reported that Leona Adams sold her home in Quartzsite, due to her health she will not be going down this winter.
Dennis will be working on our club phone books, it takes about two weeks after he gets it ready to have it printed he will need current information so that it will be correct. The door prize was won by Michelle Wedekind. Donna will bring treats for the next meeting.
Minutes submitted by Larry Wilson Secretary
Members News
Welcome New Members:
Proposed Fieldtrips For 2003: · April – Honey Onyx · May – Last Chance Agate · June – Geodes · July or August – Vernon Wonder Stone
Missing Library Books: Well when I turned the library over to Michelle there were 4 books out that I couldn’t account for, but I had 4 books not on my list in the box (go figure). The missing books are books are: · A Gem Cutter’s Hand · How To Make Wire Jewelry · How To Set Gemstones Jewelry · Art Clay Silver If you have these or any other club book you will want to contact Michelle Wedekind in Tooele at (435) 882-5628 so we can straighten things out.
New Library Book: · Utah Atlas & Gazetteer – Good topo map book of Utah. Shows BLM land, School Trust land, Forest land, etc… · Rockhounding Utah – Rockhounding areas in Utah. Published in 1996, some places are played out, but will give you a good starting point.
In Memory Of Andrew E. Lassen
We have lost a dear and memorable friend and member of our club. Andy passed on Oct 3. 2002. He will be missed, but will live on in our hearts.
He was born Sept 22. 1910 in Hobro, Denmark. One of 14 children born to Jacob and Petra Lassen.
He is survived by a daughter. Marjorie (David D.) Young; daughter-in-law, Carol Lassen; four granddaughters; a grandson; 13 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and brother, Larry Lassen. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons, 12 brothers and sisters, as well as his parents.
Tooele Gem and Mineral Christmas Party December 14, 2002 THE OQUIRRH MILL 30 Plaza Court Stansbury Park, UT Time 6:00 PM Dinner served at 6:30 PM Sliced Breast of Turkey Dinner or Roast Beef Dinner Beverage and Dessert included Rock Club Members Free Guests $12.00 per person RSVP (required by Dec. 4)
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