Next Meeting: July 12, 2022
Meeting Time: General Meeting: 6:30 PM
Board Meeting: 5:30 PM
Meeting Place: 1776 Airway Senior Center
Mohave County Gemstoners
P.O. Box 3992
Kingman, AZ 86402
This page was last updated: July 7, 2022
VISITS
EMERALD, MUZO, COLOMBIA
MOHAVE COUNTY GEMSTONES GENERAL MEETING
June 14 2022
Sr. Center 1776 Airway Senior Center Kingman AZ
Meeting Called to order 6:30 pm President Ed Huskinson
Pledge of Aligence
WELCOME Members and Guest (21 present including 4 guests)
New 11 Members from the show contact
Reminder the Silent Action items on back table
TREASURER REPORT
Bob B. Reported our bank account is in good standing The club made roughly
$1500 from the 2022 show,
SHOW COMMITTEE Daina It was a good show after a lay-off for COVID.
Lots of good volunteer work, and good suggestions for next year at the After Show
meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Our long term member Gary Gann has passed away. John Paster and many
others express sadness. The Club passed around a condolence card. The
board approved taking the card and cash envelope to Mary.
-Mary Gann has turned over the webmaster duties. At this time Lauri Bouley
will pick up these duties. Thank you Mary for doinga good job with this for such a long time.
- Any input from members is welcome.
FIELD TRIP Reports
May 21 Sat. 2022 S/ot Canyon The group hiked in and back the canyon, then
stopped at a couple spots to collect, then contused to Alamo the lake and did
a little wading. Daina said she was amazed to see standing water in AZ. See
Daina if you have interest in a saguaro cactus skeleton she and Jeff found on
this trip
RONDA’S BOBELL RANCH Saturday June 5 2022 John Paster said
it was a big success, and note you can go on your own as they are usually
open weekends, But call first. 5 gallon buckets are $45.
Daina said Rhonda donated a bucket for the club Kids table prizes.
Thank You Ronda and Family !!
GUEST SPEAKER
Berrie Berry “The Bear”
Gave a short presentation about Mohave Community College Lapidary class
he teaches. The College also offers Silver smithing classes. Classes are
Mondays 5-9 pm for 4 weeks, |
$100 cost each. Summer classes started this week. Berrie also offers one
make-up class. The college info is on the web but a little tricky to find but it is
there.
Berrie also teaches lapidary at his Mom & Pop Rock Shop, located in Golden
Valley, classes for Veterans Free. Daina mentioned she has recently used a
rock saw and encouraged everyone to try it, noting the saws aren’t the kind
that will cut your fingers off.
SPEAKER METEORITES presentation by Ed Huskinson. Ed passed around
labeled samples and explained each.
John Paster mentioned there is a meteorite “strewn” field in the Doland
Springs area if you don’t find meteorite you are likely to find agates.
He suggested this as a future club field trip he volunteer as Trip leader. Several members expressed interest.
Other Field Trip suggestions were Grand Canyon Caverns, during the hotter
weather. Lauri shared flyer for the Phoenix Heritage Gem & Mineral show
has invited our club to come to their event “Get Ready to Rock” This is the
oldest AZ rock club. July 30-31 Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport For more
information see www. MSAAZ.org $1donation admission.
NEXT CLUB EVENT June 26 Sunday Kingman Lewis Park PIZZA IN THE PARK
start at 11 am Bring your own chair and beverage. Donations to cover pizza
cost appreciated.
BREAK Refreshments Thank you Sue Beilman for yummy cookies.
Linda and Ron volunteered to bring refreshments next meeting. Thank You
The Door Prize drawing and Silent Auction were held
Adjourned 8pm
Submitted by Lauri Bouley Club Secretary
Want to see Show highlights? Go to events page and click on Show Info.
Mark Your Calendars
Next Field Trip
July 17 Sunday Grand Canyon Caverns
Bring a lunch and water for a picnic at the carverns
Meet at Basha's grocery store Kingman AZ 9:30 Scheduled to arrive at the Caverns at 11:00
Includes at 45 minute walk - or a shorted walk for those with walking difficulties
Daina Sandhop Trip Leader RSVP at next Club Meeting.
TOUR COST $17.95 + Tax person group rate.Sunday
A successful Event For the Club was completed
Membership Booth was at the Pitchfork Farmers Market
July 3rd, Sunday, 10-3pm.
Sorry we missed you, see you at the next Club Event
NEXT MEMBERSHIP EVENT
Sunday July 10th 10-3 pm Hualapai County Park
Covered Ramada No admission Charge
50 Craft Vendors
Parking
Take a short ride, be cooler, come support your club, and do some shopping
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1776 AIRWAY KINGMAN AZ (SENIOR CENTER
LOTS OF PARKING. See you there
