MOHAVE COUNTY GEMSTONERS
GENERAL MEETING
KATHERYN HEIDENREICH ADULT CENTER
1776 AIRWAY AVE
KINGMAN, ARIZONA
Website: http://gemstoners.org
Facebook: MOHAVE COUNTY GEMSTONERS
MAY 14, 2024

  • Call to Order 6:30 pm
  • Pledge of Allegiance Lead by our Sargent at Arms Gary Bolles
  • Members and guests present 37 members and 9 Guests
  • l Our guests stood and gave their names and how they heard about us.
  • l NOTED: Please wear your badges at all meetings and functions
  • l A 25 cent fine for not wearing a badge. Pay to the refreshment donation can
  • Thank you to our refreshment providers

REPORTS:

Treasurer: Robert Dunham read the treasurers report. We had a very successful Gem and Mineral show. About $7200 was brought in with approximately $4000 in expenses. 75% of the booths are reserved for next years show. We have $12,049 in checking account and $600 in Cash. The Annual Report has been filed and approved.

Membership: Daina Sandhop Total membership is now about 90. We signed up 19 new members at the Show. We will have a Membership Drive at Chloride Days, members are encouraged to come and support the club. Daina has a Lapidary Shop at her home and anyone is welcome to sign up for a class with her. She made a necklace from our Honey Onyx Mine for a drawing at our Show.

Membership Dues are due now:

Single $15, After July 1 $7.50 - Couples $20 After July 1 $10 - Family $25 After July 1-$12.50.

Secretary: Lynn Smith presented the Secretary report which was approved. This is provided on the Web page every month.

STUDY GROUP UPDATE/REPORT

Bob Petersen reminded members of the Mineral Study Group which will be at Ed’s place on May 21st at 6:30 pm

Gary Bolles reported that the Rockhound 101 meeting will be held at Calico Restaurant 3rd Monday of every month at 6 pm, starting back up in June. Call Gary for more information at 928-279-9741

FIELD TRIP COORDINATOR REPORT

Gary Bolles reported on a Field Trip to Burro Creek on Thursday, May 16th and on Saturday May 18th going to Pierce Ferry Landing. Another 4 day trip to Beaver, Ut is planned for May 24-27th. A Field Trip Meeting will be held on Thursday May 23rd at 2 PM at Daina’s place.

SHOW MEETING REPORT

Daina Sandhop reported that we had a very successful Mineral and Gem Show. Any pros and cons remarks on this years show are welcome, also any ideas for next years show are also appreciated.

A short break for refreshments, then Door Prize drawing and Silent Auction.

Meeting Adjourned at 8 pm.
MOHAVE COUNTY GEMSTONERS
GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, March 11, 2025
1776 AIRWAY SENIOR CENTER KINGMAN AZ
Website: mohavecountygemstoners.org
Facebook: MOHAVE COUNTY GEMSTONERS

•Call to Order _6:33_ pm
•Pledge of Allegiance Lead by our Sargent at Arms Gary Bolles
•Members and guests present _58___members and _3__ Guests
•l Our guests stood and gave their names and how they heard about us.
•l NOTED: Please wear your badges at all meetings and functions
•A 50 cent fine for not wearing a badge. Pay the refreshment donation can
•Thank you to our refreshment providers we appreciate you. Please let Debbi know who you are. Someone brought Spaghetti, it was yummy.
REPORTS:
Treasurer  Bank Balance_$11,142.98___________ Bill Payment __$200________
Notes
Membership   Total membership 185_____ New members ___________
Notes
Secretary Report
March 11, 2025
Meeting called to order 6:40 PM. Robert ran the meeting. We had 8 guests. Ron “The Snake Guy” presented a lecture on the snakes of Arizona. 47 
members were present. We have 121 members not counting show members. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Study Group Update and Report
Time information was presented.
Field Trip Coordinator and report
Saturday April 12 2025 Honey Onyx work day. Equipment has been rented. Meet at Safeway on Gordon and Stockton Hill at 7:30 AM. Mile marker 12 on North Stockton Hill. 
Saturday April 19 2025 Connie’s Wash. Maverick 7:30 AM Andy Devine. 4 wheel drive recommended.
Show Meeting Report
Friday May 2 2025 8AM is set up at the Fairgrounds we must be finished by 4PM. Volunteers needed. Show is Saturday May 3, 2025 7 AM- 5PM. Sunday May 4 7AM to 4PM close then we take down. Jen’s concessions and Hillbilly Tea is our food venders. Volunteers are needed for Saturday and Sunday. 
Guest Lecture
Joel and Teena Sandler of Blue Spirit Copper Mine showed us how to get copper with a redux reaction. Any metal that is more reactive than copper, like a Brillo pad will become copper. We enjoyed the lecture and show.
If you are interested in telling us about your endeavors in the gem and mineral field please contact us at [email protected] with your information. It will be presented to the board for consideration.
Refreshment break and 
Meeting adjourned 7:44_PM.
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MOHAVE COUNTY GEMSTONERS
GENERAL MEETING
1776 AIRWAY SENIOR CENTER KINGMAN AZ
Website: mohavecountygemstoners.org
Facebook: MOHAVE COUNTY GEMSTONERS

•Call to Order June 10, 2025  
•6:31 pm
•Pledge of Allegiance Lead by our Sargent at Arms Gary Bolles
•Members and guests present 49 members and 3 Guests
•l Our guests stood and gave their names and how they heard about us.
•l NOTED: Please wear your badges at all meetings and functions
•A 50 cent fine for not wearing a badge. Pay to the refreshment donation can
•Thank you to our refreshment providers 

REPORTS:
Treasurer Bank Balance$11,136.00__ Bill Payment $1600.00 Three rooms for 2026 Show
Notes We will owe another$1600 in January 2026. Show deposits $3290.00

Membership Total membership 139 New members ___________


Secretary Report
•Call to Order 6:31 pm
•Pledge of Allegiance Lead by our Sargent at Arms Gary Bolles
•Members and guests present 49 members and 7 Guests
•l Our guests stood and gave their names and how they heard about us.
•l NOTED: Please wear your badges at all meetings and functions
•l A .50 cent fine for not wearing a badge. Pay to the refreshment donation can
•Thank you to our refreshment providers
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Robert Dunham read the treasurers report. The Bank balance is $12,611.38 Bill payment is $1112.00
Membership: Daina Sandhop Total membership is now 162. 
Membership Dues are due now:
Single $15 Couples $20 Family $25.
STUDY GROUP UPDATE/REPORT
Members were reminded of the Mineral Study Group at 6:30 pm at Ed’s house.
Gary Bolles reported that the Rockhound 101 meeting will be held at Sr. Center 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30 pm. Call Gary for more information at 928-279-9741
FIELD TRIP COORDINATOR REPORT
Gary Bolles reminded everyone of the Trip and to meet at Maverick at 7:30 AM
SHOW MEETING REPORT
Daina Sandhop reported that all booths were sold for the 2026 Mineral and Gem Show. Show committee meetings will start in October after the October 14 meeting. Volunteers for the committee should speak with Daina. She said all parties with booth’s were returning and we are opening a 3rd room.  
Daina gave a special introduction about the Artisan Paluzza July 19 9 AM to 4 PM at the Senior Center. Lois was introduced as Committee charge and Daina said she will help tp get it all set up.
Cliff talked about a possible trip 
A short break for refreshments, then Door Prize drawing and Silent Auction.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:03 pm. End notes from May meeting.

Study Group Update and Report

Field Trip Coordinator and report
Utah Trip. Leave Friday Meet at Beaver UT Denny’s at 6:30 PM for dinner. Saturday meet at the Maverick in Delta to go to the Trilobyte dig. Visit Topaz Museum on Saturday afternoon. Sunday meet at Delta Maverick to go to Geodes then Topaz Mine. Monday meet at exit 62.

July 17 Peaches and Cream 4 wheel drive required. Meet at Maverick t 6:30 AM

Members are requested to bring rocks they want identified to meetings.

Show meeting August 2 at 6:30 PM Senior Center

Rock Hound 101 will start meetings September 15 at Senior Center.

There are classes being discussed for Park and Rec for young people.

Xmas party meeting Date will be in September. Lois is Chairperson with Christy and Debbi. Anyone wanting to be a part of committee should contact Lois, 928-279-9736.

Refreshment break and Silent Auction and door prizes

Meeting adjourned at 8 PM