Workshop Hours Open Shop: Monday & Thursday 6:00 9:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM 1:00 PM

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1 APRIL Look what s inside You re People at Work President s Message & Meeting Min... 2 Sunshine and Rain... 3 Local Gem and Mineral Shows... 4 Amazing Minerals... 5 Calendar... 6 March Birthstones... 7 At The Shop, Class, & News...8 Our Shows and events Tips and Neat Stuff Clubs and Maps Photo by Bill Henderson Club Officers for 2014 President - Harold Bowers 1st VP (Programs) - Darrell Harrison 2nd VP (Shop) - David Pirnie Treasurer - Jack Sorrow Secretary Jonnie Goodwin 6th Board Member - Bobby Thornton Our Purpose The Dallas Gem and Mineral Society is organized to promote: 1. Interest, knowledge, and skill in the lapidary arts and in the art of metalworking (embodying the use of polished gems and minerals when appropriate). 2. Interest in the collecting and study of rocks and minerals to increase knowledge of geology and related earth sciences. T h is includes the holding of an annual show, cooperation, the sharing of common interests and a better understanding of the activities of the members. Workshop Hours Open Shop: Monday & Thursday 6:00 9:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM 1:00 PM Program This month's meeting topic will be Silent Auction Bless your heart be quiet! Monthly Meetings 3 rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM The American Legion Hall (Next to shop) Plano Rd. #105 Dallas, TX April 2014 issue of ; Mike Andrews Editor... Unless otherwise noted, permission granted for non-commercial reproduction of articles provided they remain essentially intact and credit is given to the author and original source. Where noted, the author retains the copyright and must be contacted for permission to reproduce the article. All articles may also be used as reference provided citation is given. 1 Apr 2014

2 Mar 2014 DGMS Minutes Monthly Meeting of the Dallas Gem and Mineral Society American Legion Hall - March 18, 2014 Harold Bowers, President, opened the meeting with the announcement that the scheduled program had to re-schedule for a later date, so he would be the program tonight. Harold s topic, Knapping included the tools and techniques needed to sit down and begin knapping. Harold demonstrated the tools necessary and the different techniques for knapping. Tidbits and morsels of history on the development of knapping, and the peoples who used it, were interspersed along with instructions on how to make the different types of arrow heads and tools. We enjoyed his demonstration very much, and appreciate him stepping in and giving such an entertaining and educational program on short notice. After the program, everybody went next door to the Rock Shop where the pot luck dinner spread was being guarded. It is always amazing to see the great variety of foods brought by our members, and how each seems to blend and compliment the other items without any prior planning! Following the meal, the ticket numbers were called for the lucky winners of the items donated for the drawing. Thank you, members, for your generous contributions of slabs, roughs, and other items of interest. Darrell Harrison also donated a big slab of to anyone who could answer the question what event happened in Arizona in 1870 involving the Apaches and the Calvary? The answer-- a group of Apache warriors jumped over a cliff to their death rather than surrender, and the tears shed by their women landed on rocks which turned into what we now know as Apache Tears was provided by. Business Meeting Harold Bowers, President Completing new member applications were Terry & Chris Cooper, Debra Lindsey, Randy & Jeff Holloway, Elida de Obaldia & Fred Wittel. Darrell made motion to approve these seven applications, seconded by Delbert, aye s carried. Welcome, all new members!! Name badges for Gregory Rohde, Brent Smith, Ruth & Bill Rainey, Margaret Cox, Randy Wheeler, Jean Stephens, Dawn, Jonnie Goodwin, and John Goodwin were ordered and received. Distributed tonight were: Brent Smith, Margaret Cox, Randy Wheeler, Jean Stephens, John and Jonnie Goodwin. 1 st V.P. (Programs), Darrell Harrison Reported on Intergem coming up, field trips, caution regarding snakes, etc. during field trips. Recommended carrying a suction item for bites - The Extractor. Question from Terry Cooper regarding schedule of field trips? Go on line TxDot to get schedule of road grading and follow the graders for exposed ground. As the locations are finalized, s will be sent with details. Discussion on type of dress, sun protection, chiggers, etc. Don t forget to schedule May 3, for the Rock Swap here on the parking lot. Jonnie Goodwin, Secretary For information on classes and registration, contact: Ruth Rainey , (ruth.rainey@ gmail.com). A Qualification Class started on March 12 th and will end on April 2 nd and Wire Wrapping is scheduled for March 29. Treasurer Report, Jack Sorrow Harold gave summary in Jack s absence. $ sent to Scholarship Fund as approved last meeting. Motion by Mike to approve disbursement check for $4, to be applied to deposit for Fall Show due now, Delbert Brown 2 nd, approved. Delbert Brown made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Darrell, carried. 2 Apr 2014

3 Sunshine and Rain Report: Bobby Thornton is getting better but still is at home. Spencer has been sick but was back at the shop last Monday Birthdays: Some people do not want to others to know.if you do mind give me you name and I will exclude it. hsif47@gmail.com we may wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Even if some of the shop rats don t want to. Mike Andrews April 1 st Dawn Branom 8th Suzanne Breedlove12th Ruth Rainey 15th Rick Clark 15th Katherin Dockerill 25th NOTE: Please let Frank Reyes know if you will be able to help set up for Intergem. Set up is Wednesday May 21st at Noon till about 5pm at Dallas Market Hall. The more people we have helping the sooner we'll be done. Bring gloves, pliers, something to drink maybe a snack if you want. Photo and collection of Errol Savage of Heber City. UT (made 50 years ago by his Grandfather) 3 Apr 2014

4 NEAR AND A LITTLE FURTHER ROCK AND MINERAL SHOWES OF INTEREST April 12 & 13 Waco Texas 54 th Annual Waco Gem & Mineral Club Show Extraco Events Center Creative Arts Building Cheers, Steve Shearin Commissioner CERA Rock hounds & Glass Crafters Activity (817) , (817) (cell) lmco.com Semper Fi April ABILENE, TEXAS: Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center; N. 6th and Pine St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, students (6-12) $1.50, children (under 6) and Scouts in uniform free; Wheel of Fortune, dealers, fossils, rare minerals, cut and uncut gems, fluorescent display, lapidary supplies and rough, jewelry-making equipment, beads, Crack your own Geode, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize; contact Kay McDaniel, 3118 Woodglen Cove, Abilene, TX 79606, (325) ; kmcdaniel23@suddenlink.net; Web site: April HOUSTON, TEXAS: Fine Mineral Shows; Embassy Suites Hotel; 2911 Sage Rd., near The Galleria-Houston; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 50 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact David Waisman, PO Box 8543, Spokane, WA 99203, (509) ; dave@finemineralshow.com; Web site: April LUBBOCK, TEXAS: 56th Annual Show and Sale; Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center; 1501 Mac Davis Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students $2, children free; dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, rough, slabs, beads, novelties, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, Kids' Corner, Spin to Win, silent auction, member exhibits, visiting exhibits, door prizes, junior and adult grand prizes; contact Walt Beneze, PO Box 6371, Lubbock, TX 79493, (806) ; walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Web site: July 11-13, 2014 Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society Presents ROCK AND GEMS OF THE INDIAN TERRIORTY 2014 AFMS/RMFMS CONVENTION & SHOW Central Park Hall - July 11-13, 2014 Tulsa Expo Square 21st & Yale National Dealers * Competitive & Special Exhibits * Door Prizes * Silent Auction Spin Wheel & Grab Bags * Speakers * Demonstrations * Kids Activities Field Trips ROCKS * JEWELRY * GEMS * FOSSILS * CRYSTALS Hours: Friday & Saturday 9 6 * Sunday 10 5 Admission: $ day pass * $ day pass per Adult Children 12 and under Free * Police & Fire in Uniform Free Military * Boy and Girl Scouts in Uniform Free Special Speakers: Mike Everhart Author of Oceans of Kansas, Marv Damon Tri State Minerals. Steve Arnold Meteorite Man, Bob Jones Chief Editor of Rock and Gem, Stan Krukowski Oklahoma Geological Survey Finis Riggs Lriggs1331@cox.net Ben Thomas BThomas630@cox.net American Federation Website: amfed.org Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society Website: ttownrockhound.org Your show here To post shows in the Dallas area to: Mike Andrews: hsif47@gmail.com 4 Apr 2014

5 AMAZING MINERALS by Dan Costian TOP RAREST GEMS IN THE WORLD: 1 - alexandrite (Brazil); 2 - chrysoberyl (Brazil); 3 and 4 - benitoite (California); 5 - jeremejevite (Namibia); 6 - red beryl (Utah); 7 - jade (China); 8 - tanzanite (Tanzania); 9 - black opal (Honduras); 10 - two precious opals (Australia); 11 - rough and polished serendibite (Burma); 12 - painite (Burma). 5 Apr 2014

6 Like us on Facebook to keep up with announcements, activities, share pictures, chat with fellow rock hounds! Learning is a lifetime journey, begin today. APRIL 2014 photo by Bill Henderson ++ Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Mar 30 Mar APRIL FOOL Qualifying Classes Graduation Social Night 7:30 TO 8: Social Night 7:30 TO 8: DGMS MEETING 7-9PM at THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL Social Night 7:30 TO 8: Social Night 7:30 TO 8:30 8am to 1pm 8am to 1pm Board Meeting May 4 May 5 May 6 Social Night 7:30 TO 8:30 10:00-1pm 8am to 1pm 8am to 1pm 8am to 1pm SPRING ROCK SWAP 6 Apr 2014

7 April Birthstone Source: Diamond As the April birthstone, diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved one. And now you have more choices than ever. Get creative and give the ultimate gift of beauty: a fancy-color diamond. Fancy-color diamonds are natural, rare and truly exotic gem of the earth. Diamonds in hues of yellow, red, pink, blue, and green range in intensity from faint to vivid and generally the more saturated the color, the higher the value. In fact, diamonds sparkling with intense color are rare and may be priced higher than a colorless diamond of equal size. Because fancy-color diamonds are very desirable, color is sometimes introduced in a laboratory. These are correctly called color-treated diamonds. When purchasing a fancy-color diamond, the shopper should ask if any enhancements or treatments were used to improve its color and/or clarity. Learn about the history of the diamond as the April birthstone. 7 Apr 2014

8 Classes at the Shop New classes are scheduled at this time Qualifying Class. The shop only has 5 Genie's so we can only teach 5 students at a time in the Qualifying Class. There is a waiting list of people who want this class. So please register with Ruth and she will notify you when she has a class opening. Other classes: Wire-wrapping, Metal Clay, Chainmail, Metal Smiting, etc. are taught in the shop classroom. Due to space limitations we also limit the size of these classes to 5 or less. How to Register. If you are interested in taking a class, contact Ruth Rainey at dgms.classes@gmail.com or call Ask to be placed on the Waiting List for the class you are interested in. When Ruth has an opening in a class she will contact you to ask if you can attend on the date of the class. If you cannot she will keep you on the waiting list. Once she has registered you she sends out a confirmation confirming your attendance in class. While you may be on the waiting list that does not mean that you will be in the next class if we have a long waiting list. Thanks for your understanding in this matter! We have a great group of volunteer teachers so please tell them how much you appreciate their willingness to teach! If you are interesting in teaching a class, bring some samples to the next meeting and talk to Ruth about your ideas. OF LOCAL INTEREST Arlington Gem and Mineral Club PARKING LOT SWAP-MEET on the 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH from 8am-3pm. Come One, Come All, Set Up, Have a Ball! (And maybe make a little money & get some good stuff while you re at it) Starting in March, the Arlington Gem and Mineral Club (AGMC) will have a PARKING LOT SWAP-MEET on the 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH from 8am-3pm. Bring your own tables! Buy, sell, barter and trade anything relating to the lapidary arts, jewelry making, or finished products of that nature. Location: 1408 Gibbins Road Arlington, Texas (Behind the mosque) Need more information? Contact: Val Babineaux Tele: , acadian1@sbcglobal.net 8 Apr 2014

9 What s is an Ideal Lighting and Booth Set-Up? I've just started to hit the show circuit to market my crafts made of recycled goods. I'm completely new to show set-up. What's the ideal way to present my work? What suggestions do you have for booths and lighting? Any tips would be appreciated, as I currently feel more than a bit tentative in this arena. Signage; I give high scores to terms and pricing information The smartest first steps to a better booth are to purchase Bruce Baker's CD, Booth Design and Merchandising, and check out my ideas in my book, making a Living in Crafts, especially the chapter called "Thriving on the Show Circuit." "More is more" thinking. This is where stacks of bowls, cases Filled with jewelry, or racks overflowing with clothing are in Buy the last one of anything. To further sweeten the scene, Show domestic items with food and flowers, for instance That said, here are some of my thoughts gathered over 25 years buying for our shop, not to mention all the personal shopping I do. Since I don't know what you make, these ideas need to be general. When doing a wholesale show, please bear in mind the buyers are working and it's our job to make their work as easy as possible. Making a buyer comfortable in your booth will go a long way to making a sale. I suggest you set up your booth with this in mind. In this display, less is more. Buyers don't need to see multiples of the same object; they do, however, need to see all the available colorways. Most stores use displays to tell a story that will help sell the work. It's important to show your buyers the stories they can tell with your work, so let this drive your displays. Retail shoppers, on the other hand, are shopping for fun, whether they're buying a gift or something for themselves. They are looking for a shopping experience, and it's your job to deliver one if you want the sales. This display will benefit from Grow a Digital Presence I'm just getting into this whole digital marketing side of things for my art. I only have a few names on my customer list currently. How do you suggest growing my list quickly and effectively? These could include offers that will only be available online, giving people exclusive access to special content and first dibs on new items in your line. Put a signup form in an obvious place on your website, maybe more than once. Keep it simple--all you need is a name and an address. Have a clipboard in your booth with the same easy form for signup; there, you'll want to get more information--a name and a snail mail address, as well as an address. (cont.) 9 Apr 2014

10 Another tool you'll want to use is social media sites. These won't directly result in additions to your list, but they will help you get the word out to people who may choose to join your list. You might start by putting up a Facebook page. You can then post news about your new work. You can post a link to your website where visitors can click and become customers. You'll also want to encourage your visitors to click "like," which will bring you more traffic. You can also purchase targeted ads on Facebook that will also help drive traffic your way. My son, a jeweler, has followed this route and now has thousands of friends who see each of his posts, many of whom become customers. How did you like this resource? Your feedback helps us provide resources that matter to you most. This article can be found at: WT.fmg_linksection=23FF0824L62DT&cid= &_rid= &WT.mc_id=NL Are you knappin yet? 10 Apr 2014

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12 TO: Dallas Gem and Mineral Society PO Box Dallas, TX Area Clubs Arlington G&M Club, 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm, 1408 Gibbons, Arlington, TX Pleasant Oaks G&M Club, Garland Women's Bldg., 713 Austin, Garland, meets the 1 st Thur. of each month at 7:30 pm Lockheed-Martin Stone Steppers, 3400 Bryant-Irving Road, Fort Worth, meets the 2 nd Tuesday at 7:30 pm Dallas G&M Society, Plano Rd, off of Plano Rd, Dallas, TX, meets the 3 rd Tue. Of each month at 7 pm Dallas Bead Society, meets 3 rd Thur. each month at 7:30 pm Address pending Oak Cliff G&M Soc, South Hampton Community Hospital, 2929 S. Hampton Rd, Dls, TX, 4 th Tue. ea month 7 pm Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club, 3545 Bryan Avenue, Ft Worth, TX, meets the 4 th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm Dallas Paleo Society, EMGI (Bldg. H, Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, 75244), 2 nd Wed month at 7:30 pm *Meeting Date and Location Third Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM at the American Legion Hall next to the shop off Plano Rd. (see map) Member of South Central Federation of Mineral Societies Shop Map Plano Rd Suite 105 Affiliated With American Federation of Mineral Societies For members of DGMS only, The will gladly announce your rock showings at art shows, museums, or libraries, etc., for free. Mike Andrews hsif47@gmail.com 12 Apr 2014