Monthly Meetings. ***3rd. Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m.*** The American Legion Hall Plano Rd. 105 Dallas, TX

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1 1 R o k To k October 2016 Final PROGRAM FOR MEETING No program scheduled at time of publication New Gene Pump A reason to smile DGMS Purposes Inside: OCTOBER ROKTOK PAGE # To promote: 1. COVER PAGE 2. MEETING MIN. 3. MEETING MIN CONT. 4. CALANDER 5. AMAZING MINERALS BY DAN C. 6. CLASSES SUNSHINE AND RAIN 7. OCT. BIRTH STONES 8. GEM & MINERAL SHOWS NEAR TEXAS 9. LOCAL INTEREST 10. OTHER CLUBS AND MAP 2016 Club Officers President - Diana Case 1st VP (Programs) - Jim Senseman 2nd VP (Shop) - David Pirnie Treasurer - Jack Sorrow Secretary Burt Breedlove 6th Member - Mike Russell RokTok Editors- Mike Andrews & Sean Neeley 1. Interest, knowledge, and lapidary art s k i l l s and metalworking (embodying the use of polished gems and minerals when appropriate). 2. Interest in rock and mineral collection and increase knowledge of geology and related earth sciences. T h i s includes holding annual shows cooperation, the sharing of common interests and a bet- ter understanding of m e m b e r activities. Monthly Meetings ***3rd. Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m.*** Lapidary Workshop Hours Mon. & Thur. 6 9 PM Sat. 8AM 1PM The American Legion Hall Plano Rd. 105 Dallas, TX

2 2 General Meeting Dallas Gem and Mineral Society Plano Rd. Suite 104 Dallas, TX Presentation: September 20, 2016 Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. UTD Ph.D. student, Samuel Johnson, gave a slide presentation of his recent field study trip with undergrad students in New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada. He explained the methodology of the mapping exercise for the students and gave some information on the geology they examined. He had sample rocks from the area. One of the more interesting features was an area of dikes about 100 miles long whose exact origin and causation is unclear. Following the presentation, he took discussed the various stones he had with him and answered questions about them and the field trip. UTD Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Barbara H. Hollis, and Dr. James Carter were also in attendance. It was a lively and informative talk. Announcements: Diana Case, President This was the last opportunity to pick up a slice of the sow-belly agate that was donated by Jim Senseman earlier this year. The remaining pieces after tonight will go onto the raffle table at future meetings. Free tickets for the upcoming InterGem show are on the club website and facebook. Print them out for yourself and your friends. The club s Parking Lot Swap Meet is set for Oct. 1 st (3 weeks). Sites are free. Arrive at or after 7:00 am for set-up. Our club Garage Sale is two weeks after the Swap Meet (Oct. 15). Bring your old and usable stuff to sell to benefit the club. InterGem: If you are selling at our InterGem booth, be sure to show up to help with set-up on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 1pm to 5pm and Thursday, Oct 13 from 10am to 5pm. Officer Reports: Jim Senseman, 1 st V.P. (Programs) Nominations for officers for 2017 are the following: President Steven Buehler 1 st V.P. Gerald Pennington 2 nd V.P. David Pirnie (incumbent) Treasurer Secretary Jack Sorrow (incumbent) Sean Neely 6 th Member Mike Russell (incumbent) David Pirnie, 2 nd V.P. (Lapidary Shop) The Genie spitters have been repaired or replaced. New blades have been put on saws that needed them We are trying out water-oil lubricant on the saws. People have said that they like it. The shop will be open tomorrow and the following Wednesday.

3 3 Jack Sorrow, Treasurer (Reported by Diana Case) The club is financially solvent. Shop use & income to be up from last year. 1Burt Breedlove, Secretary Please put your name on the sign-in sheet by the door so we can keep track of attendance. Darrell Harrison, Show Chair We are down four dealers at this time for the November show. We need volunteers to assist at the show. Sign-up sheets are in the shop. Show Cards are in and ready for distribution. Pick up a handful and get them out into the community. We need other publicity: TV, radio, newspapers, schools, scouts Silent Auction: $ in proceeds Raffle: $46.00 in proceeds Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Attendance: Members signed-in: 29 Guests: 2 Burt Breedlove, Secretary From the Prez No input at this at publication time

4 4 October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8am-1pm Meeting Board Meeting 8am-1pm AT 8am-1pm 7:00 pm. 8am-1pm

5 5 AMAZING MINERALS by Dan Costian HUMBLE, CUTE SILICATES (III): 1 gmelinite (Italy); 2 eudidymite (Malawi); 3 bertrandite (Kazakhstan); 4 neptunite (CA); 5 benitoite on natrolite (CA); 6 cleavelandite (CO); 7 mesolite (India); 8,9 hemimorphite (AZ); 10 hemimorphite (Mexico); 11 hemimorphite (China); 12 hemimorphite (Mexico)

6 6 Craft Classes At Our Shop *NOTE Wednesday only $10.00 CLASS INSTRUCT. CLASS SIZE COST* Materials DATES BASKET BEZEL JEAN 6 max.-4min. $ 20.00? tbd BEADING JEAN 6 max.-4min. $ 20.00? tbd BRAIDED BEZEL JEAN 6 max.-4min. $ 20.00? tbd GEM TREE /w WIRE & GEMS LAURIE 6 max.-4min. $ 20.00? tbd KUMIHIMO JEAN 6 max.-4min. $ 20.00? tbd METAL CLAY MOLDS STEPH 6 max.-4min. $ 20.00? tbd METAL SMITHING MIKE 4 max.-1min. $ $ 5.00 tbd SHOP QUALIFYING LEE 6 max.-4min. $ 30.00? tbd SHOP SUPERVISOR DAVID 6 max.-4min. $ - - tbd WIRE WRAPPING CABS LAURIE 6 max.-4min. $ 20.00? tbd WIRE WRAPING WITH TABS LAURIE 6 max.-4min. $ 20.00? tbd WIRE WRAPPING /w PRONGS LAURIE 6 max.-4min. $ 20.00? tbd Sept Classes At The Shop ** Read instructions for class CLASS INSTRUCT. CLASS SIZE COST* $ Materials DATES WIRE WRAPPING CABS LAURIE 6 max.-4min. $ $ 3.00 SHOP QUALIFYING LEE 6 max.-4min. $ ** METAL SMITHING MIKE 4 max.-1min. $ $ 5.00 BRAIDED BEZEL JEAN 6 max.-4min. $ ** SHOP SUPERVISOR DAVID 6 max.-4min. $ - - BASKET BEZEL JEAN 6 max.-4min. $ **($10. Kit) Jonnie Shop PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE SIGN-UP SHEETS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING A CLASS. Oct. Sunshine Birthdays 10/11 Carter, Mark 10/11 Harrington, Al 10/13 Brown, Monika 10/23 Gunter, Christine 10/23 Pierne, David 10/23 Ramsey, Rick 10/24 McCraw, John 11/1 Eberbacher, Carol Oct. Rain Report Bobby and Vicki Thornton continue to have health problems Monika Brown still has health concerns

7 7 october Birthstones Source: October Birthstone October is another month with two birthstone choices Tourmaline and Opal. Tourmaline Tourmaline has become a favorite gemstone among jewelry designers and gem collectors the world over. Since it is available in a wide variety of colors, it is ideally suited to almost anyone's taste. Tourmaline is also known for displaying several colors in the same gemstone. These bi-color or tri-color gems are formed in many combinations; gemstones with clear color distinctions are highly prized. One multi-color variety is known as watermelon tourmaline, and features green, pink, and white color bands; to resemble its namesake, the gemstone is cut into thin slices having a pink center, white ring, and green edge. Tourmaline is found in many localities including Brazil, Afghanistan, East Africa, and the USA. Opal The name opal derives from the Greek Opallos, meaning "to see a change (of color)." Opals range in color from milky white to black with flashes of yellow, orange, green, red, and blue. An opal's beauty is the product of contrast between its color play and its background. Opal is a formation of non-crystalline silica gel that seeped into crevices in the sedimentary strata. Through time and nature's heating and molding processes, the gel hardened into the form of opals. The opal is composed of particles closely packed in spherical arrangements. When packed together in a regular pattern, a threedimensional array of spaces are created that give opal its radiance.

8 8 Gem and Minerals Shows Around and Near Texas October TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society, Mayborn Center; 3303 North 3rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Children $2; Treasure wheel, silent auction, grab bags, and demonstrations.; contact Chip Burnette, 2630 Polk St, Killeen, TX 76543; AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem and Mineral Society, Palmer Events Center; 900 Barton Springs Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, Seniors $7, Children ages $2 / 12 and under free; Gem & mineral show vendors of jewelry, beads, gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils & spheres. Exhibits like the touch table of rocks and fossils and member collections. Demos in faceting, cabbing, fossil cleaning, and polymer clay. Fri "Youth Education Day" w/field trips. For $1 each Gem Mine, Wheel of Fortune, Jewelry Making, or Illumination Station. Hourly door prizes Sat and Sun. Grand Prize Sun Fluorite specimen from Bingham, NM.; contact Chip Burnette, 6719 Burnet Ln, Austin, TX 78757, (512) ; showchairman@austingemandmineral.org; Web site: November AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society, Amarillo Civic Center, Amarillo, TX; 400 S. Buchanan Street, Regency Room; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $3, Children under 12 free; Demonstrations, door prizes, exhibits, silent auction, wheel of fortune.; contact Skip Kendrick, P. O. Box 635, Vega, TX 79092, (806) ; kendrick@amaonline.com HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society, Humble Civic Center; 8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $8, Children under 10 free; There will be swap area, silent auctions, free gemstone, mineral and fossil identification, working exhibits, dino dig, kids daze on Friday, Special exhibits, dealers in jewelry, beads, lapidary rough and slabs, minerals, fossils, meteorites, decorative items, geode crackers.; contact Scott Singleton, Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099, (281) ; showchair@hgms.org; Web site: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Annual show; Event Show Management, San Antonio Event Center; 8111 Meadow Leaf Drive; Fri. 11-6; Admission $20; If you are a wholesaler or manufacturer of jewelry, gifts or accessories, then this show is for you! It is your chance to sell in a professional, cash and carry, trade-only marketplace. Space is limited, ensuring greater return on your booth investment with an excellent buyer-to-exhibitor ratio. This event sells out every year and we are anticipating explosive attendance in So, if you are serious about retail success, then make this golden opportunity an important part of your selling strategy. ; contact Ellen Andrus, 1826 N Loop 1604 W Suite 100, Studio 54, San Antonio, TX 78248; info@eventshowmanagement.com; Web site: MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem & Mineral Society, Rodeo Center Exhibit Hall; 1800 Rodeo Drive, (I-635 & Military Parkway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, Seniors $8, Students $8, Children $3; 59th Annual Dallas Gem & Mineral Show. There will be be fluorescent displays, silent auctions, door prizes and much more.; contact Diana Case, PO Box , Dallas, TX 75374, (214) ; Web site: dallasgemandmineral.org December EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral and Gem Society, Inc., El Maida Shriners Hall; 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; contact Louie Provencio, 4233 Canterbury Dr., El Paso, TX 79902, (915) ; L1155@yahoo.com; Web site: January FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksurg Rockhounds, Lady Bird Johnson Park; The Pavilion; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Hourly silent auction, hourly free door prizes, outstanding raffle prizes, demonstrations of gem faceting, rock cutting and polishing. Dealers from throughout the southwest. ; contact Jim Gedeon, 1156 Old Willow Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 78624, (830) ; gedeonjim1@gmail.com

9 9 Local events of interest Gerald Pennington and Frank R. will return to coordinate the DGMS participation at InterGem in Dallas. The dates to remember are: Thu Oct 13, 2016, set up from 9 am to 5pm Fri Oct 14, 2016, InterGem noon to 6pm Sat Oct 15, 2016, InterGem 10am to 6pm Sun Oct 16, 2016, InterGem 11am to 5pm Dallas Gem & Mineral Society Rules for demonstrating at the InterGem Show In order to qualify to participate in the DGMS booth at InterGem, members must: 1. Be a member in good standing. 2. Have attended at least 2 monthly meetings in the past 12 months. 3. Help setup at InterGem on the Wednesday or Thursday before the InterGem Show. 4. Demonstrate a skill learned or taught at DGMS. Members have the privilege to sell items made with the skills learned or taught at the club. InterGem for DGMS is not a swap meet, is not an opportunity to buy and resell goods. InterGem is a time for DGMS members to demonstrate the skills they learned and practice at DGMS, greet the public, explain our club operations, and invite the public to come look at our operations and join the Club.

10 10 TO: Dallas Gem & Mineral Society *PO Box Dallas, TX *Notice: This is a new PO Box and ZIP Shop Phone: (214) Code* LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES MEETING DETAILS Arlington G&M Club, 1408 Gibbons, Arlington, 1st Tuesday, at 7:30 pm Cowtown Gem, Mineral & Glass Club, 3300 Bryant-Irving Road, Ft Worth, 2nd Tues., at 7:00 pm Dallas Bead Society, address pending, 3rd Thursday at 7:30 pm Dallas G&M Society, Plano Rd, off of Plano Rd, Dallas, 3rd Tuesday, at 7:00 pm Dallas Paleo Society, EMGI (Bldg. H, Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln), 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 pm Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club, 3545 Bryan Avenue, Fort Worth, 4th Tuesday at 7:30 pm Lockheed-Martin Stone Steppers, 3400 Bryant-Irving Road, Fort Worth, 2nd Tuesday 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 Affiliated With American Federation of Mineral Societies For members of DGMS only, The Rok Tok will gladly announce your rock showings at art shows, museums, or libraries, etc.,