Volume 44, Issue 2 February

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1 Rocky Tales Volume 44, Issue 2 February LAKE HAVASU GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY The Official Publication of The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Editor: Susan Sease BOARD MEETING February 6th, 1pm Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Lapidary Shop 2186 McCulloch Blvd #B GENERAL MEETING February 9th! Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Lapidary Shop 2186 McCulloch Blvd #B Lake Havasu City, Az Meeting 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Rock & Egg Breakfast February 26, 2018 (4 th Monday of the month) 9:00 a.m. Golden Corral 1550 S. Palo Verde Mark your calendar! Inside This Issue: Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Information Page 2 President s Message Page 3 LHGMS/ LHMLG General Membership Meeting Minutes Page 4 Havasu Rocks Workshops Page 6 Mineral Fun Fact Page 8 Birthdays and Anniversaries Page 9 It's time for our annual Silent Auction! Every year we hold a silent auction at the February meeting to raise money for the club, to share what we have stored for too long and are finally willing to part company with. It will become someone else s treasure! As always, the success of the event depends entirely on your involvement. Bring items to sell! They can be equipment, rough rocks, finished lapidary projects, fossils or interesting rock specimens. Can't attend this meeting? No problem, call or Susan Sease at , or sjsease@gmail.com and I'll pick up your donation. Let's have fun! All proceeds go to the club. 1

2 CLUB INFORMATION The Purpose of this Society shall be to: A. Increase our appreciation of the beauty and value of the land in which we live. B. Foster good fellowship among its members. C. Host an annual Gem and Mineral Show for the community. D. Foster awareness of the earth sciences by: 1. Increasing knowledge pertaining to minerals, gems, and rocks. 2. Disseminating knowledge of collecting and classification of minerals, fossils and rock through collection and classification. 3. Improving the practical knowledge of cutting, grinding and polishing materials to use in the design and creation of jewelry and other useful objects. E. Provide educational scholarships in the scientific fields. F. Procure and improve the Society s property. The Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society meets the second Friday of each month from September through May at Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Lapidary Shop 2186 McCulloch Blvd #B, Lake Havasu City, Az. The membership typically votes to eliminate the June, July, and August meetings. Fiscal Year: February 1 January 31. Name badges are required for all members. One time or replacement badge cost - $10.00 Single membership cost - $20.00 Family sponsored Junior membership cost - $10.00 Family membership cost - $20.00 for the first member and $10.00 for each member thereafter with a maximum of $ Annual Membership dues are payable on January 1 and shall be delinquent after the February meeting. Please remit payment to: Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Attn: Membership Chairperson P.O. Box 990 Lake Havasu City, AZ The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society is a member of The Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies (RMFMS) and associated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS). Linda Harley Ron Lee Gayle Wilson Michelle Smedley Renee Goode Al Yanity Helen Reyes Gayle Gilpin Gayle Gilpin Hank Smedley Cathy Viney Kathy Padilla COMMITTEES Chairman BOD Rep Club Promotion Open Gayle Gilpin Communications Susan Sease Bruce Wilhelm Secretary Education Facilities Field Trips Finance Fund Raisers Gem Show Gayle Wilson Open Open Kathie & Steve Bryson Michelle Smedley Open Barry Bandaruk Greeters Edith Walden Gayle Gilpin Hospitality Property OFFICERS and DIRECTORS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Co-Treasurer Sgt at Arms First Year Director Second Year Director Jean Yanity / Shiela Banderuck Open Third Year Director Past President Director of Operations Havasu Rocks Co-Director of Operations Havasu Rocks Rocky Tales is published monthly. The submission deadline is the 3rd Friday of the month by to: sjsease@gmail.com Rocky Tales Team: Michelle Smedley, Linda Harley and Susan Sease Website: Moderator: Bruce Wilhelm Facebook Page: 2

3 --President s Message Hello Everyone, I want to thank the Club Members for entrusting me with the future of Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society and Lake Havasu Mineral and Lapidary Group d/b/a Havasu Rocks for the year I m very excited about the next several months, we have a great new board with lots of new ideas and energy. Boy o boy, where did January go? So far the year has been jam packed with area events and in our own club. Our Winter Visitors are here and enjoying the purchases they have made at Havasu Rocks. The workshops are doing so well, we ve actually had to add more sessions. If you haven t already, pick up a copy of this year s Winter Visitors Guide, there is a fantastic (free) article about Havasu Rocks, which has brought in a lot of new business. There are a few things I would like to do this year. I would like to get some good lighting in the display cabinets to increase the beauty of all the consignment and club items for sale. Another vision is to start a kids program, especially for the summer months. The board needs someone to head up this task. It would be a director position with all the benefits of being on the board of directors. I am open to any and all ideas on how to enhance the Club and Havasu Rocks. Once again, I want to thank everyone and look forward to a year of working together to advance the club. Ladies Super Bowl Day Rock Painting Party Sunday, February 4 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Free for LHGMS Members, ladies or men! Leslie Rosario is going to help those of us who have never painted a rock learn how to do it! If you re an experienced painter, all the better. We are also going to be helping the shop by each of us donating one of our painted rocks to our retail shop for the club to sell. You Bring: Your own rocks 2 (more if you want). The rocks should be round shaped river pebbles/stones with smooth surfaces and sort of flat. Be sure you wash them at home with detergent to remove any debris. Any beverage you d like to drink alcoholic or nonalcoholic and an appetizer to share. You may bring your own paint supplies if you want to. The Club will provide: Paint and supplies you need to complete your projects, one to take home and one for the shop. This will be a great afternoon to get better acquainted, make new friends and have some fun. Please confirm and let us know what appetizer you ll be brining. You may respond to this or you may call Havasu Rocks

4 LAKE HAVASU GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY Lake Havasu Mineral & Lapidary Group January 12, 2018 Havasu Rocks 2186 McColloch Blvd #B Lake Havasu City, AZ Board Members in attendance: Hank Smedley/ Linda Harley President Linda Harley/Ron Lee Vice President Kathie Bryson/Gayle Wilson Secretary Carol Lasater/Michelle Smedley - Treasurer Barry Bandaruk Past President Helen Reyes - 1nd year Director Cathy Viney Director of Operations Havasu Rocks Al Yanity Acting Sgt of Arms Meeting Attendance: 51 Members Guests: 3 Club President, Hank Smedley called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Flag Salute- Al Yanity led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. Hank recognized the current board for their service and for creating the facility. He introduced the new board and officially installed them. Linda Harley asked and received approval of minutes. Minutes were published in the most recent Rocky Tales newsletter. Treasurer s Report: Michelle Smedley gave the treasurer s report for 2017 and will be filed for review. Membership: Gayle Gilpin reports 21 new members since the last meeting, bringing our total to 479 with 176 renewed/paid. A call for renewals was made. Old Business: Hank announced the installation of new wheels on lapidary machines and the newly purchased 24 slab saw recently added to the shop. Education: Guest Speaker Richard Thomas entertained us and enlightened us about gold. He shared a display of his personal nuggets and donated gold sand and rock specimens to our shop. See him at his booth at the Quartsite QIA show, booth #460. New Business: Calling for volunteers for Winterfest- Feb 9-10 th to help man the store and information table outside the shop. A two-day sale for the store was announced for Jan. 26 th & 27 th. A call for hospitality volunteers was answered by Jean Yanity and Shiela Banderuck though they could use some help bringing a dish to share. The Quartsite Campout Jan st was discussed with 7 confirmed and a Saturday pot luck. Barry shared information on the upcoming Tucson Gem Shows and made a plea for donations to add to gift baskets for next year s Havasu Gem Show. 4

5 (LHGMS / LHMLG minutes continued) Hank called for members to look for club purchases of merchandise for the store while at Quartsite shows. He also will be leading the field trip this Sunday to Blankenship Wash for purple jasper. A question was posed for offering field trips on days other than just Sunday and a sign-up was asked for. A piece of petrified wood was auctioned off after the break with a winning bid from Erin Engle of $210. The club is needing donations for the silent auction for our next meeting, February 9 th. Member Dave Mack suggested a social outing of a jet boat trip upriver to Pirates Cove. A six hour trip with a great narration of history and wildlife viewing. Interested members can call Dave at (619) Twenty members expressed interest in going and with just 5 more there will be a discounted rate of $40 per person. The boat will hold 40, so hurry with your reservations. Budget meeting is called for early February. A Ladies Day Out free rock painting session was announced for Superbowl Sunday, Feb 4 th at Havasu Rocks. Bring 3 smooth river rocks to paint- one for a shop donation. All other supplies provided. Gem Show early planning meeting February 20 th at Havasu Rocks, 2pm. The business meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm. General Meeting Minutes provided by Gayle Wilson, Secretary for January 2018 Come join Havasu Rocks for a special all-day Jet Boat Tour! FEBRUARY 19TH: Depart British Village at 10:30am Return approx 3:30pm TRIP INCLUDES: Ride on the 47 Starship 2010 jetboat climate controlled cabin w/ restroom 1-1/2 hr lunch stop at Pirates Cove (Lunch is not included.) Visit to petroglyphs located above Blankenship Bend Rock formation discussion Wildlife sightings are common! Tour is historically narrated...binoculars available to borrow if you don t have your own. The Boat is limited to 40 passengers, and we already have 23 signups from the meeting. Only room for 17 more!!! 5

6 COME JOIN THE FUN! we ROCK! At Havasu Rocks, we are introducing workshops to our local community! Yes, Get excited this New Year 2018! Get Creative with these new workshops: Havasu Rocks 2186 McCulloch Blvd. N Suite B. Lake Havasu City AZ, 86406, USA Introducing Our Workshops INTRO TO LAPIDARY & CABOCHON DESIGN Learn the basics of lapidary and cabochon design. Workshop size is a minimum of 3 and a max of 5. (1 of 4 parts). All materials provided. Please register and pre-pay at Havasu Rocks. ***Starts TUESDAY, Jan 9, pm-5pm Continues for 3 weeks Tues Jan 16, 23, 31, $60 LHGMS Members $75 non-members TRY OUR WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP Learn the basics of lapidary and cabochon design. Workshop size is a minimum of 3 and a max of 5. (1 of 4 parts). All materials provided. Please register and pre-pay at Havasu Rocks. **Starts WEDNESDAY, Jan 15, pm-5pm continues for 3 weeks. Every Wed! Wed Jan 22, 29, 2018 Wed Feb 6, 2018 $60 LHGMS Members $75 non-members TRY THURSDAY WORKSHOP Learn the basics of lapidary and cabochon design. **Starts THURSDAY, Jan 11, pm - 5 pm continues for 3 weeks. Every Thursday! Jan 18, 25, 2018, Feb 1, 2018 Intro to Lapidary & Cabochon Design, Basics of Wire Wrapping, Dowsing, Fold Formed Copper Bracelet and silversmithing. All workshops will be held at Havasu Rocks in central Lake Havasu City. Register TODAY! January & Feburary STORE HOURS TUES-SAT 10 am- 5 pm (928) FOLD FORM COPPER BRACELETS Learn this fun forming technique. We will be using torches to soften the metal so it can be worked easier and learn how to rivet two layers of copper together. Fold forming can be used at make earrings, pendants and of course bracelets. All tools and materials will be provided. Please pre-pay at Havasu Rocks Workshop limited to 4 people. BRING A SNACK & WATER. $40 LHGMS members $55 non- members *** THURSDAY Jan 18, PM- 5 PM *** TUESDAY Feb 13, am - 2 pm

7 WIRE WRAPPING WORKSHOPS Learn the basics of wire wrapping, including types, gauges & tempers. Basic design will be introduced and execution of wire wrapping a cabochon into a finshed pendant. Learn how to wrap a basic shape and take home your own creation. All tools and materials will be provided. Please pre-pay at Havasu Rocks Max 5 people. BRING A SNACK & WATER. $40 LHGMS members $55 non- members ***Starts Sat Jan 13, pm ***Wed Feb 7, pm- 5 pm WIRE WRAPPING - BASIC DESIGN TECHNIQUES *PRE-REQUISITE: BASIC WIRE WARPPING. Learn about techniques, how to access your creativity and make a pendant to take home. All tools and materials will be provided. Please pre-pay at Havasu Rocks Max 5 people MIn 3 to hold the workshop. BRING A SNACK & WATER. $40 LHGMS members $55 non- members ***Wed Jan 24, pm- 5 pm ***Tue Feb 27, am-12pm INTRO TO SILVERSMITHING Learn about the different types of metals and what gauge to use. You will learn design, soldering and a use a torch, then apply your new skills to create your own jewelry. INTERMEDIATE WIRE WRAPPING- NON STANDARD SHAPES Instructor: Renee Good *PRE-REQUISITE: BASIC WIRE WRAPPING. Focus on wire wrapping unusual shapes, crystals, minerals, puffed hearts and other items with out a flat back. We will look how to secure the stone and create a ball that will balance the wieght of the focal item for a pendant or tassle. Wire wrapping of dilled stones will also be demonstrated. All tools and materials will be provided. Please pre-pay at Havasu Rocks. Min 3 people. BRING A SNACK & WATER. $30 LHGMS members $45 non- members ***TUESDAY WORKSHOP Jan 30, am- 12pm ***Feb 27, am- 12pm All tools and materials will be provided. Please pre-pay at Havasu Rocks Max 4 people. BRING A SNACK & WATER. $40 LHGMS members $55 non- members *** TUESDAY Jan 9, pm-5 pm *** Thu Feb 8, am-2 pm

8 Shop & Meeting location AMPLE PARKING IN BACK PARKING LOT!! Field Trip Monday, February 5 th! Chemehuevi Wash California Fun Facts of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. The Chemehuevi Reservation is a federally recognized tribe, who are the southernmost branch of Southern Paiute people, which was spread throughout southwestern Utah, southern Nevada, northwestern Arizona, and southeastern California. The Chemehuevi territory lay off the lower Colorado River north and west toward Death Valley and west to about the Providence Mountains. A less populated somewhat undefined strip stretched as far west as the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and north of the Mojave River. They neighbored the Koso and Serrano and were intimate with the Mohave, who after chasing the Halchidhoma and Kohuana eastward brought them to Cottonwood Island to live. In 1867 after a war with the Mohave, the Chemehuevi, moved westward and today, their main homelands are located in the Chemehuevi Valley area which is named after them. There are about 345 that live on the reservation but they have over 700 members on the books. Some Chemehuevi people live on the Southern Paiute reservations, among the Mission Indian bands, and in the multi-ethnic Colorado River Indian Reservation in Arizona. The Chemehuevi Reservation was established by an Executive Order in The reservation is governed by a ninemember elected tribal council, with a constitution and bylaws drawn up under the Indian Reorganization Ace of The council includes a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary-treasurer. Tribal officers serve for three-year terms. In addition, various standing committees such as the resource development committee, the administration committee, and the human resource committee, report to the tribal council

9 HAPPY BIRTHDAY January HAPPY ANNIVERSARY January Bob Andrews Rita Atwood Sheila Bandaruk Debra Battenfield Cheryl Billings Edie Brier Jean Burkett Avery Carpita David Christensen Kathy Clark Tony Elliott Chris Ferris David Flick Jack Fritchey Jackie Fritchey Rose Anne Goodon Larry Hansen Aleta Huskinson Gary Leuzinger Sherrill Mann Terry McCray Candy Merchant Lee Mulligan Jon Norman Sue Osborne Jesse Reese Joe Rudd Diane Tillotson Ed Tillotson Shayne Tolman Mary Walker Luann Waurzyniak Leonard Wegman Kathy Hapgood Wilbur Donna Wild Gayle Wilson Ron & Kathleen Boatness David Bridgewater Eddie & Pamela Brown Ken & Marla Diehl Lin Jacobus Darryld & Trixie Kautzmann Gary & Linda Leuzinger Lynn & Jill Milliken Ken & Mary Roberts Lita Smith Susan Watson 9

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