NEWSLETTER OF THE THREE FORKS TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB

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1 1 NEWSLETTER OF THE THREE FORKS TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB VOLUME XXVI ISSUE 5 JULY 2009 EDITOR: Chuck Marcum PHONE: (918) graytcote@cox.net The Outpost is published monthly by the Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club. The club is a member of the Federation of Metal Detector and Archeological Clubs Inc. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of metal detecting as a hobby. No brand or model of metal detector is endorsed by the club. Membership is open to the public with the only requirement being that all members follow the Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics. Club dues are $25.00 per family yearly. Any comments or stories that you would like to contribute to your newsletter are always welcome. MEETINGS: First Friday of each month. TIME : 7:15 P.M PLACE: Wagoner Community Building at the corner of Jefferson and Cherokee streets in Wagoner Oklahoma. NEXT MEETING: July 3, 2009 BOARD MEETING: July 18th at the Club Summer Hunt CLUB PO BOX: P.O. Box 753 Wagoner, Ok CLUB OFFICERS: PRESIDENT: Francis Tracy VICE PRESIDENT: Eddie Tamplin SECRETARY: Lorie Stubbs TREASURER: Cathy Young BOARD MEMBERS: Jerry Callison Nancy Coffey Gene Coffey Vicki Lang Chuck Marcum Tony Morris Mary Tracy

2 2 3 FORKS MEMBERSHIP MEETING JUNE 5 th, 2009 The meeting was called to 7:40 PM There were 28 members in attendance. There were 2 visitors OLD BUSINESS: Night Hunt July 18 th at Blueberry Farm was discussed. July 3 July 18 July 18 August 7 August7 October? November 7 Upcoming Events 3 Forks Club Meeting 3 Forks Board Meeting 3 Forks Club Night Hunt 3 Forks Club Meeting 3 Forks Board Meeting Arrowhead Dig Fort Donelson Hunt NEW BUSINESS: We will have an outing in Grove October 3 rd. Bruce and Lorie Stubbs will drive up and check out the park and RV hook-up sites for possible 2 day event. Mike McGrew announced there will be a 4 th of July party in his neighborhood the weekend of June 27 th, with music, food, games and fireworks. All are welcome. Vicki Lang announced Lights over Rhema will be Sunday June 28 th. Cathy Young has contacted Creek County Fairgrounds to set & reserve date for next years National Hunt. Gold Eagle was awarded to Mike McGrew. Raffle donation won by the Larry Koch. 50/50 pot was $20.00, won by Gene Coffey, with consolation prize going to Vicki Lang. Display Case won by Ken Fanning. Attendance drawing won by Larry Koch. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM There was no Board Meeting. Submitted by Secretary, Lorie Stubbs July 5 July 9 July 14 July 20 July 24 July 31 Tony Morris Glenn Briley Wanda Carnes Linda Koch Shawn Gilbert Wayne Starr July 7 Jeff & Rachel Williams July Meeting Cookies Wanda Carnes Lorie Stubbs Mike and Joe found some real rare and intact Silver Indian Ear Bobs and lots of nice Glass Trade Beads.

3 3 THREE FORKS SUMMER CLUB HUNT JULY 18th AT THE COFFEY S BLUEBERRY FARM IN OKAY. The Night Hunt Entry Fee is $15.00 up until July 3rd. There is also a mandatory Prize Donation worth at least $ Children 12 And under can hunt both hunts for half price and waive the donation. You can pay in Silver up until the time of the Hunts. Silver prices will be 15 Silver Dimes. Plus the $10.00 Prize Donation for the Night Hunt. The club will be furnishing the Hamburgers to grill and there will be a signup sheet at the meeting for the rest of our meal. You will need to furnish your own drinks. 4:30 Board Meeting 6:00 Dinner Dark:30 Night Hunt Name Night Hunt $15.00 Night Hunt $1.50 Silver Name Night Hunt $15.00 Night Hunt $1.50 Silver Total Cash Total Silver Total Cash Total Silver

4 4 JUNE PRIZE DONATIONS DONATION SHARED BY SHARED TO 1914 Barber Dime Angel Patriotic Basket Marbles Water Carton Blue Bottle Navy Perfume Candle Memo Box FM Transmitter Picture Frame Shadow Box Tomato Juice Alavera Plant $5.00 Bill $5.00 Bill $5.00 Bill Chuck Marcum Eddie Tamplin Annette Morris Richard Carr Richard Carr Richard Carr Mary Tracy Francis Tracy Francis Tracy Cathy Young Gene Coffey Vicky Lang Larry Koch Willie Wetzel Mary McGrew Larry Kotch Ken Fanning Chuck Marcum John Hamilton Matt Fortney Tony Morris Ken Fanning John Hamilton Lorie Stubbs Ken Fanning Willie Wetzel Charlie Williams Charlie Williams Lorie Stubbs Willie Wetzel Mary Tracy Gene Coffey Nary Tracy The 50/50 Pot was shared to Gene Coffey. The Donation Drawing was shared to Larry Koch. The Display Donation was shared to Ken Fanning. The Attendance Donation was shared to Larry Koch.

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7 7 JUNE FIND OF THE MONTH WINNERS PROS Oldest Coin Indian Head Cent Chuck Marcum Indian Head Cent Mike McGrew Wheat Cent Wheat Cent Larry Koch Jewelry 1 Silver Indian Earring 1 Silver Indian Earring Mike McGrew 2 10k Gold Ring Chuck Marcum Val. Coin Silver & Gold s Barber Dime Chuck Marcum D Mercury Dime Mike McGrew Valuable Coin - Other Indian Head Cent Mike McGrew D Wheat Cent Ken Fanning Indian Head Cent Chuck Marcum Relic 1 Okmulgee IT Token Mike McGrew 2 Asher OK Token Chuck Marcum 3 Part of a Spur Military Relic 1 Eagle Button Mike McGrew 2 Bullet Button Chuck Marcum 3 Pistol Ball Non - Metallic 1 Trade Beads Mike McGrew 1 Trade Beads 2 Fern Fossils Tony Morris 3 Arrowhead Chuck Marcum AMATEURS Oldest Coin Wheat Cent John Hamilton Wheat Cent Richard Carr Wheat Cent Matt Fortney Jewelry 1 Silver Belt Buckle Matt Fortney 2 Football Pendant John Hamilton Val. Coin Silver & Gold o Barber Dime Matt Fortney Walking Liberty Half Dollar John Hamilton D Roosevelt Dime Debbye Scroggins Valuable Coin - Other Wheat Cent Debbye Scroggins Wheat Cent John Hamilton Wheat Cent Richard Carr Relic 1 Brass Drawer Handle John Hamilton 2 Boy Scout Canteen Matt Fortney 3 Gas Valve Richard Carr Military Relic 1 Eagle Button Richard Carr 2 No Entry Non - Metallic Wax Sealer Jar Richard Carr 2 Cow Skull Matt Fortney Golden Eagle Award Mike McGrew found this really nice Okmulgee IT Trade Token. Remember only Silver or Gold Coins are allowed in the Most Valuable Silver & Gold Category and only Non - Silver Coins will be permitted in the Most Valuable Other Category. You can view photos of all winning entries plus see the point standings on our website.

8 8 Chuck Marcum PO Box 2738 Broken Arrow, OK 74013