THE DIGGER A Publication of Midwest Historical Detector Club Omaha, Nebraska Volume 33 Issue 9 MINUTES OF THE September 8, 2010 MEETING OF THE MIDWEST HISTORICAL DETECTOR CLUB The meeting was called to order by President Jim Marshall. The pledge of allegiance was observed. Guest were Paul and Joan Tainter. August Meeting minutes were read by fill in Jim Ferraguti. Jim Marshall read the winners from the monthly displays drawings. Motions for meeting minutes were accepted. John Benner gave the treasurers report and stated we have made a little back on raffles we have at the yearly X-mas Party. Motions were accepted for treasures report. Jim M. mentioned article in monthly newsletter about digging and filling holes. Motion to keep ticket sales for Club Coin Set to end of year. Will keep selling tickets at monthly meetings and then at the Xmas dinner. Winner will be drawn for at the Christmas Dinner. Steve Wymore reported metal detectors sales are up from TV show John Tedeshi. John Benner still has Minelab detector for sale. (See more info in this newsletter). Jim Marshall suggested meeting in a local park to have a GROUP HUNT with New and Experienced Hunters. A meeting place discussed was memorial and Elmwood Parks. A date is set for Saturday September 25th. It was then RESET for SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH AT ELMWOOD PARK AT 11:00a.m. in east parking lot. (Flyers have been emailed out to everyone on the e-mail listing and will be placed on our website as well.) Harry reported, John Benner's wife Doris made the Omaha World Herald on an article about the Senior Center Artist in Papillion The article was about the members of the Center and their works. Al Johnson reminded anyone participating in the hunt at Elmwood to have Park Permits handy. Jim Marshall talked about a day in the field he had. Old coins were found very shallow. Harry commented about detecting with the ID machines. He made some great points. The can was passed around. Harry had a very interesting WHAT'S IT. Meeting was concluded with the announcement of the winners from door and ticket prizes by Al.
A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be Douglas Pagels Just Living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. Hans Christian Anderson John Tesh-Top two sales Lottery tickets-metal Detectors President Jim Marshall Vice President Rick Hohman Treasurer John Benner Secretary Annette Marshall Librarian Al Johnson Webmaster Leonard Parkison Newsletter Editor Annette Marshall
MONTHLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS September 8, 2010 Meeting 26 Members Attended 2 Guest Attended 9 Displays Present Door Prize 1962 Silver Quarter won by Rick Hohman Display Drawing 1940 W/LHalf Dollar won by Ralph Bistline 50/50 Drawing of $12.50 Won by Jeri Parkison 1922 Silver Dollar Drawing Won by Donna Paden T-shirt Winner Drawing went to Steve Wymore FINDS OF THE MONTH WINNERS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 BEST COIN ITEM 1. Jim Marshall 1899 Dime 2. Ken Heaton Buffalo nickel 2. Cal Kastens 1944 Penny 2. Larry Zeckser 1943 Dime BEST JEWEL ITEM 1. Ken Heaton 10K&14K Gold Chains 2. Harry Hoke Diamond ring BEST OTHER ITEM 1. Harry Hoke Cigarette Lighter 2. Ken Heaton St. Christopher Medal BEST FIND ITEM 1. Ken Heaton 10K& 14K Gold Chairs 2. Harry Hoke Diamond ring 3. Jim Marshall 1899 Dime BEST DISPLAY 1. Ken Heaton 2. Harry Hoke Monthly meetings on the Second Wednesday of each month at the W. Dale Clark Library (Main Library) 215 South 14th Street, Omaha, NE Next meeting October 13, 2010 from 6:30-8:00p.m.
MIDWEST HISTORICAL DETECTOR CLUB http://www/mhdc-ne.org MEMBERS ONLY ACTIVITIES DESSERTS AND DRINKS Thanks to Steve Wymore and Jim Marshall for the great treats for September CLUB BURIED TREASURE Located in Memorial Park 1ST CLUE GIVEN BY Ralph Bistline Northwest of ball field between ball field and street October Treats Mike Roth & Jim Ferraguti November Treats Guy Grove & John Benner No meeting in December Club Xmas party Only January Treats Heaton's & Need one more volunteer ATTENTION: If supplies are needed for the treat box; Cups, Plates, Etc. Please call John at 402-331-8058 and he will bring them.
MIDWEST HISTORICAL DETECTOR CLUB For Sale Items John Benner has a MineLab Explorer II for sale. Comes with a 1050 coil and a FBS 800 coil. Instruction CD, carrying case, operators manual, and pin pointer. Battery case with charger and a regular battery holder. No headphones. The machine is three {3} years old but NOT used to often. Price is $950.00. John Benner Call: 331-8058 Club Coin Set For Sale to Club Members Only Money raised will play for the set and put a little extra in the club fund. So be sure and purchase tickets. Pictures of these coins are on our Club website. STILL HAVE LOTS OF TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE TILL THE CHRISTMAS PARTY THEN WE DRAW THE WINNER Club Members Only Midwest Historical Detector Club T-Shirts ONLY $7.00 CONTACT JOHN. WEAR YOUR CLUB T-SHIRT TO THE MEETINGS AND BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN $5.00 Wear your t shirt while out metal detecting and let people know you are an Official Club Member. See picture on the Club Website CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY'S SEPTEMBER KEN HEATON ROGER PARKISON MIKE ROTH WARREN SHEEHY OCTOBER JAMI JENNINGS ANNETTE MARSHALL DON BOCK BOB MARTIN GUY GROVE MIKE MCGOWEN
BE SURE AND WATCH THE WEBSITE FOR NEW ITEMS OCTOBER EVENTS HALLOWEEN Midwest Historical Detector Club 707 South Fillmore Street Papillion, Nebraska 68046-3616 PLACE STAMP HERE