1 NEWSLETTER OF THE THREE FORKS TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB VOLUME XXIV ISSUE 3 MAY 2007 The Outpost is published monthly by the Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club. We are 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: May 4, 2007 BOARD MEETING: 6:30 May 10th at the Coffey s Blueberry Farm in Okay. Everyone is invited to attend! CLUB PO BOX: P.O. Box 753 Wagoner, Ok. 74477-0753 CLUB WEB SITE: www.threeforkstreasurehunters.org EDITOR: Chuck Marcum PHONE: (918) 906-9912 EMAIL: newslettereditor@threeforkstreasurehunters.org 2007 CLUB OFFICERS: PRESIDENT: Gary Young VICE PRESIDENT: Tom Godfrey SECRETARY: Shawn Gilbert TREASURER: Cathy Young BOARD MEMBERS: Nancy Coffey Gene Coffey Jerry Harlin Vicki Lang Gilbert Leake Sandy Leake Chuck Marcum Tom Neville Mary Tracy Francis Tracy
2 Some National Hunt Announcements Attendance is going to be up this year. As of the last Board Meeting right after the early entry cutoff we had 108 entries in the Main Hunt, 20 in the Deep Competition, 18 in the Ladies, 10 in the Kids, and I believe about 76 each in the other two hunts. We also expect about 20 late entries. So far eight states will be represented. I saw Gary and Cathy out shopping last weekend. They have bought some really nice prizes. The number of detectors for prizes in our Main Hunt are also going to be up this year. We will have at least five, maybe six or possibly even seven this year. I have received three free magazine subscriptions from Western Eastern and three from Lost Treasures. Both have also sent lots of free magazines. Ginkgoware has sent me five I-detect Metal Detecting Journal CDs again this year to give out for prizes. I believe we will have some more prize donations coming. Cathy and Gary are doing the concessions again this year. They are really glad to have a kitchen this time! The concessions is a really big fund raiser for our club! They will be needing some help. Cathy also needs some members to bring cake and pies to sell for dessert. Big thanks to our hunt Chairman Francis Tracy. I know he and Mary has been busy for a while now. Thanks also to Gary and Cathy for buying the prizes. Especially my Ladies Hunt prizes. Nancy is rounding up the prize boards and will take care of the registrations. She will also need help. Gene is gathering up stakes for our stringing. We need everybody to come out and help bury the coins Saturday. We are going top have another great Hunt! It s going to be fun! April 28 April 29 May 4 May 4 May 12 May 26, 27 June 1 June 1 Upcoming Events Set Up National Hunt 3 Forks National Hunt 3 Forks Club Meeting 3 Forks Board Meeting Kelly B Todd Kids Hunt ITTHC National Hunt 3 Forks Board Meeting 3 Forks Club Meeting May 5 May 6 May 7 May 18 May 18 May 23 Jackie Johnson Matthew Young Tom Neville Gilbert Leake TJ Vaughn Eddie Tamplin All Club Members are needed!! On Saturday, April 28th at the Creek County Fairgrounds to help string fields, set up the building, and bury the coins for our National Hunt. We will be meeting at around 10:00. If everyone pitches in it won t take long. We always have fun the day before and don t forget about the free Night Hunt for all working club members and early arrivals. It will be a good one! May 9 May 26 Gilbert & Sandy Leake Gary & Cathy Young
3 APRIL PRIZE DONATIONS DONATION SHARED BY SHARED TO Media Vault Pot Corn 2 Silver Quarters Peach Jam Blackberry Jam Silver Half Dollar Surprise Oklahoma Today Magazine Oklahoma Today Magazine Antique Trader Magazines Treasure Magazine Tote Bag Shadow Box & Golden Dollar Roses Purse Wind Chimes Dr Pepper $5.00Bill $5.00 Bill Surprise Gary Young Cathy Young Jim Simmons Nancy Coffey Gene Coffey Pat Boyd Larry Koch Tony Morris Annette Morris Richard Carr Gilbert Leake Sandy Leake Lee Wierzchowski Tom Godfrey Jo Ann Godfrey Tom Neville Lorie Stubbs Jerry Harlin Tim Schlup Larry Koch Jim Simmons Lawrence Neville Gene Coffey Tom Neville Bruce Stubbs Gary Young Lee Wierzchowski Bruce Stubbs Lawrence Neville Gene Coffey Gary Young Tim Schlup Lawrence Neville Lee Wierzchowski Tim Schlup Gilbert Leake Larry Koch Ken Goodpaster Larry Koch Pat Boyd The 50/50 Pot was shared to Tim Schlup. The Donation Drawing was shared to Lorie Stubbs. The Display Drawing was shared to Tony Morris. The Attendance Drawing was shared to Jim Simmons. Donations Needed We need donations for the Night Hunt, Huntley Cache, and prizes for the Main Hunt. Please bring them to the Hunt. Sun Ray Coils Minelab Metal Detectors Gray Ghost Headphones Detector Pro Uni Probes GPS Receivers American Digger Magazines Riker Display Cases Pocket Magnifying Glasses Panasonic Oxyride Batteries Digging Tools Club Member Discounts Layaways Trade-Ins We Buy Silver, Gold, and Old Coins Is Now Open! Join us in our new store at 1505 S. Memorial in Tulsa to celebrate our grand opening month. We are having drawings, discounts, giveaways, and special event days happening throughout our Grand Opening! Come in to register for a chance to win a Minelab X-Terra 50 Metal Detector! Owners Chuck Marcum Bruce and Lorie Stubbs Open Monday thru Friday 10:00 6:00 Saturday 9:00 5:00 Sunday by appointment http://www.indiannationsdetectors.com 918-622-4171 866-474-9110 Cell 918-906-9912 Email graytcote@cox.net
4 Three Forks Annual Metal Detector Raffle We have our annual Detector Raffle Tickets ready to be checked. This is an important fund raiser for the club so sell lots of tickets. First Place Prize - Whites MXT Metal Detector Second Place - 2 1/2 Dollar US Indian Head Gold Coin Third Place - Five Dollar US Liberty Gold Coin Big thanks again to Randy Smith of Treasure Electronics for donating a Whites MXT which is the 1st place prize. TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS JEFF & EVELYN STONE FROM PONCA CITY DALE BRADY OF CLAREMORE
5 APRIL FIND OF THE MONTH WINNERS PROS Oldest Coin 1 1883 Shield Nickel Tim Schlup 2 18?? Indian Head Cent Tony Morris 3 1903 Indian Head Cent Tom Neville Jewelry 1 10k Gold Ring Tim Schlup 2 Gold Ear Ring Jerry Callison 3 Navajo Premium Ring Tom Neville Val. Coin Silver & Gold 1 1939 Washington Quarter Tim Schlup 2 1906D Barber Quarter Tony Morris 2 1933 Standing Liberty Quarter Tom Neville Valuable Coin - Other 1 1913s Wheat Cent Tom Neville 2 1911D Wheat Cent Tim Schlup 3 1900 Indian Head Cent Tony Morris Relic 1 Eveready Medal Tom Neville 2 Kelly-Springfield Watch Fob Jim Simmons 3 Buckle Cover Gilbert Leake Military Relic 1 Eagle Infantry Button Chuck Marcum 2 Georgia Confederate Bullet Shawn Gilbert 3 Washington Star Bullet Mark Gilbert Non - Metallic 1 Clay Pipe Jerry Callison 2 Cottage Cheese Jar Charles Williams 3 Glass Trade Bead Chuck Marcum AMATEURS Oldest Coin 1 1888 Indian Head Cent Lawrence Neville 2 1901 Barber Dime Larry Koch 3 1911 Wheat Cent Jerry Hoffman Jewelry 1 14k Gold Ring Lawrence Neville 2 1920 Health Center Pin Jerry Hoffman 3 Ring Lee Wierzchowski Val. Coin Silver & Gold 1 1923s Mercury Dime Larry Koch 2 1953D Roosevelt Dime Richard Carr 3 1943s War Nickel Lawrence Neville Valuable Coin - Other 1 1922D Wheat Cent Jerry Hoffman 2 1933D Wheat Cent Lawrence Neville 3 1956D Wheat Cent Richard Carr Relic 1 One Piece Flower Button Judy Barfield 2 Lead Soldier Lawrence Neville 3 Kansas Tax Token Kent Goodpaster Military Relic 1 Eagle Cuff Button Jerry Hoffman 2 3 Ring Bullet Richard Carr 3 WWI Button Lawrence Neville 3 WWI Button Lee Wierzchowski Non - Metallic 1 Cory Filter Rod Lawrence Neville 2 Clay Marble Kent Goodpaster 3 Clay Marble Richard Carr Golden Eagle Award Chuck Marcum found this nice Infantry Button You can view pictures of all winning entries and point standings every month on our website.
6 THREE FORKS TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB TWENTYFIRST NATIONAL OPEN TREASURE HUNT!!! SUNDAY APRIL 29, 2007-4 Miles West of Sapulpa, Oklahoma on Highway 66 at the Creek County Fairgrounds N35 58.946 W96 11.524 SCHEDULE 7:00-9:45 Breakfast 7:30-8:30 Registration 9:00-9:45 Deep Competition Hunt Targets will be buried deep for a real test of you and your detector. All entry fees will be awarded to the top 3 winners!! 10:00-10:30 Ladies Hunt Buried Silver Coins and Prizes. 11:00-11:30 Silver Half Dollar Hunt Only Silver Halves will be buried. 11:30-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:30 Kid s Hunt Lots of Coins and prizes for kids 12 and under. Adults are requested to stay out of the kid s field all day. 1:00-1:30 Toddler s Hay Hunt Free hunt for kids 5 and under. No detectors or parents allowed in the hay. 2:00-2:30 Gold Coin/ Wheat Cent Hunt Targets will be buried for Gold Coins. Good luck and find a lot! 3:00-4:00 Main Coin and Prize Hunt All Silver Coins and prize Targets!! No new, foreign, or penny coins will be in this hunt!! Finders keepers!! 4:00 -???? Prizes and Trophies Awarded Last year we awarded lots of prizes in our Main Hunt! These included Silver Rounds, Silver Dollars, Gold Coins, Treasure Hunting Accessories, thousands of buried Silver Coins, and 3 Metal Detectors!! This year will have one Detector Prize per each 25 Main Hunt Entries!!! Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club is a non-profit organization furthering the hobby of Metal Detecting. All entry fees will be used to purchase coins and prizes for the hunts. No refunds. The Hunt will be held rain or shine. You must meet at the headquarters for special instructions prior to each hunt. Sorry, no checks will be taken at the Hunt Site. Saturday Night - Free Night Hunt for early arrivals & working club members. Breakfast and Lunch will be available on Hunt Day!!! Clip, fill in, and mail with fees to: Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club - P.O. Box 753 - Wagoner, Ok. 74477-0753 You can also enter and pay online at http://threeforkstreasurehunters.org/nationalhunt Please circle the hunts you are entering. Deep Competition Ladies Hunt Silver Half Hunt Gold Coin/Wheat Cent Hunt Main Hunt Kid s Hunt Before Late April 12 Fee $10.00 $20.00 $45.00 $60.00 $ 5.00 $ 7.00 Please circle the hunts you are entering. Deep Competition Ladies Hunt Silver Half Hunt Gold Coin/Wheat Cent Hunt Main Hunt Kid s Hunt Before Late April 12 Fee $10.00 $20.00 $45.00 $60.00 $ 5.00 $ 7.00 Name Name Address Address City State Zip Email Address City State Zip Email Address
7 The Kelly B Todd Cerebral Palsy Kids Hunt will be held on May 12th These are some of the photos taken in Muskogee at the KELLY B TODD Walk in 2006. I was personally told by several people including the organizers that we were the biggest hit of the day, by far. They have ask once again for the local Treasure Hunting Clubs to put the Kids Hunt on again this year. What we need is a lot of volunteers. We need people to help the kids hunt, people to run the prize booth and just people to help promote our hobby. We also need metal detectors for the kids to use during the hunt. The CEREBRAL PALSY NEURO- MUSCULAR FOUNDATION is a non-profit organization that has a center located in Muskogee. The Center has delivered physical therapy to children with physical challenges in the Muskogee area at no cost to the families for 33 years. This is the biggest fund raiser of the year for them. This event is open to the public at no cost. There is a walk, silent auction, game booths, horse back riding and of course metal detecting for the kids. This event is really a big deal for the kids as well as the grownups. If you were here last year you know how much fun it was and if you weren t ask someone that was. The Center has received several prize donation for us to give away. What We Need: Lots of Volunteers Metal Detectors More Volunteers What You Can Expect: Lots of fun. A great & a very rewarding time. Directions: Located at Civitan Park, on the east side of Muskogee, approximately 1 mile west of the Muskogee Turnpike s Gibson Street exit. The park is located directly across from the Oklahoma School for the Blind. They also offer T-shirts (Tye-Dye) w/the Kelly B. Todd Walk and a list of the sponsors on them. This includes our Clubs. They are $10.00 each or $25.00, for a family (includes 3 shirts). If you are interested give me a call. They are taking orders till May 1 st. There will be a limited number of them available at the Walk also. If you need more information or have any questions please give me a call (918 869-6205). Again, I hope to see everyone there. I cannot think of anything more rewarding than helping these kids have a great time. Again, THANKS! GARY
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