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1 The Polished Slab Southern Nevada Gem & M ineral Society September 2012 Upcoming Events A NEWSLETTER FOR ROCKHOUNDS SINCE 1940 President s Message Volume 72 Issue 9 from Sheri Johnson Sept 23 - Goodsprings Field Trip Hello Fellow Rockhounds, Sept 27 - Board Meeting Sept 28 - Kids Club Oct 1 - General Meeting See calendar on page 4 for shop hours, classes, trips, meetings, and other SNGMS events and classes See page 8 for details on scheduled classes and Inside this issue: Board Meeting & General Meeting Minutes Upcoming Events and Calendar Kid s Club 5 SNGMS Meeting dates & Directions to Shop and Meeting Location Classes 8 Shop Report 9 Birthday, New Members and Sunshine Upcoming Shows 11 There are a lot of goings-on at the Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society. Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm - Faceting classes have started, they are at the shop. September 23 rd - There is a field trip to Goodsprings Mining District on Sunday, Sep. 23rd, Meet at the Shell Gas station at Jean, NV at 9 am. October 5 th through 7 th - The Eagles club is hosting the Harvestfest, All proceeds from the October 6 th raffle of gift baskets will be going to the Jimmy Durante Children s fund. All money raised for the Jimmy Durante Children's Fund or Child Abuse Fund is for grants to children-helping organizations within the State. November 3 rd Picnic at the Ore Car Mine Claim. The club will provide hamburgers and hotdogs, please bring a side dish, your drinks and table service (plates, silverware, etc.). December 9 th The awards banquet at the Eagles Club. The affair is potluck, so bring a dish to share. We need donations for the Chinese Auction And don t forget the centerpiece contest! Some highlights from the September Meeting: The membership approved the proposed amendments to the bylaws and they are posted on the SNGMS website. Elections are in November. If you would like to run for office, please attend the October meeting to be included on the November ballot. The club voted to determine if a change from the California Federation of Gem Mineralogical Societies to the Rocky Mountain Federation is beneficial for the membership. First and foremost, the reason for the request is that the clubs that SNGMS associates with are from Arizona and Utah who are members of Rocky Mountain Kingman, Quartzsite, Cedar City, etc. The cost may be less. The Board is reviewing the pros and cons in a move of this nature. However, if the Board determines that the move would be beneficial, the membership voted to allow the Board to make the change. On a personal note, I would like to thanks Clara Hatz for my hammer block. It works wonderfully! Happy Hunting Sheri

2 PAGE 2 THE POLISHED SLAB SEPTEMBER 2012 Board Meeting Summary - September 6th 2012 On September 6, 2012, a board of directors meeting of the Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society was called to order at 5:46 P.M. The president was in the chair, the secretary and all other members were present. A pledge of allegiance was given to the flag. The minutes of the August board meeting were approved as read. The treasurer reported for the month of August a negative net income. Outstanding bills were paid upon motion of Frank, seconded by Ernie. The shop foreman reported two genies may soon need supplemental or replacement pumps. The show committee chairperson reported show planning is going slow, and may be on hold for a while. Unfinished Business: Being a pot-luck event, this year s awards banquet will need a signup sheet for attendees, to be made available next general meeting. Also, the first, second, and third place prizes for said event s centerpiece contest were determined. New business: This month s general meeting will see the start of the door prize drawings, and by-laws amendment discussions. Danny Fesler was suggested as the Nominating committee chair. The general membership will be informed of the possible benefits of changing from California to Rocky Mountain Federations, with more research into said transition planned. A field trip to the Bowl of Fire is planned in conjunction with the annual Ore Car Mine event. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 P.M. General Meeting Summary - September 10th 2012 On September 10, 2012, a general meeting of the Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society assembled at 6:03 P.M. The president was in the chair, and the secretary was present. A pledge of allegiance was given to the flag. The minutes of the August general meeting were approved as read. The treasurer reported for the month of August a negative net income. Membership committee reported 418 members. Kid s club reported the next event will be gold panning again, and thanked those who help. The alternate federation chairperson reported we are considering changing federations. The shop foreman reported there is now a display case in the shop, thanks to Ed and Jaen Rupprecht. Sunshine committee reported cards have been sent to members in need. Field trip committee reported a trip is planned to Goodsprings on the 23rd. Classes are continuing as scheduled, and members are instructed to check their and the website for dates and times. The president announced, as unfinished business, that a sign-up sheet for the awards banquet is available. All members planning to attend are to sign up, and list what foodstuffs they may be contributing. The proposed bylaws amendments were presented for discussion and debate. There being none, a vote was taken. A majority vote approved of all proposed amendments. Guests, new members, and September birthdays were acknowledged, and the door prize drawings took place.

Formation of a nominating committee is taking place, and nomination and election procedures were reviewed. The annual Ore Car Mine event will also host a field trip to the nearby Bowl of Fire.

3 Photo courtesy of Sheri Johnson SEPTEMBER 2012 THE POLISHED SLAB PAGE 3 General Meeting Summary - con t. After a recess, the president announced, as new business, that a change of federations may prove beneficial to the society, and a show of hands approved of further investigation. Formation of a nominating committee is taking place, and nomination and election procedures were reviewed. The annual Ore Car Mine event will also host a field trip to the nearby Bowl of Fire. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Clara Hatz presented this custom made, wood burned hammer block to Sheri Johnson so that she can get our attention better at the meetings. Part of the collection of Nevada Rocks & Minerals on loan from Ed Rupprecht. They are on display in the SNGMS Shop. Come down and take a look!

4 PAGE 4 THE POLISHED SLAB SEPTEMBER 2012 Sept. 23rd - Field Trip to Goodsprings. Meet at the Shell gas station at Jean at 9 AM. 4 WD is not required for this trip. The Moores and Bruce Wingate are leading the trip. Oct. 28th - Field trip to Temecula area to a pay site to dig for gems. Cost is $50-60 per person. This trip is led by Ernie Parrish and there are fliers in the shop for more details. Nov. 3rd - annual picnic at the Ore Car Mine Claim. Bring your own chairs, set-ups (dishes, utensils), drinks, and a dish to share. The club will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and condiments. Picnic starts at 10 AM or come early (8 AM) to see the scenic Bowl of Fire led by Peggy Sue. You need a 4 WD for this side trip, but the road to the Ore Car is in good condition and any car can negotiate it. Dec. 9th - annual Awards Banquet. This year the banquet will be a pot luck at the Eagles Hall. Be sure to sign up at the next meeting. Hope everyone is working on a centerpiece for the event - there will be prizes, and they will be ones any member can use. Remember, you can donate the centerpiece or keep it, your choice. Donations of Chinese Auction items are needed - contact any SNGMS Board member. September 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 16 Shop Wire Wrapping 5 18 Shop 12-5 Silver Smithing 5 19 Shop Shop Shop 10-5 Faceting Shop Polymer 25 Shop Shop Board Mtg 6 28 Shop Shop 10- Goodsprings trip 9 AM Clay 2 Wire Wrapping 5 Silver Smithing 5 Kids Club 6 5 Faceting 10-2 October 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 Shop Show & Sell 5; Gen Mtg 6 2 Shop 12-5 Silver Smithing 5 3 Shop Shop Shop 10-5 Faceting Shop Shop 12-5 Silver Smithing 5 10 Shop Beading 6 12 Shop Shop 10-5 Faceting 10-2

PAGE 5 THE POLISHED SLAB SEPTEMBER 2012 Kid s Club Activities The Kids Club met on

They had a very good time and learned a lot about hands on gold panning with help from

Rick from Desert Outfitters donated some gold so the kids all found some in their pans.

5 PAGE 5 THE POLISHED SLAB SEPTEMBER 2012 Kid s Club Activities The Kids Club met on Monday, August 20th at the SNGMS Shop to enjoy some gold panning. They had a very good time and learned a lot about hands on gold panning with help from George from the Gold Searchers club as well as several of our members. Rick from Desert Outfitters donated some gold so the kids all found some in their pans. The kids will next meet on Sept 28th at 6 PM in the SNGMS Shop to do the book learning part of the gold panning activity. G o l d

6 PAGE 6 THE POLISHED SLAB SEPTEMBER 2012 Discounts Available All the establishments featured in this section offer discounts to SNGMS members. Be sure to show your membership card when making a purchase, and say that the Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society sent you!

06 Board 29 Board 10 General Apr 02 General 27 Board May 03 Board Oct 01 General 07 General Nov 01 Board 31 Board 05 General Board Meetings at Shop, 3111 S. Valley View Blvd. Bldg. E.

Washington (Washington & Bruce) Finding the Shop Location SNGMS General Meeting 1st Monday of every month (2nd Monday if holiday falls on the first Monday) No meeting in December. Non-members welcome!

7 So. Valley View Blvd. SEPTEMBER 2012 THE POLISHED SLAB PAGE 7 SNGMS 2012 Meetings Jan 05 Board Jun 04 General 09 General 28 Board Feb 02 Board Jul 02 General 06 General Aug 02 Board Mar 01 Board 06 General 05 General Sep 06 Board 29 Board 10 General Apr 02 General 27 Board May 03 Board Oct 01 General 07 General Nov 01 Board 31 Board 05 General Board Meetings at Shop, 3111 S. Valley View Blvd. Bldg. E. Suite 125, General Meetings at Eagles Hall, 1601 E. Washington (Washington & Bruce) Finding the Shop Location SNGMS General Meeting 1st Monday of every month (2nd Monday if holiday falls on the first Monday) No meeting in December. Non-members welcome! Eagles Hall, 1601 E. Washington Las Vegas, NV (Washington & Bruce) Food Available $5 5 PM Show & Sell 5-6 PM Meeting 6-8 PM 3111 So. Valley View Blvd, Building E Shop Suite 125 W. Sirius Ave. W. Desert Inn Rd. Proceeding west on Desert Inn Road, take the first right past So. Valley View Blvd. into the industrial park area. Drive past the building on your right, then jog right, then left and you will be in front of Building E. Assembling The Rock Cards On Sept 13th a number of brave members met at the SNGMS Shop to glue rocks samples, many donated by members, on labeled cards. These will be distributed as part of SNGMS educational outreach program to school and Scout groups throughout the year.

PAGE 8 THE POLISHED SLAB SEPTEMBER 2012 Wire wrapping, led by Sue Moore meets on most Mondays (except for the General Meeting night). Hours for the class are 5-8 PM.

The beading project for Sept was - Sept 13th - Netted Cable Bracelet. The October class is Oct 11th and is a Glittering Globe Ornament. Class is 6-8 PM.

He is doing some project classes, or will help you, as needed, as you complete your own individual projects. No experience or equipment is required to come to the class.

The next class will be on Sept 24th and will be a choice of pendants. Contact Lorrilee Stackhouse at 702-631-5291 for more information. Ed Wolf is the new faceting instructor.

Call Ed at 702-527-6573 to get in the queue for taking a class, or for more information. Tom Skeary taught a clock making class in November.

8 PAGE 8 THE POLISHED SLAB SEPTEMBER 2012 Wire wrapping, led by Sue Moore meets on most Mondays (except for the General Meeting night). Hours for the class are 5-8 PM. Classes are: Sept 17th - Continuous Four Wire Wrap Pendant, Sept 24th - Headpin Earrings. For more information call Sue Moore at The beading project for Sept was - Sept 13th - Netted Cable Bracelet. The October class is Oct 11th and is a Glittering Globe Ornament. Class is 6-8 PM. Contact Pat Skeary at for more information. Silversmithing meets every Tuesday at 5 PM. Bill Lemmon is leading the class. He is doing some project classes, or will help you, as needed, as you complete your own individual projects. No experience or equipment is required to come to the class. Come in and Bill will help you get started. Come to a class and they will be glad to tell you everything you need to know to get started. Polymer classes are the last Monday of the month at 2-5 PM. The next class will be on Sept 24th and will be a choice of pendants. Contact Lorrilee Stackhouse at for more information. Ed Wolf is the new faceting instructor. He has many years of experience and we are lucky to have him join the SNGMS teaching staff. Faceting classes are meeting on Saturdays from Call Ed at to get in the queue for taking a class, or for more information. Tom Skeary taught a clock making class in November. He furnishes everything you need to make your choice of wall or desk clock from rock slabs, including your choice from his slabs. This is an easy and very enjoyable class - and you have a lovely clock when you are finished. There is a sign-up sheet in the SNGMS Shop, so come in and put your name down for this great class. Chuck Huebler is offers a drop-in shop maintenance class on Saturday mornings. Come in at 10 AM and he will teach you about maintaining your lapidary equipment. Wire wrapping, beading, polymer clay, and silversmithing classes have a very modest donation of $5.00 per session, that goes to the club. Faceting is $5.00 an hour, the cost of faceting machine use. Other class donations may vary, depending on what is included in the class. All donations go to SNGMS, instructors are volunteers.

Photo courtesy of Caity Stackhouse Photo courtesy of Mary Brandt SEPTEMBER 2012 THE POLISHED SLAB PAGE 9 SNGMS Workshop Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 12 noon -

the shop if no one comes in after two hours. The next shift supervisor will then re-open the shop. Fee Chart Metered Equipment: $0.50 per 1/10 hour actual use.

Be sure to pick up your user log sheet when you come into the shop and log your starting and ending meter readings (for metered equipment) or times (for non-metered

No additional equipment or experience is necessary, we have everything you need to get started doing lapidary work, and will teach you all the basics at any time that the

9 Photo courtesy of Caity Stackhouse Photo courtesy of Mary Brandt SEPTEMBER 2012 THE POLISHED SLAB PAGE 9 SNGMS Workshop Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 12 noon - 4 PM Closed 12 noon - 5 PM 12 noon - 9 PM Shop Talk from Chuck Huebler and John Stackhouse Thursday Friday Saturday Closed 12 noon - 9 PM 10 AM 5 PM Supervisors may close the shop if no one comes in after two hours. The next shift supervisor will then re-open the shop. Fee Chart Metered Equipment: $0.50 per 1/10 hour actual use. Non-Metered Equipment: All the equipment is up and running - now is a good time to come in and start on those holiday gifts you want to make. Be sure to pick up your user log sheet when you come into the shop and log your starting and ending meter readings (for metered equipment) or times (for non-metered equipment so that you can be charged correctly for your usages. New users just need to come in, we ll even give you a slab to make your first cabochon from. No additional equipment or experience is necessary, we have everything you need to get started doing lapidary work, and will teach you all the basics at any time that the shop is open. See you at the shop! Turquoise/Opal Saw $3.00 for first hour; prorated $0.75 per additional 1/4 hour increment Other - $5.00 for first hour; prorated $1.25 per additional 1/4 hour increment

PAGE 10 THE POLISHED SLAB SEPTEMBER 2012 Birthstone - Opal Flower - Calendula If you have an October birthday please bring something for the refreshment table at the October meeting Erin Ashley,

10 PAGE 10 THE POLISHED SLAB SEPTEMBER 2012 Birthstone - Opal Flower - Calendula If you have an October birthday please bring something for the refreshment table at the October meeting Erin Ashley, Patricia Bieber, Daniel Brooks, Angelo Cervantes, Stuart Christenson, Larry Clay, Susan Dobson, Kathy Duran, Judy Flaster, Cary Floyd, Gabriel Hardrick, Ann Harris, Chuck Higley, Beth Jones, Lois Kapsner, Harvey J. Kapsner, William Kogan, Rick Koss, Linda Kyminas, Carole Liccardo, Lynn Manthey, Bruce Martin, Rod Metcalf, Amanda Northrup, Ed Rupprecht, James Steffens, Frank Timbers, Sheila Tremmel, Lynda Urquhart, Kevin Ware, Kenny Wong A hearty welcome to members who joined or rejoined SNGMS during late September. We look forward to getting to know you better! Gerri Salton from Dottie Fusch Please if you hear of any SNGMS member in need of a bit of sunshine due to accident, illness, death in the family or other need, call me Dottie Fusch at (recorder on). Cards will be sent to let the member know that we care and wish them well. Doris Currington is recovering from surgery at home. Cheryl Milne s father passed away. Lori Green s daughter, Frank Auerswald s son, and Deana McKinstry have all had hospital stays. Please, under no circumstances, park in front of Unit 124 or Unit 126 (the units next to the Shop). The owners of the units come in at odd hours and need access to their parking spaces. There is ample parking across from the Shop that is not in front of any unit.

11 SEPTEMBER 2012 THE POLISHED SLAB PAGE Board of Directors President...Sheri Johnson Vice-President...Jack Toogood Secretary...Tony Fetcho Treasurer...Pat Skeary Parliamentarian...Frank Auerswald Three Year Board...John Stackhouse Two Year Board.Tom Skeary One Year Board.Peggy Sue Moore Ernie Parrish Committee Chairmen Bulletin...Lorrilee Stackhouse ByLaws.Sheri Johnson Education Mary Beth Paladino Federation.Jason Fabbi Alt. Federation..Sheri Johnson Field Trip.Board of Directors Financial Manager..George Messenger General Shop Chuck Huebler Foremen John Stackhouse Historian..Jack Toogood Hospitality..Bob and Sue Lofaro Inventory.Ronald Fetcho Librarian..Danny Fesler and Kevin Ware Membership..Mary Brandt Program..Board of Directors Publicity..vacant Raffle.Tom Skeary Raffle.JoAnne Sprott Refreshments.Lori Green Rock Stars.Mary Beth Paladino Rock Hounds Sargent at Arms..Craig Tremmel Show Chairperson..Board of Directors Sunshine...Dottie Fusch Webmaster...Jack Toogood Contact any Board member to volunteer for a position, or a Committee Chairman to offer to help on their committee. October Joshua Tree, CA, Hi-Desert Rockhounds of Moronga Valley, Joshua Tree Sportsman's Club, 6225 Sunburst Street, Hours: 9 7 daily October 7 - Fallbrook, CA, Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Facility, 123 W. Alvarado Street, Hours: 10 4 daily October 13-14: Trona, CA, Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society, SLGMS Show Building, Main Street, Hours: Sat 7:30-5; Sun 7:30-4 October 13-14: Vista, CA, Vista Gem & Mineral Society, Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 North Santa Fe Avenue, Hours: Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 October Moab, Utah, Moab Points & Pebbles Club show, Old Spanish Trail Arena,3641 S. Hwy 191, Moab October 26-27: West Hills, CA, Woodland Hills Rock Chippers, First United Methodist Church, Sherman Way, Hours: Fri 3 pm - 9 pm; Sat 10 am - 5 pm These are only a sampling of shows that are fairly close to the Las Vegas area. There are rock clubs throughout the United States and the computer is your friend in finding information about clubs and shows. Just search for the area you are interested in and rock club and you should find plenty to keep you busy, wherever you are going. Some links that you may find helpful are: California Federation - Rocky Mountain Federation - and the Rock & Gem website - For Sale Geodes, Stalactites, Jewlery Findings, Mineral Specimens. Contact Bonnie at Raffle Donations are always welcome! Contact Tom Skeary or bring to SNGMS Shop.

12 Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society 3111 S. Valley View Blvd, E-125 Las Vegas, NV Return Service Requested The Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society is a non-profit corporation, organized to educate ourselves and the community in the science and arts related to rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, and nature in general. Fostering an understanding and appreciation of the physical world, we can use it and protect it for future generations. Club Mascot: Rock Wren Club Gemstone: Turquoise Club Logo: Rocks-R-Us Membership is open to anyone with an interest in: Rocks, Gems, Geology, Fossils, Lapidary Arts or Silversmithing Annual Dues: Individual - $20; Family - $30 Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at Eagles Hall, 1601 E. Washington. No meeting is held in December. Instead we have our annual awards dinner. Visitors are always welcome and bring a friend or two. Polished Slab Advertising Rates Ad Size Six Months Yearly Business Card $18 $30 Quarter Page $48 $90 Half Page $90 $170 Full Page $150 $275 SNGMS Web Page Ads and Links to your Web Page are available for additional fees. First month is free to club members. Ads must be paid in full prior to publication. Make checks payable to Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society. Mail to : SNGMS/Attn: Editor, 3111 S. Valley View Blvd, E- 125 Las Vegas, NV 89102

A NEWSLETTER FOR ROCKHOUNDS SINCE

The Polished Slab Southern Nevada Gem & M ineral Society March 2013 Upcoming Events Mar 28 Board Meeting A NEWSLETTER FOR ROCKHOUNDS SINCE 1940 President s Message Hello Fellow Rockhounds, Volume 73 Issue