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1 NOC GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY NEWS Vol, 28 No. 10 November 2009 President s Message by Don Warthen We just returned from a great field trip to the Calico area. There were four different clubs present and 9 members represented the NOC. This was a great trip with great weather; lots of rocks, good people and all had a great time. This months meeting will be our annual auction. We will forgo our regular business meeting. We will start the silent auction with refreshments at 6:45 pm and the live auction will start at about 7:15 pm. Remember we still need items for the auction. Arrive early; we should have a large group on hand. We will be collecting items for the needy at our meetings, so please bring nonperishable food items or personal items such as toiletries and unwrapped toys. The wire wrap classes have been a big success. All the classes are completely filled and we still have a waiting list. One reason for this great success is the great instructors we have, Fran, Don E., Loretta, and Ofelia. You may have heard about some of the problems we have had with the 2010 show, and there have been some rough spots but it look like everything is coming together and I think the show is going to be a big success. We still have a lot of work to do and can use all the help we can get. If you want to get involved, see Chairman Mike, at our next meeting. Yolanda has put together a great package for this year s Christmas/Awards Banquet on December We will have a Board meeting on November 17 th at 6:30 pm at the Community Center for all people interested in setting the course for next year. We will be organizing next year s committees and some of the programs we want to undertake next year. Happy Thanksgiving! NOC Club Activities Board Meeting To be announced Deadline for NOC News Nov. 17. Auction - Silent and live with our own actuioneer Don Warthen. Date: November 10 Time: Place: 6:45 p.m. Programs by Mike Beaumont La habra Community Center 101 W. La habra Blvd, La Habra Program: Auction - members should donate to the auction. Bring Rocks, finished products, etc. Members in the News HAPPY BIRTHDAY and have a wonderful day all of you who were born in November. Jerry Grafton Jane Livezey David J. Miller Mary Ellen Ruiz Richard Schirer Fran Swanston Your gemstone is Topaz Your flower is Chysanthemum Refreshments by Kathy Valle Thanks to Kim Winn and Kathy Valle for bringing the goodies to the October meeting. Marilyn Kline & Randi Hetrick.will bring the goodies to the November meeting. NOC News - November

2 Shows and Events November , Lancaster, CA Palmdale Gem & Mineral Society Antelope Valley Fairgrounds 2551 W. Ave. H, Hwy 14 Hours: 9-5 both days Susan Chaissin-Walblom (661) Website: palmdalegems.org November , Victorville, CA Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Society San Bermardino Co.Fairgrounds th Street Hours: 9-5 daily Vigil Melton (760) Website: December , Barstow CA Mojave Gem & Mineral Society Community Center 842 Barstow Road Hours: 10-5 both days Gene Hains (760) Website: mdgms.org March , Arcadia, CA Monrovia Rockhounds, Inc. Los Angles Co. Arboretum & Botanic Gardens 301 Baldwin Ave. Hours: Sat. & Sun. 9-4:30 Jo Anna Ritchey (626) Website: June , Whittier, CA AFMS/CFMS Show and Convention Hosted by North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society So. CA University of Health Sciences Campus E. Amber Valley Rd., Whittier CA Hours: 1-5 daily Mike Beaumont (714) Website: networkingwave.com - Click on AFMS2010 Website: Website: America at a Crossroads Via Dan Quayle book Worth Fighting For The Presidency is not merely an administrative office... It is pre-eminently a place of moral leadership. All our great Presidents were leaders of thought at times when certain historic ideas in the life of the nation had to be clarified. - Franklin D. Roosevelt La Habra Youth Committee NOC presented the La Habra Youth Committee with a check on Monday, October 5, 2009 in the Council chambbers at the La Habra City Hall. It will be be used for their 2009/2010 activities. November 2010, Lancaster, CA Palmdale Gem & Mineral Society Antelope Valley Fairgrounds 2551 West Ave. H & Hwy 14 Hours: 9-5 daily Susan Chaisson-Walblom (661) sichaisson@yahoo.com Website: palmdalegemandmineral.com 2 NOC News - November 2009

3 November Birthstone: Citrine, Color: Yellow Gold by Ofelia Warthen November s gemstone, Citrine, is as warm as a Van Gogh painting of sunflowers. The name Citrine comes from an old French word, citrine, meaning lemon. One of the more rare forms of quartz, this gemstone ranges in color from the palest yellow to a dark amber named Madeira because of its resemblance to the red wine. Perhaps because of its scarcity, there is little mention of Citrine used as a gemstone prior to the first century B.C. The Romans were thought to be the first to wear the yellow quartz, crafting it into cabochon, or highly polished but unfaceted cuts of stone set into jewelry. Citrine became more popular during the Romantic Period, when artisans often favored these warm colored gems to enhance gold jewelry. Citrine, like all forms of quartz, was believed to have magical powers and was worn as a talisman against evil thoughts and snake venom. It was also considered to have medicinal properties and was commonly used as a remedy for urinary and kidney ailments. Sister stone to the purple quartz known as Amethyst, Citrine crystals are found in igneous metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. It is believed that some Citrine may have actually begun as Amethyst, but heat from nearby molten rock changed it to the yellow form of quartz. Citrine is known to change color when subjected to heat and is routinely heated in the jewelry-making process to intensify its color. For this same reason, though, this gemstone should not be left in direct sunlight for a long time because it will permanently alter the color. Most Citrine is mined in Brazil, but other sources of the quartz are Bolivia and Madagascar. Education Report by Ofelia Warthen October was a great eventful month for the education committee. We finished another advanced wire wrap class with 15 people attending. They almost finished a beautiful pendent complete with prongs. Again, our elite teachers, Fran Swanston and Don Escbauch, taught the class. Our thanks to our helpers; Jay Valle, Don Warthen, Kathy Escbauch & Loretta. We received a request from two teachers at Brea Country Hills Elementary School asking for an earth science presentation. A teacher went to our website and found us. Don Escbauch was gracious enough to be in charge of the presentation together with our Professor Dave Swanston. They both taught a wonderful earth science class to approximate 48 fourth and fifth grade students. The teachers were so delighted by these wonderful teachers with their presentation and display of fossils, rocks and other wonderful specimens. All the kids were asking questions. It was very exciting. The teachers look forward in having us do this again in the future. Thank you, Don E. and thank you Dave! Thank you Don Ogden for taking pictures. Our Education Committee met October 22 nd to discuss future classes. We have arranged through the La Habra Community Center to hold classes on January 26, February 23 and March 23, More information on classes to follow. A gift of Citrine is symbolic for hope and strength. With its sunny brightness, this gemstone is ideal for helping anyone to get through the tough times in life! NOC News - November

4 NOC General Meeting Minutes La Habra Community Center October 13, 2009 by Jay Valle, NOC Secretary Call to Order: President Don Warthen called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. followed by the flag salute. Membership: The meeting was attended by 33 members & 3 guests Program - Dave Berry of Cal Poly presented a program on the Galapagos Islands Break & Drawing Committee Reports: Minutes of Last Meeting: The President asked if there were any corrections to the September Minutes as published in the bulletin. Don Eschbach said that the Minutes only list him as a teacher for the October wire wrap class and that Fran Swanston would also be a teacher. With corrections the Minutes will stand as corrected. Mike Beaumont and Jennifer have a baby girl, Natalie Rose Beaumont. She was born October 2 at 4:41 AM and was 6lbs 10oz at 19 1/2" long. Jennifer is doing well. Treasurers Report: John Erskine presented the Treasurer s report and placed several worksheets on the table for members to review the 2009 financial figures. John also informed us that NOC had made their annual donation to the La Habra Youth Committee in a small ceremony. There were no additional comments on the Treasurer s Report so the Report will Stand As Read. Proposed By-Laws Change: Don Warthen read the text of the proposed By-Laws changes. 1. Increase in annual dues and the creation of a 1/2 year dues rate. 2. Moving the Nominating Committee creation date and election of officers forward a month. 3. Creation of a Budget committee at the end of each year. The vote was unanimous in favor of the changes, none opposed. Education Committee: Ofelia Warthen told us that the classes so far had been very successful. There is still room in the October 27 and November 3 classes. Don Eschbach will be teaching 2 classes on rocks, fossils and minerals to 5th & 6th graders at Country Hills Elementary School in Brea on October 22. A meeting to prepare for the classes will be held at Don & Kathy s house on October 14. Anyone who is willing to help with this presentation or wants more information should contact Don. Show Report: The Show Committee is finishing up the final details of Phase 1 of the 2010 Show. The permit issues have been resolved and the initial nonrefundable down payment to the University has been made. So far we are in good shape and are moving on the phase 2. The 2010 Show will be discussed next month at the CFMS Business Meeting in Visalia. Field Trips: Jay Valle gave a brief report on the Chuckwalla Springs field trip that went off last weekend. He said that the weather was excellent and the field trippers had a great time (rock was collected by all). The next field trip is our popular outing to the Whittier Club Honey Onyx Claim, the weekend of October 31 & November 1. Information will be in the bulletin. Contact Jay for more info on this or any other trip. Federation Report: Loretta Ogden told us that she and Don would be going to the CFMS Business Meeting at Visalia on November 7 & 8. She also reminded everyone that ZYZZX was coming up in November as well. 4 NOC News - November 2009

5 Fund Raising: Don Warthen reminded us that the November meeting is our live and silent auction. He asked for members to donate items for auction and to invite friends to come. Displays: Members who brought in items to display were asked to describe them. Scholarship Committee: Nothing to report. Awards Banquet: Ofelia Warthen is collecting money for our Christmastime awards banquet. Program for February: Mike Beaumont is working on next year s programs. Social Secretary: Don W. informed us that we need one. Jane Hendrixson had gone to the hospital. Refreshments: Frank & Kim Winn and Jay & Kathy Valle brought the refreshments to the meeting. Next month we will be refreshed by Marilyn Kline & Randi Hetrick. New Business: Don Warthen reminded us the November meeting is the Auction and that the meeting will start at 6:45 PM. Loretta Ogden asked members to bring in cans of food for the holiday food drive for needy families. John Erskine (Treasurer) called for volunteers to serve on the Budget Committee. John Erskine, Ofelia Warthen, Don Eschbach, Dave Swanston and Mike Beaumont will be the committee. Baby gifts for Natalie Rose were displayed and handed to Mike B. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. A One-of-a-Kind Rockhound Wedding & Field Trip via CFMS newsletter Rockhounds are invited to come and celebrate a one-of-a-kind Rockhound Wedding & Field Trip! Adam Dean & Teresa Felix will be united in matrimony and invite rockhounds far and wide to come together and join us for a day of fun in the Cady Mountains on November. 7, The day will begin with a ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the Afton Canyon Campground (directions below), followed by a potluck luncheon. At Noon, we will begin the field trip, led by the bride and groom and Shep to a favorite location, a little-known area with many kinds of rocks in float (agates, jaspers, and even a wonderful plume agate). Dress to rockhound! No gifts; if you so desire, there will be a money tree at the wedding. This trip is open to all rockhounds that agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics, the directions of the field trip leader, and practice safe rockhounding. A Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form must be signed upon arriving at the campsite. WHEN: Saturday November 7, 2009 (Day Trip). Wedding will start 10 a.m. WHERE: Afton Canyon campground DIRECTIONS from Barstow: North on I-15. Exit on Afton Canyon. Road. Turn right. Follow the dirt road 2.5 miles to the top of a rise. The group campground is about 0.5 mile from the regular campground. WHAT TO BRING: Food for Potluck lunch following wedding. Collecting bags/buckets, rock hammer, and spray bottles. MATERIAL TO COLLECT: We will be collecting in a little-known area with many kinds of rocks in float (agates, jaspers, and even a wonderful black plume agate). ROADS: From the freeway to the campground there is a good dirt road, with no need for 4wd. A 4wd will be necessary to the collecting site. If you lack 4wd, come to the campground and join a collecting carpool! FOR INFORMATION: contact Adam Dean (909) /theagatehunter@verizon.net Shep Koss (661) /freudonetoo@yahoo.com NOC News - November

6 Brea Country Hills Elementary School Class Don Escbauch Dave Swanston Cary Thomas & Judy Guy 6 NOC News - November 2009

7 November 2009 PROGRAM Auction by Don Ogden Our auction is here. Get ready for a lot of fun. This always proves to be a great program because we have a great variety of items to bid on. Items have been donated by our members. If you have never been to one of our Auctions, make sure you get to this meeting and participate. For the silent auction, the donated items are put out on tables with slips of paper next to the item for you to bid on. The timer is set and the silent auction begins (only one person knows the exact time). Awards Banquet by Yolanda Schirer Awards Banquet held on Dec. 8, 2009 at DeLuca s Restaurant between the hours of 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Location : E Whittier Blvd., Whiiter CA Dinner will be served at 7:00pm. The Awards Banquet will include:bruschetta, Italian Garden Salad, Fresh Baked Bread, Main Entrées(see below), Dessert (Spumoni or Vanilla Ice cream) and Beverages (coffee, tea, soft drinks). Choice of 1 Main Entrée: Spaghetti with Meat Ball, Sausage or Mushroom (choice of Meat, Marinara or Arrabiate sauce) Baked Lasagna (layered with Ricotta, Italian Sausage Meat Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese) Chicken Alfredo (Chicken strips sautéed in Creamy Alfredo Sauce, served over Fettuccine. You then make bids on the items you would like to have. BUT watch your items closely because other people may also like it and could be outbidding you. The last bid listed on the paper when the timer goes off - GETS THE ITEM. For the live auction, the donated items (jewlery by club members, etc.) is put on the main table. Our own auctioneer Don Warthern will auction of the items to to higest bidder. This is the main event. Be sure to bring your donation for both auctions early that evening. This is a fabulous fund raiser and the club needs your donation to schieve sucess. Banquet in June 2010 by Loretta Ogden The banquet in June will be a Mexican Fiesta. If you have any thing to use for decorations or center pieces, I would really apprieciate it. Loretta No Host Bar. Beer & Wine will be available. Cost: $15.00 per person Mail checks to: Yolanda Schirer Calpella St. La Mirada, CA Money must be submitted no later than Nov. 10, 2009 *Please any questions regarding banquet info to yolie111@verizon.net 2010 Show Grab Bags by Loretta Ogden I know it seems early but we have the opportunity to sell a lot of grab bags in June. Please go through your rocks and put them aside for that purpose. I also need some small pieces from Southern California locations for the favours at the banquet. If you think you have something I can use, please call me. Loretta Home: (090) Cell: (09) NOC News - November

8 Oct/Nov Field Trip Near Whittier Claim 8 NOC News - November 2009

9 Oct/Nov Field Trip Potluck at Peggie Sues NOC News - November

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11 Field Trip to the Cady Mountains (Afton Canyon area) November 27-29, 2009 MATERIAL TO COLLECT - Red and yellow agate, jasper, plume and sagenite, opalite, calcite rhombs, chalcedony roses, amygdules, green fluorite, onyx and much more. PROPOSED SCHEDULE - Early Friday will be for setting up camp. Friday around 1 PM, we will caravan to a nearby destination. Each day around 8 a.m. we will be going to a different area to collect. There will be a potluck on Friday & Saturday around 5 p.m. DIRECTIONS TO CAMP SITE - I-15 Freeway East past Barstow for about 45 miles to Basin Road. Exit off ramp to the right and follow signs to camp site area. The road to the camping site should be okay for 2-wheel drive cars, trailers & motor homes. We will be camping at the marble quarry just on the other side of the Mojave River (away from the railroad tracks). VEHICLE - 4-wheel drive from camp to collecting areas. The desert road is sandy and in some areas may have large rocks in it. CAMP & FACILITIES - This will be dry camping, no water, no picnic tables, no toilets, no firewood to be gathered and no fees. TOOLS - Collecting bags, rock hammer, eye protection, flashlights, spray water bottle, etc. camp chair (to sit in at night around the fire.) SAFETY CONCERNS - Do not lick the rocks, use sun screen, stay away from rattlesnakes, use bug spray, be aware of flash floods, be extra careful and don t get lost. CLIMATE & WEATHER - It can be hot during the day and cold at night, it could rain. CLOTHING - Appropriate for this time of the year. OTHER REMARKS - All club members and their guests are welcome to join us. Come for the day or camp out with us. Bring food, lots of water, a camera and lots of firewood for the campfire at night. If you need a motel or supplies they are available in Baker or Barstow. Don t forget we will have a potluck on Friday & Saturday night, so bring a dish to share and your own place settings. Each night after dark we will have a campfire where we can all join together and have a good time roasting marshmallows, telling jokes or just talking about the good OLE times. I should be arriving at campsite around 11 a.m. on Friday. Saturday and Sunday we will be leaving the camp at around 8 a.m. and drive to the collecting areas. You must observe the AFMS code of ethics and sign a consent and assumption of risk waiver of liability form. Hope to see you there. For additional information: call Jay Valle at (626) NOC News - November

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