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Rocky Tales Volume 42, Issue 7 SEPTEMBER 2016 201555 LAKE HAVASU GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY The Official Publication of The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Editor: Michelle Smedley BOARD MEETING TBA

1 Rocky Tales Volume 42, Issue 7 SEPTEMBER LAKE HAVASU GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY The Official Publication of The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Editor: Michelle Smedley BOARD MEETING TBA Rock & Egg Breakfast 4 th Monday each month 9:00 a.m. At Golden Corral GENERAL MEETING September 9th! Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Lapidary Shop 2186 McCulloch Blvd #B Lake Havasu City, Az Meeting 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Inside This Issue: Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Information Page 2 President s Message Page 3 What did you do on Vacation? Page 3 Founder's Plaques Page 4 Birthdays and Anniversaries Page 5 Mohave County Gemstoners Field Trip Invite Page 5 47th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Vendors Needed Page 5/6 1

2 CLUB INFORMATION The Purpose of this Society shall be to: A. Increase our appreciation of the beauty and value of the land in which we live. B. Foster good fellowship among its members. C. Host an annual Gem and Mineral Show for the community. D. Foster awareness of the earth sciences by: 1. Increasing knowledge pertaining to minerals, gems, and rocks. 2. Disseminating knowledge of collecting and classification of minerals, fossils and rock through collection and classification. 3. Improving the practical knowledge of cutting, grinding and polishing materials to use in the design and creation of jewelry and other useful objects. E. Provide educational scholarships in the scientific fields. F. Procure and improve the Society s property. The Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society meets the second Friday of each month from September through May at Mt. Olive Parish Center, 2170 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ. The membership typically votes to eliminate the June, July, and August meetings. Fiscal Year: February 1 January 31. Name badges are required for all members. One time or replacement badge cost - $8.00 Single membership cost - $16.00 Family sponsored Junior membership cost - $8.00 Family membership cost - $16.00 for the first member and $8.00 for each member thereafter with a maximum of $ Annual Membership dues are payable on January 1 and shall be delinquent after the February meeting. Please remit payment to: Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Attn: Membership Chairperson P.O. Box 990 Lake Havasu City, AZ The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society is a member of The Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies (RMFMS) and associated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS). OFFICERS and DIRECTORS Hank Smedley Linda Harley Kathie Bryson Jerry Harley Ed Darnell Patrick Bell Gayle Gilpin Carol Jose Susan Stievo President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sgt at Arms First Year Director Second Year Director Third Year Director Past President COMMITTEES Chairman BOD Rep Club Promotion Open Gayle Gilpin Communications Michelle Smedley Secretary Bruce Wilhelm Kathie Bryson Education Open Patrick Bell Facilities Open Ed Darnell Field Trips Open Open Finance Open Jerry Harley Fund Raisers Gem Show Open Barry Bandaruk Greeters Edith Walden Gayle Gilpin Hospitality Helen Reyes Ed Darnell Kathy Padilla Property Open Carol Jose Rocky Tales is published monthly. The submission deadline is the 3rd Friday of the month by to: aredtigress@gmail.com Rocky Tales Team: Michelle Smedley and Linda Harley Website: Moderator: Bruce Wilhelm Facebook Page: 2

3 --President s Message Greetings, I hope everyone had a great summer. The temperatures are declining in Havasu, while the work at the new shop is reaching a fever pitch. Many people have donated their time and labor to make our new home a reality. On September first We gained access to the room which will contain our lapidary shop and meeting room. We are well on our way to building out the work area and storage space. The retail space is in the home stretch with a blend of floor to ceiling murals of crystals, living fossils, and prehistoric times; contrasting with modern glass display cases, corrugated steel and wood. I hope you will like what we have done. We are working hard to meet our deadline of opening on October first. Thanks to everyone who have come together to make this happen. The Gem & Mineral Show is coming up fast. There is still space available, see the notification in this newsletter. I hope to see you at our September 9th meeting at 6:30pm. WHAT DID YOU DO ON VACATION THIS YEAR? Did you combine your vacation with rockhounding? Of course you did! Do you want to show off your new rocks & minerals? Of course you do! We are asking our snowbirds and traveling members to bring some of their "other" local treasures to a club meeting this year. Show off your rocks! Tell us where you found them and the adventures surrounding the hunt. 3

4 Lapidary Club Founders! (That's you, readers) Celebrate the opening of our Lapidary club by becoming a recognized Founder with your name on the plaque. The plaque will be proudly and prominently displayed where the public can see it in the shop. As we move forward with our own facility, we are asking for tax-free Cash donations from our members. There are three levels of giving per Name: $500 Angel $250 Patron $ 50 Founder Your name will be added alphabetically to the list on the Founder's plaque. The Commemoration will be performed at the Open House in October. Please print, circle the level of donation, and send in the form below, along with your check made out to Lake Havasu Mineral & Lapidary Group. Mail to: PO Box 990, Lake Havasu City, AZ Name #1 $500 $250 $50 Name #2 $500 $250 $50 Total check: $ 4

5 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JULY Sandy Amazeen Gary Burgess John Carter Curt Clark AJ Ellis Gayle Gilpin Harry Kilb Bob Montgomery Sue Stievo Edith Walden Allen Yanity Frank & Priscilla Allen Bob & Deanna Montgomery Allen & Jean Yanity HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUGUST HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AUGUST Nadine Armitage Sharon Burson Tina Handler Roxanne Helgeson Karen Johnson William Leonard Kathy Padilla Lou Porter Bill Smith Judy Throne Jeff & Cheryl Billings Peggy Claeys Rick & Gayle Gilpin Carol Jose Hank & Michelle Smedley HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEPTEMBER Frank Allen Roger Armitage Renee Good Carol Lasater Marilyn Moyer HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SEPTEMBER Sandy Amazeen Harry Kilb Bruce & Kimberly Wilhelm The Mohove County Gemstoners (Kingman) plans a mine tour trip to Bagdad mine on Friday, Sept. 23 at 9:00 AM. There is room for a few of our members. A positive commitment is needed by September 14 noon, please respond to Bob Pedersen either by or phone. repedersen@frontiernet.net (928)

6 Shop & Meeting location SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE 2016 GEM & MINERAL SHOW! We have space available for our 47th Annual Gem & Mineral Show, to be held November 12-13, Show Rules are on the following page. Please click here or call (510) to request an application. 6

7 47th Annual Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Show Rules Products offered for sale to the general public must be items which you manufacture, or are items you sell in your normal course of business which are primarily made with natural gems stones, semi-precious gem stones, mined rocks, and or minerals. Vendors and Exhibitors are encouraged to be able to identify where the material they are selling comes from, how processed, and materials used in the manufacture of any jewelry, art, or decor products. At least 50% of offered products must contain a gem, rock, or mineral. Bead vendors will be limited to selling only natural rocks, gems, and mineral beads; glass and other manmade materials in large quantities are strongly discouraged. Display tables must be skirted and displays professional in appearance. All items must be priced, size or weight marked if appropriate, and name of stone or gem noted, if possible. Vendors are required to: Obtain a 2 day Temporary Special Event Business License which permit must be either sent with your contract or presented before show set-up. : A 2 day temporary special event permit can be obtained from the city in lieu of a city business license. The form is available at or on Internet at (go to forms, tax&bus, Special event permit). Please do this on your own ahead of time. This is a requirement by the City! Vendor names will be submitted to the City for verification of license. Provide a current Arizona resale tax number and Lake Havasu business license number or Temporary Special Event Business License. Dealer setup will start at 8:00AM Friday morning, must be completed by 3:30 PM, show breakdown from 4:00PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday. No breakdowns before 4:00 PM on Sunday. Provide your own skirting and table covers. Agree to have representation in the booth at all times during show hours. Must bring floor protection if their product could cause damage to the area. Provide your own insurance for the duration of the show. Cancellation of contract must be in writing. Refund will be 100% if cancellations is received by July 1, 50% by September 1, and no refunds after September 1. Contract Cancellation Contracts must be cancelled in writing. Contracts cancelled by July 1, 2016 will receive 100% refund. Contracts cancelled by September 1, 2016 will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations after September 1, 2015 will not receive a refund. LHGMS will provide: Electric power: 120 volts available. Please use low watt light bulbs. Power is provided by drop down cords, some spaces against walls may have outlets. You supply your own extension cord, must be under 50 ft. Security after show hours. LHGMS staff will be available to assist you during the show, they will be wearing bright orange vests. Vendor s Business Names will be printed in our program. 7

8 Please send exchange bulletins to The address below Rocky Tales Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. P.O. Box 990 Lake Havasu City, AZ

Rocky Tales. GENERAL MEETING Friday, May 13, 2016 Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Lapidary Shop Location PLEASE BRING A CHAIR TO THE MEETING!

Rocky Tales. GENERAL MEETING Friday, May 13, 2016 Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Lapidary Shop Location PLEASE BRING A CHAIR TO THE MEETING! Rocky Tales Volume 42, Issue 5 May 2016 201555 LAKE HAVASU GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY The Official Publication of The Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Editor: Michelle Smedley BOARD MEETING Friday, May 13th