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thanksgiving A Week To Remember Monday the 19Th of November the Roberts and Troglins started for Lavic Siding east of Barstow to establish camp for our Thanksgiving Day festivities and rock hounding.

1 thanksgiving A Week To Remember Monday the 19Th of November the Roberts and Troglins started for Lavic Siding east of Barstow to establish camp for our Thanksgiving Day festivities and rock hounding. We were met at camp by Dorothy and Garland Land; and Rob and Evonne Lind from Tucson AZ... then later the Goochs from Oakhurst and Neal and Doris Jacobson arrived. Tuesday we went searching for sites for the field trips, we went to Chambliss for trilobites, hematite, garnet and epidote. This would turn out to be our Friday trip. Wednesday we went to the Cady Mt's, to look for the elusive green jasper. We promptly had three vehicles stuck in the sand and didn't find any green jasper. We then tried plan B in a new location but didn't have any luck in finding new material so we opted for old sites for Saturday trip. Thursday was turkey day. A short trip for Lavic Jasper, and a return to camp for deep fried turkey and all the trimmings provided by many good cooks. Thanks for all the effort extended everyone to make this a good trip. Good rock hounding was had by all on Friday and Saturday with much material collected and good fellowship shared by all. We had approximately 24 plus people attending. Lots of new friends and memories shared around the campfire. Let me know where you would like to go next year.. AL and SHARON TROGLIN 9 MLMS Ghost Sheet DECEMBER 29 TH.MLMS Trip to Shark Tooth Hill! Meet us at the Park N Ride Area near JC Penny s at the Modesto Mall by 7:00am. It is about a 4 hour drive down to Oildale. You will need a rock hammer shovel, 1/4 to 1/8 screen recommended, appropriate clothing for sun or foggy conditions. Bring lots of water and lunch. If it rains, the trip will be cancelled. Please RSVP to Mike or Chris Whittier mcgotrx@rocksinahardplace.com JANUARY 19 TH MLMS Trip to COALINGA! For Jasper & fossils! Meet us at the Park N Ride Area near JC Penny s at the Modesto Mall by 7:00am. It is about a 2-1/2 hour drive down to Coalinga. You will need a rock hammer, a bag or bucket to carry your finds, appropriate clothing for sun or foggy conditions. Bring lots of water and lunch. If it rains, the trip may be cancelled. Please RSVP to Mike or Chris Whittier mcgotrx@rocksinahardplace.com

2 MLMS Ghost Sheet 10 Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to the many people who have provided material for the show and class presentations. It is only through your generous donations that MLMS is able to provide rocks and fossils to so many children in our community. Al and Sharon Troglin Leo Renkel Dot Land Marion and Vivian Roberts Rodney and Kathlyn Duncan Betty Van Norman T.O. Johnson Sue Waterman Rocky Nelson Bud and Terry McMillin, Show Chairmen THANK YOU! also to Charles & Eva Rieben for all the rock you have donated to the JR s Club & Class! New Member Orientation 1:00 PM Jan. 6 th New Member Orientation will be presented by Bud McMillin for any members wanting to learn about our organization and what MLMS is all about: our programs, history, mission statement, officers, field trips, how you can get involved and lots more. Puzzle comes from Diamond Dan Mini Miners Monthly, Vol. 1 No. 8 Permission granted NEEDED: If you have Rock Tumbler grit or polish hanging around that you won t be using and would like to donate it to the club.. it would be much appreciated for use in tumbling rocks for our show s Rock Tumbling Table.. please contact - Kathlyn Duncan

11 MLMS Ghost Sheet Junior RockHound Club page Next Meeting is January 6 th, at 12:45 Junior Rock Hound News The January meeting will be hosted by Kathlyn Duncan who will talk about Rock Tumbling and

Coalinga is an area of California that was submerged under the Pacific Ocean during the age of dinosaurs, which is why fossils are found in the there. Be sure to contact Mrs.

3 11 MLMS Ghost Sheet Junior RockHound Club page Next Meeting is January 6 th, at 12:45 Junior Rock Hound News The January meeting will be hosted by Kathlyn Duncan who will talk about Rock Tumbling and also show some of the material that we will be collecting on our next field trip on January 19 th to Coalinga. Coalinga is an area of California that was submerged under the Pacific Ocean during the age of dinosaurs, which is why fossils are found in the there. Be sure to contact Mrs. Mendoza to sign up to help with refreshments. If you are looking for something interesting to do during your winter break you might want to consider a trip to the Sierra College Natural History Museum to view some exciting rocks and fossils. Check out our website for additional information on places to visit and future field trips. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and have an opportunity to collect some interesting rocks. Please be sure to bring something interesting to share at the January meeting. Thanksgiving at Lavic Siding On November 21 st Part of our group, the MLMS went down to Lavic Siding for a great Thanksgiving celebration. The drive to Lavic Siding, which is on the outskirts of Ludlow was about 6 hours from Empire. When we got there it was out in the middle of nowhere. There were no towns or cars like you see in Modesto. All you could see is dirt and rocks for miles and miles! After we woke up the next day the club went out to collect garnet, hematite, and jasper. The garnet and hematite were near a mine at the top of a hill. We spent about a half day collecting some awesome looking rocks and minerals. Later we went looking for trilobites; I think most of the fossils were having lunch I just found some great new friends. Would like to give all our field trip leaders a special Thanks and WOW! Rodney Duncan, age 12 JR Rockhound Happy Holidays to everyone! Terry McMillin, Junior Coordinator JR Rock Club Birthday! Happy Birthday! January 11 - Joshua Gregory January 24 - Joseph Ruff Dec Field trip to Shark Tooth Hill Jan. 6 Meeting - Rock Tumbling & Fossils Jan. 19 Field Trip to Coalinga for Fossils & Jasper Feb. 4 Meeting Junior exhibit case for show Feb. 9 Coal Mine Tour, Mt. Diablo Mar. 2 Meeting Junior exhibit case for show Mar. 7 Show set up Mar. 8 9 Show Time! April The Rock Cycle May No Subject Yet June Club Picnic -no junior meeting See the field trip section of this newsletter for more information

4 MLMS Ghost Sheet 12 MLMS BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 27, 2007 MEETING called to order by President Anna Christiansen at 7:20 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Chris & Mike Whittier, Jim Waterman, Candy Wiegand, Anna & John Christiansen, Bud McMillin, Harold & Romy Mueller. MINUTES: Motion to approve as printed in GHOST SHEET Candy Wiegand/Bud McMillin. Passed. TREASURER'S REPORT: presented by Bud McMillin. Motion to accept Mike Whittier/Jim Waterman. VICE PRESIDENT: Mike Whittier reported there will be a field trip to Coalinga in January. MEMBERSHIP: Jane Henry shared that long time member, Orville Sears, died. SUNSHINE: Ari DeJoode is in the hospital and should be home soon. SHOW CHAIRMEN: Bud McMillin reported the dealer money (for tables) is coming in. Contracts are due November 30. Next show meetings are Thursday, December 5 and January 10 at the MJC classroom. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Terry McMillin reported the following: Nov. 7 John Muir Modesto Rock Club 138 Nov. 7 John Muir Modesto 4 rock cycle presentations 278 (igneous) 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grades Nov. 16 Sonoma, Modesto 2nd & 4th grade - rock cycle 58 Total Students 474 EDITOR/WEB MASTER: Chris Whittier would like more members to write articles for the GHOST SHEET. She has submitted 2 articles for CFMS & AFMS competition. Wednesday, January 2 will be the next Board meeting at Whittiers. PROPERTY MANAGER: John Christiansen reported that new bearings & arbor for the Facetron will be installed Wednesday. HOUSE DIRECTOR: Jim Waterman made an inventory list for incoming house directors. Decorations are lined up for Sunday, Dec. 2 meeting. Bud will bring extra tables. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Harold Mueller presented an Inventory List to John Christiansen. This includes items in Paul's Hall and in the MJC classroom belonging to MLMS and have been tagged. Also items located in member homes for use as they carry out their elected responsibility. Any recently purchased and/or donated items will need to be tagged and added to the list. (1) The following motion was made by Bud McMillin/Candy Wiegand: I move to rescind the motion presented to the General Membership and approved by the General Membership at the General Membership meeting on October 7, 2007, to lend our display cases, case fronts, and light bars, to the CFMS for the June 27, 28, 29, 2008 show in Ventura, CA because it violates Article VII, section 2, of MLMS By-Laws (revised October 2003) stating that the "Executive Board will hear and act upon propositions or grievances that are offered for consideration", and Article VIII, Section I of MLMS Constitution (revised October 2003) stating that "The management of the Society shall consist of the Executive Board". The motion passed. (2) I move that we lend our 70 display cases, case fronts, and light bars to the CFMS for 2008 Meeting Schedule the show in Ventura, CA on June 27, 28, 29, 2008, if they agree to our terms and conditions as outlined in the Case Loan Agreement. Bud McMillin/Mike Whittier. Passed. NEW BUSINESS: Dates for MLMS Board and General Meetings for 2008: Please make a note of these for next year. ADJOURNMENT: 9:10 p.m. NEXT BOARD MEETING at the home of Chris & Mike Whittier, 3818 Amigo Dr. Modesto. Romy Mueller, Secretary Board Meetings General Meeting January 2 January 6 January 29 February 3 March 26 March 2 April 1 April 6 April 29 May 4 May 27 June 15 - Picnic - Downey Park September 2 September 7 Boy Scout Bldg - Enslen Park September 30 October 5 October 27 November 2 December 2 December 7

5 13 MLMS Ghost Sheet MLMS GENERAL MEETING Sunday, December 2, 2007 MEETING called to order at 1:10 by President Anna Christiansen followed by the pledge to the flag. GUESTS: Chris Harper, Bill Rickman and John Rickman were introduced. MINUTES: Motion to approve as printed in GHOST SHEET -Jane Henry/Mary Foster Passed. ANNOUNCEMENT that Judy Gooch will be in the Monday jewelry class. TREASURER'S report presented by Bud McMillin. Copy on file with the minutes. Bill Butz/Lori Sala. Passed ON THE LIGHTER SIDE - Helen Robinson shared a few "funnies". MEMBERSHIP Secretary, Jane Henry reminded folks their renewals are due the end of December to be included in the roster. SUNSHINE: Connie Butz shared that Ari DeJoode has been in the hospital but is home again. Juanita Cross is not doing well. Long time member Orville Sears has passed away. It is good to see Alice & Jim Wade at the meeting today. FEDERATION DIRECTOR, Marion Roberts reviewed CFMS plans for Zzyzx and Camp Paradise. FIELD TRIP CHAIRMAN: Al Troglin reported a good Thanksgiving trip - found a few specimens but had a bit of difficulty getting into some areas so will try those at a future time. December 29 a trip to Shark Tooth Hill; January 19 - trip to Coalinga for marine fossils. Check GHOST SHEET for details on these two trips or phone Mike Whittier COMMUNITY SERVICE, Terry McMillin reported the following for November: Nov. 7 John Muir, Modesto Rock Club 138 students Nov. 7 John Muir, Modesto 4- rock cycle presentations 278 students (Igneous) 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grades Nov. 16 Sonoma, Modesto 2nd & 4th grade-rock cycle 58 students TOTAL STUDENTS 474 SHOW CHAIRMAN - Bud McMillin reminded folks of the Show Committee meeting Thursday, December 6 at the MJC classroom. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: New Members. Bud McMillin presented the following new members: Daniel Cavara, Coy L Daily, E.Mart Frederickson, Jackie & Jacob; Angela Hayes; Mark & Carol Hoover; Tom & Barbara Johnson; Karen Kelly, Jennifer, Timothy & Casey Long; Debee Loyd, Vernon Moore, Desiree Harp, Willie Lewis, Crystal & Anaya Harp; Glen & Robin Rodgers, Mary St. Pietrre; Lynette, Drew & Allen Dimond; Ron, Linda, Roger & Cameron Buell Francis; Aaron, Sabrina, Aaron Jr. & Blake Rice; Andrea Rodriguez; Derrick, Mary, Joseph, Nicholas & Lucas Ruff; Greg, Helen, Alexis & Hunter Womack; Laura Vejar; Donald & Alvina Kinispel. Bud gave new member packets to those who had not yet received one and encouraged all of these folks to attend the "new member orientation" at the January 6 meeting at 1 p.m. Empire meeting Hall. Nettie Meissner, member of MLMS and President of the Stockton club expressed deep appreciation for many of our club who helped with the Stockton show in late September. GUESSING JAR: As a tribute to Jim Robinson, Bud prepared a jar full of tumbled rocks as Jim did for many years. By coincidence, he found the same jar with the number of rocks on the inside of the lid and filled it for today's meeting. Sharon Troglin won with the closest "guess". Thanks, Bud, for the "memories". NEW BUSINESS: Jean Hayes reminded folks to sign up for classes. She will no longer be permitted to process all of the sign-ups as a group. We can do it on line or go to the registration office. INSTALLATION of new officers by outgoing President Anna Christiansen. Each board member received a copy of the By-laws and Constitution which describes the responsibility of each officer. MODESTO GOSPEL MISSION money collection amounted to $200. Thanks to everyone who donated clothing items as well as the cash donation. ADJOURNMENT: 3:40 p.m. Romy Mueller, outgoing secretary

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6 Mother Lode Mineral Society of California PO Box 1263 Modesto, CA Non-profit org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MODESTO, CA PERMIT #264 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Time sensitive material - - please expedite SHARKTOOTH TRIP DECEMBER 29 th COALINGA TRIP JANUARY 19 th Call Mike or Chris Whittier for more info Call Mike or Chris Whittier for more info SHOW MEETING JANUARY 10 th AT THE CLASSROOM 7PM! We are getting close to SHOWTIME!

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Vol. 58, No.9 - Mother Lode Mineral Society Modesto, CA General Meeting November 4, 2007 2:00pm JR Rock Hound Meeting November 4, 2007 12:45 New Member Meeting 1:00pm Board Meeting Oct 30, 7pm at the Muellers