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A non-profit organization whose goal is to foster the knowledge and appreciation of general geology, minerals, fossils, archaeology and lapidary arts.

JANUARY 2017 VOLUME 57 An Award-Winning Publication ISSUE 1 The President s Message - by Carl Miller January Program Our January program will be Scott Duresky giving his final presentation of The

1 A non-profit organization whose goal is to foster the knowledge and appreciation of general geology, minerals, fossils, archaeology and lapidary arts. An affiliate of the Eastern Federation of Mineral and Societies and the American Federation of Mineral Societies. JANUARY 2017 VOLUME 57 An Award-Winning Publication ISSUE 1 The President s Message - by Carl Miller January Program Our January program will be Scott Duresky giving his final presentation of The Historic Rutherford MinePegmatite #2 When: Tuesday, January 10, :30 pm Where: Ridge Baptist Church 1515 Eastridge Road Richmond, Virginia Welcome to Year 61! What a wonderful holiday party that we had in December. There was so much food it was hard to know where to start (so several of us started three or more times!) I saw a lot of nice minerals around at the tables, and some cut stones and jewelry as well. A wonderful surprise was a display of some of Suzanne Hedderly s fungus collection. Nature s beauty is often in such unexpected places. We also celebrated our 60th anniversary as a club with a big cake (proud to say December was also my 20th anniversary in the club!). The highlight of the night for me was being able to present Barbara Hadley with so many EFMLS and AFMS newsletter awards. Among other awards, Barbara received the 2nd place award for Small Bulletin in both the Eastern Federation and American Federation, and 1st Place and Trophy Award, and 2nd place, for Drawn Features submissions in Eastern Federation. Each of these awards are outstanding achievements, and we are very proud to have Barbara as our Editor. Please thank Barbara for her great work the next time you see her. Barbara exemplifies quiet, faithful service. Some people can be splashy and stand up front, but others lead by deed, and are the heart of our great hobby and avocation. Get out there! Carl Calendar of Events January 2017 In This Issue President s Message... 1/2 January Program... 1 Calendar of Events... 1 December Membership Minutes RGMS Officers... 2 RGMS Contacts... 2 December Board Meeting Minutes... 3 Membership Info... 3 Club Meeting Dates EFMLS News... 4 AFMS News... 4 Jewelry Bench Tips... 5 Hospitality... 5 Holiday Pictures... 5 Upcoming Rock Shows... 6 Quote of the Month... 6 The Collecting Bag Sun 1 Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu Fri Sat Member Meeting 7:30 pm Board Meeting Rock Rappers Newsletter Deadline Page 1 January 2017

2 December Membership Meeting Minutes For the Richmond Gem & Mineral Society December 13, 2016 The December membership meeting was opened by President Carl Miller at 7:30 p.m. Carl noted that the Club is now celebrating its 60th Anniversary. Awards: Carl announced that he had received several awards in the mail for members in our club. He congratulated them and thanked them all for their hard work and presented the awards to those who were in attendance. Field Trips: Pamm Bryant announced that there were no field trips planned at this time. Rock Rappers/: Rock Rappers will meet Friday December 16 at Betsy Martin s home. Richard Starr stated that the group will not meet until after the first of the year. Slate of Officers for 2017: Pete McCrery announced that the slate of officers for 2017 were the same as 2016 and opened the floor for any other nominations. There being none, the slate were elected unanimously. See below for our Club Officers for The business meeting was adjourned and we all enjoyed fellowship and a magnificent feast in celebration of Christmas and another successful year. Respectfully submitted, Frank and Debra Toth, Recording Secretaries RICHMOND GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY CONTACTS Elected Offices PRESIDENT Carl Miller kobold1@erols.com FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT (Membership) Richard Starr starr.vb@gmail.com SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT (Programs) Scott Germain sgemrain@aol.com TREASURER Dave Hutchison dahjkh@aol.com RECORDING SECRETARY Debbie & Frank Toth ftoth51@comcast.net CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Valerie Johnson moonlightgems@gmail.com HOUSE COMMITTEE Perry Wells, pwdisplays@verizon.net Greg Sandvig, bsandvig@verizon.net Mike Buchanan 2017 RGMS Officers PRESIDENT Carl Miller FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Richard Starr SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Scott Germain TREASURER Dave Hutchison RECORDING SECRETARY Debbie & Frank Toth CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Valerie Johnson HOUSE COMMITTEE Perry Wells Appointed Offices NEWSLETTER EDITOR Barbara Hadley TheCollectingBag@yahoo.com GREETER Function owned by Membership FIELD TRIP COMMITTEE Pamm Bryant pjbryant6@juno.com HOSPITALITY Bobbie Sandvig bobbie.sandvig68@gmail.com MINI MINERS Kathy Paine mrsjpb3@yahoo.com LAPIDARY Pete McCrery, Richard Starr starr.vb@gmail.com LIBRARIAN/HISTORIAN Betsy Martin Martin1635@comcast.net ROCK RAPPERS Pete McCrery TRAVELING DISPLAY Pamm Bryant pjbryant6@juno.com The Collecting Bag Page 2 January 2017

December Board Meeting Minutes For the Richmond Gem & Mineral Society December 20, 2016 President Carl Miller opened the December board meeting at 7:05 p.m. In attendance were Carl Miller, Dave Hutchison, Perry Wells, Richard Starr, Frank Toth and Andy Dietz.

Carl suggested that we create a survey to see if there is something else the membership would be interested in seeing or doing.

3 December Board Meeting Minutes For the Richmond Gem & Mineral Society December 20, 2016 President Carl Miller opened the December board meeting at 7:05 p.m. In attendance were Carl Miller, Dave Hutchison, Perry Wells, Richard Starr, Frank Toth and Andy Dietz. Attendance: Richard noted that he has observed a slowdown in attendance over the past few months. Carl suggested that we create a survey to see if there is something else the membership would be interested in seeing or doing. : Richard said that he and Pete McCrery were considering a day-long lapidary class to help new folks become familiar with the equipment and be able to enjoy the art. Museum Trip: Carl would like to charter a bus to the Smithsonian Museum in the future. He hasn t checked the costs for a while and is willing to check around if there is interest. Treasury: Dave noted that he is in the process of paying the EFMLS dues for All other bills are paid and 2017 dues are coming in. He also noted that the University of Richmond has verbally given us a go for the July 2017 meeting and that we should see something in writing soon. Equipment for sale: Andy is going to bring the long-wave and short-wave florescent light fixtures to the March meeting to sell as surplus. The cost is $20.00 per fixture. The condition is AS IS, WHERE IS with no guarantee as to condition or serviceability. Idea for Swap: A question came up pertaining to the availability of the kitchen in the fellowship hall of Ridge Baptist Church. It seems that folks were looking for food and snacks at the November Rock Swap. The last time someone asked, the church said no. Carl will ask if the Church youth group would like to take on a small menu as a fund raiser Officers: Perry announced that he was ready for another 3-year term as a House Committee member. Carl said that Pamm Bryant would continue on as the field trip coordinator. He noted that there are fewer and fewer places to go. Perry told us that Martin Marietta had commenced mining operations on the Moorefield Property in Amelia County. There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Frank & Debra Toth, Recording Secretaries Get your check to Dave Hutchinson at the regular January Membership Meeting, or mail to the address below: 2017 CLUB DUES Adult... $12 Family... $18 (includes children under 18) Junior (14-17)... $5 Mini Miner... $3 (under 14 with adult sponsor) Send your Dues to: RGMS 1622 Rocky Ford Road Powhatan, VA The Shop is back in action at Richard Starr s garage! Richard at starr.vb@gmail.com Club Meeting Dates January 2017 Membership Meeting Rock Rappers Board Meeting Tuesday, January 10 Friday, January 13 Tuesday, January 17 7:30 pm at Ridge Baptist Church Betsy Martin s house Manor Care, Stratford Hall 1515 Eastridge Road (unless otherwise specified) The Collecting Bag Page 3 January 2017

What s happening in our affiliated Federation, and

Events ( May 22 27, 2017 The Eastern Federation

org/efmls/ EFMLS Bulletin Editor s Contest Barbara

Barbara Hadley Trophy in drawn features category

category Jeff Taylor 4th Place in original

Honorable Mention in non-technical articles

5th Place in written features category Scott

AFMS Bulletin Editor s Contest Barbara Barbara

Barbara Hadley 6th Place in drawn features

4 What s happening in our affiliated Federation, and how you can access more information Upcoming Events ( May 22 27, 2017 The Eastern Federation website is available at: EFMLS Bulletin Editor s Contest Barbara Hadley 2nd Place in small bulletins category Barbara Hadley Trophy in drawn features category Barbara Hadley 2nd Place in drawn features category Jeff Taylor 4th Place in original non-technical articles category Jane Owen Honorable Mention in non-technical articles category Bob Simon Honorable Mention in non-technical articles category Mary Loose DeViney 5th Place in written features category Scott Germain 6th Place in written features category AFMS Bulletin Editor s Contest Barbara Hadley 2nd Place in small bulletins category Barbara Hadley 5th Place in drawn features category Barbara Hadley 6th Place in drawn features category This means that our newsletter ranked second both regionally and nationally! Congratulations RGMS! The Collecting Bag Page 4 January 2017

Jewelry Bench Tips courtesy of Brad Smith

sand or polish an area that's impossible to reach with

Other times it might be the bottom of a pocket or

One trick for these nit-picky jobs may be left over

Hospitality I've found quite a few uses for these in

Prepare the tip by simply sawing it off at a 45 degree

Then apply whatever abrasive grit you will need for the

Loose grit can be held onto the tip with a bit of

Tripoli or rouge can be just rubbed onto the end of the

Thanks to Everyone who brought refreshments to the

OCHRE APPLICATOR Yellow ochre is used when you want to

They seal well and have a built-in brush applicator.

5 Jewelry Bench Tips courtesy of Brad Smith SANDING/POLISHING IN TIGHT PLACES Often you'll need to sand or polish an area that's impossible to reach with even a small wheel on a flexshaft. Other times it might be the bottom of a pocket or inside bottom corner of a box that needs to be finished. One trick for these nit-picky jobs may be left over from your last Chinese dinner - a chopstick. Hospitality I've found quite a few uses for these in the shop. Prepare the tip by simply sawing it off at a 45 degree angle. Then apply whatever abrasive grit you will need for the job or hold a strip of sandpaper around the end. Loose grit can be held onto the tip with a bit of Vaseline or oil. Tripoli or rouge can be just rubbed onto the end of the chopstick. Thanks to Everyone who brought refreshments to the December meeting. OCHRE APPLICATOR Yellow ochre is used when you want to be sure the solder won't flow on an area of your piece while you're soldering another area. The only problem with ochre is coming up with a good way to store and apply it. I use recycled nail polish bottles. They seal well and have a built-in brush applicator. Just clean them out with a little acetone or nail polish remover, and they're ready to go. See all Brad's jewelry books at Amazon.com/author/BradfordSmith Thanks to Harry Clay for being our intrepid Photographer! January: Carl Miller/Bobbie Sandvig February: OPEN If you would like to sign up for future months, please contact Bobbie at: bobbie.sandvig68@gmail.com The Collecting Bag Page 5 January 2017

Upcoming Rock Shows March 2017 10-12: Augusta, GA - 29th Annual Aiken-Augusta Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Dates: March 10th through March 12th 2017 Times: Friday & Saturday 10am - 6pm; Sunday 11 am -

Society and Augusta Gem and Mineral Society Show Chairman: Richard McNutt.

18-19: Gaithersburg MD - 53rd Annual Show; Gem, & Mineral Society of Montgomery County. LOCATION: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg MD 20877. Free parking.

Over 40 exhibits, 20 dealers, demonstrators, fluorescent tent, many activities for children. 25-26: Hadley, MA - CVMC 2017 Show sponsored by the Connecticut Valley Mineral Club.

com> Additional show info is available on the EFMLS website: http://www.amfed.org/efmls/calendar.

6 Upcoming Rock Shows March : Augusta, GA - 29th Annual Aiken-Augusta Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Dates: March 10th through March 12th 2017 Times: Friday & Saturday 10am - 6pm; Sunday 11 am - 5pm Location: Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad Street, Augusta GA Admission: $3 per Adult or $5 Weekend Pass - Children under 12 Free with a paid adult Sponsored by: Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society and Augusta Gem and Mineral Society Show Chairman: Richard McNutt. Vendors, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Education Resources, Grab Bags, Hourly Door Prizes, Treasure Dig, Geode Sales and Cutting, Mineral Panning : Gaithersburg MD - 53rd Annual Show; Gem, & Mineral Society of Montgomery County. LOCATION: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg MD Free parking. Hours: Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm Visit for a coupon for $1 off the $6 admission (ages 12+). Children 11 and younger are free. Over 40 exhibits, 20 dealers, demonstrators, fluorescent tent, many activities for children : Hadley, MA - CVMC 2017 Show sponsored by the Connecticut Valley Mineral Club. Hadley Farms Meeting House, Rt. 9, 41 Russell St; Hadley, MA. Contact: Lee Champigny <pullg4fun@gmail.com> or <westernmassmineralshow.com> Additional show info is available on the EFMLS website: Note: Due to time constraints, the postally mailed copy of The Collecting Bag will be printed in black and white until further notice. Richmond Gem & Mineral Society TheCollectingBag@yahoo.com Barbara Hadley, Editor 9359 Cedar Lane Mechanicsville, Virginia Willis Mountain Barbara Hadley I would lay about me with a hammer and bash the landscape to bits. I would crack the earth s crust like a piñata and spread to the light the vivid prizes in chunks within. Rock collecting was opening the mountains. ~ Annie Dillard, An American Childhood Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Ridge Baptist Church Meeting Hall, 1515 Eastridge Rd. Bulletin articles and items may be reprinted provided that credit is given to the author and the Richmond Gem & Mineral Society. The Collecting Bag Page 6 January 2017

The President s Message - by Carl Miller

The President s Message - by Carl Miller A non-profit organization whose goal is to foster the knowledge and appreciation of general geology, minerals, fossils, archaeology and lapidary arts. An affiliate of the Eastern Federation of Mineral