Author: Alan Molineux

The
bulletin
Newsletter of the
victor valley
Gem and
mineral club
Ph. (760) 243-2330
January 2013

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Your officers for 2013
2013 Executive Committee
President... ………………………...Ed Berresford……………... 388-4229
1st V.P (Membership)………..Corey Beck….…………………..242-3366
2nd V.P (Education)………….Terry Booth…………..(909) 223-1386
Recording Secretary…………Lois Papner…..………………..244-7169
Treasurer …………………………...Anna Mazzarella.……………
Corresponding Secretary. Debbie Savacool….(720) 620-9845 Board Members………………….Don Pomerenke……………..868-5264 All ‘phone numbers have Bill Woody……………………….953-3284
(760) area codes unless George Kawasaki….………...247-4121
otherwise indicated. Cyndy Mandell....……………..244-7169 Past President…………………...John Printz……………...(951) 255-9158
CFMS Representative...Janet Flecher……...…………....949-9347
Standing Committee Chairpersons
Wagon Master………….Blaine Witte………………..………….244-8211
Historian…………………….Jonathan VanderLoop…….….245-2313
Maintenance……………..Terry Booth………………..(909) 223-1386
Librarian….…………….…..Lois Papner…….………….………..244-7169
Newsletter…………...……..Debbie Savacool……….(720) 620-9845
Sunshine Lady………….Don & Marilyn Pomerenke.868-5264
Displays………….………….Don Pomerenke......……….......868-5264
Raffles………………………...Cyndy Mandell....………………...244-7169
Scholarships……………..Lois Papner………………………….244-7169
Photography………….....Terry Booth……………….(909) 223-1386
Hospitality…………………Lois Papner…………………………..244-7169
Webmaster………………….Jim Fosse……………………………...245-8644
Tailgate……….………………Brett Ward…………………………….948-1232
Training Coordinator..……………..……………………………… Vacant
Instructors
Terry Booth, Steve Hendrix, John Hill, Jessie La Bau, Tina La Bau, Cyndy Mandell, Morris O’Brien, Don Pomerenke, John Printz,
Debbie Savacool and Bill Woody.
Club Website—www.vvgmc.org

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The Victor Valley Gem and
Mineral Club
Was organized in 1947 and has been the focal point of High Desert rock hounds for the past 65 years. The club takes active roles in various civic activities. Membership is open to all persons interested in the gem and mineral hobby and lapidary arts. Meetings are held at the clubhouse located at 15056-B, 7th Street (behind Kaman Bearing) in the center of Victorville.
Visitors are always welcome.
For further information, call (760) 243-2330.
Meeting Dates
Our January general meeting was held on Tuesday, 29th at 7:00p.m. and the February general meeting will be on Tuesday the 26th .
Librarian
Hi, I am your librarian Lois Papner. I’ll be featuring some interesting books each month in the newsletter for check out. This month is Jewelry Making Manual by Sylvia Wicks.
Hospitality
I am Lois Papner your new hospitality host and will be managing the kitchen. Our potlucks will be filled with delicious dishes prepared by our members. I will need some volunteers each month to help set up the food and cleanup afterwards. In the upcoming months some special potluck themes will be featured such as Italian, Mexican, chili cook-off, salad bar, pizza night, or potato bar. These events will be announced ahead of time.
Remember to bring your own plate and silverware so we can continue to be green.
New Bulletin Editor
Hi everyone I, Debbie Savacool Am now working on the Bulletin on my own now, as your new editor. I would like to hear from you all with any suggestions you may have, and any articles you may want me to add to the monthly Bulletin…...Editor

Wishing all of our
Members this month a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY
The Birthstone for the month of January is:
GARNET
Louise Acherson, Charles Asendorf,
LuAnn Beum, JoAnn Beall, Bill Buehler,
Barbara Burbeck, Argentina Moore,
Ginger Morone, Barbara Pedrow, John Printz, Roberta Reeder, Hiedi Rushforth
Andrea Skidmore, Natalie Turner and Jane Wrzalinski.
If your name is not listed please forgive me, it just means it was not in the club phonebook. If you would like to be
recognized here in the Bulletin in your birthday month please, update your info with Corey Beck, As he is our Membership Chairperson.
Thank you….Editor

Classes
Lampwork Bead Making
By: MaryLou
MaryLou is holding class on Wednesday February 20th, 2013, starting at noon until 4pm. You must have your own supplies. You can get a list os supplies need off the club web site or contact MaryLou at: ml.flecher@verizon.net , or phone her at (760) 949-9347.

Tailgate # 37
This year’s tailgate is nearly upon us—actually, it’s on March 8th, 9th, and the 10th. It’s time to start making our plans to come out and join the fun now! See pages 4 & 5 for details. We will be Having a silent auction
(contend on pg. 9)

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The 37th annual
Stoddard Wells
ROCK HOUND “Tailgate”
Victorville, CA
March 8th, 9th and 10th, 2013 9 — 5:00 p.m. daily
FREE EVENT ! —- Everyone Welcome ! —- Public invited !
All Venders spaces are FREE on a first come basis
( Absolutely NO Holding of Spaces for a friend or Competing with
Club’s Fundraising Food and Drink Booth )
Handcrafted & Faceted Jewelry, Slabs and Cabs, Findings &
Equipment, Minerals & fossils and TONS of rough material.
Saturday FAMILY Field Trip : 9a.m. — 1 p.m. for famous marble varieties.
Restrooms, Dry camping, Food, Snacks & Drinks, Prizes and
Rocks — Rocks & More Rocks
Directions :
From I—15 Northbound towards Barstow : Hwy 15 North THRU Victorville! EXIT Rt. At 2nd Stoddard Wells Rd at BELL Mtn. EXIT # 157. Turn Left/East at Ramp STOP Sign. STAY On Stoddard Wells Road 4 mi. until next STOP sign at Dale Evans Pkwy. "Tailgate" signs high on NW corner power pole. Check Odometer here! Continue Straight On Stoddard Wells Rd. 7 miles to "Tailgate" Road becomes a graded dirt road about 4/10 mi. from the Dale Evans Pkwy intersection. Proceed East/NE past "Grange" fork to "Tailgate" site. Cars & RVs can make it with ease & care. "Tailgate" signs along route.

Mark your Calendar

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See You THERE ! Rain or Shine We'll be There ! Sponsored by the Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club For more details visit Club Website at www.vvgmc.org or call (760) 243-2330

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February 2013

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					1	2Petrified Pups / 9-12noon / Workshop / 12 noon– 5pm
3workshop / 12 noon to 5 pm	4	5Instructor’s Mtg. 6 pm / Board Meeting / 7pm	6workshop / 12 noon to 7 pm	7workshop / 12 noon to 7 pm	8	9workshop / 12 noon to 5 pm
10workshop / 12 noon to 5 pm	11	12Youth Demo / Night 6 pm	13workshop / 12 noon to 7 pm	14workshop / 12 noon to 7 pm	15	16Petrified Pups / 9-12noon / Workshop / 12 noon– 5pm
17workshop / 12 noon to 5 pm	18	19Education/ Demo Night 7pm	20workshop / 12 noon to 7 pm	21workshop / 12 noon to 7 pm	22	23Field TRIP / workshop / 12 noon to 5 pm / Club Clean Up / 9 am
24workshop / 12 noon to 5 pm	25	26Pot Luck / 6:30pm / General Meeting / 7:30 pm	27workshop / 12 noon to 7 pm	28workshop / 12 noon to 7 pm

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Deadline for the February issue of the Bulletin is Mon. February, 11th .Ph.(720) 620-9845 or email editor@vvgmc.org

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Attention all Newsletter Editors
and Prospective Editors
There is a society devoted to helping you with your monthly newsletter—both content and grammatical
construction.
S.C.R.I.B.E is the Special Congress Representing Involved Bulletin Editors.
Members have years of editorial experience and are only too willing to help you.
Dues are just $6 a single or $8 for a couple.
See Doug Arnold at (760) 885-7409.

Rocks & Equipment
Bought and Sold
Clean Ups & Clean Outs
Handyman Work Done.
See Charles Toles (760) 220-6748

HMC Co.
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 245-2313
Jonathan P. Vanderloop
B.S Ch. E; M.S Met. E.
(25 years experience) Metallurgy & Mining Consultant

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Minutes of the December Monthly Meeting of the V.V.G & M.C
Hi to all Members of the VVGMC, As you all know, do to our Christmas Party in December, we did not have our general meeting, so there will not be any notes for this month to read. Although I have had several complaints on how well done the party was and how good the food was, so Thank You all who helped me out to pull this party together.
“Debbie Savacool”
Continued form pg. 3
again this year at tailgate so there will collection buckets at the club house for donation to be put in, we ask that you please mark what type of rock it is be for putting in for donation . Thank you

FUTURE FIELD TRIPS—BY BLAINE WITTE
Feb. 23- Kramer’s Corner/Hills: Several sites to choose from. Material: petrified palm wood, root and fiber., red and yellow agate, red jasper with yellow streamers, rare green opal sometimes found, black agate. Note: Bring your picks and shovels, hammers and chisels if so inspired. Judy made a new find of agate material at one of the sights recently! I have found a couple of new sites in the area that are worth checking out. Roads all fair. Some are sandy and could get stuck without 4x4 if not careful. Meet at club @ 9AM. Meet at Jack in the Box @ 9:45 approx.

Minutes of the January Board Meeting of the V.V.G.& M.C
David from the Chapter of Harley Davidson motorcycle ministry spoke to us for permission to use our parking lot for three events on 4/20, 6/15 and 8/17 at 6 pm.
Cyndy informed the Board that the county fair will be May 25-June 2. Cyndy will be in charge and makeup a calendar for volunteers to sign up.
: Cyndy nominated Ellen Gilbert for lifetime membership. Unanimous vote.
Corey will give Ed a roster of members for 2013. Corey will mail out postcards to those who haven’t paid their dues yet.
Terry is looking into CFMS’ DVD’s and will get some in the future for education night.
Deadline for news items need to be to Debbie by the 2nd Monday of every month.
: Volunteers are needed for the last Saturday of February breakfast will be served from 8-10 am. 10-2 will be the open house.
: Several members have access to view the tape of the cameras if need be. If something needs to be looked into the president will be responsible. The camera’s outside were stolen and will not be replaced
Note From the New Historian
I am Lois Papner your new Historian. I will be sharing interesting tidbits of the club’s history each month in the newsletter. To begin with our club actually began with a small group of friends with interest in rocks in 1941. The club formalized in 1947 by the following founders. Bert Dunham, Mike Will, Arthur Pratt, Helen Pratt Margaret Hand and Elmer Piercy. Did you know that in 1978 the club held their Holiday party at the Hesperia Grange? Well, they did and a lot more interesting facts about our club will be shared in these newsletters and at the general meetings. Stay tuned.

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2012 Christmas Party

I would like to thank everyone that help setup and tear down at the grange for our wonderful Christmas Party

The party went off very well considering some things went just a little stray.

The place looked great——Thank you all very much for all your hard work in Helping me...Debbie

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Everyone visiting and enjoying one another's
company

Here is John Printz handing out awards and welcoming the new Board Members into office.

We say goodbye to 2012 and say HELLO 2013 — AND MAY IT BE A WOUNDERFUL YEAR.

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