Gem and Rockhound

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Volume 47 Issue 9 September 2010

Come one come all to the clubs annual show! The show is at 4645Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH. Hours are Friday 2-8, Saturday 10-6Sunday 11-5.

Memberships expire at the end of September. Renew today to maintainyour member privileges. The renewal form is printed on page 9.

Hi Everyone:Its time for the Big Show! This is the time of year that we all get busyexcited and crazy as we prepare for the best event of our club. If youhavent signed up to work yet, or to donate food for the hospitality areanow is the time! This event is our biggest fundraiser for the year whawe make here keeps us going every year.

We have some exciting things going on for the Show this year: a newFluorescent Display (longwave only for this year) and new club shirts

with our logo for Club members to wear. The dealers are all lined upand we have more display cases requested this year, including a caseby the Juniors Group. We hope to see EVERYONE there!

On other fronts, we have several field trips being planned, Fossicollecting in Dayton/Cinci area with Tom Marok, Bancroft, Ontario withJoel Vicary, and another Indiana to Missouri trip with Jerri Heer. Keepan eye out for more details on those or contact the specific coordinatorfor more info.

I am always proud to be a representative of this great organization. will be heading to Peoria as our MWF Delegate. Each time I talk to

other groups and compare whaopportunities we have compared tomany other clubs, I get more excitedabout the Toledo Gem & RockhoundClub. But we have to remember, thisclub is what WE make it! We all havethe choice to be involved, sharecontribute and teach each other. Theopportunities are here make themost of them!

Respectfully submittedJerri Heer, Presiden

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PresidentJerri Heer 419-389-9204

[email protected]

Vice-PresidentDiana Holt [email protected]

Treasurer

Steve Shimatzki [email protected]

SecretaryLynda Kalinoski 419-381-1439

[email protected]

Sgt.-At-ArmsCarla Burleson [email protected]

Board MembersHarold Burleson 419-533-7341John Kalinoski 419-381-1439

John Hull 419-292-1090

Past PresidentJim Leslie 517-265-6284

[email protected]

Show ChairpersonsSuzanne Shimatzki [email protected]

Jerri Heer [email protected]

Membership

Tonia Wallace [email protected]

EditorSuzanne Shimatzki [email protected]

SunshineLucille Burgy 419-893-3437

Craft Center 419-531-8124website: www.RockyReader.com


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President Jerri Heer called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7p.m. The guest speakerNikki Elkins from BGSU, presented a program on Geojourney. After a short break for refreshments, the clubreconvened for the business portion of the meeting at 8:09 p.m.

Secretary's Report: John Hull moved to accept the minutes as published. Elie Ghanime seconded. Motion

carried.

Treasurer's report: Steve Shimatzki said the CD was being renewed. Mike Burcewicz asked about otheinvestment vehicles for the club's funds. Steve also mentioned that club membership renewals were starting tocome in. The renewal date is September. Steve said there were no unusual bills. Linda Scharer moved to filethe report for audit. Tom Marok seconded. The motion carried.

Jerri reminded members to sign in at the back as Tonia was not present.

Old Business: This was the last day to sign up for club polo shirts.

Jerri said that there have been discussions with the herb society to gain more space for the club.

New Business: Carla Burleson needs help with hospitality for the show.

Group Reports:TBG: Chet King said the next event is Heralding the Holidays, December 3-5th and there is a per table feeMetalcrafters side is already full and Jerri will handle requests for Gemcrafters side.

If people are interested in volunteering at TBG's fall plant sale on Sunday October 3rd, they should contactToni Moore at the Gardens' office.

Gemcrafters: Elie said there is no Saturday open cutting at present. Jeff Wheeler is fixing an oil leak on thesaw and putting splashguards on machines. Elie reminded people to use the colored water in the jugs with the

diamond wheels.

Metalcrafters: Deb Hoffmaster said the upcoming schedule is in the Rocky Reader.

Beaders: Nancy Grove said the Beaders will continuemaking small beaded boxes in September then will work onprojects in October and November. The group will shutdown for the winter after the November meeting.

Extreme Beaders: Shirley Stieb said the group is back onthe winter schedule on the first and third Tuesdays from 2-6:30 p.m.

Faceteers: Don Ault said the group met last week. Donand Dick Bower will be demonstrating at the show.

Faceteers II: Elie said the club has a faceting machine torent to members by the week for a nominal amount of $20-25. Members wishing to rent the machine have to havesuccessfully completed a class. Jerri suggested the grouptake one of the machines to the show to set up with Donand Dick. Elie said he needs to know if there is interest inanother class. The cost would be $40 for two days.

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Juniors: The next scheduled meeting is Sunday, August 22 from noon-2 p.m. Jerri said the juniors will havea display case of some of their projects at the show.

Fossils: Tom Marok said the field trip to the Dayton- Cincinnati area will be 4 days, from September 29through October 2. The group will stay at a Motel 6 for the 4 days and people can come for all four days or jusone day. He will put a notice in the Rocky Reader. The group's next meeting is Thursday August 24th a6:30p.m.

Tom said that the field trip to Flint Ridge trip was very successful.

Rocky Reader: The deadline for copy is Monday, August 23rd.

Sunshine: Lucille Burgy said Betty Miller, a former member, had died and there were displays of her hobby atthe service. Carla Burleson was hospitalized but is now home.

Field trips: Jerri gave Harold's report. There is no information about a trip to Bancroft, Ontario this fall on JoeVicary's website. Jerri said there is an upcoming 3 day trip to Indiana, Illinois and Missouri to collect the thirdweek in October.

Show: Jerri said Harold needs help with loading the truckLoading will start at 8:30 Thursday September 9th. Carlaneeds volunteers to help with hospitality Thursday andFriday. Raffle tickets have been mailed to members. Yardsigns are available to put out and need to be returned to theclub. Flyers are printed and can be put out now. Natalie Hilasked if there was a pdf file to send the entire flyer to friendsas an attachment. Steve said they could make thaavailable. Elie asked about club applications at the showSteve said the applications would be at the front door.There will be one place selected to take applications andpay dues. Jerri said the club still needs donations for kids

kits and silent auction. Raffle prizes can be brought in theday of the show. Bonnie Wheeler said she would bring hedonation to craft center on Wednesday.

Open House: The Fall Open House will be November 13-14. There is a sign up sheet for tables. Contact CarlaBurleson to reserve table space.

Mike Burcewicz asked if the club could donate to the Geojourney program. Jerri said it should be brought tothe Board, then to the membership.

John Capuano moved to adjourn. Elie seconded. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned a

8:51 p.m.Respectfully submitted, Lyn Kalinoski, Secretary

Former member Betty J. Biller passed away on Saturday, August 7th. She was a registered nurse for over 40years. Betty donated several rocks to the Touch & Feel Table and worked with me at my table. She joined in1973 till 2003. At the funeral home, the tables were decorated with her rocks. Our prayers are with her family.

Lucille Burgy, Sunshine

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The Show is right around the corner! Were counting down the days and keeping busy with final preparationsBy now, everyone should have received a mailing with raffle tickets and coupons to pass out. Were hoping foa great turn out this year, help spread the word.

This show is the largest source of income for the club and offsets a lot of the clubs daily operating expenses.

Its also the best time to advertise our club to potential members. It keeps our club alive. Dont miss youopportunity to get involved. Deb & Kathy have been calling and emailing to fill in the volunteer scheduleThere are still slots that need workers!

Were still accepting donations, if you have items for Raffle prizes, Silent Auction, Club Sales, or Kids AreaDonations may be dropped off at the Stranahan during setup. We still need food to feed everyone duringThursday & Friday setup. You can view the hospitality needs online or contact Suzanne.

For those who have signed up to work during Thursday and Friday setup, we will be at the Stranahan startingat 8AM both days. We will be there all day. Come and stay as long as you can. If you signed up for Sundaystake down, we will start immediately after the show closes at 5.

If you have any questions related to the Show contact Jerri Heer at 419-344-9999, [email protected] oSuzanne Shimatzki at 419-861-0147, [email protected] for all your support

Jerri Heer and Suzanne Shimatzki, Show Co-Chairs

If you signed up to work during the show, you will find your scheduled time(s) listed alphabetically below. Youwill receive free admission the day you are volunteering and may come early to look around and shop. Youmust sign in at the admissions table. If there is a discrepancy in the schedule below or you are unable tofulfill your commitment, please contact Suzanne Shimatzki ASAP by calling 419-861-0147 or [email protected].

Baily Jeanine Saturday 10-12 Gem Trees

Bieber Diane Friday 4-6 AdmissionsBieber Diane Saturday 4-6 Admissions

Bieber Diane Sunday 1-3 Admissions

Bower Arline Friday 2-4 Kids Games

Bower Arline Saturday 10-12 Kids Games

Bower Arline Sunday 1-3 Kids Games

Bricker Chris Saturday 12-2 Kids Games

Burgy Lucille Thursday Setup

Burgy Lucille Friday Setup

Burgy Lucille Friday 2-8 Touch N Feel

Burgy Lucille Saturday 10-6 Touch N Feel

Burgy Lucille Sunday 11-5 Touch N Feel

Burleson Carla Friday 2-8 Club Sales

Burleson Carla Saturday 10-6 Club Sales

Burleson Carla Sunday 11-5 Club Sales

Burleson Harold Friday 2-8 Club Sales

Burleson Harold Saturday 10-6 Club Sales

Burleson Harold Sunday 11-5 Club Sales

Campagna Dan Saturday 12-2 Admissions

Capuano John Thursday Truck

Capuano John Sunday 3-5 Admissions

Capuano John Sunday Take DownCapuano Sylvia Sunday 3-5 Admissions

Crocker James Saturday 4-6 Raffle

Davis Jade Saturday 12-2 Gem Trees

Dusseau Scott Saturday 10-12 Kids Kits

Frantz Diania Friday 4-6 Raffle

Frantz Diania Saturday 4-6 Admissions

Frantz Diania Sunday 1-3 Admissions

Grove Nancy Friday 2-8 Beading Clas

Grove Nancy Saturday 10-6 Beading Clas

Grove Nancy Sunday 11-5 Beading Clas

Haas Sherry Friday 4-8 Admissions

Hall Darrell Saturday 2-4 Kids Kits

Hall Jo Lynne Saturday 2-4 Kids Games

Hart Angie Saturday 12-2 Kids Games

Hoffmaster Deb Friday 2-8 Floater

Hoffmaster Deb Sunday 11-5 Floater

Holt Diana Saturday 12-4 Club Sales

Hull John Saturday 2-4 Kids Games

Hull John Sunday 11-1 Kids Kits

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Jacobs Ruth Saturday 12-4 Club Sales

Jacobs Ruth Sunday 11-1 Club Sales

Jacobs Ruth Sunday Take Down

Kalinoski John Thursday Truck

Kalinoski John Saturday 10-12 Floater

Kalinoski Lyn Saturday 10-12 RaffleKalinoski Lyn Sunday 11-1 Raffle

Knorek Becky Saturday 12-2 Floater

Kuhner David Saturday 2-4 Admissions

Larrow Jim Saturday 4-6 Club Sales

Larrow Sharon Saturday 4-6 Kids Games

Leslie Bill Sunday 11-5 Floater

Leslie Jim Friday 6-8 Floater

Leslie Jim Saturday 10-6 Floater

Madanski Cindi Saturday 12-2 Kids Games

Madanski Cindi Saturday 2-4 Gem Trees

Mahoney Ian Saturday 10-12 Kids Games

Mahoney Daniel Saturday 10-12 Kids Games

Mahoney Stephanie Saturday 10-12 Kids Games

Maiani John Sunday 12-1 Club Sales

Maiani John Sunday 1-2 Floater

Maiani Linda Sunday 12-1 Kids Games

Maiani Linda Sunday 1-2 Floater

Markowiak Jim Saturday 10-12 Club Sales

Markowiak Linda Saturday 10-12 Club Sales

Martindale Jacque Thursday Setup

Mayers Mike Saturday 12-3:30 RaffleMayers Mike Sunday 1-5 Raffle

Mayers Mike Sunday Take Down

McConahey Linda Thursday Setup

McQueary Frank Friday 2-8 Touch N Feel

McQueary Frank Saturday 10-6 Touch N Feel

McQueary Frank Sunday 11-5 Touch N Feel

Mills Ann Thursday Setup

Mills Ann Friday Setup

Mills Anne Friday 4-6 Kids Games

Mills Anne Saturday 12-2 Admissions

Motter Joe Friday 2-8 Club Sales

Motter Joe Saturday 10-6 Club Sales

Motter Joe Sunday 11-5 Club Sales

Muszynski Dan Friday 2-4 Admissions

Muszynski Dan Saturday 10-12 Admissions

Muszynski Dan Sunday 11-1 Admissions

Muszynski Shirley Friday 2-4 Admissions

Muszynski Shirley Saturday 10-12 Admissions

Muszynski Shirley Sunday 11-1 Admissions

Myers Kerry Friday 2-8 Gem Trees

Myers Kerry Saturday 10-6 Gem Trees

Myers Kerry Sunday 11-5 Gem Trees

Palochko Dave Sunday 3-5 Kids Games

Palochko Helen Sunday 3-5 Kids Games

Perry Teresa Saturday 2-4 AdmissionsPerry Teresa Sunday 1-3 Gem Trees

Petersen Linn Thursday Truck

Pfotenhauer Etsuko Friday Setup

Pfotenhauer Etsuko Saturday 2-6 Kids Games

Scharer Linda Friday 2-8 Raffle

Scharer Linda Saturday 10-6 Raffle

Scharer Linda Sunday 11-5 Raffle

Schmidt Jan Thursday Setup

Schmidt Jan Friday Setup

Schmidt Jan Sunday Take Down

Shimatzki Steve Thursday Truck

Shimatzki Steve Friday Setup

Shimatzki Steve Sunday Take Down

Snodgrass Harry Thursday Truck

Snodgrass Harry Friday Setup

Snodgrass Harry Sunday 11-3 Kids Games

Snodgrass Karen Sunday 11-3 Kids Games

Stieb Shirley Thursday Setup

Stieb Shirley Friday Setup

Stieb Shirley Friday 2-4 Kids Games

Stieb Shirley Sunday 3-5 Gem TreesStieb Shirley Sunday Take Down

Szempias Sue Saturday 12-2 Kids Kits

Walczewski Brenda Sunday 1-3 Kids Kits

Wheeler Bonnie Sunday 1-3 Club Sales

Wheeler Jeff Sunday 1-5 Club Sales

Wile Cathy Friday Setup

Wile Chris Friday Setup

Zack Louise Friday 6-8 Admissions


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The following schedule is a listing of upcoming classes. To enroll, please send fees to the instructor threeweeks prior to the class.

November 13, 2010. 10AM. CHAINMAILLE CLASS: Instructor: KathyPetersen. Project is a Queens Link/Box Link bracelet, with a decorative,

focal glass toggle from Hager Studios. Class Fee $80 payable to Kathy.

January 22, 2011. 10AM. Keum-boo. Instructor Debra Hoffmaster.Fee $60.00. Learn this ancient Korean technique.

February 12, 2011. 10AM. Twisted wire heart. Instructor DebraHoffmaster. Fee $20.00. Participants will make a simple wire heart, halfof which is twisted. This class requires only basic soldering skills.

March 19, 2011. 10AM. Chasing and repousse. Instructor: DebraHoffmaster. Fee $30.00. Use chasing tools to create a bas-relief oncopper.

April 16, 2011. 10AM. Enameled Picture Bowl Session 1. InstructorDebra Hoffmaster Fee $30.00. In this class, students will raise ashallow copper bowl from 18ga copper.

April 23, 2011. 10AM. Enameled Picture Bowl, Session 2. InstructorHarriet Nearing. Fee $30. Please NOTE: Anyone registering to attendthis session MUST have also registered for Session 1. In this session,students will enamel the bowl made in session 1. Using a brush-onliquid enamel, students will produce a white surface which can be drawnthrough to produce a pattern. This patterned white section will betopped with a transparent enamel to produce a patterned shallow dish.

Please send fees to Debra Hoffmaster.

Date To Be Announced. Woven bracelet. Instructor Su Drake. Fee $60.00. Make a woven copper andsilver bracelet. This is a beginner-friendly class. No soldering is required.

Fossil Hunting fieldtrip, Southwestern Ohio Septembe29 to October 2. We may stay till October 3rd if youare interested. This Multiday fossil hunt will consist onumber of productive sites that Tom Marok hasscoped out recently this year. Lots of collectingopportunities of various fossils. Typical safety

equipment and tools required. We will meeSeptember 29th at Caesar Creek State Park at8:30am. All days after that, we will use the Motel 6 aSharonville as the base. If you are interested inattending and would like more information andlocation details, please contact Tom or Pam Marok at734-856-6953 or [email protected]

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September Birthdays:4 Teresa Pery4 Cathy Wile4 Christine Wile6 Mitch Holmes6 Nathan Poiry7 Chetty King, III10 James Markowiak14 Chester King, Jr

18 Thomas Snyder19 Joseph Brown19 Nancy Grove21 Bob Krohn21 Ila Lake22 James Holmes22 Sophia Varner24 Lillian Reiman29 Pat Motter30 Taylor Pfotenhauer

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Stranahan Theater Complex

4645 Heatherdowns

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Bring in this full ad for 50 cents off regular priceadmission. Coupon valid for up to 4 people. Not validwith any other discounts. Discount Code RR.

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Adults $4.00

Students $3.00Seniors (over 55) $3.00

Kids under 12 FREE w/ adultScout/Military FREE in uniform

ExhibitsDemonstrations

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September 17-19: Holland, MI. Tulip City Gem & Mineral Clubs Annual Show; Holland Civic Center, Fri. 9-8Sat. 9-7. Sun. 11-5; Contact: Julia Sherwood, [email protected] .

September 25: Harper Woods, MI. Mount Clemens Gem & Lapidary Society: "Super Mega Lapidary Garage

Sale", 10am - 4pm. Location: Amvets Post 57, 19730 Harper Ave, Harper Woods, MI 48225.

October 8-10: Warren, MI. Michigan Mineralogical Societys Annual Greater Detroit Show; South MacombCommunity College, Expo Center, Bldg P, 14500 12 Mile Rd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; CONTACT: CarolWerner, 3401 Briarhill Rd., Hartland, MI 48353, (248) 887-3906, [email protected].

October 15-17: Ft. Wayne, IN. Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Societys 49th Annual Show; Allen CountyFairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. & Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; CONTACT: Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln.,Ft. Wayne, IN 46815, (260) 424-6070, [email protected].

October 16-17: Clio, MI. Flint Rock & Gem Clubs 43rd Annual Show; Carter Middle School, Rogers LodgeDr.; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-5; CONTACT: Ed Hearn, 10395 Ataberry Dr., Clio, MI 48420, (810) 687-2339

[email protected].

October 23-24: Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Akron Mineral Societys Gemboree, Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48East Bath Road, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Adults $5.00, Seniors (55+) and Students $4.00Children (7-14) $1.00, 6 and under Free. www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org, phone: 330-929-3798

September is renewal time for membership! I will be available to take your renewal at the show or you canmail it to me. The club policy is that all membership renewals are due in September regardless of when you

join throughout the year. If you are not going to be able to make it to the show, please use this short form andmail me your renewal.

Thanks & see you soonTonia Wallace

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Please Mail Checks & Forms to:Toledo Gem & Rockhound Clubc/o Gene & Tonia Wallace148 Curwood RdHolland, OH 43528


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2Gemcraft 12-4p

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9Show Setup 8aTruck Loading

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12Show 11-5

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19Fossil Fest 11-4

20Beaders 6:00pRocky Reader

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22Gemcraft 7:00p

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Group meetings and classes are for members only. Our club meetings are open to the public on the third Wednesday ofevery month. To learn more about our club, visit us during our Open House held every May and November.

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