TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVII Issue 3 · 2019. 8. 8. · TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVII...

TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVII Issue 3

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Need VOLUNTEERs for Education and Hospitality. Contact TRMS President Steve Ridgway

TULSA ROCK & MINERAL SOCIETY ADDRESS: BOX 2292 TULSA, OK 74101 www.tulsarockandmineralsociety.org .

2019 Officers are elected by club members each November-December

President Steve Ridgway 918-348-2299 [email protected]

1st VP/Programs Peter Grice 918-607-3445 [email protected]

2nd VP/Field Trips Holly Proctor 918-361-3081 [email protected]

Secretary Roberta Wagle 918-695-4291 [email protected]

Treasurer Jerry Nagel 918-640-1324 [email protected]

Shop Foreman Billy McBay 918-455-0602 [email protected]

Editor Rebecca Ridgway 918-348-9900 [email protected]

Web/Library Martha Rongey 918-230-1094 [email protected]

Historian Larry Wagle 918-695-1527 [email protected] Past-President Donna Loffer 918-407-1194; 918-371-5051 [email protected]

Directors Richard Jaeger, George Hill, Sharon Richards

2019 Committee Chairs are appointed by the incoming President

Chatpile Editor Wayne Mouser 918-582-8700 [email protected]

Rock Donations Larry Wagle 918-695-1527 [email protected]

Show Chair

Club Scholarship

Fed Representative

Eric Hamshar

Dianne Kirk & Richard

Liz Thomas

918-284-3503

Jaeger 918-486-3788

[email protected]

[email protected]; [email protected] [email protected]

Publicity

By-Laws

Martha Rongey 918-230-1094

Bob & Nancy Hicks, Scott Robb [email protected]

[email protected]

Pebble Pups Julia Allande 918-834-3405 [email protected] Hospitality Table Kimberly Perry 918-859-3053 [email protected]

Uniform Rules Leon Reeder 918-346-7299 [email protected]

The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society, Inc. was organized in April 1958 to promote interest and provide

education in the earth sciences, in historical artifacts, in jewelry-making and all forms of the lapidary arts. Field trips, the

club workshop, monthly meetings and other activities provide opportunities for life-long learning. Meetings: The second

Monday of each month at the College Hill Presbyterian Church, 7th and Columbia Street, Tulsa, OK. Refreshments and

coffee begin at 6 p.m. Pebble Pups meet at 6:15 and the membership business meeting and program commence at 7

p.m. ALL WELCOME!

The T-Town Rockhound, official bulletin of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society, is issued every month preceding

the regular monthly meeting. Permission is granted to reprint items from the newsletter unless otherwise designated, provided

that full credit is given to the author and the T-Town Rockhound. Please send items for the newsletter by the monthly

deadline, the 20st of the month preceding publication, to Editor, T-Town Rockhound: Rebecca Ridgway,

[email protected] or mail to 6130 S 1st ST S, Muskogee, OK 74401. E-Mail Exchange Publications to

[email protected]

TRMS Membership: Single $12 - Family, $15, due Jan. 1. Mail: PO Box 2292, Tulsa OK 74101.

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Successful Show!!

THANK YOU to all the volunteers who made this show a great experience.

Our vendors expressed their appreciation and desire to

return again next year. Our fluorescent room and working exhibits were a big

hit! We had many children attending this year and

many people expressed interest in joining our club!

T-TOWN ROCKHOUND August, 2019 Vol. LXVII No.8

Monthly newsletter of Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society tulsarockandmineralsociety.org



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Minutes of TRMS General Meeting, July 18, 2019 President Steve Ridgway called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. We had three visitors and nine Pebble pups along with one new member. We had 83 in attendance for tonight's meeting.

Peter Grice made in a motion to accept the secretary's report as printed, 2nd by Dolores Wall, motion approved. Roxanne Chamberlain made a motion to accept the treasurer's report as printed, 2nd by Roberta Wagle, motion approved. The pebble pups under the direction of Julia Allande studied fluorescence in rocks and hand-painted some rocks with fluorescent paint. Ian Kirk became an Eagle Scout over the summer and also received several Rock pup badges. Spencer Meadows also received several badges this evening. We had six door prizes given away tonight donated by Paulino and Julia Allande. Next month's Social Hour snacks will be provided by last names A - F. Holly Proctor reported there is no extra field trip this month it will be our show. Next month there is a possibility of going for Boley Agate. If anybody is interested in the TRMS t-shirts please see Martha Rongey. Shirts are $6 each and she needs to get another order together. Richard Jaeger announced that we had a couple of winners in the American Federation for publishing an article. In the junior’s division first place went to Spencer Meadows for an article called looking for a star. In the adult Arena first place went to Roxana Chamberlain with an article RockHounds Prevail. Richard Jaeger made a motion to keep the scholarship amount the same as last year $1,750, Roxanne Chamberlain 2nd, motion approved. Eric Hamshar discussed the upcoming rock show including loading the truck start times tear down times and the need for volunteers. Eric also announced that Spencer Meadows was going to set up a rock cycle booth within the kids zone where children could come up and do a quiz and put a ticket in to win a prize. Prizes were picked out of the club's rockpile. We have a new editor, Rebecca Ridgway. Anything rock related that needs to go into the bulletin should go to [email protected]. Discussion was held on a show and tell table. The board would like to see this revived within our club. Basically, if you have a rock and you don't know what it is you can bring it in put it on the table and someone will help you identify it. Also, if you have something you just want to show from a special dig or special item that you have to bring and put it on the table for all to see. Peter Grice reported that the August program will be provided by Leon Reeder. Tonight's program was given by Renee Newman, author. She provided a slideshow and descriptions exotic gems and had many books available for sale. Roberta Wagle made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Sharon Richards, motion approved. Commented [RW1]:

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Fluorescent Room TRMS Show 2019

By Julia Allande

I never tire of saying “Thank you!” to those people who helped make the

Fluorescent Room the wonder that it is! From set-up to tear-down, and with

many hours of presentation in between, the Fluorescent People worked together to provide a stunning and educational display of rocks, which, like

children on sugar, have way too much energy to handle, and must release

some of it in brilliant displays of color. Ian Kirk put in a competitive

display again this year, the likes of which attracted the attention of many a

visitor and which garnered a well-deserved “First” with 91.6 points.

Ian Kirk and Lauren Haygood pretty much took over the Room this year but there were quite a few people who also volunteered and made seeing the

Show possible for me. I found a number of nice specimens (oops!

specipeople) to add to the room for next year. We added a display of food

that fluoresces as well as a demonstration of UV light passing -- or not --

through glass. Chester Lee lent us his light again this year, as did Jerry

Nagle, so we had plenty of illumination. And I very much appreciate the

help breaking everything down and packing up once the show was over.

The Room was exceedingly popular this year, thanks to the many people

who pointed it out to the visitors as well as the repeat guests. We seldom

had time with no one to present to, and when we did that hiatus was very

brief. At times, we actually had too many folks in there, but I trust many

will return next year. Again, THANK YOU ALL!

-Julia Allande

PEBBLE PUPS

August already! I can hardly believe it! School will be starting very soon, and I remind all Pups that what

you learn in school counts toward your FRoA badges. Be sure to document what you learn. Spencer

Meadows earned three more badges, awarded last month, and Ian Kirk finally received about six badges

he had earned over time.

In July, 9 Pups studied about fluorescence, learning what fluorescence is, what causes it, and even made

a few fluorescent rocks of their own using fluorescent paints. Out in Ridgecrest, California, the earth

has been rocking and rolling since July 4th, with over 10,000 earthquakes recorded in this time period.

California always has numerous earthquakes, but this seems a bit excessive! However, earthquakes

are a normal and natural phenomenon, so this month we will study a bit about earthquakes, plate

tectonics, and the rock cycle. Spencer Meadows prepared a very neat booth for our show to teach about

the rock cycle and we will be looking to him for assistance. And speaking of our show, congratulations

to Ian Kirk and Adam Proctor for their gorgeous and blue ribbon displays! Well done, my friends!

--Julia Allande, JRoA Coordinator



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Compiled by Wayne Mouser from T-Town Rockhound archives

5 YEARS AGO, AUGUST 2014: President Steve Loffer opened the meeting with 62 in attendance with 17 visitors and new members. Julia Allande gave those Pebble Pups present two types of selenite. Finis Riggs, show co-chrm, praised club volunteer workers. Liz Thomas, thanked everyone for all the support she received during the convention. Richard Jaeger, competitive exhibit chrm was pleased with the 32 competitive entries. Sharon Richards presented to the club copies of proposed changes to the By-Laws. Jay Gourd, 1st VP introduced Finis Riggs who demonstrated how to make chert cabochons. He completed two cabs which were presented to two lucky members. Meeting adjourned. The Tahlequah show was our field trip for August.

15 YEARS AGO, AUGUST 2004: The meeting came to order with 45 in attendance There were 3 guests. Four door prizes given out, by Harvey Shell. Changes to the By-Laws were voted on and approved by the club members. Dr Brian Tapp from the Universit5y of Tulsa presented the program on the exploration of different geological aspects of the Heavener area in Oklahoma. The field trip was to attend the Tahlequah swap. Chris Fite wrote an article titled “Granular Mineral Specimens”. Richard Jaeger wrote a report on AFMS Convention and Show held in Syracuse, NY.

25 YEARS AGO, AUGUST 1994: President Wayne Mouser brought the meeting to order with 40 members and 5 guests present. Door prizes were given out. Wayne gave a report on the RMFMS meeting held in Rapid City, SD. The insurance issue was tabled until the June 1995 meeting. RMFMS show host clubs can set ticket prices with RMFMS approval. 1995 officers were elected. A thank you was made to Karen Slankard for the calligraphy work on the 25 Year certificates. TRMS members are invited to attend a rockhound lunch each Tuesday at noon to the Western Sizzler on 21st St. Dixie Lee Alf presented Pat and Larry Gregory with the RMFMS 1st place with the New Editor award. Jack Hill, 1st VP showed a video titled “Collecting Earth’s Natural Treasures”. The library display was by Allen Hartzmann and featured belt buckles and cabs. Leon Reeder wrote an article titled “Competitive Cutting”.

45 YEARS AGO, AUGUST 1974: Meeting called to order with 100 members and guests present. Don Swisher, Door prize chrm gave out door prizes donated from Bill Proctor and Meeks Rock Shop. President Gene Cockrell announced next month’s “Show & Tell” table would feature VACATION rocks. A Discussion was made to make club vests with emblems. After the discussion, Scotty West made a motion to accept the vest style and material color. The total cost of $10 per vest with patch and embroidery was approved by the membership. The program was turned over by Tink Messimore who introduced the following speakers: Arlene Proctor, Bill Proctor, Lynn Billau and Sylvia Fort. The field trip was to find pearls. Francine Vallant wrote an article titled “Pearls and Pearl Hunting”.



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Jo Ann Mouncer wrote: We had a family reunion on Mount Magazine over the weekend. We had 57 members of my Mother's family from three states show up. We had a great time. The very next week she had an emergency tonsillectomy. One of her doctors has diagnosed her with pulmonary fibrosis. .. Those members and guests who attended the July 30 Rockhound Luncheon were: Roberta Wagle, Ben & Liz Thomas, Lana & Finis Riggs, Roxanna Chamberlin, Julia Cross, Wayne Mouser, Chester & Elaine Lee, Julia Allande, Leon Reeder, Richard Jaeger, Jerry Nagel, Paulino Allande, Kenneth Siler, William G. Hart,(Guest), Erica Ziegman (new member), Steve Robinson, Jim & Ruth Williams, Mark & Mary Peterson, Penny Richardson. Long time TRMS member, Betty Letters passed away July 25th. Her service was held July 30th. Those TRMS members who attended her grave side service was Julia & Paulino Allande, Kenneth Siler and Wayne Mouser

My memories of Betty Letters: I really got acquainted with Betty in the mid 1980's when I was helping her husband, Bob, print the T Town Rockhound newsletter. Back in those days the printer didn’t collate the copies, so we would have to print the number of copies we needed of each page, then later 3 or 4 members would go to their house and put the newsletter together, staple and get in zip code order to be mailed. It was a big job, but it was fun being with club members, and helping, and I got acquainted with more club members. Betty’s hobby was making wire trees. And she taught several members how to make trees as well. I know she must have made hundreds of them. She used all different kinds of small stones and some were made with dyed gar scales, small seashells. They were all very nice. She made my wife a forest of trees on a manzanita root using tumbled polished emeralds. The night of our banquet when I was sworn in as the new president, Betty gave each member who attended the banquet one of her wire trees. We made several trips together attending rock & mineral shows, swaps or just sightseeing the countryside. Betty took many committee jobs. Both she and her husband were very active working members of TRMS, until Bob’s health began to fail. Betty continued to teach members how to make wire trees and she made other crafts and she really enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren. When Betty’s health, began to fail, her neighbor Jan came to live and take care of her until Betty’s death. Betty was a very dear friend.

The Conglomerate News from the Chatpile

By Wayne Mouser, [email protected]




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June New Members:

Saba Bingabr Carolyn Brawner Tamara & Norah Hutchison

Seth Kuhn Tashia Lee & Josh Mullins + Kalyn & Karra Lora & Peter Marschall Lora & Peter Marschall sh Mullins + Kalyn & Karra Lora & Peter Marschall

Ron McGuire James & Samuel Moore Loren Schmidt


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AFMS and RMFMS summaries prepared by Connie Cassity

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies Website: www.amfed.org No new newsletters available yet

Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Website: www.rmfms.org January 2019 Newsletter

Letter from the President – January 2019

By Liz Thomas, RMFMS President Highlights of the letter:

1. Greetings and best wishes 2. Discussion and suggestions for clubs in dealing with disagreements at meetings 3. The American Federation convention and show is Rapid City, Iowa in March 2019 4. The Rocky Mountain Federation convention and show in Prescott, AZ in August

Treasurer’s Report – January 2019 By Gene Maggard, RMFMS Treasurer Highlights of the report:

1. Receiving all the club reports in time to get club information into the RMFMS 2019 directory (16 clubs out of 80 clubs total for the RMFMS who have not turned in their reports)

2. Adding one new club in our federation for the Fossil Basin Mineralogical Society, in Kemmerer, Wyoming (a great area for fossils) 3. The big bill that I am getting ready to pay is the AFMS dues bill. Did you know that of the $1.50/dues paying member that your club pays to

RMFMS, $.75 goes to AFMS? 4. The 2018‐19 fiscal year budget has been approved by the Executive Committee. (If you want to see it, email Gene Maggard and he will email

you a copy of an Excel spreadsheet.)

August ANNIVERSARIES

Cyndi & John Berg Connie & Michael Cassity Patricia & Richard Dorris Judy & Jay Gourd Melany Walker & Jerry Nagel Karen & John Ravenscroft Sharon & Steve Richards Lana & Finis Riggs Jessi & Chris Thomas Roberta & Larry Wagle Shelby & Thomas Williams Susan & Jim Wolfenbarger Lynn Nabb & Spouse Mike Moon & Spouse

August

BIRTHDAYS

Chris Abbott Ruperto Aguilar Sydney Aldag Clint Alsup Samantha Babcock Derald Clow Don Crain Helma Ervin Shawn Fesler Gail Goins Nathan Griffin Lilik Hakola George Hill Cathie Hogate Richard Jarboe

Holly Lackey Cindy Lance Chester Lee Donna Loffer Bill McClelland Spencer Meadows John Mealey Jessi Moreno Sarah Morris Jerry Nagel Bell Ostrander Lana Riggs Caleb Rombach Martha Rongey John Smith Paula Swing Jewel Todd Scott Whittaker

http://www.amfed.org/http://www.rmfms.org/


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January 2019 RMFMS Newsletter summary-continued:

AFMS Endowment Fund Reminder Don’t forget! The AFMS Endowment Fund needs your help with donations of prizes for the raffle in March. Items should be have a minimum value of $75

and weigh less than five pounds. Here are some of the items already sent in: [Go to the newsletter to see photos and descriptions of 3 of the prizes.]

Contact Richard Jaeger at (918) 481‐0249 or [email protected] for more information.

On to Mexican Hat with Forrest Gump: I guess sometimes there aren’t enough rocks By Mike Nelson, Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, [email protected]

The journey through the Red Rock Country of southeastern Utah continues. At the last stop we were camping in Monument Valley and keeping a sharp

eye out for John Wayne or Jim Chee. But now it is on to Mexican Hat—a great moniker for a village and, we will be looking for Forest Gump chugging

down the road. [Mike Nelson describes geologic features such as Alhambra Rock, the area around Mexican Hat, various anticlines and synclines along

the San Juan River, and Goosenecks State Park, including maps and photos.]

Some “Hidden Publicity” Opportunities By DeLane Cox, RMFMS Public Relations Chair Highlights/some of the suggestions mentioned in this article include:

1. Photo and text to local newspapers for publicity for newly elected officers

2. Club calendars in newspapers and at TV and radio stations

3. Club Speaker/program information

4. Setting up rock or minerals displays at libraries, travel stations, schools, churches and other locations

When Rockhounding – Don’t Overlook Fenn’s Treasure! By Stan Strike, Wyoming State Director

Somewhere in the Rockies, in the roughly 1,000 miles between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Canadian border, may be a treasure chest worth

millions. The man who claims to have hidden the fortune back in 2010 is Forrest Fenn, now 87, a former Vietnam fighter pilot and art dealer. "No one

knows where that treasure chest is but me," The main piece of guidance Fenn has offered is a cryptic 24‐line poem he wrote in his self‐published

memoir, "The Thrill of the Chase." [Read the poem and more information by going to the newsletter, if you’re interested in a treasure hunt.]

Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Website: www.rmfms.org February 2019 Newsletter

Letter from the President – February 2019 By Liz Thomas, RMFMS President

With the time coming closer for rock shows, President Liz Thomas discusses the many people and their duties in putting together a show. She appreciates all their work and encourages all rock club members to volunteer to help make these shows possible. There are reminders for the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies show and convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 21 – 24 and to purchase your endowment fund tickets .

Treasurer’s Report –February 2019 By Gene Maggard, RMFMS Treasurer Highlights of the report:

1. Need reports from 6 clubs (out of 80 clubs total) for the RMFMS 2. Added one new club to the RMFMS for the Northeast Wyoming Rockhounds, of Gillette, Wyoming. They are a nice sized small club with 32

members 3. Preparing the first quarterly report for fiscal 2018-19 4. Good wishes for those going to Quartzite and/or Tucson

Valley of the Gods, Comb Ridge, and Bluff with Hayduke and the Gang

By Mike Nelson, Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, [email protected]

As noted in the previous Newsletter, Forest Gump was tuckered out and decided to return to Gumpville. So, we pushed off from Mexican Hat and

headed to Bluff, Utah, along U.S. 163—with a quick side trip to visit Valley of the Gods. Before starting this trip, I had reread (for about the 5th time) The

Monkey Wrench Gang by one of the West’s best‐known writers and environmentalists, Edward Abbey.

[The novel about the Monkey Wrench Gang is explained which includes a character named Hayduke (both referred to in the title of this article). It takes

place in the area Mike Nelson explores with his writings and photos and maps of the places also listed in the title. This article includes great geologic

descriptions as well as the history of the areas he visits. He also gives pointers on places to stay and roads.]

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN Please submit items to the editor

[email protected]

August 2-4 — PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: 16th Annual Prescott Gem and Mineral Show and the 2019 RMFMS Convention; Findlay Toyota Center (Event Center), 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley, AZ 86323. Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday 9 am – 4 pm.

23-24—TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society 2019 Rock & Mineral Show; Cherokee County Community Building, 908 S. College Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464. General Admission $3, Children 12 and under – Free. Children’s Area available. Vendors featuring Rocks, Minerals, Gems, Fossils, Handmade Jewelry, Lapidary Equipment, Children’s Games and Educational Displays, Silent Auction. A snack bar will be available to serve food and drinks. For more information, call 918-456-8198.

October 26-27—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Oklahoma Mineral and Gem Show; The Modern Living Building, 608 Kiamichi Pl, Oklahoma State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, OK. See and buy worldly treasures including Artisan jewelry, tools, gemstones, fossils, rough rock, and crystals. Exhibits, demos, educational, and children’s areas available. Admission $6 Adults and Children under 12 are free! For more information, contact omgs-minerals.org or check us out on Facebook!

TRMS WORKSHOP—A GREAT RESOURCE FOR CLUB MEMBERS!

TRMS members are welcome to use the club workshop during the scheduled sessions. You will be asked to sign a waiver if you work at the shop. Young people must be accompanied by an adult. Material for cutting and polishing is available at the shop for $1 a slab. There is a charge for cutting a piece on the big saw. Please, contact the shop foreman or the charge person 24-hours in advance.

TRMS WORKSHOP HOURS First Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Third Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Third Tuesday 5:30 to 9:00 PM Fourth Thursday 5:30 to 9:00PM Contact Billy McBay, supervisor, 918-407-6066

The workshop is located next to Elsing Museum in the lower level of the Learning Resource Center on the campus of Oral Roberts University, 81st and Lewis, Tulsa.



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TRMS AUGUST 2019 The club regularly meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the College Hill

Presbyterian Church, 7th and Columbia near the TU tennis courts. A social hour precedes each

meeting, with coffee and snacks. Visitors are always welcome. Pebble Pups meet at 6:15

preceding the general membership meeting. For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay

at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance.nday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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WORKSHOP 1 - 5:00 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066

ORU Learning Center, downstairs

4 5 6 TRMS BOARD Meets, 7 pm College Hill

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11 12 TRMS MEETS

6:15 Pebble Pups 7 pm Membership

13 14 15 16 17 WORKSHOP 1 - 5:00 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066

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ORU Learning Center, downstairs

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19 20 WORKSHOP 5:30 pm – 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning Center, downstairs

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25 26 27 LUNCHEON – 11:30 at Golden Corral, 21st just east of Memorial. We have a room at the northeast corner of the restaurant. ALL WELCOME!

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29 WORKSHOP 5:30 pm – 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning Center, downstairs

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AMERICAN FEDERATION CODE OF ETHICS

RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics I will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the owner’s

permission. I will keep informed on all laws, regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them.

I will to the best of my ability, ascertain the boundary lines of property on which I plan to collect. I will use no firearms or

blasting material in collecting areas. I will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences, signs or buildings. I will

leave all gates as found.

I will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the

area. I will discard burning material - matches, cigarettes, etc. I will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to

livestock.

I will not contaminate wells, creeks or other water supply. I will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will

take home only what I can reasonably use. I will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials I

have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others.

I will support the rockhound project H.E.L.P. (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter,

regardless of how found. I will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas.

I will report to my club or Federation officers, Bureau of Land management or other authorities, any deposit of petrified

wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public

educational and scientific purposes. I will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources. I will observe the “Golden Rule”, use “Good Outdoor Manners” and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stature and

public image of rockhounds everywhere.

AFMS Land Use Policy

Adopted at the AFMS Annual Meeting July 17, 2002

1. Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public

lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment. Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in

at least one meeting every year, to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter, and to compel compliance on club field

trips.

2. Individuals and clubs are urged to write their elected representatives and land use management agency supervisors regarding

issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils.

3. Individuals and clubs are urged to join and support activities of the American Lands Access Association (ALAA), a sister

organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management

agencies.

4. The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting.

5. The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities.

6. Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses. In view of the vast amount of public

land already designated as wilderness and monuments, future such designations should be minimal, taking into account the

increased demand for recreational opportunities, including rockhounding, created by a growing population.

7. In furtherance of the principle of multiple use, the AFMS believes that laws, regulations and rules established by relevant

governmental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands, coupled with minimal restrictions on

the recreational collection of minerals, fossils, gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials.

8. A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute.

The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the "Public Image" of recreational collector

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