BRECCIA Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society All American Club Volume 62 Number 5

San Jose, CA May, 2015

period, but it is much easier if we don’t have to send out delinquent notices.

Hello Fellow Rockhounds, I would like to thank all of you that helped with the festival to help make it a great success. The comments I have heard were mostly positive. Many of us put in long hours and it could not have happened without your help. You should all be proud of the quality work that we put into our annual festival, but I think we can do better! We are always looking for ideas to improve the event next year. We will start planning sessions for next year in a couple of months. If you have any observations or ideas for next year, please let June or me know. Also think about how you would like to help with the festival next year.

The Founder’s Day Picnic will be held on June 21st. I am sure Michael Paone would appreciate help with some of the details. Please volunteer yourselves to help him. The more help he has, the easier it will be. The reservation form is here in the Breccia. Please send in your reservation by May 26th. It is always a lot of fun. I hope to see all of you there.

There are several interesting field trips coming up soon. There is a listing of several upcoming trips here in the Breccia. Contact Dean Welder for information about them (E-mail is best). He is listed in the directory. As always, guests are welcome on field trips, with proper introducYou probably haven’t thought about it, but your annual dues are due at the end tions. of this month. Dues are $20 for adults, $5 Thanks again for your help in all of the for juniors or $30 for a family memberthings we do. ship. There is a form to fill out and turn in with your payment. Please pay them Randy Harris, President promptly. Members are given a grace Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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What’s in this issue?

Rock Sale (slabs and machines, too)

Sunday, May 31, 2015, from 9am till noon. Where: 2357 Loma Park Court, San Jose. Far end of the cul de sac. Pink door. Back yard.

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Rock Sale notice

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Member Display Page 3 Continued Education Scholarship Camp Zzyzx Page 3 Bragging Rights Page 3 Sunshine Page 3 New Member Page 3 Study group reports Festival Setup schedule CFMS– Help needed Fair booth chairman needed

We have lots of new material: both rocks and slabs and more slabs.

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2015 SCVGMS calendar Page 5 Field Trip Schedule Page Festival bill submittal reminder Page 5

We have two tables of various lapidary machines and motors. As always we have the free tables under the pergola. This is the easiest field trip you've ever been on. Everything is up on a table, except the biggest rocks. Most items are 50 cents per pound. Extra special items are individually marked. We accept cash, and checks made out to: SCVGMS (Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society). We suggest you bring a bucket; a water squirt bottle would be helpful as well.

Questions: email: [email protected] This rock sale is hosted by the Donation Receiving Committee (DRC) of the Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society.

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President’s message

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CFMS club show schedule

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SCVGMS Founder’s day Reservation Form

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Society Vest/shirt order form

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Membership renewal form

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That Last Piece - Our Trip to the Brush Wellman Mine

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CFMS Lodi Show Speaker schedule

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Dealer Advertising Safety Matters

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SCVGMS General meeting minutes

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SCVGMS Board meeting minutes

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Treasurer’s report

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Club informational sheet

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Continuing Education Scholarship Camp Zzyzx 2015

Sunshine Earl Klein, a vendor at our show, passed away on April 25th. Our condolences go to his son & daughter in law, Harvey and Marie.

by Randy Harris

Let me start by thanking the club for sponsoring my experience at the week-long CFMS Earth Science camp at Zzyzx. June and I arrived on Sunday March 29th, checked in and moved into our room. There were a lot of friendly people to show us around and answer questions about the activities for the week. The options were seemingly endless; wire-wrapping, silversmithing, precious metal clay, beading, faceting, lapidary and my favorite, field trips. I signed up for all of the scheduled trips, where we were to collect a variety of agates, jaspers, silver lace onyx, petrified wood and cave formations from Coco Weef Mine. One of the trips was cancelled, so I spent that day polishing some of my finds from the first couple of days. There is some very pretty material from all of the locations, which I will display at upcoming meetings. June went on the field trip the first day, then decided to try her hand at beading. She picked up the techniques they were teaching quite rapidly and turned out bead bracelets and necklaces at an astonishing rate. Even the teacher was amazed at the speed of project completion and the complexity of the projects that "no beginner would dare attempt". Since our return, she has been building a stockpile of various kinds of beads for future projects. Overall, we had a great deal of fun making new friends, eating very good food, and trying new things. I highly recommend Camp Zzyzx for anyone who wants to learn one or more of the many fascinating facets of our hobby.

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Janice McClintock, owner of the TOPS A Rock Shop in San Juan Bautista passed way in April, too. She will be missed. If you know of a society member who has been or is ill, had a death in the family, or has had a great event in their life, contact Margo Mosher with the news. Margo’s phone number is (408) 578-2841, or email her at [email protected].

Bragging Rights Theme The theme for May is the color “purple”. The Bragging Rights contest winner for April was: Louis Latronica for Adults.

Show and Tell Members’ Display Steven and Alan May brought a piece of Plasma Agate covered with druzy Quartz from their recent collecting trip to the Clear Creek Management Area. Guest, Katherine, brought a sample of an estate she acquired for help in identification. Next month’s program will be on inclusions in Thundereggs, so bring lots of samples! Let’s load the tables for May though. Members with last name starting with “I”, “J”, or “K” are up, but anyone can bring something to share with the group.

Welcome to a new member

Don Sibbitt

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Check Out What Our Study Groups Are Doing Smithies 2015 Schedule by Pat Speece What do Smithies do? We fabricate jewelry using sterling, copper, and brass. We set cabs into bezels, add embellishments and necessities and get to play with lots of tools. This is an informal workshop where we have the necessary tools and equipment. You are also welcome to bring your own. Beginners are always welcome. Basically, we meet every Friday from 3-6pm; the second Monday of each month from 710pm. Dates are below. Any changes to the schedule will be emailed to those on the Smithie email list.

Photography Group by Matt Wood If you are interested in this group, contact Matt Wood to help find a time that would be a good meeting day and time. Matt can be contacted at [email protected] .

Your Help is Needed The CFMS Show is looking for workers to help with security on Friday, June 12th, through Sunday, June 14 from 10-5 daily.

May 22, 29 June 5, 8,12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 13, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 10, 14, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 14, 18, 24 October 2, 9, 12, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 9, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 14, 18

With a minimum of 4 hours you will receive free admission and a CFMS hat. Camping on site is available, too. Contact, John Eden at (209) 566-9009, if you would like to volunteer or have questions. Like the County Fair? Want to be able to demonstrate your talents?

Cutaways by Randy Harris The Cutaway’s study group generally meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9AM to noon with a few exceptions. Please call to confirm and for directions, (831) 438-5150. Everyone is welcome. Come and cut and shape a rock. $5.00 shop fee. Learn how to cut a Cabochon or to cut and polish a rock. Upcoming meeting dates are June 6th and July 11th.

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SCVGMS is looking for someone who would like to oversee a SCVGMS booth at the Fair. Contact Frank Mullaney if you are interested, (408) 691-2656. The fair will be July 30-August 2.

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2015 SCVGMS Calendar May 15th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. May 16th Cutaway’s meeting from 9 am — noon at Randy Harris’ home.

Field Trip Schedule For more information about field trips, please contact Dean Welder at [email protected] May 23 –24 to Tonopah NV for rhyolite, agate and jasper. May 23-24 to Sweethome OR for petrified wood.

May 22nd Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home.

May 23-29 to Austin NV for Mt Airy Agate, turquoise (fee dig), agate, fossils, and minerals.

May 26th General meeting at 7:45 PM.

June 13 to Mason Pass, NV for turquoise and copper minerals.

May 28th Board meeting at 7:30 PM at Phil Tomac’s home May 29th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home.

June 20-21 to Bridgeport, CA Travertine Hot Springs, for Travertine.

September 26-27 to Wilson Canyon, NV for agate, large petrified wood (some green), fossils, calcite, June 5th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat gypsum, jasper, and more. Speece’s home. June 6th Cutaway’s meeting from 9 am — noon at Randy Harris’ home. June 8th Smithies workshop from 7-10PM at Pat Speece’s home.

If you have an ideas or contacts for local field trips, contact Dean. Also, if you would like to lead a field trip, please contact Dean. His email address is above.

June 12th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. June 19th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. June 23rd General meeting at 7:45 PM. June 25th Board meeting at 7:30 PM at Rita Jarrett’s home June 26th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. July 3rd Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. July 10th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. July 11th Cutaway’s meeting from 9 am — noon at Randy Harris’ home. July 13th Smithies workshop from 7-10PM at Pat Speece’s home. July 17th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home.

July 24th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home.

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Let’s visit a show CFMS Club Show Calendar June 6 - 7: GLENDORA, CA, Glendora Gems & Mineral Society, Goddard Middle School, 857 East Sierra Madre, Hours: Sat. 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Bonnie Bidwell, (626) 963-4638

June 12-14: Lodi CA, California Federation of Mineralogical Societies, 2015 SHOW & CONVENTION, June 12 - 14, "Rocks & Vines", Hours: Friday & Saturday 10-5; Sunday 10-4, Contact: Margaret Kolaczyk, Email: [email protected] June 27 - 28: CULVER CITY, CA, Culver City Rock & Mineral Club, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Blvd (@ Culver Blvd, near the 405 &10 Freeways), Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5, Contact: Janice Metz, Email: [email protected], Website: www.culvercityrocks.org Show Page August 22 - 23: SAN FRANCISCO, CA, San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society, San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way, Hours: Sat. 10 - 6; Sun. 10 - 5, Contact: Ellen Nott, Email: [email protected], Website: www.sfgms.org Show Page August 29 -30: CONCORD, CA, Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society, Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road (near Ygnacio Valley Rd.), Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Harry Nichandros, (925) Website: www.ccmgs.org Show Page September 19 - 20: CHICO, CA, Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society, Oroville, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street, Hours: Sat 9:30 - 5 daily, John Scott, (530) 343-3491, Email: [email protected], Website: www.featherriverrocks.org Show Page September 19 - 20: REDWOOD CITY, CA, Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society, Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Carol Corden, Email: [email protected], Website: www.sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org Show Page September 26 - 27: DOWNEY, CA, Delvers Gem & Mineral Society, Elks Lodge, 11233 Woodruff Avenue, Hours: Sat 9 - 5; Sun 9 - 4, Contact: Dale Hardwood (310) 217-0551, Email: [email protected], September 26 - 27: MONTEREY, CA. Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5,

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Contact: Janis Rovetti, (831) 372-1311, Email: [email protected] September 26 - 27: SANTA ROSA, CA, Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5, Contact: Jolene, , 707) 528-7610, Email: [email protected], Website: www.srmgs.org, Show Page September 30 - October 4: YUCCA VALLEY, CA, HiDesert Rockhounds, Sportsman's Club of Joshua Tree, 6225 Sunburst Street, Hours: 9 - 6 daily, Contact: Judy Thompson, (760) 902-5340, Email: [email protected], Website: www.jtsportsmansclub.com/gem.html October 5 - 6: BORON, CA, Mojave Mineralogical Society, Boron Park, 12000 Boron Avenue, Hours: 9 - 4 daily, Contact: Steve Breckenridge, (760) 559-0872 , Email: [email protected] October 3 - 4: VISTA, CA, Vista Gem & Mineral Society, Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 North Santa Fe Avenue, Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Ray Pearce, (760) 535-5524, Email: [email protected], Website: www.vistarocks.org October 11: FALLBROOK, CA, Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Facility, 123 West Alvarado Street, Hours: 9 - 4, Contact: (760) 728-1130, Email: [email protected], Website: www.fgms.org October 11 - 12: TRONA, CA, Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society, SLG&MS Show Building, 13337 Main Street, Hours: Sat 7 - 5; Sun 7 - 4, Jim & Bonnie Fairchild, (760) 372-5356, Email: [email protected], Show Page Website: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub , October 17 - 18: PLACERVILLE, CA, El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society, El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Karen Newlin, (530) 676-2472, Email: [email protected], Website: www.eldoradorocks.org Show Page , October 24 - 25: LOS ALTOS, CA, Peninsula Gem & Geology Society, Los Altos Youth Center, One No. San Antonio Road, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Steve Jobe, (408) 834-5384, Email: [email protected], Website: www.pggs.org, Show Page November 7 - 8: ANAHEIM, CA, American Opal Society, The Phoenix Club, 1340 South Sanderson Avenue, Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5, Contact: Veronica Purpura, (714) 501-9959, Email: [email protected], Website: www.opalsociety.org/ Breccia May, 2015

SCVGMS Founder’s Day Picnic June 21, 2015 Bring Your Dad Day Who: When: Where: What:

All members and their guests Gathering at 11 am and lunch will be served at noon The Cabana Club, 100 Belwood Gateway, Los Gatos 95032 Lunch, Bingo, Raffle and Swimming if you’d like

Please Bring Lawn Chairs & Serving Utensils for the Potluck Dish You Bring to Share

To Attend the Event YOU MUST Fill out the form below and mail it by May 26, 2015 To: SCVGMS Founder’s Day Picnic, c/o Michael Paone 229 Massol Ave. #4, Los Gatos, CA 95030 ------------------------------------------------------SCVGMS Founder’s Day Picnic Sign Up Form Name: Address: Number of Adults attending: Number of Juniors attending: Number of Chicken meals: Number of Tri-tip meals: Number of Hot Dogs-children: Will you be swimming? Dish you will bring to share?

Yes or No Salad or Dessert (for 10-12 people)

Looking Forward to Seeing Everyone There ! ! ! Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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New to the Society? Do you feel left out? Did you ever wonder why some people have club vests or shirts and you don’t? You can order yours today from Frank Mullaney. Use the form below. Order Your Club Vest or Shirt Vests and shirts are available to order. Samples will be at the May meeting. Contact person is Frank Mullaney, (408) 691-2656. Name:_________________________________________ Phone #______________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Club Vest: ______Small ______Medium ______Large ______X-Large ______XX-Large ______XXX-Large

$12.50 $12.50 $12.50 $12.50 $13.50 $14.50

Club Shirts

_____Small _____Medium _____Large _____X-Large _____XX-Large _____XXX-Large

$22.00 $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 $22.00

Club vest and shirt payments should be made to: Frank Mullaney/Rocky Five ________Miner patch (for the back of vest or shirt) $4.00 ________Club emblem patch (for front of vest or shirt) $1.00 Payment for patches can be made to SCVGMS Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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It is Time to Renew Your Membership For those of you who wish to be ahead of the game, you may remit your 2015-2016 dues now. Please use the form below when you pay your dues. We hope that this form will help catch changes in your address or email. Dues are due by May 31, 2015. They are past due on June 1st, 2015.

Membership renewal form Please provide the following information along with your dues payment. Please print clearly” Name(s):____________________________________________________________ My address and email address is correct in the 2015 directory ____Yes ___No Street Address or P.O. Box #_________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code:_______________________________________________________ Phone Number(s):(_______)________________

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Email Address(es):_________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Type of membership: Choose which every membership is least expensive for your personal or family situation. ____#Adult @ $20.00 ____#Junior @ $5.00 (8-17) ____ 1 Household @ $30.00 Dues renewal fee

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Total remitted

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Checks must be made out to: SCVGMS Please turn in or mail this form and your payment to: SCVGMS Treasurer, C/O Rita Jarrett, 120 Sunnyslope Ave., San Jose, CA 95127 Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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That Last Piece - Our Trip to The Brush Wellman Mine By Jim & Missy Fox In 1998 while on one of our many collecting trips, we stopped off at Neno's Rock Shop in Delta, Utah. While going through their stones, we came upon some beautiful purple pieces. When we asked Shirley Schena, the owner, what it was she told us it was a local material called "Tiffany Stone"; aka Bertrandite. When we asked her if we could collect it ourselves, she gave us the phone number of the Brush Wellman Mine and said to ask for the foreman Mr. Greg Hawkins.

down the slope for the camper. It was getting dark fast and as I approached the camper, on the flat area where the trucks drove, I noticed something black pressed into the ground. I tried to see if it had any color, but it was too dark. I decided to dig it up and take it anyway. If it was junk, I could toss it out later. It was about 6 inches thick, 8 inches wide, 12 inches long with a black rind all around and a thin coating of mud on the top and bottom. I quickly dislodged it and loaded it We called the plant and asked Greg if it would in the camper. We drove to the check stabe possible for us to collect at the mine. He ex- tion and thanked Greg. plained he would allow us to collect in the tail- We drove back to the RV Park in Delta and ings outside the mine if we agreed to sign a bedded down for the night. We were exwaiver and promise to leave when he told us it hausted. was time to go. We agreed and drove to the The next morning we got up and as Missy mine entrance. was preparing breakfast, I had to take my black rock to the hose area and clean it (The Brush Wellman mine is located in the Toup. Boy did I get a surprise. You will be able paz-Spor Mountains, 10 miles north of Delta, to see this surprise on May 26th at the club and 50 miles west of the intersection of Highmeeting. I don't think you will be disapway 6 and 174. It is North America's only devel- pointed. (My eyes almost popped out of oped source for the beryllium metal and one their sockets.) of the only sources of concentrated beryllium in the world.) P.S. I polished the top of it! After we signed the waiver Greg escorted us to a large hill of stones. On our way to the hill I could see, to the left, another area that had large purple boulders, some over 4 feet in diameter. I asked if we could collect there but he said it was too close to the trucks passing by. He showed us where to park and as we started up the hill we saw all kinds of stones colored yellow, green, orange, purple, black & white. I did not know what these stones were, but I wanted and wished I had time to at least take some of them. We only had a couple of hours to collect, so we concentrated on the purple material. As it became dark, Greg called to me that it was time to go. I quickly picked up my back pack and carefully scaled Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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The next year, we made a special trip to collect on the site again armed with the knowledge of what to look for and the time necessary to collect it. Unfortunately, Greg said the mine was now closed to rockhounds. It seems someone snuck onto the property with out permission and used heavy equipment to collect the Bertrandite. This convinced the owner to close the mine to rockhounds. So "That Last Piece", turned out to be the very last piece we ever collected at the source.

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2015 CFMS Lodi Show Speaker Schedule June 12, 2015 - Friday Time

Jackson Room Speaker

Topic

11AM– Noon

Stan Bogosian –2015 President, Peninsula Gem and Geology Society, Northern California Mineralogical Association

“Collecting at the Champion Mine, White Mountain in Inyo County, CA”

12:30PM –1:30 PM

Dick Friesen - Dick Friesen Custom “Jewelry Carving” Jewelry

2PM– 3 PM

Aaron Miller—Ancient Earth Trading Company

“Morocan Fossils and Minerals”

3:30 PM—4:30 PM

Bob Jones– Senior Consulting Editor– Rock and Gem Magazine

“Collecting Amethyst on Four Peaks, AZ”

June 13, 2015—Saturday Time

Jackson Room Speaker

Topic

11AM– Noon

Kris Rowe - Hand-2-Mouth Mining, Rockhound Field Trip Fanatics

“Rockhounding Central California: From the Desert to the Sea”

12:30PM –1:30 PM

Any Granat - Executive Director of CORVA

“How to make a difference in the Grassroots”

2PM– 3 PM

Walter Wright - World Renown collec- “Petrified wood around the world tors of Petrified Wood through time”

3:30 PM—4:30 PM

Marylou Wancloff - Certified Art Clay “The Magic with Metal Clay” Silver Senior Level Instructor

June 14, 2015—Sunday Time

11AM– Noon

Jackson Room Speaker

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Rick Kennedy—Earth’s Treasures

“The Benitoite Gem Mine” Past, Present, and Future

12:30PM –1:30 PM Mike Havstad - CFMS Federation Di-

“Meteorites - A Gift or a Curse?”

2PM– 3 PM

Discover California Fossils

rector, Conejo Gem and Mineral Club Debbie Bunn– Fossil for Fun

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Safety Matters By Ellery Borow, AFMS Safety Chair Via AFMS Newsletter, June-July 2015 edition Dangers That Lurk in the Dark…. … and in the Light can be present in many of our rockhound activities. Think of the avid field collectors using power tools to drill holes in rocks so that they can be split using feathers and wedges - what a dust cloud is raised. Think of the lapidary artist using her home-made machine with all its exposed drive belts and pulley’s both just waiting to grab a loose long sleeve cuff. Think of some kids in a quarry hammering on a rock— with sharp, splintery, rock shards spraying in all directions. All the situations just described have obvious dangers—inhaling rock dust, catching clothing, hair and fingers in equipment pinch point; sharp shards damaging eyes, etc. While those situations harbor obvious hazards, other situations may not be so obvious as hazards. Let’s think of that avid field collector once again. To arrive at his work site he may have taken a short cut and walked across a small stream. Well, take it from one who knows, wet rocks can be very, no make that extremely, slippery. Falling and getting wet may not be all that serious, but falling and breaking a bone most certainly is. Soldering on that silver pendant may produce a striking work of art; however, the flux and pickling fumes could be toxic. Wandering around a famous quarry to collect fluorescent minerals after dark one may see incredible treasures. What one may not see are the holes of unknown depth. Even a very shallow hole may cause one to loose ones balance - especially after dark . Another commonly ignored and often under appreciated is not keeping ones fingers in view. Reaching over an edge to grab a hand hold? Ones out of sight fingers could find not a hand hold, but instead, a very unwelcoming critter hiding there out of sight. And not being able to see ones fingers as one holds a rock on that slab saw is just asking for pinch point trouble. Putting your fingers in a hole to pull out the treasurers therein? Again, take it from one who know from experience, there could be something besides treasures continues on page 13 Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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continued from page 12 in that hole, pocket, vug, cavity or crack. There could well be something that bites, stings, etc., inside. Working at that club show or workshop? A simple tester found at most hardware or electrical supply stores can be used to check those outlets, extension cords and power strips. While circuits can either work or not work, there are additional issues such a poor, faulty, or missing grounds, reversed polarities and non -functioning GFCI’s that are not so noticeable with just a glance. Always keep in mind the potential of hidden dangers lurking in our rockhound hobby. Keep in mind that it is not just the dark of night that harbors hidden hazards, although night is when the monsters come out, isn’t it? Please be safe with what you do and keep in mind the potential hidden dangers, as well as the not so hidden dangers lurking just around the corner. Your safety maters!

vertine. September 26 – 27 to Wilson Canyon, NV for: agate, large petrified wood (some green), fossils, calcite, gypsum, jasper, and more. As always, details for all trips will be in the Breccia. Member Displays: By Rick Kennedy. Steven and Alan May brought a piece of Plasma Agate covered with druzy Quartz from their recent collecting trip to the Clear Creek Management Area. Guest Katherine brought a sample of an estate she acquired for help in identification. Next month’s program will be on inclusions in Thundereggs, so bring lots of samples! Study Groups: Cutaways: May 16th at Randy and June Harris’ house. Check the Breccia for the confirmed date and time. Call before attending to confirm. There is a shop fee of $5.00 Smithies: The Smithies meet every Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 and one other night a month. Dates of meetings are in the Breccia. Email to confirm with Pat, or to be added to her email list. Photography: Contact Matt Wood. DRC: Pat Speece reported that there have been new donations of rocks, slabs and equipment and there is a sale scheduled for Sunday, May 31st from 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Hospitality: 31 members and 7 guests were in attendance. Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society Founder’s Day Picnic: Will be June 21st. Reservation General meeting minutes forms are in the Breccia. April 28th, 2015 The April meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Gem and PLAC: No report, but there was a discussion of the Mineral Society was called to order at 7:45 pm at the ALAA, what it is and how it helps us. Cabana Club. The minutes from the March meeting Correspondence: We received coupons from SmashBurger and Great America. We received were approved as printed in the Breccia. fylers from the Underground Gold Museum, Tenaya Announcements: Thanks to all who helped at the show. 2015 directories are available from the secre- Lodge, Western Prospectors and the new mineral show in China. tary. Dues are due next month. New Members: No new members were available to Federation Report: The CFMS Show is June 12 – 14 in Lodi. pick up their packets. Sunshine: Rick Kennedy reported that Wendy BiloBoard Meeting: Will be at Rick Kennedy’s home on deau of Wenrics is fighting breast cancer. Rick also th April 30 , at 7:30 PM. reported on his own bout with a kidney stone during Bragging Rights: Next month’s theme will be our festival. Frank Mullaney reported that Harvey “Purple”. Klein’s father, Earl Klein passed away on April 25 th. Rockhound of the Month: Sonia Dyer was awarded Program: Hallelujah Junction, A Mountain of Quartz, the Rockhound of the Month award. Festival: Thanks again for everyone’s help! There will by Rick Kennedy May meeting: Thundereggs and their Inclusions, prebe a wrap up meeting on May 21st at 7:30 at Frank sented by Chuck Boblenz. Please bring show and Mullaney’s home. tell!!! Field Trips: Four trips were announced: May 23 – 24 Meeting was adjourned at 9:03PM to Tonopah for Rhyolite and Agate. May 23 – 24 to Respectfully submitted, Rick Kennedy SCVGMS SecSweet Home, Oregon for petrified wood. June 20 retary 21 to Bridgeport, CA Travertine Hot Springs, for TraSanta Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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SCVGMS Board Meeting April 30th, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM at the home of Rick Kennedy. Roll Call: All board members were present except Michael Paone and Stephen Rodrigues. Reading of the minutes from the March Board Meeting: M/S/P to approve the January minutes after correcting R. Harris to J. Harris in one place (F. Mullaney, D. Welder). New Members: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, R. Jarrett) to accept the application of Don Sibbitt. Correspondence: We received confirmation of our free Yellow Pages listing and a letter from the CA Secretary of State. Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Rita Jarrett. M/S/P (F. Mullaney, C. Boblenz) to pay the bills. Discussion about CD’s: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, P. Tomac) to rollover the CD’s at the best possible rate when they come up for renewal. Discussion about Dodge and Cox Fund: A committee consisting of June Harris, Randy Harris and Philip Tomac will meet with Mark Mullaney to discuss options alternative to the Dodge and cox Fund. Discussion about dropped member request for reinstatement: M/S/P (J. Harris, F. Mullaney) to follow our bylaws, return Nancy Garrison’s check and ask her to apply as any new member would. Dues for new members: There was discussion about how the club charges next year dues for members that have joined within the past year. The Board decided that the current bylaws address the issue satisfactorily. Safe Deposit Box Pin Numbers: Rita Jarrett announced that the bank has assigned pin numbers for those individuals authorized to access our safe deposit box. Field Trips: Dean Welder reported that there were no changes from what was announced at the general meeting. As always, check the Breccia for the most up to date information. Committee Reports: Festival: Festival wrap up meeting on May 21st at 7:30 at Frank Mullaney’s house. Kid’s Area & Changes to Cub Scout Programs: June is working with the scouts and should have more news in the next month or two. SJS Geology Club Volunteers: The SJS Geology Club came through with over 50 hours of volunteerism, as a result the club will be making the $500 promised donation. Sale of Floppy Man: Has been offered to the San Francisco club, we are waiting for their response. 2016 Festival Chair: June Harris has been appointed as volunteered to be the 2016 show chair. Frank Mullaney will assist June during the show. Old Business: 1. Programs: May – Thundereggs and their inclusions – Chuck Boblenz. June – Gemstones – Johanna Fulton GIA Graduate Gemologist. 2. Continuing Education: Nominations were collected for Camp Paradise. Nominations for ZZYZX will be due in August this year. 3. Storage Facility Rental: Michael Paone is working on this. 4. Stuff bag with vest and jacket: Was lost at show. There was a discussion about lost and found protocol. New Business: 1. Cart for DRC: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, P. Tomac) to authorize Pat Speece to buy a cart for $80.00 from Harbor Freight to help with transporting DRC materials. 2. FaceBook: June Harris reported that Carissa Harris will help her with the club’s FaceBook account. 3. Santa Clara County Fair: Frank Mullaney reported that he will not be able to run the club’s booth at the Santa Clara County Fair this year and will need a volunteer/volunteers to run the booth. The fair is July 30 – August 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM Respectfully submitted Rick Kennedy, SCVGMS Secretary

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SCVGMS Treasurer’s Report — April 30, 2015 Ending Bal :

$ 17,411.48

Deposits: 2015 Dealer fee deposits

$ 2960.00

Square Deposit—new member & Silent Auction pymt

$

2015 Kids Area deposit

$ 1447.50

33.06

2015 Festival ticket sales

$

49.00

Security Guard refund for festival

$

126.00

Festival booth starting cash

$ 2142.80

Festival cash deposit

$14509.17

Tax money collected from Diamond Jubilee Raffle

$ 1173.00

Festival square deposit

$

Total deposit

553.70

$22994.23

Disbursements Festival Security

$1386.00

Walkie Tallkie batteries

$

2014 tax filling fees

$

51.69

Breccia copying

$

54.50

Club phone

$ 102.12

2015 Festival Kid Area expenses

$

Breccia postage

$

20.30

2015 Festival set up expense

$

305.74

2015 Festival building expenses

$ 400.00

2015 Festival starting cash

$ 2142.80

Trailer moving expense

$

135.20

Truck rental—trailer moving expense

$

200.00

2015 Festival paper program printing

$

269.23

2015 scholarships

$ 5000.00

2015 Festival speaker expense

$ 1476.62

2015 Festival Knapping stipend

$

500.00

2015 Festival door entrance fee/fairgrounds

$

461.50

2015 Festival door prizes

$

150.00

2016 Festival deposit

$ 3950.00

2015 Festival postage for cash door prizes mailing

$

11.50

Breccia postage

$

19.60

2015 Festival ealer expense

$

13.32

2015 Festival Kids Area postage

$

53.02

2015 Festival banners

$ 679.69

DRC covers and clamps

$

2016 Festival business cards

$ 115.67

2016 Festival banner

$

38.06

2015 Festival dealer signs

$

45.68

2015 Festival momento bags

$ 475.72

Trailer maintenance

$

2015 Festival advertising

$ 1260.00

2015 Festival Donut’s for setup

$

19.50

Club phone bill

$

37.25

Raffle Booth Expenses

$ 211.10

Total Disbursements

74.89

41.25

26.67

$20125.02

Ending balance Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

13.04

$20280.69

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SCVGMS ELECTED OFFICERS President: Randy Harris (831) 438-5150 Vice President: Frank Mullaney (408) 691-2656 Secretary: Rick Kennedy (408) 529-9690 Treasurer: Rita Garrett (408) 887-7046 Editor: June Harris (831) 438-5150 Federation Director: Jacquelyn Calderon (408) 955-5211 Alternate Fed. Director: Michael Paone (408) 340-3258 Directors: Chuck Boblenz (408) 734-2473 Lisa LaRocca (408) 732-7870 Steven Rodigues (408) 249-3704 Joan Schramm (408) 356-0345 Phil Tomac (408) 210-8656 Historian: Michael Paone (408) 340-3258 Parliamentarian: Dean Welder (408) 353-2675 SCVGMS COMMITTEE HEADS Donation Receiving Committee Chair: Pat Speece Festival Chairman 2015: Frank Mullaney Festival Chairman 2016: June Harris Field Trip Committee Coordinator: Dean Welder Founder’s Day Picnic Food: Michael Paone and Steven May Founder’s Day Raffle: Michele Smith Founder’s Day Bingo: Bonnie LeMatt & Howard Young Hospitality: Pat and Louis Schuesler Installation Dinner: Rick Kennedy Junior Chairman: OPEN Librarian: Joan Schramm Meeting Setup: Steven and Alan May Meeting Teardown: Rick Kennedy Member Displays: Rick Kennedy PLAC (Public Lands Advisory Committee): OPEN Program: OPEN Refreshments: Michele Smith Silent Auction: Michele Smith Social: June Harris Sunshine: Margo Mosher Trailer Custodian: OPEN Trophies: Frank Mullaney Webmaster: RK Owen Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society P.O. Box 54, San Jose, CA 95103-0054 Website: www.scvgms.org Email: [email protected] Phone Number (408) 265-1422 Like US on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scvgms An Invitation This society is pleased to invite guests to attend general meetings, study groups, and field trips. General meetings are normally held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:45 PM at 100 Belwood Gateway (the Cabana Club), Los Gatos, CA 95032. Belwood Gateway is just south of Blossom Hill Road between Leigh Avenue and Harwood Road. Our next general meeting will be on May 26, 2015 at the Cabana Club, 100 Belwood Gateway, Los Gatos, CA 95032 at 7:45 PM. Our next board meeting will be on May 28, 2015 at Phillip Tomac’s home at 7:30 PM.

Our Society’s Purpose: The inculcation of a love of rocks and minerals by the furtherance of members' interests in the earth sciences and by education in all facets of related educational activities with the promotion of good fellowship, proper ethics, and conduct. Our Membership Requirements: Attendance at two general meetings within twelve months. This society is a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS) and is affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS). Dues are $20.00 per year. Our Newsletter, the Breccia, is published ten times annually. The deadline for most articles is the Sunday after the regular meeting. The Breccia Editor is June Harris who may be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone at (831) 438-5150. The Breccia is proofread by Randy Harris. Exchange bulletins may be sent to June Harris at the following address: 107 Dell Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Permission to copy is freely granted to American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) affiliated clubs when proper credit is given.

Study Group Leaders For information on a study group, please call the leader(s) listed below Cutaways

Randy Harris

Juniors

(831) 438-5150

Needs a new leader. Check the mirror, is it you?

Photography Smithies

Matt Wood Pat Speece

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[email protected] (408) 266-4327

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