BRECCIA Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society All American Club Volume 62 Number 8

San Jose, CA August, 2015

The Board has reserved the Cabana Club for our annual Installation Dinner on December You will notice as you read this month’s issue 8th. We are working on the logistics at present. This is always a nice evening to get tothat we are drawing near to election time gether and socialize in an informal setting. As again. Please give serious consideration to usual, we will be holding a toy collection how you would like to be involved in the drive for the Marines “Toys for Tots” program. workings of the club. Then fill out the Time and Talent sheet and turn it in to one of the Look for a reservation form in the Breccia next month. I hope all of you can be there. officers at the August or September meeting. This will help us determine who will be There are several shows coming up this nominated for office and committee posimonth that signal the start of the fall show tions. If you are unsure about the jobs, talk season. The San Francisco Gem and Mineral to one of the officers for some insight. For some of the newer members, there are sev- Society hosts their annual show on August 22nd and 23rd. The Contra Costa Mineral eral jobs that are not very difficult, and and Gem Society is holding their annual would be a good way to learn more about how the club operates. This is your club and show on August 29th and 30th. Look for more information here in the Breccia. it does not work without your help. Several of us have been doing the same jobs for the I hope everyone is having a great summer. club for many years. Someone with a fresh perspective is always welcome. Randy Harris, President Nominations for officers are coming up in October and elections will be held at the November meeting. Hello Fellow Rock Enthusiasts,

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What’s in this issue?

2016 Festival Update by June Harris, 2016 Festival Chairman

President’s message

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Festival Update

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August meeting program Bragging Rights Sunshine New Member Study group reports

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One idea that I’m working to institute is to invite Walt Wright to display his petrified wood specimens. He is one of the world’s leading paleontological authority on petrified wood and plants. His specimens are incredible and make a noteworthy display

2015 SCVGMS calendar Field Trip Schedule Member Displays

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CFMS club show schedule

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Membership renewal form

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Another idea is that I would like to see is the demonstrator area expanded to include some other skills not currently demonstrated. Having a guest artist or two demonstrating an art that we don’t usually see would be good. I appreciate the group of people who currently demonstrate throughout the festival, but I know it can be tiring to do demonstrations all day long. That is the main reason to try to bring in some outside people to help.

The Importance of Water

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Society Vest/shirt order form

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Now it’s time to start thinking about the 2016 festival. I have a few ideas that I would like to institute, but I’m still looking for your ideas and suggestions. I’m willing to take suggestions and ideas until our November meeting. After that meeting, we will have to stick to the plan that we have developed.

I’d like to establish a festival master calendar to make planning and executing the festival easier. Each chairman will have target dates to complete their tasks and help us figure out what jobs might need more work and people to help. This is why I asked each chairman for their timeline from their jobs last year and if their jobs were adequately described in the festival chairmens’ book. Those time lines will help create a board overview of each position, and when placed in the master calendar, benefit the whole festival. So, what are your ideas.? Are there changes that you would like to see? Would you like to know more about the festival? The next meeting will be September 14. The location is still to be determined and will be announced at the August meeting and in the September Breccia. It will be a restaurant where attendees can have dinner while working through the meeting. I hope you can be there to share your ideas.

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“Lapidary of the Month” articles sought for Rock & Gem Magazine Page 9 NBFT Fall Meeting Page 9 How Knowledgeable Are You on Public Lands Policy Page 10 ALAA Membership form

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Time and Talent Sharing form

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A Brief Overview of the SCVGMS Job Duties

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Dealer Advertising

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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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Check Out What Our Study Groups Are Doing

Sunshine Carissa Harris had her appendix removed. She is recovering well.

Smithies 2015 Schedule by Pat Speece

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 What do Smithies do? We fabricate jewelry using with the news. Margo’s phone number is sterling, copper, and brass. We set cabs into bez- (408) 578-2841, or email her at els, 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.

Bragging Rights Theme

Basically, we meet every Friday from 4-7 pm. Dates are below. Any changes to the schedule will be emailed to those on the Smithie email list.

The theme for August is “turquoise”. What are you bringing to enter?

August 7, 14, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18

July meeting winner was Jesus Ruiz.

August Meeting Program will be given by Chuck Boblenz.

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] .

Cutaways

“A Filigree Style Chain: Do's and Don'ts To Help You On Your Way.” You won’t want to miss this program if you are looking for a new project or developing a new skill.

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 September 5th and October 3rd Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

Welcome to a new member Donna Diepenbrock - Donna is interested in cutting and polishing, silversmithing, and stringing beads.

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2015 SCVGMS Calendar August 7th Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. August 14th Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. August 21st Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. August 25th General meeting at 7:45 PM. August 27th Board meeting at 7:30 PM at Randy Harris’ home. August 28th Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. September 4th Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. September 5th Cutaways workshop from 9noon at Randy Harris’s home. September 11th Smithies workshop from 47PM at Pat Speece’s home.

Field Trip Schedule For more information about field trips, please contact Dean Welder at [email protected] September 26-27 to Wilson Canyon, NV for agate, large petrified wood (some green), fossils, calcite, gypsum, jasper, and more. October 16-19 to Holbrook AZ –Fee dig for petrified wood October 24-25 to Lovelock, NV for material from the Valley View Mine, Magnetite pit, Eagle Pitcher. Can find druzy quartz, Magnetite crystals, magnetite w/ or w/o pyrite, emerald crystals in pegmatite, and opalite. If you have any 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. Non CFMS club trip October 1-4, Rockhound Field Trip Fanatics, Santa Monica Mountains. See website: http://rockhound-field-trips.ning.com

Members’ Display

September 18th Smithies workshop from 47PM at Pat Speece’s home.

by Rick Kennedy

September 22nd General meeting at 7:45 PM.

Chuck Boblenz brought an impressive plaque that he was awarded at the CFMS Show as the September 24th Board meeting at 7:30 PM at CFMS Scholarship Award recipient. Chuck the home of Chuck Boblenz. chose a San Jose State student, Ernesto CasSeptember 25th Smithies workshop from 4tro , to receive the $2000.00 scholarship. 7PM at Pat Speece’s home.

September 26th DRC Sale at Pat Speece’s home October 2nd Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. October 3rd Cutaways workshop from 9noon at Randy Harris’s home.

Randy Harris brought some of the samples he dug during field trip time when he was at Zzyzx, including some material from Afton Canyon. Randy also brought some samples he dug at Hallelujah Junction in May and talked about the collecting process and the art of finding pieces that fit together.

October 9th Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Lou Lattronica brought an impressive display of Pat Speece’s home. October 16th Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. October 23rd Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. October 27th General meeting at 7:45 PM. Social before the meeting at 6:30. Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

wooden bowls with gemstone inlays. Very impressive stuff there.

Rick Kennedy brought more specimens from the recent project at Hallelujah Junction that he worked on. Summer is in full swing and I know a lot of us are digging, let’s show off what we have been finding! 4

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Let’s visit a show CFMS Club Show Calendar August 7 - 9: NIPOMO, CA, Orcutt Mineral Society, Santa Maria, Nipomo High School, 525 North Thompson Avenue, Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Wes Lingerfelt, (805) 929-3788, Website: www.omsinc.org August 14 - 16: TEHACHAPI, CA, Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society, St. Malachy's Church, 407 West E. Street, Hours: 9 - 5 daily, Contact: Chuck Overall, (661) 821-4650, Email: [email protected], Website: www.tvgms.org 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) 289-0454 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: LODI, CA, Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 East Lockford Street, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Jerold Kyle, (209) 368-9411, Email: [email protected], Website: www.stocktonlapidary.com September 26 - 27: MONTEREY, CA. Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5, 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

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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 3-4: 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 10 - 11: ANDERSON, CA, Shasta Gem & Mineral Society, Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs Street, Hours: Sat. 9 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4, Contact: Kelley O'Leary, (530) 772-7133, Email: [email protected], Website: www.shastagemandmineral.com October 10 - 11: GRASS VALLEY, CA, Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society, Nevada County Fairgrounds (Main Building), 11228 McCourtney Road, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Wald-Tuttle, (530) 277-6195, Email: [email protected], Website: www.ncgms.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: WEST HILLS, CA, Woodland Hills Rock Chippers, First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way, Hours: 10 - 5, Contact: Anita Niles, (818) 349-2943, Email: [email protected], Website: www.rockchippers.org Show Page 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

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Last Chance to Renew Your Membership Please 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 were due by May 31, 2015. They are past due now.

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 everymembership 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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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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The Importance of Water by Mark Nelson, EMT - Safett Chairman Via CFMS newsletter, August 2015

How many times at our shops and during field trips have we seen our members seek a chair, rock, or stay in the car to “sit out this one”? One of the first signs that the body needs water is a lack of energy. This is often followed by the reThis past June’s field trip with my local club induced volume and darker yellow color of urine, volved activity out in the warm sun. After a few dry or sticky mouth, dry skin, mild headache hours several of those attending began to exhibit and slight muscle cramps. Thirst is generally the the effects of heat exhaustion, stumbling, dizzilast indicator that the body needs water! ness, and fatigue. It was fortunate that no one How much water should I be drinking? was injured, and I can’t stress strongly enough the There are no set guidelines for water intake beimportance of drinking water during the warm cause everyone is different. Sweat rate, heat, weather activities! humidity, activity intensity and duration are just some of the factors that must be considered. A As Rockhounds, many of our activities involve ensimple way to make sure you’re staying propvironmental conditions that are warm. Most work- erly hydrated is to check your urine. If your shops don’t have refrigerated air conditioning urine is consistently colorless or light yellow, you and can heat up during the summer. So do halls are most likely staying well hydrated. Dark urine where we hold our shows. Field trips are most or amber-colored urine is a sign of dehydration. popular during months when it’s not cold, snowWhen the amount of water you intake matches ing, or raining. Once the weather warms we are the water you excrete, the body’s water supply off to the mountains, deserts, forests, streams, and will be balanced. A healthy person of about beaches in search of unique material. As leaders 150 pounds and not sweating excessively of our clubs we have an obligation to be aware should drink at least 65 ounces a day. For a hot of the conditions that will enable our members to workshop or vigorous collecting activity it is recenjoy our hobby safely. A weak and tired person ommended to increase this to 100 ounces. As a will get hurt at a workshop or damage equipment rule of thumb I advise field trip members to drink and on a field trip they will trip and fall. Fatigue one 16 ounce bottle for every hour of a field and an altered mental status puts all of us at risk trip. of injury and one of the primary causes of this dehydration! Water regulates our body’s temperaCamelBak Hydration makes a 100 ounce bladture, lubricates joints and helps transport nutrients der with a drinking tube that can be slipped for energy and health. If we aren’t properly hyinto aknapsack and is available for $25.20 from drated we won’t be able to perform at an achttp://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com. Sportceptable level and may become a hazard to our- ing goods stores, Target and Walmart sell them selves and others. in a variety of sizes and colors—such as the 2 liter Outdoor Products H2O performance HydraTwo-thirds of the human body is made up of wation Pack Water Bladder for $22.99. Negotiate a ter and the body of a person of 154 pounds congroup purchase and have your club’s logo tains about 1500 ounces of water. Almost 70% of printed on them! this water is inside the body’s cells, 20% is in the space surrounding cells, and slightly less than 10% As we enter into the warmer months we need is in the bloodstream. The water in the human to preach the most basic of safety rules: DRINK body is essential to keeping it healthy. We lose WATER! water constantly. Humidified air leaves our body when we breathe, we sweat to cool the body and we eliminate water and waste by urinating or having a bowel movement.

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The new vests are in. If you have been waiting for an out of stock size, order yours today. Please note there has been a small price increase. 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 next meeting. Contact person is Frank Mullaney, (408) 691-2656. Name:_________________________________________ Phone #______________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Club Vest: ______Small $13.50 Club Shirts _____Small ______Medium $13.50 _____Medium ______Large $13.50 _____Large ______X-Large $13.50 _____X-Large ______XX-Large $14.50 _____XX-Large ______XXX-Large $15.50 _____XXX-Large New vests have been ordered– prices are subject to change. Club vest and shirt payments should be made to: Frank Mullaney/Rocky Five

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

________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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“Lapidary of the Month” articles sought for Rock & Gem Magazine by Jim Brace-Thompson, Rock & Gem Contributing Author Via CFMS newsletter, August 2015 edition

Rock &Gem is the officially sponsored hobby magazine of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies - our official magazine! They and Senior Consulting Editor Bob Jones have done much to promote rockhounding and rock clubs like those to which you and I belong. As you may know, I’m a regular contributing author, as well, mostly with articles for their “Rock & Gem Kids” section. Recently, Rock & Gem Managing Editor Lynn Varon has asked my help soliciting articles from with the ranks of the regional and national Federations for their “Lapidary of the Month” Feature. “Lapidary of the Month” is usally the very first article appearing in each issue of the magazine. In it, a lapidary artist (amateur or professional) describes a relatively simple project with a photo and step by step procedures for other to follow. For an example, see page 8 of the July 2015 issue. We would like to encourage you to write such a contribution! Here are the specifications: 

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A 500 word description telling step by step how you crafted your lapidary project from start to finish, saved as a document file. At least one close up digital photo graph of the finished project (with camera set for high resolution, i.e., 300 dpi at 4 inches by 5 inches, minimum. Send your document file and digital photo (.tif or .jpg) as attachments in an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Lapidary of the Month.”

NBFT Fall Meeting September 26, 2015 Hosted by: Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley Location: 20948 A Corsair Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545 Schedule: 8:30 –9:30 Registration, Coffee & Doughnuts 9:30 - noon Business meeting Noon - 1:00 Potluck lunch and silent auction 1:30 - 3:00 Conclude business meeting/ Program to be announced. This is a centrally located meeting site that is convenient for all NBFT clubs. Please bring materials for the silent auction: ie… rocks, specimens, white elephants, old books, findings, tools, lapidary/ jewelry items and the like. Bring food to share (hot dish, cold dish, salad, or dessert) for the potluck. Also, bring your own plate, utensils, and beverage container! This meeting is not just for field trip chairman and leaders, so be sure to invite all your club members who are interested in field trips, collecting and getting great buys on rocks and specimens. In addition to reports of summer field trips we will have election of officers. We will also have announcements of fall and winter field trips. And it is not too early to start thinking about 2016 trips. Each NBFT club is expected to host a shared field trip or related activity each year. Start planning now so that your club will have something to share.

Authors of articles selected to appear in “Lapidary of the Month” Receive a two speed Dremel Model 200 N/40 MultiPro kit and a wall Direction: from 880 take Winton Avenue West plaque in recognition of the creativity and craftsand travel approximately 1 mile then turn right on manship. (Thus the need for a street address.) Corsair Blvd. and proceed to address on your For questions or further submission details, please right just where the center divide ends. contact Lynn Varon at Rock & Gem , 5235 Mission Oaks Blvd.#201, Camarillo, CA 93012, phone For more information contact Mike Cox @ (925) (972) 448-4626, email [email protected]. 933-2221 or [email protected] Here’s to good projects and good writing—and to seeing you as a Lapidary of the Month! Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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How Knowledgeable Are You on Public Lands Policy? By Shirley Leeson, ALAA President Via AFMS newsletter, June/July 2015 edition

Have You Ever Wondered How the Planning and Decision Making Comes About? Recently in researching an old article by the late Bob Cranston, Secretary of ALAA in 2003, I ran across an article about “A Conservationist’s Guild to BLM Planning and Decision-Making, Using FLPMA and NEPA to Protect Public Lands.” It was written by Erik Schlenker-Goodrich of the Wilderness Society. You can download this guide, it’s about 135 pages, but it’s enlightening in showing how the Wilderness Society works to protect Public Lands. Here are highlights of some of what is in the Guide:  Basic questions and answers on Pubic Lands Advisory. (pages 1-4)  A map to citizen participation in the BLM planning and decision-making, with emphasis on how to leverage place-based information to force the BLM to take conservationoriented action consistent with the law(pages 5-11)  The Legal Landscape: Preservation, conservation and exploration of the land. This includes descriptions of various conservation units managed by the agency (pages 12-15)  The BLM’s Core Policy Framework, a detailed overview of general mission and core obligations of the BLM (pages 16-38)  Collecting Information: Inventories, Monitoring, and Evaluations (pages 39-49)  Planning and Decision-Making - How the BLM develops plans and how the agency subsequently puts those plans into practice. This deals with the BLM’s comprehensive resource management planning process. (pages 5089)  NEPA - National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, one of the most important environmental laws ever enacted, (pages 90-117)  Appeals, Protests and litigation, which outlines your options to challenge decisions with the BLM’s planning and decision-making process

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breaks down and results in potentially illegal decisions. Page 118-135) If you or someone in your club would like to research this enlightening guild, I’m sure you will find it interesting, at the least. To me, it’s like going in to a child’s bedroom, and seeing a special item on a high shelf. It’s to look at, but out of the child’s reach to touch it. Much like the Wilderness we have out here in the west. You are not adult enough to be trusted with this, so you can only look at it and we will show you in pictures what is there…. The problem is, who is going to see all this beauty that has been locked away? At my age and with my health problems, I certainly won’t be able to hike into any of these areas many of them are thousands of acres, so this basically shuts me out. Is this fair? You decide…. Let ALAA Know If You Encounter Access Problems American Lands Access Association has been blessed with members and FRIENDS who have rallied to our side . . . It doesn’t get any better than that. There are still numerous problems involving rockhound access cropping up all over the country and we need your help to identify them, so please notify ALAA and get involved. Together we can try to do something to preserve our access to rockhound hunting sites. Nothing is better than have people in the local area take the lead on publicizing road closures, site closures, etc. These are the people close to the problems, and sometimes that person is YOU. YOU ARE NOT ALONE, so let ALAA know how we can help and support you. We are all volunteers, some with lots of time to work to solve problems and others with limited time. But you all are a part of this vast puzzle and we need you. Excerpted from ALAA Newsletter (Jan-Mar, 2015) ALAA is the lobbying arm of the American Federation, working on behalf of rockhounds to keep public lands open and accessible to all, including the elderly and handicapped.

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Each year we have elections. To do that, we have three people from the Board and general membership put together a slate of proposed officers. To get this slate, the nominating committee must ask other members to run for offices. If they know ahead of time who would be willing to run for a particular (or any) office, AND who wouldn’t or couldn’t accept any position for the following year, their job is made much simpler. Please call Randy Harris for further information (831) 438-5150. Please note that many positions can be filled by members with little to no experience, and mentoring is available to anyone who would like to take on a position but is unsure as to how to do the job. Please fill out this sheet to indicate what offices and or committee you are willing to fill, turn it in at the next general meeting, or mail it to Randy Harris, 107 Dell Way, Scotts Valley CA 95066 If you live out of state, you don’t need to do this.

Your Name _____________________________ Your Phone Number_________________________

Board of Directors and Positions (elected by the membership) ___ President ___ Vice President ___ Secretary ___ Treasurer ___ Editor ___ Federation Director ___ Alternate Fed. Director ___ Board Member (need 5) ___ Parliamentarian (non-voting) ___ Historian (non-voting) ___ Unable to accept a board position at this time. Other ways to contribute: ___ Be a greeter at meetings ___ Give a program to adults or juniors ___ Write Articles for the Breccia ___ Give a demonstration at the festival ___ Lead a study group ___ Take on a lead position on the festival committee ___ Help on a committee(s) (Please name committee(s) below)

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Committee Chairpersons (appointed by the President) Co-chairpersons are welcome. ___ Donation Receiving Committee ___ Festival Chair (2017) ___ Field Trips ___ Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) ___ Founder’s Day Picnic ___ Hospitality ___ Juniors ___ Installation Dinner ___ Librarian ___ Programs ___ Member Displays ___ Public Lands Access (PLAC) ___ Refreshments ___ Sergeant-at-Arms ___ Secret Auction ___ Silent Auction ___ Social Activities ___ Sunshine ___ Vice Custodian (Trailers) ___ Trophy Chair ___ Unable to accept a committee chair position at this time

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A Brief Overview of the SCVGMS Job Duties of Each Elected Office and Appointed Position.

not limited to) pictures, newsletters, and annual festival information. Parliamentarian Advise officers and members of club bylaws, operating procedures, and Robert's Rules of Order.

Please be aware that this is a very condensed document, and anyone who is interested in a particular job should consult the SCVGMS Officers and Chairmen’s Manual. Additionally, if you are interested in a particular position, you should speak with the current job holder and discuss mentoring for the remainder of the year. Most people are more than willing to offer their assistance either at the end of the year or with the beginning of the following year.

Director 1. Attend monthly board meeting 2. Guide the club activities

Duties of the appointed positions of the SCVGMS. Donation Receiving Committee (DRC) Chairman 1. Oversee the DRC and make sure they follow the donation receiving policy. 2. Evaluate all possible donations and coordinate all donation pickups. Duties of the elected officers and directors of the 3. Report quarterly to the Board of Directors SCVGMS. 4. Set all rock sale dates and arrange for appropriate President publicity and meeting announcements. 1. Oversee all meetings of the SCVGMS. 5. Keep all club members informed of the DRC's activi2. Appoint all committee chairmen. ties through meeting reports and Breccia article and 3. Oversee all committees reports. Festival Chairman Vice President 1. Plan and oversee all activities pertaining to the 1. Assume President's job in his/her absence. Annual Festival. 2. Club Publicity Chairman 2. Make regular reports at monthly meetings, at board A. Advertise all club events except Festival meetings, and in the Breccia. publicity 3. Appoint all festival committee positions. B. Local newspaper contact 4. Keep records of all expenses incurred with the festiC. Local business and community contact. val. Secretary 1. Record the minutes of the regular and board meet- 5. Set the date for all festival committee meetings and be responsible for notifying all festival committee memings. bers. 2. Read and answer all club correspondence 6. Set the festival date and place with board approval. 3. Maintain the club member files Field Trip Chairman 4. Maintain membership directory 1. Coordinate club field trips Treasurer 2. Attend and participate at the semi-annual North Bay 1. Oversee all financial transactions Field Trip (NBFT) meeting 2. Provide monthly reports at each board meeting A. Collect information on other club field 3. Keep club insurance policies in force trips 4. Collect all dues B. Disseminate collected field trip infor 5. Produce annual financial statements mation to club members 6. File income tax returns C. Plan a field trip to share with NBFT. Editor 3. Make regular reports to club members at meetings 1. Produce the club newsletter or through the Breccia. 2. Maintain mailing and emailing list. 4. May be a group of people who support this position. 3. Maintain exchange bulletin email list 5. Prepare a final report of all club field trips during the 4. May have a team of people to help with producyear for the Field Trip binder. tion of newsletter. 6. Follow club policies involving waivers, sign-in, and Federation Director or Alternate Federation Director insurance. 1. Be the club representative at all CFMS functions. 2. Report regularly about CFMS activities and news at Financial Advisory Committee: 1. Oversee club investments and financial policies club meetings. 2. Make recommendations for appropriate change Historian when necessary. 1. Chronographer of the club. continues on page 14 2. Produce a history book for the year including (but Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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Continues from page 13– Overview of jobs Founder's Day Picnic Chair 1. May be a committee of people to tackle individual jobs (food, bingo, and raffle). 2. Early in the year, choose a date and make site reservations; be sure to get board approval for date and place. 3. Plan menu for picnic/BBQ 4. Coordinate with editor for newsletter publicity 5. Develop flier and sign up form 6. Purchase and cook food 7. Pick up and return Bingo boards, rack, and numbered balls. 8. Plan and execute a raffle. 9. Submit a detailed report of picnic 10. Submit receipts for reimbursement of expenses. Future Rockhounds of America 1. May be a group of people to assist with this position 2. Obtain a meeting place. 3. Plan and arrange all meetings, programs, field trips, and work sessions. Require parent/adult supervision for each participant. 4. Submit regular reports to board and Breccia 5. Follow club policies involving waivers, sign-in, and insurance. Hospitality 1. Man the hospitality table at general meetings. 2. Encourage guests to sign in and give them a name tag. 3. Introduce the guests at the appropriate time during the meeting. 4. Tally number of guests and members for each meeting and report the total when called upon during the meeting. Installation Dinner Chairman 1. Early in the year, with board approval, reserve site and date (usually the first week of December) 2. At the July board meeting, submit a menu to the Board for menu selection and to set the member cost for the event. Additionally, get board approval for the invitation of two Marines representing Toys for Tots and the cost of their meals at the Installation Dinner. 3. Develop Flyer for event and coordinate publicity with editor. 4. Make arrangements for any decorations, entertainment, tables, PA system, and for Immediate Past President to perform installation of officers. 5. Coordinate with caterer or restaurant for all meal and/or room-related arrangements. 6. Submit a final report for Breccia and Installation Dinner binder. Librarian 1. Be the custodian of the club library A. Keep an up-to-date list of all club books, Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

videos, magazines, pamphlets, maps, etc. B. Maintain a check-out system for all materials. C. Collect fines for overdue materials and turn in all fine money to the Club Treasurer. 2. Purchase a new book or video in memory of each deceased member. Member Display Chairman 1. Coordinate with Editor for a notice in January Breccia assigning months for members' displays. 2. Submit monthly reports including who displayed the previous month and who is assigned to display the coming month. 3. Introduce each member display at monthly meetings. 4. Setup and teardown of the display area at each general meeting. PLAC Public Lands Advisory Committee Chairman 1. Be a liaison between the CFMS PLAC committee and our club. 2. Stay apprised of all current pending legislation involving land use. 3. Attend the CFMS show and convention meetings that pertain to public land use. 4. Report monthly, on all of the above, at the general meetings and in the Breccia. 5. Encourage members to voice their opinion on upcoming legislation and government agencies’ policies to their representatives. Program Chair 1. Arrange programs for general meetings from January, February, April – October. 2. Coordinate publicity for the programs with Vice President and Editor. 3. Prepare and submit to the Editor a review of each program presented. Refreshment Chairman 1. Purchase and serve refreshments at the end of our monthly meetings. A. Cookies, donuts, etc. (Chairman’s choice) B. Cold drink such as fruit juice C. Coffee, tea, condiments D. Paper goods 2. Fill coffee urn with water and heat. Place coffee, tea, cups, and condiments out for members’ use. 3. Submit bills for reimbursement. Sergeant-at-arms 1. Keep order during the meeting 2. Set up chairs, table, hospitality, library, and American flag prior to meeting and make sure they are put away after the meeting. 3. Bring out and return boxes of meeting supplies from storage room continues on page 15

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Continues from page 14 Overview of Jobs Silent Auction 1. Prepare a notice for the Breccia regarding the biyearly Silent Auctions in June and November. 2. Obtain cash for change for the members’ purchases. 3. Make copies of bid sheets for members’ bids. 4. Set up numbered tables for donated items. 5. Tally evening's total sales and turn in money to Club Treasurer. Social Committee 1. Submit a proposed calendar of social activities for club to the board at the beginning of the year. 2. Plan and execute social activities as directed by the board. Sunshine Chairman 1. Keep in touch with members who are ill or distressed or have good news. 2. Solicit information from fellow members at meetings and through the Breccia. 3. Send cards. Telephone or personal calls may also be made, if appropriate. 4. In the event of a member's death, a donation may be made to a charity as a memorial in the name of the society. The amount of the donation will be determined by the board and sent in the name of the deceased. 5. Give an oral report at general meetings and submit a monthly report to the Breccia. Trophy Chairman 1. Obtain the President's Plaque, Festival chairman's trophy, Sharr Choate Trophy, and any other trophies the board wishes to present. 2. Make sure trophies and plaques are at the appropriate meeting place for presentation. 3. Submit all receipts for reimbursement. Vice Custodian (Trailer Custodian) 1. Responsible for yearly inventory of club property in the trailers. Must submit inventory list to Treasurer. 2. Responsible for trailer maintenance and transportation to and from festival site. Webmaster 1. Maintain club Website 2. Submit all receipts for reimbursement 3. Coordinate with Vice President, Festival Chairman, and Editor for regular submission of updated Web pages.

Wanted: Lone Hill thunder eggs Please contact Howard Young (408) 386-6422 or via email: [email protected] Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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there. Rick Kennedy brought more specimens from the recent project at Hallelujah Junction that he worked on. Summer is in full swing and I know a lot of us are digging, let’s show off what we have been finding! Study Groups: Cutaways: August 1st, from 9:00 – 12:00 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 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 they had a very successful Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society sale on June 27th, raising over $1000.00 for the club. General meeting minutes She reported that the next sale is scheduled for the July 28th, 2015 last Saturday in September (September 26th). The July meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Gem and Hospitality: 42 members and 7 guests were in attenMineral Society was called to order at 7:48 pm at the dance. ALAA: Frank reported that the president has resigned Cabana Club. The minutes from the June meeting and that new leadership is needed. were approved as printed in the Breccia. Correspondence: Rick Kennedy reported that the Announcements: Pick up 2015 directories from the club has received a thank you letter from San Jose secretary. Dues were due at the end of May, please State, Gem Faire coupons for their Livermore Show see the treasurer if you have not paid them. and information about a new show in Hanford, CA. New Members: Gene Westerberg, Janine Bernard Federation Report: No report and Dave Bernard received their membership packSunshine: Carissa Harris had her appendix removed ets and were welcomed into the club. on July 18th and is recovering from that surgery. Frank Board Meeting: Will be Immediately following the Mullaney reported the death of Connie Reno, a beGeneral Meeting. loved member of the Peninsula club and a friend to Rockhound of the Month: Frank Mullaney was many of us in the Bay Area. awarded the Rockhound of the Month award in Program: Opal Fever. Probably the finest Belemnite thanks for the many ways he has served the club. any of us will ever see! Much gasping was heard by Field Trips: No new trips have been announced, this author. August’s program will be by Chuck please check the Breccia for the previously anBoblenz and the topic will be Filigree style chain. nounced trips. Meeting was adjourned at 8:50PM 2016 Festival: Kick off meeting tentatively scheduled for September 14th. Location to be determined. Festi- Respectfully submitted, val Chairs from 2015, are you willing to chair for 2016? Rick Kennedy SCVGMS Secretary New ideas welcome, any member who is curious SCVGMS Board Meeting about how we put our Festival on should think about July 28th, 2015 attending. The meeting was called to order at 9:02 PM at the CaMember Displays: By Rick Kennedy. Chuck Boblenz bana Club. brought an impressive plaque that he was awarded at the CFMS Show as the CFMS Scholarship Award re- Roll Call: All board members were present except Jacquelyn Calderon, Lisa LaRocca, and Stephen cipient. Chuck chose a San Jose State student, Rodrigues. Ernesto Castro , to receive the $2000.00 scholarship. Randy Harris brought some of the samples he dug dur- Reading of the minutes from the March Board Meeting: M/S/P to postpone the reading of the minutes ing field trip time when he was at Zzyzx, including until the next Board meeting (F. Mullaney, J. Harris). some material from Afton Canyon. Randy also New Members: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, J. Harris) to acbrought some samples he dug at Hallelujah Junction cept the applications of Donna Diepenbrock. in May and talked about the collecting process and Correspondence: No new correspondence. the art of finding pieces that fit together. Lou LatTreasurer’s Report: Presented by Rita Jarrett. M/S/P (F. tronica brought an impressive display of wooden Mullaney, R. Kennedy) to pay the bills. bowls with gemstone inlays. Very impressive stuff Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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Discussion about Dodge and Cox Fund and CD’s: Mark Mullaney will meet with the Board at the August meeting to discuss investment options. Field Trips: 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 2015: Submit committee reports to June. Final bills need to be submitted. Festival 2016: MOU with Boy Scouts: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, M. Paone) to authorize June Harris to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Boy Scouts. Cal-Fest seminar: M/S/P (R. Kennedy, C. Boblenz) to send June Harris, Frank Mullaney and a possible third person to the Cal-Fest seminar in Visalia in September at a cost of $65.00 per person. Fairgrounds Meet and Greet: There will be a meet and greet at the Fairgrounds on July 30th. Frank Mullaney will attend. Old Business: 1. Programs: August – Chuck Boblenz, Filigree style chain; September – CFMS DVD; October – CFMS DVD; November – Silent Auction; December – No Program; January – Chuck Boblenz, Festival Displays; February – Rick Kennedy, Toxic Minerals. 2. Continuing Education: Nominations for ZZYZX were submitted. 3. Storage Facility Rental: Michael Paone reported that he has secured a storage unit for the club for one year. M/S/P (J. Harris, F. Mullaney) to authorize the purchase of two shelving units for the unit. 4. FaceBook Account: No change New Business: 1. Member Applications: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, R. Kennedy) to authorize June Harris to order 100 more Membership Applications. 2. Festival Committee Meetings: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, D. Welder) to authorize June Harris to investigate the costs for having the Festival Meetings at a restaurant instead of at a member’s home. Meeting adjourned at 9:36 PM Respectfully submitted Rick Kennedy, SCVGMS Secretary

SCVGMS Treasurer’s Report July 28, 2015 Beginning Balance:

$20,415.85

Receipts: Dues Breccia Advertising DRC Sale 6/27/2015 Club patches sales Total receipts

$ 115.00 $ 200.00 $1096.50 $ 5.00 $1416.50

Disbursements Storage Unit rental Cabana Club Rental Jan.-Aug. Breccia printing Breccia postage Meeting program DVD rental Club phone bill PotLuck supplies PO Box Rental Total disbursements

$2675.00 $ 520.00 $ 38.15 $ 19.88 $ 7.50 $ 47.48 $ 16.86 $ 56.00 $3380.87

Ending Balance

Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

$18,451.48

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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 Jarrett (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 August 25, 2015 at the Cabana Club, 100 Belwood Gateway, Los Gatos, CA 95032 at 7:45 PM. Our next board meeting will be on August 27, 2015 at Randy Harris’ 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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