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printed from the Website, or you can look here in the Breccia. The cost will be $10 per person attending. This is the same price as last year and the food will be excellent. Please send in your reservation early so we can order the proper amount of food. We will be having the Toys for Tots collection as we have in past years. Let me know if you would like to help decorate the Cabana Club.

Hello Fellow Rock Enthusiasts, Hopefully you weren't inconvenienced by the lack of a meeting last month. We were given very short notice about the plumbing problem and did not have time to secure another venue. I appointed a nominating committee at the board meeting and they have met to call members about positions for next year. Thanks to everyone who filled out a Time and Talent sheet. This was a great help to Nominating Committee. Thanks to June Harris, Rita Jarrett and Rick Kennedy for volunteering to serve on the Nominating Committee. The Time and Talent sheets also help the President when it comes time to appoint committees. There are several committee positions that are fairly easy. It would be a good place for a newer member to get involved. The Nominating Committee will announce their recommendations for new officers at the October meeting. Elections and Silent Auction will be held at the November meeting.

There will be a potluck social before the October meeting. We will start at 6:30 PM. Please bring a dish (salad, side dish, main dish or dessert) to share for at least six servings. The club will provide drinks. Guests are welcome to join us. Come and have a good time! If you are going to any Rock and Gem shows in the near future, and you see a dealer that you would like to see at our festival, please take down their contact information and send it to me. Include their E-mail address, if they have one. I am always looking for dealers with something new and different.

The Board has reserved the Cabana Club for our annual Installation Dinner. It will be catered by Willow Street. The reservation form can be

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Rock Sale

What’s in this issue?

(slabs and machines, too)

Saturday, October 31, 2015, from 9am till noon. Where: 2357 Loma Park Court, San Jose. Far end of the cul de sac. Pink door. Back yard 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 and Mineral Society).

President’s message

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Rock Sale

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October meeting program

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Bragging Rights

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Sunshine

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Study group reports

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October meeting social

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2015 SCVGMS calendar

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Field Trip Schedule

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Festival meeting notice

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CFMS club show schedule

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Remembering Frank Monez

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Attention Field Trip Leaders

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Installation Dinner form

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Time and Talent Sharing form

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We suggest you bring a bucket; a water Dealer Advertising 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. Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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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 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.

Sunshine Rick Kennedy has been dealing with kidney stones again. This was the worst one to date. Hopefully, no more ever again. Evan Enriquez’s grandmother passed way last month. Our sympathies to Evan and his family. 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].

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.

October Meeting Social Potluck on October 27th at 6:30 PM at the Belwood Cabana Clubhouse

October 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18

If you are planning to attend, please bring either a main dish, side dish, salad, or dessert to share.

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 November 14th, December 12th and January 9th.

The society will be providing the table settings and drinks. Come meet someone new.

October Meeting Program

Bragging Rights Theme

Sedimentary & Vein Agates

The theme for October is “Petrified wood ”.

How they are formed & their characteristics

What are you bringing to enter?

Bring some sedimentary & vein agates to show for member displays.

July meeting winner was Bill Simpson.

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2015 SCVGMS Calendar 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. October 29th Board meeting at 7:30 PM at the home of Joan Schramm October 30th Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. November 4th Festival meeting at 7 PM at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 301 E. Hamilton Ave., Campbell.

Field Trip Schedule For more information about field trips, please contact Dean Welder at [email protected] October 16-19 to Holbrook AZ –Fee dig for petrified wood October 19-22 to Pillar Rock near Coaldale NV for Moss Agate, agates, jaspers, and 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

November 6th Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home.

Festival meeting

November 13th Smithies workshop from 47PM at Pat Speece’s home.

Nov 4 at 7:00 PM

November 14th Cutaways Workshop from 9noon at Randy Harris’ home.

at Mountain Mike’s Pizza 301 E. Hamilton Ave., Campbell

November 20th Smithies workshop from 47PM at Pat Speece’s home. November 24th General meeting at 7:45 PM. Board meeting immediately following the general meeting. December 4th Smithies workshop from 4-7PM at Pat Speece’s home. December 8th Installation Dinner at 7 PM December 10th 2015-2016 joint board meeting at the home of Randy Harris. December 11th Smithies workshop from 47PM at Pat Speece’s home. December 12th Cutaways Workshop from 9noon at Randy Harris’ home. December 18th Smithies workshop from 47PM at Pat Speece’s home.

All you can eat pizza, salad, and soft drinks for $5.00 We are looking for people to help coordinate the following areas: advertising, security, ticket sales, hospitality, trailer and storage unit logistics, festival buyer, competition, announcements and tear down. This is your society, your help is needed to keep it running smoothly.

January 9th Cutaways Workshop from 9noon at Randy Harris’ home.

What can you do to help?

January 26th General meeting at 7:45 PM.

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Let’s visit a show CFMS Club Show Calendar 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 17 -18: WHITTIER, CA, Whittier Gem & Mineral Society, Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Avenue, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Marcia Goetz (626) 260-7239 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/ November 7 - 8: OXNARD, CA, Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Hours: Sat. 10 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4, Contact: Josephine Martinez, (805) 701-1826, Email: [email protected] Website: www.oxnardgem.com Show Page November 7 - 8: RIDGECREST, CA, Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society, Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 South Richmond Road, Hours: 8 - 5 daily, Contact: John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905, Email: [email protected] November 7 - 8: SAN DIEGO, CA, San Diego Mineral & Gem Society, Al Bahr Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road, Hours: Sat 9:30 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Bob Hancock, (619) 889-6886, November 14 - 15: SACRAMENTO, CA, Sacramento Mineral Society, Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H Street, Hours: Sat 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Alyssa Mesiznger, (916) 662-5819, Email: [email protected] Website: www.sacramentomineralsociety.org Show Page November 14 - 15: YUBA CITY, CA, Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society, Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds - Franklin Hall, 442 Franklin Avenue, Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4

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Contact: Katie Slightam, (530) 673-9649 Email: [email protected], Website: www.sutterbuttes.net November 21 - 22: APPLE VALLEY, CA, Valley Gem Gem & Mineral Club, Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road (x Bear Valley Rd.), Hours: Sat 9 - 5; Sun 9 - 3, Contact: Cyndy Mandell, 760.508.1080, 760.508.1080, Email: [email protected], Website: www.vvgmc.org November 21 - 22: SANTA CRUZ, CA, Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society, Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 – 17th Avenue, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Julia Cornblatt, (831) 687-0509, Email: [email protected], Website: www.scmgs.org December 5 - 6: BARSTOW, CA, Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society, Cora Harper Community Center, 841 S. Barstow Road, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Danny Watts, (760) 373-1309, Email: [email protected], Website: www.mdgms.net December 5 - 6: LAKESIDE, CA, El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview Street, Hours: Sat 9 - 5; Sun 9 - 4, Mary Ness, (619) 449-0759, Email: [email protected], Website: www.ecvgms.com December 12 - 13: RIALTO, CA, Orange Belt Mineralogical Society, Across Street from Rialto City Hall, 105 South Palm Avenue, Hours: Sat 9 - Dusk daily, Contact: Jessica Pierson, (909) 381-0089 Website: http://OBMSrocks.yolasite.com January 16 - 17: EXETER, CA, Tule Gem & Mineral Society, Visalia, Exeter Veterans' Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah Avenue, Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Margaret Buchmann, (559) 799-6034, Email: [email protected], Website: www.tulegem.com February 12 - 21: INDIO, CA, San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society, Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, 82-503 Highway 111, Hours: 10 - 10 daily, Contact: Bert Grisham, (915) 849-1674, Email: [email protected], February 20 - 21: ANTIOCH, CA, Antioch Gem Club, Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Brenda Miguel, (925) 301-6957, Email: [email protected], Website: www.antiochlapidaryclub.com March 4 - 6: NEWARK, CA, Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley, Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Avenue, Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5, Contact: Cathy Miller, (510) 887-9007, Email: [email protected] Website: www.mgscv.org

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Remembering Frank Monez, JR Another part of our society’s past has gone. On August 30th, Frank Monez, Jr. passed away. Frank was an active member of our society from 1975 until 2009. Frank and his wife, Betty, often took their trailer across country and stopped at many collecting sites along the way and did this for a large number of years till Betty's passing. Later, Frank became a long time companion of Ernestine Smith and they made several trips into Utah and Montana as they sought family history at the library in Salt Lake City and rocks and minerals in Montana. Frank was always doing research into collecting sites and created a detailed library of places he had traveled or wished to go to. He always had his trailer ready and would be ready in a minute to go back to favorite places and/or to explore new ones. His three most favorite places to collected were Topaz Mountain for topaz, Texas Springs for limb cast and Opal Spring for Paisley Agate. He was a mineral collector and often told stories of going to various places, including Alaska, to pan for gold. Frank held memberships in two gold panning groups: United Prospectors Inc. (UPI) and Gold Prospectors of America (GPAA) where he held a number of offices. Frank was an active member in our society and held a variety of positions throughout the years. Frank was our society president in 1980 and our annual show chair in 1998. Most notably, Frank was our Public Lands Access Committee chairman for many years. Our society benefitted from his extensive work with the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS) Public Lands Access Committee (PLAC). Frank was a staunch advocate for keeping publics lands Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

open for rockhounds and clubs. He regularly kept our society aware of upcoming legislation and political moves to limit our hobbies access to public lands. Frank was the CFMS PLAC chairman for several years and a committee member for many years. Frank was a strong proponent for developing the CFMS Endowment fund and the CFMS Scholarship fund. He was nominated by our society as our CFMS Scholarship honoree in 2010. Frank was honored at the 2010 CFMS convention, and chose San Jose State University to receive a scholarship in his honor for one of their Earth Science upper classmen. Also, Frank was awarded the CFMS Golden Bear in 2007 for his work with the CFMS. When Frank had to back away from being an active member in our society, we were left with more than a hole on our committee list. Not only did we miss his smiling face and warm heart, but we lost our Public Lands Access warrior, too. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew and served with him.

Attention Field Trip Leaders By Mark Nelson, EMT Via CFMS newsletter October 2015

Field trip leaders, you are a key person in your lapidary club! You are not only a person who is tasked to lead a pack of rockhounds for the day or weekend. You are a guide, nurse, medic, and shepherd. Our members look to our field trip leaders for more than a person to show them where to find collectible minerals. They look to you for an interesting and safe experience. They want a person to tell them what to bring, where to go, what to find– and then get them home safely with their finds. Too often on a field trip the leader will arrive at an area, get out, show the members what to collect and let them know to be back at a certain time—that’s it. No safety information. At other times the field trip leader will say “Be sure to watch out for rattlesnakes!” The continued on page 7 6

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doing on our back.—and we realize that it is the ground! In a flash our life potentially changes. members leave the meeting place in fear of Again, no wilding vibrating reptile rattle and or a imagined giant predator reptiles prone to attack bite that may or may not be venomous, but the unwary rockhounds—and clueless of any other real potential for and extremely serious injury. threat to their health and well-being. Field trip leaders—again you are the key! At every field trip, before you let anyone wander I regularly give talks and instructions on safety out on their own, get everyone together for a preparedness. I always ask what the members think is the #1 threat to rockhounds on field trips. safety orientation talk. Pick up a small rock from the ground and hold it up to the gathered memUnfortunately, all too often the response is bers. Ask if they know what it is. After the guesses “Rattlesnakes!”, despite the fact that most of us of jasper, granite, schist, leaverite and such—let will never see one in the wild. Recently I gave a talk to the Monrovia Rockhounds and was grati- them know that this is one of the greatest dangers that will find on the field trip. Let them know fied to receive the answer as “Dehydration” that the MUST watch where every step is placed and this from a club that is rebuilding their field so that they will always be on firm footing. trip activity after a hiatus! I was impressed. Should we ignore snakes? Of course not—but no As a field trip leader we have to stop using the more than we would ignore the danger of moboogeyman threat of a venomous snake to teach our members how to safely enjoy their out- lesting any of the other wildlife that inhabit our western states—mammals, reptiles, insects, maring. Our members will focus on this as the key danger and won’t be aware of the real threats. supials, gastropods and others. Simply prepare a Let’s educate ourselves on the risks—general and statement that says to give all wildlife respect, site-specific—and share them with our members don’t molest them and avoid any contact with calmly and clearly. If we do that we can help in- them. Suggest that they get a photo from a distance and submit it to the bulletin editor! crease the chances that they will have a safe, pleasant and memorable experience. Here are Retrieve discarded recyclables. Here’s a tip: two that should be top on the list of every on-site Want to start a trend of being a club that is talk about safety issues: known to be responsible for improving their collecting areas? Bring a collapsible trash can and Dehydration. The number one safety threat to rockhounds on field trips is having their bodies run liner. Ask that every member on the field trip relow on water! This slow, silent threat doesn’t an- trieve discarded recyclables—plastic and glass nounce its presence with loud reptilian vibrating bottles, tin and aluminum cans. Not huge rattles, hissing or screeching. It drains our muscles amounts, but if you are a group of 10 on a field trip and everyone brings back 2 recyclables of energy and our minds of clear thought. It causes our body to stumble and our mind to fail each time they return to their car, just think of the to recognize it. In no time the risk of falling, bone amount of such debris your club is removing from the collecting areas! With the redemption value fractures and head injuries increases and leads of 5 to 10 cents each it will help your club’s field to heat exhaustion and heat stroke—serious trip first aid fund. If you encounter the land owner medical injuries. Field trip leaders, you are the or government representative let them know key! In your bulletin tell members to bring lots of water and to start drinking it early on the way to what you are doing. It will raise the status of your the site. When you get to the site advise them to group and you will be setting another example of the kind of things that an effective field trip drink continually through the day. leader does. Trip and Fall. The second most serious danger on Be safe out there! nearly every field trip is that of tripping and falling. We get so fixated on looking for that special crystal or jasper one moment that the next moment we are wondering what that hard rock is

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Installation Dinner 2015 Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Dinner is at 7:00 PM Place: Cabana Club, 100 Belwood Gateway, Los Gatos Deadline for reservations: November 24, 2015 Cost: $10.00 per adult, $5.00 per child under 12 Please bring an unwrapped gift for a boy or girl to donate to Toys for Tots. Return your reservation form to: Rick Kennedy, 65 Washington St. #264, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Sign up early, there is only room for 60 attendees. Dinner will be buffet style with the following: Entrees:

Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Penne Pesto Fettucini Chicken Tequila Salad: Romaine Gorgonzola Salad Vegetable: Sauteed Almond Broccoli Side: Homemade honey wheat bread and butter Dessert: Caramel apple bread pudding

Reservation Form for Installation Dinner Name: ____________________________ Phone # :__________________________ Number of adults Number of children under 12

____ X $10.00 =___________ ____ X $ 5.00 =___________

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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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SCVGMS Board Meeting September 24th, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM at the home of Chuck Boblenz. Roll Call: All board members were present except Jacquelyn Calderon, Michael Paone, Joan Schramm and Stephen Rodrigues. Reading of the minutes from the August Board Meeting: M/S/P to approve the August minutes with the correction of one typographical error. (D. Welder, F. Mullaney,). New Members: None Correspondence: McDaniel’s Insurance bill, Dodge and Cox statement. Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Rita Jarrett. M/S/P (F. Mullaney, J. Harris) to pay the bills. Lifetime Member: M/S/P to make Vito Cangemi, Sr. a lifetime member (F. Mullaney, D. Welder) Delinquent Members: M/S/P to drop the delinquent members (F. Mullaney, D. Welder) Donation: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, R. Kennedy) to make a donation to the CFMS Endowment Fund in the amount of $25.00 in memory of Gerry Moseley 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. Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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Committee Reports: Festival 2015: Amended Financial Report was submitted by Rita Jarrett. Festival 2016: Dealer contracts: Will be sent out before the next general meeting. Raffle: Attorney General form needs to be submitted by September 30th. Festival Meeting: The next festival meeting is TBA, and it will be at Mountain Mike’s Pizza on Hamilton Ave. Old Business: 1. Programs: October – CFMS DVD; November – Silent Auction; December – No Program; January – Chuck Boblenz, Festival Displays; April – Rick Kennedy, Toxic Minerals. 2. FaceBook Account: Nothing new 3. Investments: Mark Mullaney has indicated that there is a new product and will schedule a meeting with the investment committee. New Business: 1. Nominating Committee: The nominating committee for 2016 Board positions will be Rick Kennedy (chair), June Harris and Rita Jarrett. They will meet on Tuesday, September 29th. 2. Trailer Storage, Limited Access: June Harris reported that the access for our trailer storage has been limited to between 9:00AM and 5:00PM, seven days a week. 3. October Social: Potluck: Will start at 6:30 4. Fairgrounds Meeting: Frank Mullaney, June Harris and Dean Welder attended the most recent Fairgrounds meeting and gave a report to the Board. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM Respectfully submitted, Rick Kennedy, SCVGMS Secretary SCVGMS Treasurers Report September 22, 2015 Beginning Bal.

$17,383.00

Receipts : Dues Transfer of CD to Cking 6/26/15 Sale Dancing Man 2016 Fest. Meeting Total Deposits : Balance With new Deposits :

$ 120.00 $ 25,974.31 $ 100.00 $ 25.00 $ 26,219.31 $43,602.31

Disbursements: Approved Refund Dues Overpayment Disbursements Needing Approval: Breccia Printing Breccia Postage 2016 Fest. Meeting Officers & Directors Ins. Sept. Phone Bill Total Disbursements : Ending Bal :

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10.00

$ $ $ $ $ $

38.15 20.59 56.10 275.00 47.67 844.67 $42,507.80

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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 Interim Treasurer: Frank Mullaney (408) 691-2656 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 October 27, Los Gatos, CA 95032 at 7:45 PM. Our next board meeting will be on October 29, 2015 at Joan Schramm’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?

Smithies

Pat Speece

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