BRECCIA Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society All American Club Volume 63 Number 7

President’s Message

San Jose, CA September, 2016

candidates for office at the October meeting. The election will be held at the November meeting.

Hello Fellow Rockhounds,

Special thanks go out to Jo Borucki for taking The Board has reserved the Cabana Club for on the Editor position, David Marshall for stepour annual Installation Dinner. We selected ping up to fill the open Director position and the menu from Willow Street. There is be a Alan Achor for taking on the Bragging Rights. signup sheet in this issue of the Breccia. The Have you ever thought about how the club deadline for reservations is the November works behind the scenes? Please give some meeting. As usual, we will host the Marines consideration to serving on the board, fill out and collect unwrapped gifts for their “Toys for your Time and Talent sheets and turn them in Tots” program. at the September 27th meeting. Many of us The North Bay Field Trip meeting will be have been board members or officers for Saturday, September 24th, in Pittsburg. Sign in several years and can answer any questions will start at 8:30 AM. Anyone can go. There is you may have. I will appoint a nominating a Potluck Lunch and a silent auction (please committee at the general meeting and they bring something for BOTH). This is a great will use the Time and Talent sheets to deterplace to learn about field trips that have mine the recommended nominees for office happened and will happen in the future. next year. These sheets makes their job much There are several shows coming up locally in easier. Otherwise they will have to call everythe next couple of months. Check out the one in the directory to find people willing to listing here in the Breccia. It is always good to run for office. The Time and Talent sheets also share experiences with our sister clubs. help the new President when it comes time to I hope all of you have had a wonderful appoint committees. There are many very easy jobs to fill that would be a good way for summer. newer members to get involved. The Randy Harris, President Nominating Committee will present the Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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What’s in this issue?

Next Gem and Mineral Festival Planning Meeting Date: September 21st Place: Mt Mike’s Pizza, 301 E. Hamilton Ave., Campbell $5. for dinner Time: 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!!

President’s message

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Festival meeting notice New Editor

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North Bay Field Trip Mtg notice Page 3 Study group reports Page 3

Please bring you ideas and suggestions. Everything will be starting much earlier this year to accommodate the earlier festival date of March 18 and 19. Set up will be March 17 and we will be in the Pavilion building rather than the Expo Hall. Lots of changes, but hopefully we will still be able to include everything within our wish list. Unable to attend the meeting but have concerns or suggestions, contact June Harris at (831) 438-5150.

2016 SCVGMS calendar Member displays Bragging Rights Continuing Education scholarship Field Trip Schedule

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Let’s Visit a Show

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Time and Talent Sheet

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501(c)3 and How Does I t Apply to Us Page 7-8 September meeting program Page 8 Safety Matters - Let the Chips Fall where They May Page 9 Installation Dinner Sign up form Page 10

New Breccia Editor Found Thank you to Jo Borucki who has volunteered to be the new Breccia editor. Jo will be working with June Harris to bring Jo up to speed with publishing the monthly newsletter. For the time being, please continue to send your monthly reports to June Harris for inclusion in the newsletter. Each month Jo will be taking over more responsibility for the newsletter until the full job has been transferred. Please be patient during this process. Thank you again to Jo for being willing to learn a new skill and taking over such an important asset of our society.

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Dealer Advertising Page 11 SCVGMS July general meeting minutes Page 11-12 SCVGMS July board meeting minutes Page 12-13 SCVGMS August general meeting minutes

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SCVGMS August 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 2016 Schedule by Pat Speece

NBFT Fall Meeting Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 Location:

Dick and Betty Pankey's home 4310 Kingsly Dr Pittsburg, CA 94565

We are switching back to meeting every Friday Hosted by the Contra Costa Mineral and Gem from 3-6:00pm for our regular meeting. SaturSociety days are possible by appointment only. Schedule: 8:30 – 9:30 Registration/Social with Smithies create jewelry using metals and a big donuts and coffee variety of tools. We can supply the tools and 9:30 – 12:00 Business Meeting teaching. Beginners are always welcome. This 12:00 – 1:00 Potluck Lunch is a hands on workshop. We have six work1:00 – 3:00 Conclude Business Mtg benches. If you would like to be on the Smithie email list, let me know via email. September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 25 December no workshops On the days we have rock sales, we will not meet. If you are on my Smithie email list, I will notify you of any other cancellations.

Cutaways

This is a centrally located meeting site that is convenient for all NBFT clubs. Please bring material for the silent auction: rocks and specimens from past field trips, 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 and eating utensils. This meeting is not just for field trip chairmen and leaders, so be sure to invite your club members who are interested in field trips, collecting and getting great buys on rocks and specimens.

This meeting is very important to the future of NBFT. At the Fall Meeting we will elect 3 The Cutaway’s study group officers (President, Vice President and Secregenerally meets on the 2nd tary/Treasurer) and 3 Directors for a 2 year term. Saturday of the month from 9AM Also, this is our planning and scheduling meetto noon with a few exceptions. Please call to ing for 2017 NBFT field trips. Each NBFT club is confirm and for directions, (831) 438-5150. Eve- expected to host a shared field trip or related ryone is welcome. Come and cut and shape a activity each year. Start your planning now so rock. $10.00 shop fee. Learn how to cut a that your club will have a field trip or event to cabochon or to cut and polish a rock. share this year. We will need a location and Upcoming meeting dates are September 10th. host society for the 2017 Spring Meeting; be prepared to volunteer your society.

by Randy Harris

Sunshine

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].

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Directions: Take Hwy 4 to Pittsburg and exit at Railroad Ave., south. Proceed south to Buchannan Rd. and turn left. Proceed to Suzanne (stoplight) turn right/south and follow orange paper plates. Go south about 1/2 mile and turn right on to Kingsly Dr. For more information contact [email protected] or 925-439-7509

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2016 SCVGMS Calendar September 2nd Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home.

Field Trip Schedule For more information about field trips, please contact Dean Welder at [email protected]

October 1, 2016 Colfax, CA for gold panning September 9th Smithies workshop from 3 PM If you have any ideas or contacts for local field trips, 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home. . contact Dean. Also, if you would like to lead a field September 10th Cutaways meeting from trip, please contact Dean. 9AM to noon at Randy Harris’ home. September 16th Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home. September 23rd Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home. .

“Bragging Rights” Alan Achor - New Chairman

September 27th General meeting at 7:45 PM.

Winner for August Bragging Rights contest was Jo Borucki with her quartz jewelry

September 29th Board meeting at 7:30 PM at the home of Chuck Boblenz.

For September, the theme will be “Things that start with the letter”B”.

October 7th Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home.

For October, the theme will be “mineral or fossil from Europe”

October 14th Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home. October 21st Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home. . October 25th General meeting at 7:45 PM. October 27th Board meeting at 7:30 PM at the home of Pat Schuesler.

Continuing Education Scholarship by Missy Fox The current winner of the Camp Zzyzx Scholarship is Paul Kinyon. The first alternative selected is Xochitl Kinyon.

Paul says that one of the reasons that he will enjoy October 28th Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 the camp is that he likes seeing old friends and PM at Pat Speece’s home. making new ones. Also, he enjoys learning and November 4th Smithies workshop from 3 PM - sharing lapidary skills, and enhancing the wonder6 PM at Pat Speece’s home. ful natural products from the earth. November 11th Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home. .

Congratulations Paul!

November 18th Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home. November 22nd General meeting at 7:45 PM. Board meeting immediately following general meeting. November 25th Smithies workshop from 3 PM - 6 PM at Pat Speece’s home. December 6th Installation Dinner December 8th 2016-2017 Joint Board meeting at 7:30 PM at the home of Randy Harris.

Member Displays Report By Rick Kennedy At the July meeting, Rick Kennedy brought one of the marquise pieces dug at the mining project at Hallelujah Junction, dubbed “The Peace Sign”. At the August meeting, Guest Ofri Shosany brought three very nice Pyrite specimens. He brought one each from Spain, Russia and Texas. For the September meeting, members with the last name that starts with T, U and V.

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Let’s visit a show CFMS Club Show Calendar September 16 - 18: PLACERVILLE, CA, 77th CFMS Show & Convention, Hosted by El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society, El Dorado County Fairgrounds, !00 Placerville Drive, Hours: Fri - Sun 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Barbara Terrill, 530 676-2375 Email: [email protected], Website: www.cfms2016show.com September 17 - 18 CHICO, CA, Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society, Oroville, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds ,2357 Fair Street Hours: Sat 9:30 - 5; Sun 9:30 - 4, John Scott, (530) 321-6331 Email: [email protected], Website: www.featherriverrocks.org September 24 - 25: LODI, CA Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club, Lodi Grape & Harvest Festival Grounds, 413 East Lockford Street, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Jerold Kyle, (209) 368-9411, Email: [email protected], Website: www.stocktonlapidary.com September 24 - 25: 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], Website: www.cvgms.org September 24 - 25: REDWOOD CITY, CA, Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society, Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Catherine Fraser, 650-954-6020, Email: [email protected], Website: www.sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org September 24 - 25: SANTA ROSA, CA, Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society, Wells Fargo Center for the Art, 50 Mark West Springs Road, ours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5, Contact: Jolene Coon, Website: www.srmgs.org September 28 - October 2: YUCCA VALLEY, CA, HiDesert Rockhounds, Sportsman's Club of Joshua Tree, 6225 Sunburst Street, Hours: 9 - 6 daily, Contact: Wayne Hamilton, (760) 366-2915, Email: [email protected], Website: www.jtsportsmansclub.com/gem.html October 1 - 2: 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) 726-7570, Email: [email protected], October 8 - 9: ANDERSON, CA, Shasta Gem & Mineral Society, Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs Street, Hours: Sat. 9 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4, Steve Puderbaugh, 530-6042951, Email: [email protected], Show Website: www.shastagemandmineral.com

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October 8 - 9: GRASS VALLEY, CA, Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society, Nevada County Fairgrounds (Main Building), 11228 McCourtney Road, Hours: 10 5 , daily, Contact: Todd Lawson, (530) 305-9212, Email: [email protected], Website: www.ncgms.org, October 8 - 9: TRONA, CA, Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society, SLGM Show Building, 13337 Main Street, Hours: Sat 7 - 5; Sun 7 - 4, Jim and Bonnie Fairchild, (760) 372-5356, Email: [email protected], Website: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub, October 15 - 16: WHITTIER, CA, Whittier Gem & Mineral Society, Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Avenue, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Frank Winn, (626) 239-5457, Email: [email protected],, October 22 - 23: 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 November 5 - 6: ANAHEIM, CA, American Opal Society, Business Expo Center, 1960 S. Anaheim Way, Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5, Contact: Veronica Purpura, (714) 509-9959, Email: [email protected], Website: www.opalsociety.org/ Show Page November 5 - 6: RIDGECREST, CA, Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society, Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 South Richmond Road, Hours: 9 - 5 daily, Contact: John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905, Email: [email protected] November 19 - 20: OXNARD, CA, Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Hours: Sat. 10 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4, Contact: Diane Cook, (805) 647-8517, Email: [email protected], Website: www.oxnardgem.com Show Page January 21 - 22: EXETER, CA, Tule Gem & Mineral Society, Visalia, Exeter Veterans' Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah Avenue, Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Laura Manser (559) 303-0632, Email: [email protected], Website: www.tulegem.com March 18 & 19:San Jose, CA Santa Clara Valley G & M Society, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 334 Tully Road, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: June Harris, (408) 265-1422, Email: [email protected], Website: www.scvgms.org April 8 - 9: MARIPOSA, CA, Mariposa Gem & Mineral Society, Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5005 Fairgrounds Road (south of Mariposa on Hwy49), Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Martin Fodin, (209) 7424036, Email: [email protected], Website: www.camineralmuseum.com Breccia September,, 2016

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. ___ Bragging Rights ___ Donation Receiving Committee ___ Festival Chair (2018) ___ Field Trips ___ Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) ___ Founder’s Day Picnic Food ___ Founder’s Day Picnic Bingo ___ Hospitality ___ Juniors ___ Installation Dinner ___ Librarian ___ Programs ___ Member Displays ___ Public Lands Access (PLAC) ___ Refreshments ___ Silent Auction ___ Social Activities ___ Sunshine ___ Vice Custodian (Trailers) ___ Trophy Chair ___ Unable to accept a committee chair position at this time

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501(C)3 AND HOW DOES IT APPLY TO US BY CHUCK BOBLENZ

501(c)3 is the section of Internal Revenue Code covering tax exempt organizations. These organizations are organized and operate exclusively for exempt purposes as detailed in this regulation by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The key points of this Code provide guidance on how it must operate and its net earnings must not be used to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual. A private shareholder or individual is a person having a personal and private interest in the activities of the organization. In our case, we were incorporated in the early 1950’s and the founding fathers chose our emphasis to be in the education category. This area of education specializes in providing information and demonstrations of skills associated with the Earth Sciences and other similar topics.

Form 990-EZ, this form is required if the Gross Receipts are less than $200,000 and the organization has Assets less than $500,000; the normal SCVGMS yearly Gross Income is greater than $50,000 and requires that this form to be filed. Form 990, this form is required if the Gross Receipts are greater than $200,000 and the organization has Assets greater than $500,000. One of these forms, with its supporting schedules, must be filed each year for the organization. The N form is a post-card stating that the organization complies with the requirements. The other two require a Schedule A form which requires much more information.

The benefit of the 501(c)3 rating is our ability to receive contributions to our organization of material and/or money and the donor being able to deduct his/ her contribution on their income tax for that year. The Society’s Financial Report for the year is important in a number of ways. Our being a 501(c)3 non-profit organization requires that we file forms with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) which is IRS Form 990. There are three different forms for doing this: Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

Form 990-N, this form is filled out if the organizations Gross Receipts are less than $50,000 for the year;

This additional form requires a listing of all Board Members, their title, and hours worked to support the organization, compensation, health benefit program cost, and other compensation. All 501(c)3 organizations must complete a Form 990-EZ Schedule A. This schedule requires the financial data from the book closing Financial Report; specifically, data from the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet portions. The current year data and the same data from the prior continues on page 8

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yearly festival and donations received that allow us to provide substantial scholarships four years are placed into a table and to students from local universities. are commonly used to compare the The people donating to our Society wellness of any organization. are able to deduct their donation on their It is well to point out that Social Se- income tax returns for the year. This gives curity Numbers of the Executive Staff and both the donor and us the opportunity to Directors are not listed on these forms are make excellent use of the funds gained in available to be viewed by the general this fashion and helping the chosen stupublic. dents toward their career goals. Any violaThe Forms are now ready to be tion in this paperwork trail described here can be cause for the loss of the non-profit sent to the controlling agencies. certificate and cause it to be postponed, It should be noted that the Califor- temporarily or permanently, dependent nia Department of Justice (DOJ) works upon the severity of the infraction and closely with IRS and looks for irregularities how the audit is conducted. in the organizations financial reporting. Some folks may think these steps are This was paramount a few years back when our Societies tax returns did not cumbersome and filled with obstacles. correlate with our request to have a raf- They are part of the Society Board’s charfle. The audit specifics were satisfactorily ter of keeping the operation running to answered and the audit closed after guidelines provided by IRS, Franchise Tax much investigation. Board and CA Department of Justice and IRS guidelines for the operation of to allow our continued drive in the educaa 501(c)3 organization is specific in that tion of folks wishing to learn more about its assets must be permanently dediEarth Sciences and associated disciplines. cated to an exempt purpose. Thus, if such an organization were to dissolve, all Bibliography: irs.gov, Document: of its assets could be bequeathed to “Exemption Requirements – 501(c)3 Orother 501(c)3 organizations, the Federal ganizations”, dated 15 April 2016 government, or to a state or local government for public purpose. Either of these organizations can freeze the assets of an organization and distribute them to September meeting their guidelines. continues from page 7

Distributions other than these cause an Excise Tax of 25% to be assessed on the assets and are payable by the recipient. The fact that we are a 501(c)3 whose charter is to educate the general public by providing study groups, a Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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program is “Red, Gold and Polished”, a video about copper rich agates from the Upper Peninsula in Michigan.

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Safety Matters—Let the Chips Fall Where They May

produce chips. Pretty much every operation to alter, separate, or play with the form of a hard rock produces chips.

by Ellery Borow, AFMS Safety Chair.

How do we perform chip control, especially with those large chip producing proceYes, in most instances letting the chips fall wherever they may is about all we can do. dures? First we should protect ourselves with When it comes to our hobby, however, we proper safety gear such as gloves, pong often try to exercise what I call - chip con- pants and shirt sleeves, eye protection, and whatever protective gear is appropriate for trol. the situation. Now, PPE (personal protective equipment) is all well and good but Most of our lapidary work creates both what about the other folks in the vicinity of large and small chips during the various activities of that work. Faceting, cabochon the chip producing activity? What do we do in that case to address safety concerns? and sphere making, slab and trim sawing, It is possible to shield an area from flying and even some carving are usually perchips by positioning our body to protect formed wet using water, treated water, or others. We can utilize collecting buckets, oil. Wet work captures the dust and small screens, or other barriers to control the flight chips, and together fall to the bottom of of chips. If blocking of chip flight is impossithe pan. — Instead of them entering the ble, perhaps we can suggest that folks in air we breathe. Working wet is a form of the area wear their own PPE. In fact, if the chip control. Some lapidary operations, persons in the area are our own kids, we notable carving, are done dry with any can insist on it! Sometimes we can capture dust and small chips captured and dichips by carefully using our gloved hand to verted using some kind of fan, hood and ductwork. This too is a form of chip control. divert flying chips. Even fabric draped over the chip producing area can be effective Many activities in our hobby produce a dif- with chip control. On occasion it may even be possible to move the chip producing ferent kind of chip—a large chip. A chip activity to a secluded area. It may somewhose flight, direction, velocity, and motimes be more prudent to hold off any mamentum are of concern and determine how we manage chip control. Large chips jor chip production until people in the area have vacated the space. Rockhounds are are produced when a rock pick strikes a undeniable creative people. rock, when a sledge hammer impacts a chisel, when a rock s tossed aside and in it We, as respectful rockhounds, should mind landing hits another rock, and even when a bucket of rocks are upended. Chips are where our chips fall. After all, we certainly want to be good, considerate, and also produced by seldom noted processes. For example , at shows I have noted thoughtful rockhounds. demonstrations of geode cracking, with some of those demonstrations using chain Be safe, think safety, because your safety matters. and cutter, or cast iron pipe cutters to crack the geodes. I have seen hydraulic and screw type matrix/specimen trimmers

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Installation Dinner 2016 Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Dinner is at 7:00 PM Place: Cabana Club, 100 Belwood Gateway, Los Gatos Deadline for reservations: November 22, 2016 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 50 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 =___________

Please make checks payable to: Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society (SCVGMS) Mail this form and your payment to: Rick Kennedy, 65 Washington St.#264, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society General meeting minutes July 26th, 2016 The July meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society was called to order at 8:01 pm at the Cabana Club. Announcements: Pick up directories from the Secretary. Dues were due at the end of May, please see Frank Mullaney if you have not paid them. The club needs a new Editor, Bragging Rights Chairman and Federation Director. There will be an Italian social next month. New Members: No new members. Guests who have attended at least two club meetings are eligible to join the club. Board Meeting: Will be at Michael Paone’s home at 7:30. Correspondence: Coupons for Gem Faire shows in Pleasanton and San Rafael, coupons for the San Francisco show, Dodge and Cox statement Rockhound of the Month: Michael Paone won Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

the Rockhound of the Month award in thanks for the work he did on the Founder’s Day Picnic. Sunshine: No news is good news! 2017 Festival: The kick off meeting will be on August 17th at Mountain Mike’s Pizza on Hamilton Ave. New Ideas welcome. Those curious as to how we plan and run our show should attend. Study Groups: Cutaways: August 6th, 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 $10.00 Smithies: Dates of meetings are in the Breccia. Email to confirm with Pat Speece, or to be added 11

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to her email list. DRC: Pat Speece reported that there is a sale scheduled for Sunday, July 31st from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. Hospitality: 30 members and 3 guests were in attendance. ALAA: No new news. Federation Report: No new news, please check the CFMS website for any info about the CFMS. Field Trips: The upcoming trips are listed in the Breccia. Email Dean Welder (no phone calls please) for more information Member Displays: By Rick Kennedy. Rick Ken-

nedy brought one of the marquise pieces dug at the mining project at Hallelujah Junction, dubbed “The Peace Sign”. Program: Rick Kennedy presented a program on the history and his recent involvement at the Amethyst mine in Jackson’s Crossroads, Georgia. Meeting was adjourned at 9:02PM Respectfully submitted, Rick Kennedy SCVGMS Secretary

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August – Steven May – The cabochon lamp. September – “Red Gold and Polished”, a The meeting was called to order at 7:25 PM at video about Copper rich agates from the the home of Michael Paone. Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Roll Call: Editor and Federation Director remain October – Highway 50 Field Trips, presented open. All board members were present except by Dick Pankey Stephen May. Louis Schuesler, David Marshall November – Silent Auction and June Harris were present as guests. DRC: There was discussion about the curReading of the minutes from the March 24th rent DRC policies. Bill Spence presented an Board Meeting: M/S/P to approve the minutes alternate operating procedure for considas edited (F. Mullaney, D. Welder). eration. Randy Harris formed a committee New Members: M/S/P to accept the applicato review this new document. Bill Spence, tion of Max Reese (F. Mullaney, R. Kennedy). Rick Kennedy, Karen Welder and Jim Fox Correspondence: Returned check from the volunteered for the committee. CFMS, the CFMS did not deposit it in a timely Camp Paradise/ZYZX: Nominations were manner. collected for ZZyzx. Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Frank Mullaney. Installation Dinner: M/S/P to keep the same M/S/P to pay the bills (R. Kennedy, C. Boblenz). menu as last year and to keep the charge Delinquent list was presented, Rick Kennedy will to membership ($10.00 per person) the send out letters before the next General Meetsame. New, unwrapped toys will continue ing. to be collected for the “Toys for Tots” proCommittee Reports: gram (F. Mullaney, M. Paone). Festival 2017: Was tabled until the end of Nominating Committee: The Time and Talthe meeting. ent sheets will be published in the Breccia Field Trips: Dean Welder reported a new nd and passed out at the next General Meettrip, Saturday, October 2 , a gold paning. ning trip in the area near Colfax. A full list New Business of upcoming trips will be printed in the August Secretarial Duties: Dean Welder Breccia. volunteered to be secretary pro-tem for the Old Business: August board meeting. Programs: Here is a list of the upcoming Festival 2017: June Harris presented a list of programs: Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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New Members: No new members. Guests who have attended at least two club meetings are eligible to join the club. Board Meeting: Will be at Frank Mullaney’s home, hosted by Jim Fox at 7:30. Correspondence: Statements from State Farm and a receipt from the CFMS for the donation made to the Endowment Fund from proceeds for the Founder’s Day Picnic. Rockhound of the Month: Michele Smith won the Rockhound of the Month award as thanks for the work she does with refreshments at the meetings. Earth Science Camp Scholarship Drawing: Missy Fox had Randy draw the winner and alternate. The winner was Paul Kinyon, the alternate was Sochi Kinyon! Bragging rights: Alan Achor reported that the Bragging Rights theme for September will be anything that starts with the letter “B”. Sunshine: No news is good news! 2017 Festival: The next meeting will be on September 21sr at Mountain Mike’s on Hamilton Avenue at 7:00. New Ideas welcome. Those curious as to how we plan and run our show should attend. Study Groups: Cutaways: September 10th, 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 $10.00 Smithies: Dates of meetings are in the Breccia. Email to confirm with Pat Speece, or to be added to her email list. DRC: Pat Speece and Jim Fox reported that the sale on July 31st raised $762.01 for the club. Hospitality: 38 members and 4 guests were in attendance. ALAA: No new news. Federation Report: There have been some mid year changes on the CFMS Board of Directors, Frank gave an update. Please check the CFMS website for any info about the CFMS. Field Trips: NBFT meeting September 24th at Dick Pankey’s home. Gold panning field trip on October 1st. The upcoming trips are listed in the Breccia. Email Dean Welder (no phone calls please) for more information Member Displays: By Rick Kennedy. Guest Ofri Shosany brought three very nice Pyrite specimens. He brought one each from Spain, Russia and Texas. Program: Stephen May presented a program on the history of our Cabochon Lamp and on the project to create a new lamp from cabochons made or material found by current members.. Meeting was adjourned at 8:27PM Respectfully submitted, Rick Kennedy SCVGMS Secretary

SCVGMS Meeting Minutes, August 25, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 7:33 PM at the home of Frank Mullaney, by Randy Harris. Minutes recorded by Stephen May Attendees: All members were present except Rick Kennedy, Jo Borucki, Dean Welder and Michael Paone. CFMS Director position remains open. Reading of the minutes from July 28th was performed by Stephen May. The minutes of July 28th were amended to include paying the bills up to ($4,200?).(See notes on July 28th minutes in binder.) M/S/P to approve amended minutes as read (F. Mullaney, C. Boblenz) Correspondence: None. New Members: Ofri Shoshany. M/S/P to approve new member (F. Mullaney, C. Boblenz). Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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requests needed for the 2017 show. Below is the request: Festival requests for SCVGMS Board approval July 28, 2016 1. Play Day reservations at the Cabana Clubhouse to have a workday for various festival areas- Scholarship Booth, Kids Area, memento construction, business card bundles, etc. Lunch for workers. Play day supplies for each area. Usually not more than $300.00. 2. Richard Wade approximately $1600.00 3. Walt Wright $500.00 stipend 4. Donna Kelley Contact and reserve the date with her. 5. Security approximately $1600.00 A. Two Security guards each day Saturday from 9:45AM to 5:30 PM; Sunday 9:45 AM to 7 PM. B. Overnight outside Security - Friday evening and Saturday evening. 6. Purchase Festival insurance include dealer liability insurance $1300.00 Depending on the number of dealers, this number could be less. 7. Fire Marshall - $250.00 8. 5 - $1000.00 scholarships to offer to local college students $5000.00 9. Make 200 small festival posters for member to put up around the area $100.00 10. Make 10 large festival posters for members to put up around the area $50.00 11. Order two more boxes of 2017 festival business cards (10,000) $150.00 12. Order two boxes of the 2018 festival business cards (10,000) $150.00 13. Order 5000 admission tickets or wristbands (plus printed door prize tickets) A. Tickets $600.00

B. Wristbands and printed and cut door prize tickets $275.00 14. Permission to meet with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to get the Kids Area programs up & running. 15. Printing of Kids Area fliers $350.00 16. Purchase wristbands for complimentary admissions for dealers customers (10 each); security wristbands for after hours and teardown; Kids Area program attendees and chaperones. $150. -200. 17. Festival advertising - Radio Advertising - KBAY Radio $2400.00; Metro Advertising $1500.00 18. Festival planning meetings at Mt Mike's Pizza. Same terms as past meetings for 2016 festival $5.00 per person, society to pay rest of bill. 19. Have the ability to continue our alliance with the San Jose State Geology with the same terms as last year. 20. Order Kids Area patches to support the expected programs within the Kids Area. $1100.00 M/S/P to approve the entire list and to allocate funds as needed (C. Boblenz, F. Mullaney CFMS Scholarship award: Frank Mullaney reported that the CFMS has been unresponsive about contacting Randy about the Scholarship award he won last year, a letter has been sent to the CFMS. Club laptop: After the technical difficulties with the July program, it was suggested that the club look into buying a laptop for club use only. A few Board members will investigate pricing and capabilities. Meeting Adjourned at 9:15 PM Respectfully submitted, Rick Kennedy, SCVGMS Secretary

Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society General meeting minutes August 23rd, 2016 The August meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society was called to order at 7:47 pm at the Cabana Club. Announcements: Dues are past due. The Installation Dinner is coming up on December 6th. Time and Talent sheets will be distributed. The club needs a new Editor, Bragging Rights Chairman and Federation Director. The club election will be at the November meeting. Josephine Borucki volunteered to fill the vacant Editor spot on the board, David Marshall volunteered to take the open Director position. Hearing no additional volunteers and no objections M/S/P (F. Mullaney, D. Welder) to have a white ballot and elect each of them to the position they volunteered for. Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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Treasurers Report: Bills. Clarification of bills as presented. M/S/P to approve paying of the bills (C. Boblenz, J. Fox). Committee reports: Festival 2017: Show Chair e-mail alias. Meeting Sept. 21st at Mt.. Mike’s at 7:00. Field Trips: Dean Welder- See report in the Breccia Old Business: 1. Programs: Sept. – Video?, Oct. – Dick Pankey – Hiway 50 Field Trips. January, Donna Kelly, has potentially agreed to demonstrate flint knapping. 2. Installation Dinner: Dec. 6th. Forms will be in the Breccia. Review of outstanding dues. New Business: 1. Editor: Purchase Microsoft Publisher for Jo Borucki. M/S/P to approve paying p to $250.00 for the software (F. Mullaney, S. May). 2. Nominating committee: Time and Talent sheets. Several received at the August 23rd, General Meeting. Two additional received tonight. Communication Chairman to handle info line e-mails, notices and other communication issues. Request and discussion of the need, qualifications, and duties of the position. A request will be put to R.K. to set up the ability to mail out from the e-mail line. President Randy Harris, through Executive Power, has created the role of Chair of Electronic Communication, to be filled during the upcoming election and appointment period. Motion to Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. M/S/P (F. Mullaney, C. Boblenz) Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society August 23, 2016 Starting Balance

$42,139.32

Income Cutaways DRC Initiation fee Dues Festival Mtg. Social Food Sale Total Income

$ 14.97 $ 762.01 $ 5.00 $ 180.00 $ 60.00 $ 7.00 $1,028.98

Expenses Check book Correction Tax Preperation State taxes and fees State Taxes and fees Cabana Clubhouse rental Phone 2017 Festival set up meeting Office Expense Social Total Expenses Ending Balance Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

$ .02 $ 625.00 $ 10.00 $ 25.00 $ 370.00 $ 43.22 $ 132.00 $ 61.97 $ 185.75 $1452.96 $41,715.34 15

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SCVGMS ELECTED OFFICERS President: Randy Harris (831) 438-5150 Vice President: Karen Welder (408) 353-2675 Secretary: Rick Kennedy (408) 529-9690 Treasurer: Frank Mullaney (408) 691-2656 Editor: Jo Borucki (408) 245-2881 Federation Director: OPEN Alternate Fed. Director: Stephen May (669) 248-3993 Directors: Chuck Boblenz (408) 734-2473 Jim Fox (408) 356-7711 David Marchall (650)815-8134 Phil Tomac (408) 210-8656 Pat Schuesler (408) 353-2329 Historian: Michael Paone (408) 340-3258 Parliamentarian: Dean Welder (408) 353-2675 SCVGMS COMMITTEE HEADS Bragging Rights Chair: Alan Achor Donation Receiving Committee Chair: Pat Speece, Missy and Jim Fox Festival Chairman 2016: June Harris Festival Chairman 2017: June Harris Field Trip Committee Coordinator: Dean Welder Founder’s Day Picnic Food: Michael Paone and Davis Marshall Founder’s Day Raffle: Sonia Dyer Founder’s Day Bingo: Stephen and Alan May Hospitality: Pat and Louis Schuesler Installation Dinner: Rick Kennedy Junior Chairman: OPEN Librarian: OPEN 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 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/ santaclaravalleygemandmineralsociety 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 meetings will be on September 27th at the Belwood Cabana Clubhouse in Los Gatos @ 7:45 PM. Our September Board meeting will be on September 29th hosted at the home of Chuck Boblenz 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

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

Smithies

Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

(831) 438-5150

Pat Speece

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(408) 266-4327

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