January 2, 2024
President Elwood conducted.
Announcements
- Starting next meeting will a monthly cab contest. The winner will receive a slab.
- The club will be hosting the 2029 Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
- There are a number of members who have volunteered to teach jewelry classes.
- Reminder that Allison Cawley was installed as the new Vice President at last meeting.
- The next club show will be in the second week of March
- The Quartzite (Arizona) Powwow Show will be Jan. 15-19. It is a wonderful show to pick up rough rocks and slabs. It is sponsored by the local club who will also be hosting 2 rock field trips per day for the 5 days. The fee is $3 (to cover insurance).
Secretary Amber report that 60 people answered the recent survey and that she had compiled the results.
Treasurer Shannon was away and not in attendance. President Mitch reported the club had $24,000 in its account.
Shop Foreman Lynn said that a few more supervisors are needed in the shop. The goal is to have two (one as backup/mentee) for each night.
Owen Fletcher gave a presentation on the mineral Opal.
Lynn Dalton gave a presentation of the four glues he uses for lapidary projects. See a video of his presentation in the Education > Techniques page.
next meeting
February 6, 2024