BRECCIA Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society All American Club Volume 62 Number 3

San Jose, CA March, 2015

At the March General Meeting: March 24, 2015 There will be a Silent Auction! (What's that?} Items to be offered for bid are brought by members/guests and displayed on tables. Each item has a bid sheet. Bids are in 50 cent increments. The last name on the list wins the item, and pays the cashier.

What to bring? Bring just about anything. Items do not have to be hobby related. We have auctioned off homemade candies, plants, pottery, tools, and thingamajigs.

How it’s done? When the whistle blows, that bidding time section is closed. Bidders cannot start to write their name. There will be four bidding time periods. The president will announce the closing of each period, and the whistle will be blown. At the end of each time period, one of the four tables will be closed, signifying that the last name on the bid sheet wins the item. Example: The yellow cat table is closed. This is the signal that you can go see if you won anything on that table. If so, pick it up and take it to the bankers in the back by the kitchen. Pay for your items and you are set.

Payment: Cash, check, debit card, Visa, or Mastercard All proceeds go to the club treasury. Suggestions: -come early to add your item to the fun, and to see what other people have brought that you might like -bring a tote bag for your goodies

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This is the current Festival Committee. As you can see there are plenty of holes. What can you do to help???

What’s in this issue? Silent Auction Announcement

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Festival Committee list

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Member Display Randy’s Ramblings Bragging Rights Sunshine New Member

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Study group reports Festival Setup schedule

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2015 SCVGMS calendar Field Trip Schedule Play Day announcement

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CFMS club show schedule

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Sign design and construction: Frank Mullaney

SCVGMS Continuing Education application

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Mementos: Frank Mullaney

NBFT meeting announcement

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Support your festival, Support your club

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Event Brochure Designer: Chuck Boblenz

Festival Work Sign up sheets

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Festival Name Tags: David Marshall

SCVGMS Gem and Mineral Festival Job descriptions

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SCVGMS Founder’s day Reservation Form

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Festival Chairman: Frank Mullaney—408-691-2656 Dealer Chairman: Randy Harris 831-438-5150 Hospitality: Jacquelyn Calderon and Sonia Dyer Ticket sales: Michele Smith Demonstrators: Bill Simpson Kids Area: June Harris 831-438-5150 Scholarship booth: Michael Paone Door Prizes: Howard Young and Bonnie LeMat Festival building layout: Randy Harris Set-up chairman: June Harris and Frank Mullaney Trailer logistics: Calvin Hanson

Advertising Committee: Marc Mullaney, Frank Mullaney, June Harris Security: Matt Wood

Exhibits: Frank Mullaney Sign Placement: John Bahr Trailer Management-Teardown 1. Case Trailer: Rita Jarrett 2. General Trailer: Rita Jarrett Fluorescent Mineral Exhibit: Rick Kennedy

SCVGMS Gem and Mineral Festival Job descriptions continuedPage 14 Dealer Advertising Page 14

Special speakers/exhibitors: Frank Mullaney Teardown Chairman: OPEN

SCVGMS General meeting minutes

Diamond Jubilee Raffle: Before festival: Stephen Rodrigues During festival: Jim and Missy Fox

SCVGMS Board meeting minutes Page 16-17

Dealer Lunch Courier: Joan Schramm Nametags: David Marshall Set up Committee chairs: June Harris and Frank Mullaney Event Brochure: Chuck Boblenz

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Treasurer’s report

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Club informational sheet

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SCVGMS Member and Guest Display Case Entry Form

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Single item competition at the SCVGMS annual festival

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Randy’s Ramblings Hello Fellow Rockhounds, As most of you know, the annual festival is approaching fast. There are many areas that we need your help to make things go well. There will be a sign up list at the meeting. Please sign up to help in some area, whether it is Security or Ticket Sales or Hospitality or the Kids Area, or some other area. The duties are not difficult, but we need lots of people to help. I have about 50 Dealers signed up to come. We will also have Flint knapping, the Scholarship booth, Demonstrators, Gold Panning and the Fluorescent Display. There is set up on Friday April 17th, and tear down on Sunday after the festival ends. We need your help in all of these areas and others. Without you, it will be tough to do. Please call Frank Mullaney at (408) 691-2656 or June Harris at (831 4385150 and tell them how you can help. It was a pleasure to meet our scholarship recipients at the meeting. They will be helping with the Kid’s Area at the Festival. For those of you new to the club, we usually give out several scholarships each year to Earth Science majors at local universities. This year we are awarding five $1000 scholarships. The money for these scholarships is raised at the festival. The festival is also our major fund raiser for the club treasury. Without the festival income, we would need to raise membership dues significantly. The money raised at the festival pays for field trips, social events such as the Founder’s Day Picnic and Installation Dinner, Cabana Club rental expenses for meetings, insurance, and many other things. I look forward to working side by side with each of you to make this festival a great success. Randy Harris, President Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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Mary Jane Karas passed away this month. She was an avid lapidarist and taught at the Santa Clara Senior Center Lapidary shop. She will be missed by all who knew her. If you know of a society member who has been or is ill, had a death in the family, or has had a great event in their life, contact Margo Mosher with the news. Margo’s phone number is (408) 578-2841, or email her at [email protected].

Bragging Rights Theme The theme for April is the color “blue”. The Bragging Rights contest winner for February was: Chase Tomac for Juniors Louis Latronica for Adults. What are you bringing to enter?

Show and Tell Members’ Display Wow, nothing on display. What a shame. We were hoping to see some of your latest projects or things you have collected. For March, we will be having the silent auction, so no member displays. Let’s load the tables for April though. Members with last name starting with “G” or “H” are up for April, but anyone can bring something to share with the group.

Welcome to a new member Alan Achor—He is interested in cutting and polishing, collecting, fossils, minerals, and field trips. Breccia March 2015

Check Out What Our Study Groups Are Doing Smithies 2015 Schedule by Pat Speece What do Smithies do? We fabricate jewelry using sterling, copper, and brass. We set cabs into bezels, add embellishments and necessities and get to play with lots of tools. This is an informal workshop where we have the necessary tools and equipment. You are also welcome to bring your own. Beginners are always welcome. Basically, we meet every Friday from 3-6pm; the second Monday of each month from 710pm. Dates are below. Any changes to the schedule will be emailed to those on the Smithie email list. March 20, 27 April 3,10, 13, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 8,12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 13, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 10, 14, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 14, 18, 24 October 2, 9, 12, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 9, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 14, 18

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 March 21, April 11th, and May 16th.

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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] .

SCVGMS Gem & Mineral Festival Setup– April 17th

We need your help! Starting at 7 AM Pack mules needed– Dean Welder needs help unloading the trailers and distributing the cargo. Good with a wrench – Chuck Boblenz needs 6 people help building display cases. Like to Shimmy – Joe Lattuada and Fred Fisher are shimming/leveling tables. Got tape, will travel - David Marshall needs help skirting the tables. Like Camping– Rick Kennedy needs help building the Fluorescent tent. If a varied job is more your style– check out the Scholarship Booth or the Kids Area.

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2015 SCVGMS Calendar March 20th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. March 21st Cutaways meeting from 9AM to noon at Randy Harris’ home. March 24th General meeting at 7:45 PM. Silent Auction throughout the meeting. Please bring items to donate to the auction. March 26th Board meeting at 7:30 PM at Rita Jarrett’s home. March 27th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. April 3rd Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. April 10th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home.

Field Trip Schedule For more information about field trips, please contact Dean Welder at [email protected] March 28 Clear Creek Management Area, CA for serpentine and jade. You must register and obtain a permit to enter the CCMA from http:// www.recreation.gov/permits/ Clear_Creek_Management_Area/r/ wildernessAreaDetails.do? page=detail&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72153

Also, when you enter the CCMA area, you will need to purchase a $5.00 vehicle permit, so make sure you have $5.00 cash with you. For more information, please contact Dean Welder for the field trip flier. If you have an ideas or contacts for local field trips, contact Dean. Also, if you would like to lead a field trip, please contact Dean. His email address is above.

April 11th Cutaway’s meeting from 9 am — noon at Randy Harris’ home. April 17th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home.

PLAY DAY

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

March 21st from 9AM—2 PM

April 28th General meeting at 7:45 PM. Icecream Social before the meeting– starts at 6:45. April 30th Board meeting at 7:30 PM at Rick Kennedy’s home. May 1st Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. May 8th Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. May 11th Smithies workshop from 7-10PM

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

at the Belwood Cabana Clubhouse, 100 Belwood Gateway, Los Gatos

We will be working on Scholarship booth items, Kids Area items, and other festival related projects. Lunch will be provided.

May 22nd Smithies workshop from 3-6PM at Pat Speece’s home. May 26th General meeting at 7:45 PM. Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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Let’s visit a show CFMS Club Show Calendar March 21 - 22: LEMOORE, CA, Lemoore Gem & Mineral Society, Trinity Hall, 470 Champion Street, Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Keith Olivas (559) 622-9440, Email: [email protected] March 28 - 29: ROSEVILLE, CA, Roseville Rock Rollers, Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds, 800 All American City Blvd, Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Gloria Marie, (916) 216-1114, Email: [email protected], Website: www.rockrollers.com March 28 - 29: ANGELS CAMP, CA, Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society, Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 101 Frogtown Road, Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Robin Williams, (209) 728-8277, Email: [email protected] Website: www.calaverasgemandmineral.org April 4 - 5: CHICO, CA, Paradise Gem & Mineral Society, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2337 Fair Street, Hours: 10 - 4 daily, Contact: Manuel Garcia, (530) 877-7324, Website: www.paradisegem.org April 10 - 12: VISTA, CA, Vista Gem & Mineral Society, Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 North Santa Fe Avenue, Hours: 9 - 5 daily, Contact: Ray Pearce (760) 535-5524 & Simon King (619) 991-2226, Email: [email protected], Website: www.vistarocks.org April 11 - 12: MARIPOSA, CA, Mariposa Gem & Mineral Society, Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5005 Fairgrounds Road (south of Mariposa on Hwy49), Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Randy Bolt, (209) 742-7625, Email: [email protected], Website: www.camineralmuseum.com

April 18 - 19: SAN JOSE, CA, Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 334 Tully Road, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Frank Mullaney, (408) 2651422 , Email: [email protected], Website: www.scvgms.org April 18 - 19: THOUSAND OAKS, CA, Conejo Gem & Mineral Club, Borchard Park Community Center, 190 Reino Road at Borchard Road, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Robert Sankovich, (805) 494-7734, Email: [email protected] Website: www.cgamc.org April 25 - 26: SANTA CRUZ, CA, Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium , Church Street & Center Street , Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: Dean Welder (408) 353-2675, Website: www.scmgs.org

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April 25 - 26: LANCASTER, CA, Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Lancaster High School, 44701 - 32nd Street West, Hours: 10 - 5 daily, Contact: CJ Quitoriano,(661) 209-9092, Website: www.avgem.weebly.com May 1 - 3: LA HABRA, CA, North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., Hours: Fri 4 - 8; Sat & Sun 10 - 5,, Contact: Don Warthen, (562) 330-8974 Email: [email protected], Website: www.nocgms.com, May 2 - 3: ANAHEIM, CA, Searchers Gem & Mineral Society, Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue, Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Margaret Hogarth, (909) 815-3045, Email: [email protected], Website: www.searchersrocks.org May 2 - 3: JACKSON, CA, Amador County Gem & Mineral Society, Kennedy Mine, 12594 Kennedy Mine Rd (off Hwys 49/88), Hours: 10 � 4 daily, Contact: Gaylene Lichty, (209) 245-5388, Email: [email protected] May 2 - 3: YUCAIPA, CA, Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Scherer Senior Center, 12202 First Street, Hours: Sat 11 - 7, Sun. 12 - 4, Contact: Dennis Anderson, (951) 845-9195, Email: [email protected] Website: www.yvgms.org May 9 - 10: ESCONDIDO, CA, Palomar Gem & Mineral Club, California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., , Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Gayle Hamilton, (760) 743-0809, Email: [email protected] Website: www.palomargem.org May 9 - 10: RENO, NV, Reno Gem & Mineral Society, Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center, 1350 North Wells Avenue, Hours: Sat 10 - 4; Sun 10 - 5, Contact: Steve Norman, (775) 358-7322, Email: [email protected], Website: www.renorockhounds.com June 6 - 7: GLENDORA, CA, Glendora Gems & Mineral Society, Goddard Middle School, 857 East Sierra Madre, Hours: Sat. 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4, Contact: Bonnie Bidwell, (626) 963-4638 June 12-14: Lodi CA,California Federation of Mineralogical Societies, 2015 SHOW & CONVENTION, June 12 - 14, "Rocks & Vines", Hours: Friday & Saturday 10-5; Sunday 10-4, Contact: Margaret Kolaczyk, Email: [email protected]

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Deadline for submission is April 27th meeting. Mail or turn form into Michael Paone, 229 Massol Ave.#4, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Open to members and non members alike. Questions???? contact Michael Paone- [email protected] Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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All SCVGMS members are encouraged to attend the meeting below, especially if you are interested in Field Trips.

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2015 SCVGMS Annual Festival Update

Car Signs Get them placed on your car. Call Frank Mullaney to make an appointment.

Poster and business card distribution. Contact June Harris if you can help.

All Hands on Deck!! Workers needed for the following dates: April 17 Festival Set-up April 18 & 19 Annual Festival

Festival Set Up starts at 7 AM on April 17th. We will need help with unloading the trailers, leveling and skirting tables, building display cases, and setting up club booths.

2015 Festival Workers needed for: All positions We will be having a sign up board passed around at the next meeting. Or, call June Harris, 831 438- 5150, to sign up in advance. Please be generous with your time.

Mark your 2015 calendars to plan to help for a minimum of 8 hours.

Display case entry form for competitive and noncompetitive cases is available on page 9 of last month’s newsletter. For help with entering a competitive display case, contact Frank Mullaney, or Chuck Boblenz.

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Festival Sign up Form for Saturday, April 18th, 2015 Job

9:45 AM - Noon

Noon – 2 PM.

2 PM - 5PM

Tickets Tickets Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality Greeter Security Security Security Security Scholarship Booth Scholarship Booth Scholarship Booth Photographer Kids Area Kids Area Kid Area Diamond Jubilee Raffle Diamond Jubilee Raffle Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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Festival Sign up Form for Sunday, April 19th, 2015 Job

9:45 AM - Noon

Noon – 2 PM.

2 PM - 5PM

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SCVGMS Gem and Mineral Festival job descriptions

depending if they have tickets or free passes or need to purchase tickets. You might also answer basic questions Ticket sales: You will be selling admisabout the festival. Location of parsion tickets at the front door. You need ticular booths and that type of things. to be fairly quick at making change. Also, you will be watching for situaWe will have a credit card machine tions that might be a security risk or a (SQUARE) so people can pay using a hazard to our patrons. This position is debit card, Visa, or MasterCard. It is part of the security detail. easy to run. We would like two people selling tickets at all times. Sign up with Security: this job is generally circulating through the festival watching for a friend. Michele Smith is overseeing people who are shoplifting or creatthis area. ing a dangerous situation. People Hospitality: The hospitality booth is a who are suspected of shoplifting are great place for someone who is followed closely and their presence in friendly. You will be encouraging peothe festival is closely monitored. You ple to complete their door prize tickmay be approached by dealers who ets, collecting emails addresses and suspect someone of shoplifting. We asking people if they would like more will have paid security guards to apinformation about the society. We proach anyone suspected of theft. hope to have a cheat sheet for everyYou might be stationed at an exit one so the most frequently asked door at the end of the day to monitor questions are answered. This is the as patrons exit from the building. You place where lost and found is located, might also be part of a security sweep announcements are made, the genat the end of the day to make sure eral public is greeted, and questions that all of our patrons have left the about the festival are answered. Like building. Matt Wood is overseeing this where are the restrooms? Is a particuarea of the festival. lar dealer present in the show, if so where are they located? Where is the Photographer: We would like to have a member who will roam through the Kids Area? Is there an ATM nearby? crowd and take pictures of happy The tough questions can be sent to people doing fun things. Also, we either Frank Mullaney or Randy Harris would love to have photographs of all who will be in nearby booths. the display cases. Eventually, this will Jacquelyn Calderon and Sonia Dyer become part of our FACEBOOK are overseeing this booth. page. Pictures can be uploaded onto Greeter: This position helps people outeither Frank Mullaney or June Harris’ side the front door. You will be directcomputers at the festival. ing people to one or another line Continues on page 14 Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Scholarship Booth: Michael refers to this booth as “Fun Central”. You will be selling items, running the spinning wheel, cutting geodes, and talking to lots of people. Michael Paone oversees this booth.

about the raffle and the prizes. Cheat sheets will be available. You may be asked to roam the show offering our patrons and dealers an opportunity to participate in the raffle.

Kids Area: There are several jobs within the Kids Area that anyone can do. You could be passing out worksheets and patches. You could be passing out candy to child for playing the Career game with you. If you like to talk about rocks and minerals– you can pass out rock bags and teach the children about the five rocks and minerals enclosed in each bag (cheat sheet available). Also, you could just be our roaming security and answer person– directing people to an area to find the answers to the questions on the worksheets. Mostly, you will be interacting with adults and children who are happy to be in the Kids Area and just want to have fun while learning something. Nearly all of the children are well behaved. Diamond Jubilee Raffle: This year’s festival is the 60th anniversary of our first annual show. For that occasion we are having a Diamond Jubilee Raffle. Missy and Jim Fox, and Stephen Rodrigues are overseeing this booth and ticket sales. At this booth you will encourage people to buy tickets. You will answer questions

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Mullaney’s house. Posters and business cards were passed out. There are still open chair positions. Frank spoke about car signs and entry for display cases. The play day was cancelled. Field Trips: Dean Welder announced that he is working on a Clear Creek trip sometime in the near future. As always, details for all trips will be in the Breccia. He will also be attending the next NBFT meeting. Member Displays: None. Rick will speak about this at the next general meeting. Study Groups: Cutaways: March 21st 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 Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society Smithies: The Smithies meet every Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 General meeting minutes and one other night a month. Dates of meetings February 24th, 2015 The February meeting of the Santa Clara Valley are in the Breccia. Email to confirm with Pat, or to Gem and Mineral Society was called to order at be added to her email list. 7:45 pm at the Cabana Club. The minutes from Photography: Contact Matt Wood. the January meeting were approved as printed Hospitality: 35 members and 9 guests were in atin the Breccia. tendance. Announcements: The Castro Valley show will take place March 6 – 8. Our March 24th meeting Founder’s Day Picnic: Michael Paone announced it will be June 21st. will be a silent auction. 2015 directories are available for pick up from the secretary. The will PLAC: No report Correspondence: Rick Kennedy reported that be a poster contest for 1st through 8th graders, put on by the Midwest Federation. The February the club received discount admissions for the upBoard Meeting will be at Frank Mullaney’s house coming Gem Faire Show in March. Federation Report: Jacquelyn reported that enat 7:30. rollment for Zzyzx was filled within two days! She New Members: No new members this month. Bragging Rights: Last month’s winners were Jim also explained the Ruth Bailey Award for ExcelFox and Lou Lattronica. Jim showed off his win- lence that our club sponsors at the CFMS Show. ning specimen of Orpiment. This month’s theme The CFMS Show is June 12 – 14 in Lodi. Sunshine: No news is good news!! is “Green” Fairgrounds Meeting: Frank Mullaney passed Rockhound of the Month: Steve and Alan May around information about a survey all members were awarded the Rockhound of the Month should complete and gave a summary of the award for January and February respectively. most recent meetings he has attended. Many thanks for their volunteerism! Scholarship Students: The club was introduced Program: Quartzite and Tucson review. Presented by Rick Kennedy to three of our scholarship students. From San March meeting: Silent Auction. Please bring Jose State, Cody Sanford is studying Structural Geology and Dave Olsen is studying Hydrology. things you’d like to purchase! From UCSC, Sierra Keller is studying a traditional Meeting was adjourned at 9:10PM Respectfully submitted, geologic background. Festival: Meeting on March 16th at 7:30 at Frank Rick Kennedy SCVGMS Secretary Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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SCVGMS Board Meeting February 26th, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 7:34 PM at the home of Frank Mullaney Roll Call: All board members were present except Joan Schramm. Herb Vogel. Jim Fox and Missy Fox were present as guests. Reading of the minutes from the January Board Meeting: M/S/P to approve the January minutes (F. Mullaney, D. Welder). New Members: M/S/P (F. Mullaney, M. Paone) to accept the application of Alan Achor. M/S/P to accept the application of Don Jensen (D. Welder, J. Calderon) Correspondence: ALAA Membership card received, some dealer’s fees received. Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Rita Jarrett. M/S/P (R. Kennedy, F. Mullaney) to pay the bills. Committee Reports: Festival: Festival meeting on March 16th at 7:30 at Frank Mullaney’s house. M/S/P (F. Mullaney, C. Boblenz) to pay $201.00 for the Fire Marshall M/S/P (F. Mullaney, D. Welder) to authorize June Harris to look into changes in scouting badge requirements that will likely be an issue for the Kid’s Area of the 2016 show. M/S/P (F. Mullaney, R. Kennedy) to offer a donation to the geology club at San Jose State for 50 hours of volunteer service during the festival. Signup sheets will be ready by March 2nd. Raffle – Jim and Missy Fox reported that tickets for the raffle will be first offered at the next general meeting and that only cash would be accepted for raffle tickets. Rick Kennedy will contact Wenrics about getting written appraisals for the two rings. Scholarship recipients – Rick Kennedy will send an email to the two students (and their advisors) that were unable to make the last general meeting and confirm their appearance at the March general meeting. Fire Marshall – Paid. Layout – In process, should be finished by the next show meeting. Play Day – Cancelled Replacement of Advertising Chairman – No replacement yet. Sale of Floppy Man – Michael will get some photos of the Floppy Man to June. Insurance – M/S/P (M. Paone, F. Mullaney) to purchase insurance through the Fairgrounds insurance agent for a total of $945.00. This insurance covers both common areas and dealer areas. FaceBook – It appears that due to changes in FaceBook policy, the club will need to open a business account. That will be done after the festival. Banners – M/S/P (M. Paone, D. Welder) to order 5 banners for $125.00 + tax each. Festival Business Cards – M/S/P (R. Jarrett, M Paone) to order cards for the 2016 festival once the photo has been chosen Field Trips – There will be a field trip to the Clear Creek area on March 28th led by Don Jensen Old Business: 1. Point of Sale – Frank and June will meet and take care of this before the next board meeting. 2. Programs: March – Silent Auction. April – Hallelujah Junction (Rick Kenendy). May – Thundereggs and their inclusions (Chuck Boblenz). 3. Renew ALAA memebership – Done 4. Jacks for trailers – ordered, should be arriving during the first week of March. Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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New Business: 1. Program changes and workshops – There was a discussion about changes we could make to our programs and also of possible future workshops. 2. Fairgrounds Heritage Foundation – There was discussion about this organization and talk of potential future donations. 3. Storage unit – Michael Paone suggested that the club might need a storage unit located close to the Fairgrounds. He will investigate facilities and cost and make a report at the next board meeting. 4. Study Group Insurance – Chuck Boblenz reported on his discussion with Fred Ott about the CFMS insurance. He received assurance that the CFMS insurance does cover members for liability for club events that take place in private homes. Chuck will also request a copy of the actual insurance document. 5. Herb Vogel offered to take care of transporting the trailers to the show if a replacement cannot be found in time. 6. Jacquelyn Calderon will make a flyer to be distributed at schools for our festival Meeting adjourned at 9:23 PM Respectfully submitted Rick Kennedy, SCVGMS Secretary

SCVGMS Treasurer's Report February 2015 Beginning Bal. Income Breccia Advert. Mem. Dues 2015 Fest. Dealer Dep. 2015 Fest. Kids Area Dep. Total Income

$26.645.65 $50.00 $85.00 $370.00 $517.50 $1022.50

Expenses Feb. Breccia Feb. Pot Luck Supplies ALAA Club Dues Partial Dues Ref. 2015 Club & Fest. Swingers 2015 Fest. Exp. Total Exp Ending Balance

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$59.54 $20.00 $50.00 $20.00 $124.63 $4141.13 $4415.30 $23,252.85

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SCVGMS ELECTED OFFICERS President: Randy Harris (831) 438-5150 Vice President: Frank Mullaney (408) 691-2656 Secretary: Rick Kennedy (408) 529-9690 Treasurer: Rita Garrett (408) 887-7046 Editor: June Harris (831) 438-5150 Federation Director: Jacquelyn Calderon (408) 955-5211 Alternate Fed. Director: Michael Paone (408) 340-3258 Directors: Chuck Boblenz (408) 734-2473 Lisa LaRocca (408) 732-7870 Steven Rodigues (408) 249-3704 Joan Schramm (408) 356-0345 Phil Tomac (408) 210-8656 Historian: Michael Paone (408) 340-3258 Parliamentarian: Dean Welder (408) 353-2675 SCVGMS COMMITTEE HEADS Donation Receiving Committee Chair: Pat Speece Festival Chairman 2015: Frank Mullaney Festival Chairman 2016: Open 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 March 24, 2015 at the Cabana Club, 100 Belwood Gateway, Los Gatos, CA 95032 at 7:45 PM. Our next board meeting will be on March 26, 2015 at Rita Jarrett’s home at 7:30 PM.

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

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

Randy Harris

Juniors

(831) 438-5150

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

Photography Smithies

Matt Wood Pat Speece

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[email protected] (408) 266-4327

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SCVGMS Member and Guest Display Case Entry Form Annual Festival Date: April 18 & 19, 2015 Case setup on April 17th after noon, and case tear-down on April 19th at 5PM Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________ I will furnish my own display case ___Yes, ___ No Case Depth___________ Case Width_____________ I will need to borrow a display case ____Yes, ___No Exhibit description: ______________________________________________________________________________ Are you entering this case in our Case Competition? _____Yes, ____ No Competitive Case information (cases to be judged by AFMS Uniform Rules) Chuck Boblenz, or Frank Mullaney can help you complete this section, if you need help. Subdivision:____________________ Class: ________________________________ Entry Level: ___ Master,

____Advanced,

____Novice,

_____Junior,

____Society

Please return the completed form to: Show Chairman: Frank Mullaney, 5705 Begonia Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 by March 24, 2015 SCVGMS Display Case Dimensions All dimensions are inside dimensions

End of Case

21 7/8 inches

22 1/2 inches

46 5/8 inches

Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

20 1/2 inches

20 1/2 inches Please note—these are inside dimensions of our club display cases. You must cut your liner material (whether it be plywood, cardboard, hardboard, or whatever) a little smaller to allow for the liner cloth which folds over the edges. The front of the case slopes inward at the bottom.

Back of Case

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Single item competition at the SCVGMS annual festival We will be sponsoring single item competition again at our festival in April. We hope that more of our members will be able to participate this year. This gives us all a way to show our work and learn how our items compare to others. The following are general rules for each category: All competitors shall be SCVGMS members. Each competitor shall be limited to one entry for each award offered. Each entry shall have been made within the last two (2) years. All workmanship must be done by the competitor. Each entry must be labeled with the name of the material and, where applicable, the technique(s) used. All items submitted need to have two labels, one with the competitor’s name and one without the competitor’s name, both with the material information. All items will be judged by the Uniform Rules of the American Federation and each item will start with 100 points. We are listing below the points which will apply to each group’s entries. The points which are listed are the amount which the judges may deduct for problems with a particular part of your display. Categories Mineraleers: These are the points for Thumbnail Minerals as listed in the Rules: Labeling, 15; Showmanship, 15; Quality, 70. Cutaways: These points are the most used in the Lapidary section: Labeling, 5; Showmanship, 15; Quality, 25; Variety, 10; Workmanship, 45. Silversmiths: The points apply to the majority of the Jewelry category: Labeling, 15; Showmanship, 15; Quality, 10; Variety, 15; Workmanship, 35; Design, 10. Fossileers: The points are the most commonly used in the Fossil section: Labeling, 30; Showmanship, 10; Quality, 30; Rarity, 5; Variety, 20; Reference list, 5. Facet Cutting: These points apply to Faceted Stones: Labeling, 5; Showmanship, 10; Quality, 10; Workmanship, 65; Variety, 10. Carvers: Labeling, 5; Showmanship, 10; Quality, 10; Workmanship, 65; Design, 10. Stringers: Labeling, 10; Showmanship, 10; Quality, 10; Workmanship, 55; Design, 15. The Showmanship category covers the way your piece is set up for display. All of the items will be placed in a case with similar items and you may bring a stand or similar display piece in order to show your piece to its best advantage. Please get your application in to the Chairman, Frank Mullaney, as soon as possible, and you will need to have an application for each piece you are displaying. If you have question, give Frank a call at (408) 691-2656 and he will be glad to help. Items to be judged must be given to the Chairman on setup day. No items will be accepted for competition on setup day without a completed application that was turned in by the deadline below. Application for Single Item Entry in SCVGMS Festival, April 18 & 19, 2015. One entry per form, please. Name of competitor: _________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________ Email: ________________________________________ Category you wish to enter:

_____Mineraleers

______Cutaways

______Silversmiths

_____Fossileers

______Facet Cutting

______Carvers

_____Stringers

Type of item:_____________________________________________________________ Please return application by March 24, 2015 to Frank Mullaney, 5705 Begonia Dr., San Jose, CA 95124 Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society San Jose, CA

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