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FIRST CLASS

CULVER CITY ROCK & MINERAL CLUB

the Nugget Lynne Lukert, editor 513 1/2 N. Norton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004

Monday, Mar 14 at 6:30 PM ... Executive MeetingMonday, Mar 14 at 7:30 PM ... General Meeting

Program (“Diamonds Occurrence in North America”)

MAR 2011

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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CULVER CITY ROCK AND MINERAL CLUB P.O. BOX 3324 Culver City, Ca 90231

Great news! For all of our members at the last two monthly meetings, we’ll remember the huge turnout of guests for the program presentations. We had over twenty five guests at the February meeting. This has prompted our club to request extra chairs for future meetings. I haven’t seen this type of turn-out in a long time. Maybe my greatest wish is that more of our regular members would come and help us wel-come these guests to our meetings, making them feel comfortable and seeing if they would like to join us on a more full-time basis. I guess what I’m asking for is for a group of members, who are not chairper-sons, to volunteer to meet and greet all of our guests and report back to Grace Sato. We’d like to know how these people heard of our club or presentation and make improvements in the way we advertise the club. Speaking of Grace Sato; first I would like to thank her and her family for accepting our clubs shipment of our new table covers for the show. They took up a lot of space and she had to work around them for weeks. Thanks Grace. Second, it’s that time of the year again. Get your renewals in by the March meet-ing to make the 2011 Roster, OK? On a different note, I’ve heard from several members that they were planning on attending the “tail-gate” at Stoddard Wells out by Victorville. This sounds like a great time to check out what the Victor Valley club calls a “mini-Quartzsite” of the Mojave.

Diamonds Occurrences in North AmericaBy Walter Lombardo

Diamonds are found on a variety of rock types and from a wide range of geologic ages. In a relatively short time, Canada has become one of the world’s leading diamond producers. Several diamond-bearing pipes are known in the United States and more are sus-pected. Walt Lombardo will show the geology of dia-mond host rocks, indicator mineralogy, areas of known diamond fields, and areas of future potential (including California

Ellen Moe,Social Chair

I know Mary and I are planning at this point to make it out there, so look around for our white chevy truck with the white bed cover. As they say, there’s “no-bars” out there for cell phones so we’ll just have to find each other the old fashioned way. P.S. there’s more informa-tion at vvgmc.org/tailgate, and for us take off ramp # 157. Hope to see ‘ya out there. I have a special request for all club members who use our shop. What I need are (1) inch size “chunks” of agate, jasper or other hard stones for tumbling. I need to augment our current supply of stones for our show. If anyone can help just give me a call. I need 30 – 50 pounds (maybe more) and I can’t do it all by myself.

Rick Shaffer ,President 310-391-8429

MARCH PROGRAM

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MTGFEB 14, 2011

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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MTGFEB 14, 2011

• Those present: Rick and Mary Ellen Shaffer, Steve Dover, Lynne Lukert, Dolores Dace, Grace Sato, Ellen and Minda Moe, Charlene Aspray, Bruce Mensinger, Robert Thirlaway, Jette Sorensen, Sue Acosta.• The meeting was called to order by at 6:45pm by president Rick Shaffer.• The table skirts for the Show have arrived. They went over budgeted amount by $645.37 due to extra skirts, shipping and taxes. The overage will have to be approved by the membership.• The revisions to the By-Laws were passed out. We need to contact the State to see how our non-profit sta-tus might be affected by members being paid to con-duct workshops or programs or sell at the Show. The Board of Directors is directed to investigate. • Treasurer’s report we are quite solvent. The 2010 audit is done, ready to be accepted by the Board of Directors. • Dolores Dace Education Chair said a West Holly-wood School may want a presentation. • Merrill Barr Show Vendor Chair reported that only 2 previous vendors are not returning. She already has 5 signed contracts. Due to added space 4 or 5 more vendors can be added from the wait list. • The 18th is the due date for the Nugget. • Charlene Aspray Publicity reported on her efforts to publicize the Show and accepted suggestions for ad-ditional places to try. • Shop Chair Bruce Mensinger said 2 blades are still out of order. We will need classes in how to use the new vacuum caster. • Show Chair Robert Thirlaway will be compiling a list of who is responsible for what. • Ellen Moe Program Chair already has March, April and August presenters set. • There will be a tail gate at Stoddard Wells (near Vic-torville) on March 11,12, and 13th. Several members have indicated they will be going and it’s possible we

• The very well attended meeting was called to or-der at 7:40pm by president Rick Shaffer who led the Pledge of Allegiance. • A quorum being established, the minutes were ap-proved as published in the Nugget. • We have a new vacuum caster at the Shop. Lessons on its use will be offered. • The Nugget deadline date is the 18th. • The Annual Audit is finished and accepted by the Board of Directors. • We need signs to direct attendees to the meeting since the room is hard to find. • The table skirts for the Show are here. They ran over budget by $645.37. It was moved and seconded to pay the balance due. It passed. • There will be a tailgate at Stoddard Wells (near Vic-torville) on March 11,12 and 13th. We will try to make it into a club outing. • Grace Sato Membership welcomed our many guests and reminded the Club that yearly dues are due no later than March to be included in the Roster. • Show Chair Robert Thirlaway reported on the prog-ress of preparations and solicited volunteers. Lorraine Murphy Plant Chair said plants need to be started now to be ready for the Show with succulents being very popular. Also pots in smaller sizes are needed. • Sue Acosta By-Laws Revision Committee reported on the suggested revisions being made. Additions

could make it into a Club outing.• Jette Sorensen Web Master is trying to set up a Pay Pal deal for vendors. There was discussion and she and Robert Thirlaway will meet to decide. The meet-ing agenda was set. • There will be a Trading Post tonight. • The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.

Sue AcostaRecording Secretary

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PUBLICITY REPORT

SHOW DISPLAYS

Our show dates are now listed on the calendars of CFMS, Rock and Gem Magazine and Art Jewelry Magazine with many more to follow. Thank you tothe members that gave me suggestions where you would like to see our show posted. I have added these to my growing list of magazines, newspapers and websites resources. Last month I visited the Culver City Observer’s pub-lication office and introduced myself. The Observer has published articles about our club in the past. I now have direct access to their editors and I will further our relationship with them and make sure they have the latest news on our club’s volunteer work and events.

Charlene AsprayPublicity

50th ANNIVERSARY SHOWDISPLAYS NEEDED!

The club needs members to display their creations and or collections at our upcoming 50th anniversary show July 9th and 10th. We provide the display case, liners lights and security during the show. All you have to do is arrange your display Friday evening or Saturday morning before the show opens and pick it up Sunday after the show closes. If you need help set-ting up your display it will be available at the show. Please sign up at our meeting or contact me directly at skdover@yahoo.com or call me at 310 -477-2279 to reserve a case.

Steve Dover, Displays.

from the membership were solicited. • One of our active members, Leda Rogers, has been hospitalized and Sunshine Chair has been alerted. • Program Chair Ellen Moe has printed out the CFMS schedule of field trips. Also the following programs have been set: “Diamonds in the US” in March, pet-rified wood in April, and Australian opals in August. Many of the guests said they heard about the program through LARocks.• The meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm.,

Sue AcostaRecording Secretary

“ ON THE HUNT FOR METEORITES OR METEOWRONG!”

Presented by Brett Johnson When looking for meteorites, use a magnet to con-firm or document your find, or it probably is a “Mete-orwotong’ !!• Tools to use: magnet, extendo-rod with rare earth magnet, metal detector, emery board, carry GPS to log position and document your find.• Tektite - Black, molten glassy body, with indefinite shape.• Widmanstatten - has pattern with crystalline struc-ture that was molten, but is oxygen - gravity free.• Ferric ores - metal abraded forming a fusion crust, are magnetic.• Marcasite - not meterorite• Impactite - from Liberia, molten glass/cooled off quickly.• Best place to look - on a dry lake bed: comb area of the lake; look for a stream field; do research for places to collect (legally). Use internet for research.• Book on Meteors - Rocks Fro Space, by O. Richard Norton; Catch a falling Star ; A Guide to Meteors and Meteorites. Such a wonderful presentation, and the display was outstanding! Thank you, Brett. Hope to see you again

PROGRAM REPORT

(maybe at our show?). Also shared by Peter Utas was a spectacular display of meteorites -- some could even be touched. Truly a treasure!

Noted by Dolores B. Dace

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SHOW REPORT

Fiesta of Gems 50th Anniversary, “Silver, The New Gold” July 9-10 2011, seems like a long time away, it isn’t. We have 3 volunteers to help with the Vendor Chairperson position. A great big thank you to Mer-rill Barr, Jan Ferguson, Grace Bruno, with assistance from last year’s Vendor Chairperson Lucia Pasquinelli for taking on this very important responsibility for the show’s success. In addition to the Vendor Chair we added a Classes Chairperson to coordinate the 2nd year of having Jewelry making related classes at the show. It is with great appreciation to announce Brad Smith volunteered to manage this wonderful addition to the Fiesta of Gems Show. Please contact Brad if you would like to present a class during our show. The Display Case Chairperson, Steve Dover, is look-ing for assistance to help refurbish the Club’s display cases. Some cases need to be refinished, most need new liners constructed and all need new lighting op-tions to be installed. If you have a talent in any of these areas please contact Steve Dover to volunteer. We want our 50th anniversary to look great this year and with your help we can. Steve is also taking res-ervations for using a display case at the show, active members have priority, then dealers, then outside dis-plays from other clubs or organizations. We currently have 20 Display cases to fill with your precious items. Please contact Steve Dover for more information. Publicity Chairperson Charlene Aspray is busy put-ting our club show dates and information about the show in the all the Rock and mineral related publica-tions. If you have any ideas or publications that we may not have thought of please contact Charlene with the information. Hospitality Chairperson Sue Acosta’s other respon-sibility is making the Grab Bags out of material and yarn. She has requested assistance from members to help make the bags. She created a step by step in-

struction sheet, provides the material and the yarn al-ready cut to size in kits of 25 bags. She is requesting volunteers over the next 5 months to help make the es-timated 500 bags needed for the show. She will have the bag kits at the monthly club meeting to hand out to volunteers. Please help Sue and the club with this great show favorite. We will be putting a list of volunteer positions we need to fill to make the show a success on the CCRMC website. There will be a description and contact in-formation available for you to make volunteering very easy. All we ask is a couple hours of you precious time so we can continue to provide Culver City with a quality Fiesta of Gems Show again this year. Starting at the February club meeting we will have available the Fiesta of Gems Raffle tickets. Every ac-tive member gets a pack of 20 tickets. We ask you to please either buy the tickets, 50 cents each or $10 for the book of 20 or sell them to your friends and family. All the money collected is used for donations to the Culver City Schools, the Boy Scouts and the Culver City Senior Center. Since we (CCRMC) are not a tax deductible Non Profit organization 90% of the money collected is required by law to be donated to another organization. CCRMC donates 100% of the proceeds from our raffle, we do not deduct costs incurred to present the raffle. Please help us to help more Culver City organizations this year by selling your tickets. Thank You,

Robert Thirlaway, Show Chairperson,

Daylight Savings:Spring ahead on Mar 13th

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SHOP REPORT

Lapidary Saw Blades for Slab-saws and Trim-saws: Life Cycle

Installation: New blades generally run true when installed in a well maintained saw. To check side-to-side run-out, put some object (a nail, pencil, or piece of paper will work) very close to the side of the installed blade at the rim. Rotate the blade by hand and observe how the gap varies between blade edge and the object. The blade edge wobble from side-to-side should be minimized. I have seen manufacturer’s literature stat-ing from ‘zero’ side-to-side to ‘less than 0.005 inch per inch of blade diameter’. If excessive, first look on the two clamping surfaces (the recessed washers) for grit or another foreign material. Clean both sides of both washers and the surfaces they touch, the shaft shoulder, both sides of the blade and the washer or nut. Grit, uneven paint thickness or a paper label can be the source of the problem. If the blade is untrue consider repair (see Repair below).Use: Slab saws:Job 1: Check that the saw is ready to use; oil level, rock secure in the vise, etc.Job 2: Start the kerf manually on a slab saw.Job 3: Engage the feed clutch on screw feed saw. Close the cover.Job 4: Start the saw and watch for proper oil circu-lation. Engage hydraulic- or gravity-feed if present. Listen to sounds for signals of problems.Job 5: Monitor the progress of the cut. Promptly stop the saw when the cut slab drops or monitor as the last nub is cut then stop the saw.Job 6: After cuts are made, clean up spills and drips.Trim saws:Job 1: Adjust the blade splash guard height, turn on the motor and adjust the oil feed or level.Job 2: Start the cut; when complete, stop the saw.

Never walk away from a running trim saw!Job 3: Using a scraper or old credit card, push pud-dled oil into the saw (through the blade slot). Clean up spills and drips.Note: Avoid aggressive feed rates. Overloaded blades cut erratically and may be seriously damaged. Exces-sive feed rates can displace the rock in the vise, bend or dish saw blades, and destroy feed mechanisms. Overheated blades also expand excessively causing erratic cuts and rapid uneven blade wear. In trim saws, overheating due to excessive feed rate or lack of cooling can cause sudden changes in force resulting in loss of control with subsequent rock and blade damage.Maintenance: Blade maintenance mainly consists of minor alignment adjustments and glaze breaking.Keeping the circulating cooling oil clean is also im-portant, both for reducing blade wear and overheat-ing. Glaze breaking is called for when a lot of hard but low abrasive stone is cut; think ‘agate’ here. The hardness causes diamond particles to dislodge from the matrix they are in. Low abrasiveness allows the matrix to slide past relatively unaffected, thus, no new diamond is uncovered. The cure is to cut an abrasive stone such as piece of a scrap grind wheel. Don’t over-do this; it does wear down the blade. Realignment can often be done by observing side-to-side wobble (see Installation above) while turning the blade by hand, then gripping the blade and hand bending it back into alignment. This will require some judgment and a good feel both for the forces applied and the properties of the steel blade. With this sensi-tivity, practice makes perfect; for others without this sensitivity, the blade will get worse.Note: Side-to-side wobble should be corrected promptly to avoid premature blade wear. When small bends go uncorrected, very rapid blade wear occurs along with ripples or groves (similar to the groves in

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phonograph records) in the cut surface of the stone. Some sources advocate reversing the blade occa-sionally. Doing so can somewhat compensate for dish-ing, the tendency for a blade to deform so that it looks somewhat like a drummer’s cymbal; a gradual dish-ing with more pronounced bulge near the center. What reversing accomplishes is, with continued abuse, the blade will be bent back to normal. Unfortunately it con-tinues to bend and becomes dished again requiring re-re-versing. Have you ever bent a piece of wire repeatedly to break it? Steel work-hardens, crystallizes, and breaks. When I came to the shop, hanging on the wall were two 24-inch blades with the centers bro-ken out. Both were destroyed by dishing and both had only slight wear on the diamond cutting rim. If you always start the kerf by hand, dishing should not occur. Reversing a blade will guarantee losing diamond faster than never re-versing rotation, but may give longer life than scrapping a dish blade with plenty of dia-mond remaining.Repair: Accidents happen. Blades can be straight-ened after minor bends as described in Maintenance. More serious bends involving sharp and/or larger bends that cannot be straightened by hand alone. Dished and cracked blades are usually not repairable. Various tools and fixtures are useful, including: locking pliers, C-clamps, lumber, bench vise, hydrau-lic or arbor press, measuring and marking tools. Tools to avoid include: hammers, automotive sheet metal tools and torch. I’ll address blade repair in a future

shop report.R.I.P.: Saw blades may cost hundreds of dollars each and last for years but they are considered expendables, like sandpaper or dop wax. So, how do we know when that time has arrived? First, the obvious time: When the diamond matrix is worn away on the cutting edge. This can be fairly

uniform or a localized area. More of a judgment call: When lots of the side matrix is gone and the blade is leaving striations on the cut rock face. Also, when the cutting edge is nearly gone and is worn more to one side of the blade. Severely bent blades, particu-larly those with sharp bends, are poor candidates for repair. If the bend is severe enough to crack the blade’s cutting edge, repair is usually not practical. On trim saws, cracked blades can become a safety hazard both from pieces eventually flying off or from the danger of brushing a finger with a slightly out of line cracked edge with the saw running. Also, catching in the kerf can occur with subsequent shattered rock. Don’t go there!

Dished and domed blades are sometimes reversed with the hope that they give at least a chance of recov-ery by the same bad treatment that caused the dish-ing. If dishing is modest, a blade can be recovered, or at least function at a reduced quality. Dishing can be avoided by manually starting the kerf. The extreme of dishing is when the center breaks out of the blade.

Bruce MensingerShop Chairman

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WEBMASTER REPORT

MINERAL REPORT

All that sparkles isn’t gold

All rockhounds are familiar with iron pyrite, that tricky mineral that has confused many miners through-out history. It is sometimes found with gold, which probably confused them even more! It is called fool’s gold, after all. Pyrite’s name is derived from Greek, meaning “of fire” or “in fire”, which was an ancient term applied to any stone that sparked when hit against steel. It is a pale brass-yellow stone, with isometric crys-tals and a metallic luster. Moh’s scale rates it at a 6-6.5, and its streak is greenish-to-brownish-black and may smell of sulfur. It can be found almost everywhere, with notable de-posits in Leadville, Colorado. It is not often used as a source of iron, as iron oxides occur more conveniently for large-scale iron extraction. It is the second-most important source of sulfur, after native sulfur itself. In the 16th and 17th centuries, pyrite was used for military purposes. In the wheelock, an early firearm, a piece of pyrite spun against a piece of steel to ignite the gunpowder. During the early 20th century, it was also used in radios as a mineral detector. More recently, scientists at UC Irvine have begun

to investigate pyrite as a potential alternative material for solar panels, although it is unknown if this would actually work or not. Sulfuric acid is manufactured by burning iron pyrite, as decomposing pyrite leaches sulfate when it reacts with oxygen and water. This can sometimes spontane-ously combust in coal mines, solved by hermetically sealing the mine to prevent pyrite oxidation. Oddly enough, there are pyrite imitations out in the world! Chalcopyrite is a brighter yellow and much softer stone, with a greenish hue when wet. Arseno-pyrite is silver white and does not become more yel-low when it gets wet. Bravoite is a nickle-rich iron sulfide that is sometimes treated as a variety of pyrite, although it contains up to 20% nickle.

Minda MoeMineral Chair

There is still time for you to submit your comments for possible changes to the by-laws. If you don’t have a copy of the latest (2005) version, there is a link to a PDF copy right on the home page of our web site, www.culvercityrocks.org. Email your suggestions to info@culvercityrocks.org as soon as possible – the deadline has been extended to March 14th. If you couldn’t make it to the February meeting, you missed out on a fabulous presentation by Brett Johnson; “On the Hunt for Meteorites.” We had asked members to bring their meteorites for show ‘n tell, and former junior member Peter Utas hauled in a huge col-lection. You can see pictures on our FaceBook page, “Culver City Rock and Mineral Club.” We are in the process of updating the Members’ Creations section of the web site. Send submissions to webmaster@culvercityrocks.org

Jette SorensenWebmaster

BIRTHDAYS

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SUNSHINE

2011 CFMS THEME California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS) President, Jim Brace-Thompson has cho-sen “The Year of the Child” for the 2011 presiden-tial theme. He calls on clubs throughout California to increase participation by juniors. Jim will be person-ally awarding an Outstanding Junior Exhibit prize for the best junior display (whether competitive or non-competitive) entered into the annual CFMS Show and Convention this May in Anderson. The CFMS Show and Convention this year will be May 13 to 15 at the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson, CA. The show and convention are being hosted by three local clubs: Superior California Gem & Mineral Society, Shasta Gem & Mineral Society and Paradise Gem & Mineral Club.

For more info on the show:www.cfmsinc.orgwww.superiorcal.comwww.shastagemandmineral.com

If you might be interested in entering a display case in the show, forms are available at the www.superior-cal.com website. I will be going up to the convention on Saturday and Sunday but will be spending time with family in San Francisco earlier that week. You may have noticed that our club currently has only one Junior Member. Look for more in the next newsletter on how YOU can help our club increase the outreach to children with the Educational Committee and the Children’s Section at our show. Email any ideas you might have for how our club can increase youth participation to me at hmcx2@aol.com.

Ellen Moe, Federation Chair

FEDERATION REPORT

1 George Dobb2 Karen Nathanson9 Chris Golden9 Grace Sato20 Slyvia Binkley23 Bruce Mensinger28 Pam Leitner30 Ken Jaffe Terry NcKiernan

Get Mended! Leda Rogers

Illness means something’s not working quite right,So do what it takes to get mended.

When you are sick, it gives me quite a fright,So please, let your illness be ended!

We care about you, Leda and miss you!

By Karl and Joanna Fuchshttp://www.poemsource.com

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MARCH SHOWS

Hi all new and old members! There’s been a flurry of activity in membership. Welcome to all the new members that have joined us and all the renewing members that have sent in their dues. This is just a little reminder to all the old members that have not yet sent in their dues- you have until the end of March to send your dues in, so as to be included in the 2011 roster. If you use the short application included in this Nugget, please note if you would like: a) everything published b) nothing published except your name c) publish only address, phone, email. Thank you in advance and hope to see as many of you at our March club meeting on the 14th!

WELCOME! Cynthia Douglas Brian Kalweit Eileen Karrigan Patrick Karrigan Kathy Kelehan Douglas Kennedy Erica Mascola Terry McKiernan Jon Nicholson Carlos Ramsey Christi Schimpke Beth Zarem

Grace SatoMembership Chair

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

5-6 ARCADIA, CA: Monrovia Rockhounds, Inc., Los Angles Co. Arboretum & Botanic Gardens,301 Baldwin Ave.; Hrs: 9 - 4:30 daily5-6 VENTURA, CA: Ventura Gem & Mineral So-ciety, Seaside Park, Ventura Co. Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Hrs: Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-411-13 VICTORVILLE, CA: Victorville Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Tailgate at Verde Antique Quarry (Stoddard Well); Bell Mountain/Stoddard Well exit from I-15; Hrs: 8-5 daily12-13 TURLOCK, CA: Mother Lode Mineral Soci-ety, Turlock Fairgrounds;900 N. Broadway; Hrs: Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-512-13 SAN MARINO, CA: Pasadena Lapidary So-ciety; San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Drive; Hrs: Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-412-13 SALINAS, CA: Salinas Valley Rock & Gem Club; Veteran’s Hall, 5th & Llano Streets, Spreckels; Hrs: 10-5 daily17-20 SAN BERNADINO, CA: Orange Belt Min-eral Society Tailgate, Little League Western Region Headquarters; 6707 Little League Drive; Hrs: Thu 12-5, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-6, Sun 9-319-20 ESCONDIDO, CA: Palomar Gem & Mineral Club; Orfila Vineyards, 13455 San Pasqual Road; Hrs: Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-426-27 ANGELS CAMP, CA: Calaveras Gem & Min-eral Society; Calaveras Co. Fairgrounds; Hwy 49 in Angels Camp; Hrs: Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-426-27 ROSEVILLE, CA: Roseville Rock Rollers; Roseville (Placer Co.) Fairgrounds, 800 All American City Blvd.; Hrs: Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-426-27 TORRANCE, CA: South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ken Miller Recreational Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd.; Hrs: Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-4

2011 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALName(s)____________________________________________________________________________Address__________________________________________Phone_____________________________________Birth date (month & day)____________________E-Mail Address_____________________________Dues: Individuals......................$25.002 Persons/Same address............$35.00Junior........................................$10.00PUBLISH: yes or no PUBLISH EXCEPT FOR: address, phone, email, birthday Either renew at the general meeting or send them by mail to:CCRMC : PO Box 3324: C.C. , CA 90231

The purpose of the CULVER CITY ROCK & MINERAL CLUB is to bring together persons interested in the earth sciences, to engage in research and study in this realm, and to assist members in the collection and preservation of rocks and minerals and in the study of lapidary and related arts.........................................................................................................................http://www.culvercityrocks.org

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Officers for 2011

2011 Slate of OfficersPresident - Rick Shaffer

Vice-President - Steve DoverTreasurer - Mary Ellen Shaffer

Recording Secretary - Sue AcostaCorresponding Secretary - Leda Rogers

Education - Dolores DaceFederation Director - Ellen Moe

Field Trips - openHistorian - Bruce MensingerLibrarian - Bruce Mensinger

Co- chair - openMembership - Grace Sato

Minerals - Minda MoeParliamentarian - Leda RogersPhotography - Sylvia Binkley

Programs - Ellen MoePublications - Lynne Lukert

Co - Chair - Barbara FierPublicity - Charlene Aspray

Shop - Bruce MensingerShow - Robert Thirlaway

Social - Sue AcostaSunshine - Lili Gelberg

Trading Post - Steve DoverWeb Master - Jette Sorensen

Board of Directors:Anthony Ferrari (2011)

Leda Rogers (2011)

Lynne Lukert (2012)Woody Shaffer (2012)

Mary Ellen Shaffer (2013)(Male) open (2013) open

MEETING SCHEDULES

General Meetings are held the second Monday of every month* at 7:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room in the Veterans Bldg., 4117 Overland Ave. Enter from the rear door. Guests are always welcome.

Executive Committee Meetings are held the second Monday of every month*in the Multi-Purpose Room in the Veterans Bldg Veterans Auditorium. All club members are welcome.

*Meeting days occasionally change due to Monday holidays or, in July, because of the Fiesta Of Gems show (July 2007).

DUES & FEESOne time Initiation Fees:

Individuals $20.002 Persons/Same Address $25.00Juniors $15.00

Yearly Membership Dues:Individuals $25.002 Persons/Same Address $35.00Juniors $10.00

(After July 1, dues are $15.00, $25.00 and $5.00 respectively.)

SHOP INFORMATION

The shop is open to all members in good standing over the age of 18 who sign an indemnification form. Instruction is available at all sessions. Practice slabs are available.Location: 10866 Culver Blvd. in Culver City (behind the Boy Scout clubhouse and next to the paddle tennis courts)Shop Phone: (310)836-4611Hours: Tuesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm Bruce MensingerWednesday 10:00am - 2:00pm Vern Lowe (open by appointment)Thurdsay 10:00am - 2:00pm Woody ShafferSaturday 12:00am - 4:00pm Lynne LukertSunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Bruce Mensinger

If no one shows, the shop may close early. If you plan to arrive at the shop more than a half hour after the opening time, phone the instructor

The Nugget The deadline for all submissions is generally the 15th of every month. All articles or notes without a byline are written by the Editor. Permission to copy is freely given as long as proper credit is noted. The Nugget accepts paid advertisements by club members and non-members. The cost for an eighth of a page (approx.. 2” high x 3.5” wide) is $7 per insertion, payable in advance. Ad location is at the discretion of the Editor. Ad layouts, copy, or business cards must be received by the 10th of the month. Send materials directly to Lynne Lukert, Editor, 513 1/2 N. Norton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004