President s Message: The high elevation snows have largely receded, and roads and trails are open for our exploration.

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1 Newsletter - July 2017 Shasta Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. P.O. Box Redding, CA shastagemandmineral@gmail.com The RocToc Hello Rockhounds! President s Message: Our annual picnic at the Anderson Riverside Park was a special time for all those attending. Heavy rains meant we all gathered together under the pavilion roofs, visiting and exchanging news and ideas. The auction was a success in spite of the rain. Congratulations to everyone for making it a happy time. The recent heat wave has chased all of us from the field some of the time, and some of us from the fields all of the time; but not all of us rockhounds have been chased from the fields all of the time. The high elevation snows have largely receded, and roads and trails are open for our exploration. Our lapidary and jewelry classes continue or are coming up, so keep an eye on the Shasta Gem and Mineral Facebook pages. The workshop is cleaner than ever and the equipment is being maintained and improved. I saw a new sphere machine set up last Saturday. Plans for our annual October show at the Shasta County fairgrounds in Anderson are firming, with dealers and demonstrators committing to attend. Keep your water bottles handy when you re out scrounging for those special rock, mineral and fossil finds. Wishing everyone their special finds, and trips for making memories. Your President, Alan Leedy

2 The RocToc July of 8 Annual club picnic at Anderson Riverside Park June 9, 2017 Photo by Glen Miller See the pictures in color on the SGMS Facebook page. See Hugh Watson for picture IDs.

3 The RocToc July of 8 Club Calendar July-2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10am-2pm Jim & Cimdy Club meeting CLOSED Anderson Grange 10am-2pm Potluck 6:30 PM Rochelle Ohlson Meeting 7:00PM Marianne Sweetwood Asst :30-8:30 pm 10am-2pm S.P n apprentice Michelle Stein Ballard Pk field trip, rose qtz BOD Meeting 6 PM 10am-2pm 5:30-8:30 pm Michelle Stein Kip Fatout :30-8:30 pm Steve Lay Workshop Notes: - Days - Ticket Purchase Required. - Kids Free Day: 1st Saturday after Club General Meeting Club Notes: - Club General Meeting: 2nd Friday of each Month. Field Trip: Ballard Peak for rose quartz August-2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30-8:30 pm 10am-2pm S.P. & apprentice Jim & Cindy Club Meeting 5:30-8:30 pm Anderson Grange 10am-2pm John & Jennifer PotLuck 6:30 pm Rochelle Ohlson Meeting 7:00 pm Marianne Sweetwood Asst :30-8:30 pm 10am-2pm Steve Lay Michelle Stein Field trip Pulga jade :30-8:30 pm 10am-2pm S.P. & apprentice Michelle Stein BOD Meeting 6 PM 10am-2pm 5:30-8:30 pm Jim & Cindy John & Jennifer Workshop Notes: Days - Ticket Purchase Required -Kids Free Day: 1st Saturday after Club General Meeting Club Notes: - Club General Meeting: 2nd Friday of each Month. Field Trip: Pulga jade

4 The RocToc July of 8 Rubies, the birthstone of July, are considered the king of gems and represent love, health and wisdom. It was believed wearing a fine red ruby bestowed good fortune on its owner. A ruby is the most valuable gemstone and its value increases based on its color and quality. Ruby was a traditional birthstone of July, from as far as back as the ancient Polish, Russian, Tibetan and old Hindu (Ayurvedic) calendar. This gemstone for July is the red variety of corundum, which in a different color would be otherwise called sapphire. There are several important July birthstones, including Ruby, Sapphire, Carnelian, Onyx, Sardonyx, and Turquoise, all depending on the interpretation of birthstones in question. The chemical composition of ruby is aluminum oxide. This is the well-known mineral family of corundum, which basically has two most distinguished members: ruby and sapphire. Only red corundum specimens are called rubies, all the other colors, including blue, green, brown, yellow, purple, and black are sapphires. Myanmar is the country of origin of the most delicate and highly valued rubies with color that resembles pigeon s blood. Thailand is also a famous location for quality Rubies.

5 The RocToc July of 8 The SGMS June 24, rock swap held at the Airport Rd workshop, braved hot sun and toasty temperatures. Jim Williamson and Steve Puderbaugh set up tables and welcomed visitors to view their wares. The rock swap has been substituted for the June field, a way of avoiding field collecting in high heat. A side note to the event is the arrival, courtesy of Steve Puderbaugh, of gravel to fill in the mud puddle in the driveway. The gravel is tamped and smoothed, and we hope that drivers will treat it gently. August, 2017 Rock and Gem Shows ASHLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Scott Blair, First United Methodist Church; 175 North Main Street, Wesley Hall; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5; Admission $2, Children free; Crystals, minerals, beads, gemstone jewelry, opals, fossils. Free rock for children. Silent auction. ; contact Scott Blair, 1009 Talent Ave., Talent, OR 97540, (541) ; scottsrocks@scottsrocks.com; Web site: SGMS Field Trips The schedule is tentative and subject to change. For further details about field trips please check with the Shasta Gem and Mineral Society Facebook page, or contact Hugh Watson at ; him at, Hughbwat@gmail.comm. Members should like our Facebook page and spread the word about the page. Also check the Rock and Gems magazine show listings online and in the magazine. Shasta Gem and Mineral Society 2017 Field Trip Schedule* July 15 August 12 August 19 September 16 October 21 -Rose Quartz, Ballard Peak -Pulga Jade -Rock Swap -Davis Cr. Obsidian & Hayden Hill Picture Jasper -Rock Swap *Tentative; subject to change. Check with Hugh Watson

6 The RocToc July of 8 Officers and Committees Shasta Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. Roc Toc 2017 Blog Site: shastagemandmineral@gmail.com Elected Officers President: Alan Leedy Treasurer: Mary Colbert Vice President: Marianne Sweetwood Board of Directors: Secretary Billie Evans Jim Foster 1 st yr & Assistant Sherrie Papowich Jan Gutkowski 2 nd yr Ann Morningstar 3 rd yr Appointed Committees Programs: Steve Puderbaugh Scholarship: Kelly O Leary Field Trips: Hugh Watson Hospitality: Pat Foster Jim Foster Roc Toc Editor: Glen Miller Publicity: Kelly O Leary Librarian: Cindy Williamson Show Chair: Steve Puderbaugh Club Historian: Cindy Williamson Dealer Chair: Alan Leedy CFMS Director: Glen Miller Properties, annual inventory: Alan Leedy Kitchen: All Members Steve Puderbaugh, Sandy Park Workshop Coordinators: Education/School Event Coordinators: Steve Puderbaugh, Operations Kelly O Leary Sandra Park, Finance Ruby Runyon Community Event Coordinator: Vacant Workshop Equipment Manager: Special Events Food Coordinator: Kip Fatout Workshop Interior Maintenance: Sunshine: Carol Reginatto Jim & Cindy Williamson Raffle: Gabby Costa Workshop Cleanup Foreman, quarterly: Eileen Bassle Hugh Watson Cindy Costa Workshop Steering Committee: All attendees & Membership: Eileen Bassle Mail membership forms or renewals to: Eileen Bassle Forest Hills Dr. Redding, CA teachers Juniors Leaders: Rochelle Ohlson Gabby Costa

7 Shasta Gem And Mineral Society, Inc. P.O. Box Redding, CA SHASTA GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY, INC. P.O. Box Redding, CA GILMAN LAPIDARY SCHOOL 6471 Airport Road Anderson, CA (No Mail Delivery) Hours: Tue: 5:30pm 8:30pm Sat: 10:00am 2:00pm MONTHLY MEETING Second Friday each month ANDERSON GRANGE HALL 8085 Airport Road Redding, CA Potluck Set up 6:00pm Potluck 6;30pm Meeting: 7pm Raffle: 8pm ***************** We re on the Web! Our blog is: Like us on FACEBOOK Shasta Gem and Mineral Society The RocToc July 2017 Page 8 of 8 About Our Organization Shasta Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. is a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies. SGMS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the knowledge of gems, minerals, fossils, and the lapidary arts through programs, reading, classes, and field trips to promote the friendship of fellow rock hounds. Mail new and renewal membership applications to: Eileen Bassle 3244 Forest Hills Dr. Redding, CA 96002