Newsletter - July 2017 Shasta Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. P.O. Box 990424 Redding, CA 96099-0424 Email: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
The RocToc July 2017 2 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.
The RocToc July 2017 4 of 8 Club Calendar July-2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10am-2pm Jim & Cimdy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Club meeting CLOSED Anderson Grange 10am-2pm Potluck 6:30 PM Rochelle Ohlson Meeting 7:00PM Marianne Sweetwood Asst 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5:30-8:30 pm 10am-2pm S.P n apprentice Michelle Stein Ballard Pk field trip, rose qtz 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 BOD Meeting 6 PM 10am-2pm 5:30-8:30 pm Michelle Stein Kip Fatout 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5:30-8:30 pm Steve Lay 30 31 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 1 2 3 4 5 5:30-8:30 pm 10am-2pm S.P. & apprentice Jim & Cindy 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 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 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5:30-8:30 pm 10am-2pm Steve Lay Michelle Stein Field trip Pulga jade 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 5:30-8:30 pm 10am-2pm S.P. & apprentice Michelle Stein 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BOD Meeting 6 PM 10am-2pm 5:30-8:30 pm Jim & Cindy John & Jennifer 30 31 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
The RocToc July 2017 5 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.
The RocToc July 2017 6 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 26-27 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)-621-2558; e-mail: scottsrocks@scottsrocks.com; Web site: www.scottsrocks.com 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 530-605- 5454; email 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
The RocToc July 2017 7 of 8 Officers and Committees Shasta Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. Roc Toc 2017 Blog Site: www.shastagemandmineral.com email: shastagemandmineral@gmail.com Elected Officers President: Alan Leedy 840-6550 Treasurer: Mary Colbert 549-3254 Vice President: Marianne Sweetwood 549-4809 Board of Directors: Secretary Billie Evans 921-0981 Jim Foster 1 st yr. 347-1819 & Assistant Sherrie Papowich 917-4398 Jan Gutkowski 2 nd yr. 605-4471 Ann Morningstar 3 rd yr. 351-1760 Appointed Committees Programs: Steve Puderbaugh 604-2951 Scholarship: Kelly O Leary 722-7133 Field Trips: Hugh Watson 605-5454 Hospitality: Pat Foster 347-1819 Jim Foster 347-1819 Roc Toc Editor: Glen Miller 247-6951 Publicity: Kelly O Leary 722-7133 Librarian: Cindy Williamson 530-527-8550 Show Chair: Steve Puderbaugh 604-2951 Club Historian: Cindy Williamson 530-527-8550 Dealer Chair: Alan Leedy 840-6550 CFMS Director: Glen Miller 247-6951 Properties, annual inventory: Alan Leedy Kitchen: All Members Steve Puderbaugh, Sandy Park Workshop Coordinators: Education/School Event Coordinators: Steve Puderbaugh, Operations 604-2951 Kelly O Leary 722-7133 Sandra Park, Finance 355-6643 Ruby Runyon 604-1986 Community Event Coordinator: Vacant Workshop Equipment Manager: Special Events Food Coordinator: Kip Fatout 547-5553 Workshop Interior Maintenance: Sunshine: Carol Reginatto 710-3712 Jim & Cindy Williamson 530-527-8550 Raffle: Gabby Costa 241-2010 Workshop Cleanup Foreman, quarterly: Eileen Bassle 221-8050 Hugh Watson 605-5454 Cindy Costa 241-2010 Workshop Steering Committee: All attendees & Membership: Eileen Bassle Mail membership forms or renewals to: Eileen Bassle 221-8050 3244 Forest Hills Dr. Redding, CA 96002 teachers Juniors Leaders: Rochelle Ohlson 221-8050 Gabby Costa 241-2010
Shasta Gem And Mineral Society, Inc. P.O. Box 990424 Redding, CA 96099-0424 Email:shastagemandmineral@gmail.com SHASTA GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY, INC. P.O. Box 990424 Redding, CA 96099-0424 GILMAN LAPIDARY SCHOOL 6471 Airport Road Anderson, CA 96007 (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 96002 Potluck Set up 6:00pm Potluck 6;30pm Meeting: 7pm Raffle: 8pm ***************** We re on the Web! Our blog is: www.shastagemandmineral.com 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