Grand Traverse Area Rock and Mineral Club
Information and Updates
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OUR NEXT MEETING IS MAY 20, at the Heritage Center at 7:00 pm. The 5 minute program will be "Mineral Oddities" by Jane Matz. The main program will be the video, "Australia and New Zealand , Through the Eyes of a Rockhound". Come and join us on May 20.
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The 2008 Copper Country Mineral Retreat is coming soon.... Registration began on February 19. The registration forms, event details and schedule, are available now on the event website. Click on the underlined event name above, to go to the website.
Join other club members at this fun and educational annual event. This year's dates are August 3 - 10, 2008.
Collect copper, silver, datolite, greenstone, prehnite and many other Keweenaw Peninsula minerals. Sign up soon. Several popular events, like "Datolite Day" and the "Underground Collecting", are full already.
- At the April 15 meeting, the Club passed a motion to purchase a third "Genie" machine for the cabochon classes, either a good used or a new model. If you know of one in good condition for sale, e-mail the club. In addition, if we do order the new one, if club members or friends are interested in purchasing one at the same time, it is $51.00 less per unit. The cost would be $1,599.00 plus $40.00 shipping.
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Some upcoming club meeting highlights... June 17 is our annual silent auction with proceeds helping with club projects. Rock and mineral specimens, baked goods and jewelry are some of the items usually available and the bidding can get spirited. Please bring an item or two for the auction.
- Check with Judy Owen about a future cabochon making classes. Tom Fordyce and another instructor are teaching classes later in April. Remember, you must be a member of the club to participate in the classes.
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On Sunday, June 22, a field trip will visit the Skegemog Point historic dig site. For more information or to sign up, contact Deb Bull.
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If you have an idea for a 5 minute or long program, please contact Marina Marshall. There are openings for the July and the September through November meetings.
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Be sure to check the calendar
and the GTARMC newsletter for further updates!
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The Petoskey Stone Festival will be held at Barnes Park in Eastport on Saturday, May 24. Vendor booths are available as are sponsor opportunities. Check the festival website by clicking on the event title for more information.
- For a really great website for those interested in Paleontology, check out The Burpee Museum of Natural History website for information on PaleoFest and other fun information.
