December 2012 Club Newsletter
Important information to all the membership and clubs receiving the Coastal
Waves newsletter. Due to the cost of mailing we have posted our newsletter on the web. You can download from www.coastagates.org.
Check it out. For members and clubs not able to access the website please notify:
Oregon Coast Agate Club
PO Box 293
Newport, OR 97365
Thanks go to George Mazeika our web master.
Minutes from our November 8, 2012 meeting:
Attending:
Larry & Betty Schwartz, Sherri Dougan, Darlene Martin, K. Meyers,
Karen & Ticker Ekelund, Sheri & Ed Anderson, Vicky Mugshy,
George Mazeika, Sylvia Pauly & Carol Willey
Treasurer report was discussed and approved
Discussions:
North Lincoln Club will be having a show in Feb. at the Cultural Center.
Someone from the club was to have come to our meeting to discuss a
proposal to help them. Be sure to check out our web site: www.coastagates.org
Sheri showed a piece of quartz with zeolites to the club
Discussion was made to remove Linda Smith as Sec. and put Larry Schwartz on
signing of checks. Donation of supplies, buffer and a lap has been made by E.J. thanks go to him for donation.
Election of officers and motion passed:
President: Ed Anderson
V. President: Sylvia Pauly
Secretary: Larry Schwartz/ Carol Willey
Treasurer: George Mazeika
Show Chair:
Federation Director: Carol Willey
Editor: Carol Willey
Web Master: George Mazeika
Christmas Party:
Next meeting: December 13th at the PUD Building 6:00 meeting with a $10 rock related gift to be exchanged. Following people to bring: If you are not on the list feel free to bring any potluck dish.
Sweet potatoes……..Betty Schwartz
Green bean casserole….Sherri Dougan
Turkey & Cranberry Sauce, dressing….Carol Willey
Jell-O Salad & Desert……K Meyers
Relish Tray & Dip……….Karen Ekelund
Rolls, Pie or some desert…..Sharon Anderson
Salad……..George Mazeika
Dessert………Sylvia Pauly
Important NFMS information Inclusion of your name in the NFMS Directory About
your Personal Information, it is the club’s decision. However they have to furnish enough information about their club’s Officers and meeting time and the place of their meetings so than anyone can
attend their meetings and so other NFMS and AFMS
Committee people can contact your club if needed. It is up to the local club to forward what it wants to for inclusion into the NFMS Directory. If you do not wish your name, address, phone in
the Directory please advise Sylvia before she sends in the list of
members due this next month to the Federation.
Upcoming Events
The Club's Annual Gem & Mineral Show takes place Memorial Day Weekend each year. The 57th Annual "Rockin' the Coast" Gem & Mineral Show will be Saturday May 23rd from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday May 24th 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
The show will take place at the National Guard Armory
541 SW Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
Club Officers for 2020
Marie Read- President
Leroy ("Kelly") Kelly- Vice President
Debbie White- Secretary
Carol Kelly- Treasurer
Show Chair- Sylvia Pauly
2020 Club Meeting Schedule:
2nd Thursday of each month at the OSU Extension Office, 1211 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365.
Meeting starts at 6:30 pm with dessert provided.
Next meetings:
Jan. 9th
Feb. 13th
Mar. 12th
Apr. 9th - CANCELLED
Jul. 9th - CANCELLED
Aug. 13th - CANCELLED
Sep. 10th - CANCELLED
Oct. 8th - CANCELLED
Nov. 12th - TBD
Dec. 10th - TBD