Friday the 28th

Hey fellow members! The January 2008 newsletter is online. You can get to it from the sidebar to the left.

Happy New Year!

Christmas Party Pictures

We had a wonderful Christmas Party and 2008 Officer election. More food than anyone could ever consume! Great time with wonderful people.

http://picasaweb.google.com/wyoaqha/NGMCChristmasParty

December 15 2007 Saturday

December 15, 2007 11 vehicles, five canines, ten guests and 13 NGMC members met at I-40 West and 95 to adventure the Crestview Wash under direction of the Reeds and their sidekick "Otis T Walking Duck". When Allan showed us samplings of what we could expect to find he also narrated the sable of Otis T Walking Duck and the Petroglyphs. Here is how I envisioned Otis T Walking Duck...now the rest of you are wondering "What the heck?" All I can say is ya needed to be there!

We had a fantastic day; wonderful people, great weather, awesome dogs and great specimens to collect! To view 63 pictures, click here http://picasaweb.google.com/wyoaqha/RockTripsDec15

Thursday

Just so you ALL know!

This Saturday, December 15, our field trip is to Crestview Wash, being led by Allan and Faith Reed. We'll depart at 9 AM, Pacific time at Interstate 40 (west of Needles) and 95 north (to Las Vegas). I believe we are gathering on the south side of the Interstate. This should be a FUN trip. Of course there is some jaspers out there, barite and I have found some amethyst there also. Four-Wheel drive is required - deep sand going on out there!

Then Wednesday the 19th at 5PM (Pacific Time) is our annual Christmas party and "short " business meeting. There will be a huge spiral ham furnished by our Club and all the great food brought by members to go with this.

Linda Chandler will conduct the Chinese Auction! Can't wait to see all the fun items our members bring!

There will be other auctions and plenty of fun and lots of food!

Then moving forward into 2008 the weekend of January 18-20, we are planning an exploratory trip to Ludlow, led by Montie (who knows that area inside out). Come out for one day or all three days! Believe me, I'm going for all three days! Details will be in the newsletter and on this Blog.

On February 22, is the long awaited Bagdad Mine tour. We will depart Wikieup at the store/restaurant/motel (east side of Hwy 93) at 10 AM, Arizona time. Then on to the mine at 11 AM. Folks, don't miss this one.

March brings the Burro Creek three day trip. This will be led by Linda Chandler and Buck Wilburn. Stay tuned for updates!

Update - -

December 15, 2007 Saturday Crestview Wash

Led by Allan and Faith Reed (928-763-3511)Meet 9 AM Pacific Time at I-40 and Hwy 95 (CA), South side of Interstate

December 19, 2007 Wednesday Christmas Pot Luck and Business Meeting – Election of Officers. Any questions call Corinne More 760-326-5005

5 PM Pacific Time @ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA

Bring a side dish (to go with Ham) and one gift per person for the Chinese Auction

Future Business Meetings

Board Meeting half an hour before each meeting

January 16, 2008 6 PM PST@ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA

February 20, 2009 6 PM PST @ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA

March 19, 2008 6 PM PST @ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA

April 16, 2008 6 PM PDT @ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA

Oh my gosh! The best ever trip, thanks Jim and Ramona

Nine autos, 15 members, four Pebble Pups and five guests braved the elements (40 degrees and wind about mock 40 - go ahead and laugh, it was dang cold) to travel to Kokoweef and then a few went on to Copper World mine! Kokoweef was cold and windy but Copper World was the best and BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! Thanks Jim and Ramona for a fantastic day!

Just updates!

Field Trips and Meetings for Needles Gem and Mineral Club

November 28, 2007 Kokoweef
Led by Jim Peterson (928-854-1853) and Sue Sallee
Meet 9 AM Pacific Time at Nipton Road (164) just before I-15

December 15, 2007 Crestview Wash
Led by Allan and Faith Reed (928-763-3511)
Meet 9 AM Pacific Time at I-40 and Hwy 95 (CA), South side of Interstate

December 19, 2007
Christmas Pot Luck and Business Meeting – Election of Officers
Any questions call Corinne More 760-326-5005
5 PM Pacific Time @ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA
Bring a side dish (to go with Ham) and one gift per person for the Chinese Auction

Future Business Meetings - Board Meeting half an hour before each meeting

January 16, 2008 6 PM PST@ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA
February 20, 2009 6 PM PST @ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA
March 19, 2008 6 PM PST @ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA
April 16, 2008 6 PM PDT @ Needles Marina RV Park Recreation Room, 100 Marina Drive, Needles CA

Wednesday

New corrected newsletter posted on blog and emailed to all members...also check out the slide show on the side bar.

oops!

Just realized I misspelled Sue Sallee's name in the newsletter...I'm sorry Sue!!!

Oh no, I also spelled Jim's name wrong...Jim I am so sorry!

But remember I'm blond and geriatric!

CLOUD'S JAMBOREE is located in Avi.
ROCK, GEM, JEWELRY, ARTS-CRAFTS & MINERAL SHOW January 11 - 20, 2008

Everyone have an awesome Thanksgiving!

WOW...What a great trip!

Yesterday 11 vehicles, 17 NGMC members, one guest and six Pebble Pups traveled to Oscars Jasper and a few other places. We welcome Mona who is from Wyoming. Below is a picture story of our great trip to Oscar's Jasper.

Field Trip November 17

Saturday November 17, 2007
Oscar’s Jasper

Meet 9 AM (Pac Time) at I-40 and Water Rd

Field Trip Leaders: Bob and Ann Ferguson 768-7150

Another Map.......Thanks Barbara Wiggins

Here is a map to our new meeting place. Meeting Wednesday night, 6 PM Pacific time. Turn into Needles Marinia and RV Park, go to the guard shack, turn left, look for the office, just a couple of hundred feed on the left. The recreation room is in the same building as the office. Big double doors! See ya there!


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Reminder..................

New Meeting Place, Date

Our November meeting will be a week early, the 14th to be exact, in order to accommodate any members who travel during the long Thanksgiving weekend. Board Members remember to meet half an hour before the regular meeting. The meeting will be held in our new permanent location at the Needles Marina and RV Park Recreation Room. If you have any questions, please call Barb 768-6335 or Sally 768-7437.

Upcoming Field Trips & Events

Saturday November 17, 2007

Oscar’s Jasper

Meet 9 AM (Pac Time) at I-40 and Water Rd Field Trip

Leaders: Bob and Ann Ferguson 768-7150

More Pictures

Pictures.........................

Update for next meeting and events and happenings

New Meeting Place, Date

Our November meeting will be a week early, the 14th to be exact, in order to accommodate any members who travel during the long Thanksgiving weekend. Board Members remember to meet half an hour before the regular meeting. The meeting will be held in our new permanent location at the Needles Marina and RV Park Recreation Room. If you have any questions, please call Barb 768-6335 or Sally 768-7437.

Upcoming Field Trips & Events

November 17, 2007
Saturday
Oscar’s Jasper

Meet 9 AM (Pac Time) at I-40 and Water Rd
Field Trip Leaders: Bob and Ann Ferguson 768-7150

Past Event's and News

Nominating Committee for year 2008: Expect a phone call or email from the nominating committee. They are looking for folks to fill all officer positions. This includes but is not limited to President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Isn’t it time to step up and help run our rock club? Think of all the life skills you have that can help our club.

The Regular Business Meeting was held October 17, 2007 at Fiesta Mexicana restaurant. Of course the food and service was wonderful! It was great to see many old friends after our four month dark period. What you missed: Groan - - - another change to the Bylaws. You should already have your copy via email or USPS. These will be amended at the next business meeting in November. The President appointed Gisela and Pat New and Paula Auckley to the Nominating Committee. Last I heard, they have the slate of proposed officers to present to the Club at the November meeting.

Corinne announced she will serve as Field Trip Chairman and will be talking to members each month to lead field trips. I think there are some great places planned by some awesome new Field Trip ‘Leaders’!

October 20, 2007 - Hunting Chalcedony at the Turtle Mountains with leader Barb Ballard was a huge success. 9 vehicles, NGMC members 13 and 5 visitors and 3 canines enjoyed this trip. We met at the Kiosk about 9 AM and traveled west to the Chalcedony area. When we all arrived, every rock hound went in different directions and all came back happy with their bounty! Overall a VERY successful day! Thanks Barb for the Great Trip!

Rock Trip tomorrow

October 20, 2007

Chalcedony - Turtle Mountains

Meet 9 AM Pacific Time about 2 miles south of the Havasu Landing Road on Hwy 95, south from Needles at the Kiosk. (That’s on the West side of Hwy 95). Bring your rock hounding bags, plenty of water and food for lunch. Call Barb: 928-768-6335 or Sally 928-768-7437 if you have any questions.

Next Business Meeting

November 14, 2007 6 PM Pacific time

Needles Marina and RV Park Recreation Room

Reminder!!!

Hello Fellow Rock Hounds!

Just a reminder that the first meeting of the season is Tuesday October 16, 2007 at 6 PM Pacific time at the Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant located at 10197 S Harbor Avenue in Mohave Valley - - that’s about ½ mile before the Needles Bridge (Arizona side) on the west side of the road.

The notice was inadvertently sent to the paper(s) that this meeting is Wednesday the 17th. Sorry, I had a blond geriatric flash.

Starting with the regular meeting Wednesday November 21, 2007 we will meet in the recreation room of the Needles Marina RV Park, 100 Marina Drive in Needles at 6 PM Pacific time. First street on the west side of the Needles Bridge, turn south, go through the stop sign and look for the entrance to the RV Park on your left. The recreation room is just past the guard shack. If you have any questions please call Barb Ballard 928-768-6335 or Sally 928-768-7437.

The future meetings will all be on the third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise notified.

Getting ready for the winter season

Upcoming Field Trips & Events

October 20, 2007

Chalcedony - Turtle Mountains

Meet 9 AM Pacific Time about 2 miles south of the Havasu Landing Road on Hwy 95, south from Needles at the Kiosk. (That’s on the West side of Hwy 95). Bring your rock hounding bags, plenty of water and food for lunch.
Call Barb: 928-768-6335 or Sally 928-768-7437 if you have any questions.

Bisbee Blue Turquoise

October 5-6, 2007

If you are in Arizona in October, here’s a great reason to go to Bisbee! The Bisbee Mining Museum is hosting the annual Turquoise Hunt on Dump #7 on October 5th and 6th. For $15 you get a bus ride from Old Bisbee over to the No. 7 dump where most of the good Bisbee Blue Turquoise is found. Each $15 ticket gets you 3 hours up on the dump and everything you find is yours to keep. For more information, call the Bisbee Mining Museum at (520) 432-7071, or go to: www.bisbeemuseum.org

October Business Meeting

Board of Directors will meet 30 minutes prior to regular business meeting.

Regular business meeting 6 PM Pacific Time at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant 10197 S Harbor Avenue in Mohave Valley.

May 16, 2007

Great time and great folks! The year end Pot Luck was fantastic. Thank you to everyone who attended and brought scrumptous food! And Knox, your game was great along with being educational! See you all next fall.