File - Enid Gem and Mineral Society

The
Volume 50, Number 6
Editor: Sue Ogden
126 S. Coolidge Street
Enid, OK 73703-5103
Next Meeting:
July 2, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
June 2015
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HOURGLASS NEWS
The official publication of the ENID GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY, INC. is published monthly.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at the Hoover Building, Garfield County
Fairgrounds, Enid, Oklahoma at 7:00 P.M. except for the annual September picnic and
Christmas dinner held at 6:30 PM. Our meeting room is in the northeast corner of the building
with access through the northeast doors.
A MEMBER OF:
Oklahoma State Council of Mineralogical Societies
Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
S.C.R.I.B.E. ~ Special Congress Representing Involved Bulletin Editors
Portions of the bulletin may be reprinted provided credit is given
to the author and to the HOURGLASS NEWS.
2015 Officers and Committee Chairmen
President
Leon Walters
Vice President
Van Rogge
Secretary
Mary Walters
Treasurer
Debbie McGill
Executive Member
John Worden
Co-Field Trip Chairman John Worden
Co-Field Trip Chairman Stan Nowak
Sunshine/Telephone
Bobett Larkey
Librarian
Debbie McGill
Program Chairman
Van Rogge
Special Exhibits
John Worden
Editor
Sue Ogden
Federation Liaison
Debbie McGill
OSCMS Rep.
Leon Walters
OSCMS Alt. Rep.
Mary Walters
Webmaster
Teresa Rogge
1126 Hillcrest Drive
616 S. Main Street
1126 Hillcrest Drive
216 W. Randolph
823 E. Birch
same as above
2805 Sage Drive
1103 Remington Court
216 W. Randolph
same as above
same as above
126 S. Coolidge
same as above
same as above
same as above
616 S. Main Street
Enid, OK 73701
Kingfisher, OK 73750
Enid, OK 73701
Enid, OK 73701
Enid, OK 73701
Enid, OK 73701
Enid, OK 73703
Enid, OK 73701
Enid, OK 73703
Kingfisher, OK 73750
EGMS DUES - $10.00 per Adult / $15.00 per couple including email newsletter.
$2.00 per Junior (16 years & under) when accompanied by an adult.
PRINT BULLETIN SUBSCRIPTIONS - $10.00 per year
Website: www.enidgemandmineral.org
LIABILITY: Opinions expressed in the HOURGLASS NEWS are those of the individual
writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the club as a whole.
Visitors are always welcome
at our meetings!
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Enid Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.
is a member of the Oklahoma State Council of Mineralogical Societies (OSCMS) and the Rocky Mountain
Federation of Mineralogical Societies (RMFMS); is an affiliate of the American Federation of Mineralogical
Societies (AFMS).
The general PURPOSE of this organization shall be to promote interest in various Earth Sciences, and
in particular, the subjects of Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Lapidary and other related subjects; to
encourage mineral and rock collecting and lapidary workmanship as hobbies; and to conduct meetings,
educational programs, field trips and other related activities.
This society is established as a not-for-profit corporation in the state of Oklahoma for educational,
social and scientific purposes related to the earth sciences, lapidary and jewelry hobbies.
President’s Message - June 20, 2015
First Friday has had great results. Sold out of all the bake sale items
and had a lot of good conversations about the club. We want to thank John
Haacke for allowing us to use his store front for these events.
The swap was enjoyed by all. There were ten vendors present and all
had fun sharing rock stories and learning from each other and from the
visitors. We appreciate all who took time from their busy lives to attend.
Thanks to Sue Ogden for all she does in publishing the Hourglass
News and gaining recognition for the club within the Rocky Mountain
Federation. Thanks to Teresa Rogge for publishing the web site and letting
us be known world-wide. We are getting a lot of recognition and compliments. Thank you girls.
Thanks to Mary Walters for the program about identifying rocks. She did an excellent
job. (see photos page 9).
There are many others I should mention but Also in this issue....
just let me say "Thank You to all for what you have
done, are doing and plan to do in the future."
Who's Who in 2015,
Welcome & Dues
Pg. 2
See you at the next meeting,
Leon Walters,
President
EGMS Members at our Rock Swap on June 6, 2015.
Purpose of EGMS
President's Message
Also in this issue...
B'days & Anniversaries
EGMS June Minutes
Who’s Doing What....
Program - DVD "Black
Opal: Guide to Buying,
Cutting & Valuing" with
exhibits from members!
Rock Swap People Photos
Field Trip Schedule
Upcoming Shows
Rock Swap “rocks” Photos
EGMS Hosts & Hostesses
EGMS June 4 Rock Quiz
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Pg. 4
Pgs. 4-5
Pgs. 5-6
Pg. 6
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Pg. 7
Pgs. 8-9
Pg. 9
Pg. 10
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HOURGLASS NEWS
July Birthdays
Valera Sheets
July
8
Bobett Larkey
July 10
De Anna Austin
July 11
Enid Gem and Mineral Society
Minutes - June 4, 2015
Meeting was called to order by President Leon Walters at 7:05 p.m. Leon Walters gave
the opening prayer. There were 17 members in attendance.
Officer and committee reports were as follows:
Secretary - Stan Nowak made a motion the minutes be approved as written in the
Hourglass News. Bobett Larkey seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Treasurer - President Leon Walters announced that Deb McGill had resigned as
treasurer for personal reasons and he had appointed Mary Walters as Acting Treasurer.
Mary reported that an audit of the 2014 books had been completed by Sue Ogden and
everything was in order. Current checking was at $292.38.
Old Business:
Swap Meet - June 6, 2015 Meadow lake Park at the South Pavilion. 9:00 to 4:00.
Stan needs more rocks for the rock pile for the kids, at least 3 buckets. No charge to set
up at the swap.
Raffle - Leon Walters announced that our monthly raffle has been cancelled and
thanked everyone for all their hard work.
New Business:
A motion was made by Stan Nowak to send our
Proxy to Richard Jaeger to take to the RMFMS meeting
in Cody, Wyoming. Motion was seconded by Sue Ogden.
Motion approved.
Program: The program was presented by Mary Walters:
a quiz to identify 20 different rock specimens.
Brazilian agate (from the quiz) º
Refreshments were provided by Mary Walters.
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Silent Auction - Following the program, all
participated in the Silent Auction.
Following the Silent Auction, a motion was
made to adjourn. Motion approved
Submitted by Mary Walters,
Secretary
Who’s Doing What ,
When and Where !
Clockwise: John Haacke, Mary Walters,
Leon Walters, John Worden, Van Rogge,
Teresa Rogge, Stan Nowak
by your Editor, Sue Ogden and various club members
We had a “super” swap on June 5th with a vendor all the way from Mustang! Thanks also
to the Stillwater club for their support at our swap. Our drop-in traffic was not as great as
expected but with the weather FINALLY being sunny and DRY, I’m sure many people were out
doing things they’d put off for several weeks. My personal hope is that with the same spot,
same time of month, we’ll garner more and more “guests/shoppers” every year!
It was great to see Aaron Van Dorn at the swap. He’s got some “fancy boots” and is toolin’
around in a wheelchair like a pro. He shopped too! Several club members set up “booths” on the
picnic tables which worked out well - people could sit to shop! Bobett Larkey brought her
camera and I’ll sprinkle her photos throughout this newsletter. She did a great job! We had
some gorgeous rocks, cabs, crystals, trees, critters and jewelry! I think everyone had a
wonderful time although it sure got hot after lunch!!! And speaking of that, our hot dogs and
hamburgers were soooooo good! It’s been a while since I’ve had anything cooked over charcoal
and for me it was especially good. Hear only good things about the food! Thanks to everyone for
bringing goodies to share and thanks to Stan Nowak for grilling!
Let’s all give a big thanks to our vendors at the swap! It’s a lot of work to get everything
ready for a show or swap and the heat and humidity that day made it a real challenge! Vendors
were (alphabetically): Lewis & Terrie Byfield; EGMS spinning wheel; John Haacke; Candy,
William and Anna Kent; Stan & Judy Nowak, Lonnie Noyes & his lovely wife who’s name I failed
to get; Sue Ogden; Van & Teresa Rogge, Elvin & Diana Whitehead and John & Faye Worden.
Thanks to Mary Walters for her help setting up, tearing down and taking care of the mass
of paperwork involved in putting on a swap. Sincere thanks also to Teresa Rogge for the VERY
impressive signs she made especially for the swap. They were awesome!
For anyone interested, Jewelry 1 01 for Kids classes are starting this week at the Rock
Shop. They’ll be held Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-3 or 3:30-5:30. If you’re interested,
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please give them a call at 580~237~8249 for more information or to
sign-up. Classes are age appropriate!
Sterling House has changed it’s name to Brookdale and Stan
Nowak will be giving a talk about rocks and showing off some favorites
on Saturday, July 19th at 2:30 PM. EGMS members are welcome to
attend.
July Program
DVD “Black Opal: Guide to Buying, Cutting and Valuing”
presented by Van Rogge with opals for viewing!
If you have any opals you’d like to show off, please bring them!
June 6, 2015 - EGMS Rock Swap - the People
photos by Bobett Larkey
John Haacke, John & Faye Worden
photo by Sue Ogden
Mary Walters, Sue Ogden
Jo Ann Mounce, Terrie Byfield
Jr. Member William Kent
Judy & Stan Nowak
Aaron Van Dorn
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EGMS
FIELD
TRIPS
EGMS scheduled field trips will be the second Saturday after the Enid Gem & Mineral
Society meeting (first Thursday of each month). Those wishing to attend will meet at the
Conoco Travel Center No. 11 at 1005 E. Owen K. Garriott Road (corner of 10th and Garriott)
in Enid, OK at 8:00 AM unless otherwise specified.
Departure time/destination are subject to change or rescheduling if certain conditions
arise: 1. Weather (field trip will be moved to the following Saturday if at all possible).
2. Joint field trips with other clubs.
3. Lack of interest in that particular destination.
4. Field trip chairman unavailable (a designated knowledgeable chairperson
replacement OR maps of the location may be provided as required).
5. Departure location changes.
It is always best to check ahead in case there have been any necessary changes.
Scheduled Field Trips for 2015
Date
What we’re hunting for or digging up
Destination
January 10
None scheduled due to winter weather.
February 14
Sam Noble Museum
Norman, OK
March 14
Tulsa’s Annual Potluck, Auction & Swap
Collinsville, Hicks’ Rock Farm!
March 21
Petrified Wood & Malachite Nodules (9 AM)
near Billings, OK
March 28
Ada Gem Show
Ada, OK
April 4
EGMS Selenite Dig (meet at the dig site)
Salt Plains
April 18
Stillwater Swap Meet
Stillwater, OK
April 25
Wichita Gem Show
Wichita, KS
May 1-3
McPherson Gem Show
McPherson, KS
June 6
EGMS Swap - Southside Pavilion
Meadowlake Park, Enid
July 10-12
Tulsa Gem Show
Tulsa County Fairgrounds
Aug. 14-15
Tahlequah Gem Show
Tahlequah, OK
Sept. 3
EGMS Fall Potluck/Picnic
Hoover Bldg., Enid, OK
October 1
OSCMS Swap Meet
Oct. 31-Nov. 1 OMGS Semi-Annual Show
OK State Fair Grounds
Nov. 20-21
EGMS Treasure Showcase
Hoover Bldg., Enid, OK
December 3
Christmas Dinner
Hoover Bldg., Enid, OK
If you have questions any about a field trip or suggestions for one,
please call Field Trip Co-Chairman, Stan Nowak, at 580*484*2785.
More “hunting and/or digging” field trips are in the works. We also like
to show our support for other “rock” clubs by attending their shows
whenever possible.
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UPCOMING GEM & MINERAL SHOWS
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society Annual Show
Central Park Hall, Tulsa County Fairgrounds, 4145 E. 21st Street
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Adults + Seniors + Students $6.00, 12 and under free with paid adult. Scouts
and Military free if in uniform.
Gems, Beads, Fossils, Jewelry, Crystals, Working Exhibits, Free Kid's Zone and Demonstrations.
Contact:
Martha Rongey, 612 W. 120th St. S., Jenks, OK 74037, 918~230~1094
Email: m_rongey*sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.ttownrockhound.org
July 11-12
Location:
Hours:
Admission:
July 11-12
Natrona County Rockhounds Club Annual Show
Location:
Parkway Plaza Hotel, 123 West E Street, Casper, WY
Hours:
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
Admission:
Adults $3.00, Children Under 12 Free.
Demonstrations, door prizes, raffle, and silent auction.
Contact:
Tom Catania, 634 South Melrose, Casper, WY 82601, 307~258~4884
Email: catania82601*aol.com
July 16-18
RMFMS Mineral & Gem Show & WY State Mineral & Gem Society Show
Location:
H.S. Sweitzer Gymnasium, 920 Beck Avenue, Cody, WY 82414
Hours:
Thursday 4 - 8 pm Friday 10 am - 8 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Admission:
Adults $4.00, Students $2, Children are Free!
Dealers, Demos/Displays, Educational Activities, Kids Activity Area, Speakers and Field Trips.
Contact:
Stan Strike, 2132 Gail Lane, Cody, WY 82414, 307~250~1244
Email: wsmgspres*wymineralandgemsociety.org;
Web site: www.wymineralandgemsociety.org
Aug. 14-15
Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society Annual Show
Location:
300 W. First Street, Tahlequah, OK
Hours:
Friday 9 am - 6 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Admission:
Adults $3.00 18 and over.
Fluorescence and other Educational Displays, Silent Auction, Demonstrations, Children's Games,
Door Prizes and Snack Bar.
Contact:
Sara Brasel, 14236 Cross Timbers Rd, Tahlequah, OK 74464, 918~284~5770
Email: rockhoundsally*aol.com; Web site: www.tramsok.webs.com
Aug. 15-16
Location:
Hours:
Admission:
Arklatex Gem & Mineral Society Annual Show
Bossier City Civic Center; 620 Benton Rd; Bossier City, LA
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Adults $4.00, Students $1.00, Children under 12 and scouts in uniform Free!
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UPCOMING GEM & MINERAL SHOWS (Page 2)
"Earth Treasures of Louisiana", Custom and Unique Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Fossils,
Educational Exhibits and Kids Games.
Contact:
Del Glasner, P.O. Box 6633, Bossier City, LA 71171-6633, 318~517~7372
Email: larockclub*gmail.com; Web site: www.larockclub.com
Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society’s Semi-Annual Show
Oklahoma City Rocks, Gems and Jewelry Show
Location:
Modern Living Building, OK State Fairgrounds
Hours:
Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4
Nov. 20-21
Location:
Enid Gem & Mineral “Treasure Showcase”
Hoover Building, Garfield County Fairgrounds, Enid, OK
This listing will be updated monthly. For more details or for rock shows in states further away,
please check this site: http://www.rockngem.com/show-dates-display/?ShowState=ALL
June 6, 2015 - EGMS Rock Swap - the “rocks”
photos by Bobett Larkey
One of Teresa Rogge’s great signs!
Gorgeous Amethyst!!!!
Oklahoma Scorpions
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2015 EGMS Hosts/Hostesses
August
September
October
November
December
Deb M
Fall Picnic (Hoover Building)
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Christmas Dinner
We still need volunteers for October and November. Please let us know if you can help.
We have enough club members so that no one needs to host more than once per year!
NOTE: EGMS members: Please don’t forget First Friday, July 3rd!
It’s a great opportunity for us to earn some moolah for our club, make new
friends and recruit new members! If you like to bake or make candy, please bring
a “dessert” of your choosing for the club to sell. We did well in June and hope to
meet lots of prospective new members in July. We’ll also have our spinning wheel
and grab bags out for the kids!
June 4, 2015 - Rock Quiz by Mary Walters
photos by Sue Ogden
“The Whole Thing”
3 - Palm Wood, 4 - Opalite
11 - Sanidine Crystals,
12 - Dendritic Opal
15 - Obsidian, 16 - Dolomite Crystal
7 - Flint, 8 - Copper
19 - Mookite Jasper,
20 - Druzy Quartz