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If you have tips, news or pictures for newsletter, call me at 360-268-1852 email -jrc98595@yahoo.com, or fill out the form on the Contact Us page on the Web site. You can always bring it to the meeting.
Email Addresses- If you aren't getting email from me then I don't have your address. Please email me your address so I can update my list. Thank you to everyone who has updated their email addresses.
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Reminder:
When it is time to renew your membership, tell headquarters that you belong to the Western Washington GPAA chapter. GPAA will give our club cash credit for raffle items for each renewal.
Next regular meeting on
December 5, 2009
12:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Elim Lutheran Church
5911 East Hillcrest Drive
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Chapter Christmas Party
Volume 3 Number 23 NOVEMBER 2009
Special Note: Check the "What's New" Page to find links to all the updated pages.
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Want a chapter T-shirt? They are available from Dannie DeForrest at dannieinwa@hotmail.com or at the meeting.
The cost is $15.00 each with a portion of the proceeds going to the chapter.
Buddy List
Jim Curtiss 360-427-7210 mining4minerals@comcast.net
Dan Jones 360-697-9125 magna750v4@gmail.com
Jim Doyle 360-458-5812
Cal Blackburn 360-830-4613
Eric Snyder ersnyder@clearwire.net
John Dykstra 360-981-0078 johnd_1953@comcast.net
Rob Matthews 360-620-8337 kc7zzn@wavecable.com
Lonny & Doris Meadows 253 333-8931 ldmeadows6@yahoo.com.
Wayne Plemmons 360-987-2513 observedtrialsnut@yahoo.com
There is NO charge for attending the Western Washington Chapter of GPAA meetings and visitors are always welcomed.
Outings planned for 2009
Dec. 29-31, 2009 Stanton AZ/LDMA Outing (CANCELLED)
Outings planned for 2010
Check the outing page for 2010 outing schedule
Reminder: Please keep the talking down during the meetings so everyone can hear what is being said. Background talking makes it really hard for our older members to hear what is being said by the speaker.
Chapter Christmas Potluck
December meeting will be December 5
What: Chapter Christmas Potluck
When: December 5, 2009
12:00- 3:00 PM
Where: Elim Lutheran Church
5911 East Hillcrest Drive
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Come Join us on December 5, 2009 from 12:00-3:00 pm for good food and friendship. Bring your favorite potluck dish and a wrapped $10 exchange gift (without your name on it)
Prepare to have a GREAT time.
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2009: A Year of Building thanks to VOLUNTEERS!
Yes, 2009 is almost over and boy has it been busy! Just imagine, a short two years ago we did not exist as an organization and now we are wrapping up 11 monthly meetings, 10 gold prospecting outings, a 3 day GPAA Gold Show, the filming of GOLD FEVER, one Birthday Party and an upcoming Christmas Party.
Not bad…..….not bad at all.
All of this could not have been accomplished without the help of key people like Lonny, Biz, John D, Bela, Coleen, Don K, Wayne and Dannie. And then there is Sandy Caldwell who is the backbone of the organization. Sandy makes sure there is a monthly newsletter, maintains the membership lists and is the brains behind the web site. A Huge debt of gratitude is extended to her. THANK YOU!
We would be remise if we did not extend a word of thanks to all the members who made presentations to the club throughout the year: Survival Training-Ray, Backpack items-Ellis Family, Reading a Map-Glenn, Washington Mining Laws-Chuck, Mining Packets-Dan and Map Reading & GPS Training-Chuck. Are there more members to give thanks? Yes, Richard H keeping us up to speed on legislative activities, Dannie D dealing with the banner and T-Shirts and a whole host of volunteers who on a couple of hours notice helped with the filming of “GOLD FEVER” with Tom Massie. Special thanks should be extended to John D, our Treasurer, who keeps the finances in line and Coleen for organizing the monthly raffle.
Have we missed giving thanks to others who helped us grow this year? Yes, so here is a big THANK YOU to all of you who made it possible that were not mentioned here!
Rob Matthews
Chief Volunteer.
This photo is from the Outhouse trail at the Snowball's Chance claim
This photo is from the Trout Hole trail at the Snowball's Chance claim
GOLD FEVER
If you are unable to receive the Outdoor Channel or if you missed a show or if you just can't get enough then Click Here. Shows are always available 24/7/365. And remember, we also have Prospecting America and Gold Prospecting available as well.
Broadband connection is recommended to view the shows.
Here's some of the expert's thoughts on mistakes to avoid when Gold Panning and Prospecting.
To quote them on their suggestions...
1. Not digging deep enough
2. Not seasoning your gold pan
3. Investing in heavy equipment too soon.
4. Failing to do enough sample panning
5. Not checking your tailing closely
6. Not being patient enough and panning too quickly
7. Not fully cleaning your equipment before moving to another area (causing samples to become tainted)
8. Not putting water in your pan before adding gravels.
9. Not knowing what to do when you do find gold.
And my personal favorite --
10. Not spending enough time prospecting when gold was at $200 and ounce
2010 MINING GUIDE HAS ARRIVED
Sign Up or Renew your Buzzard Membership today to get yours! The Mining Guide is the largest guide for gold, gem and treasure hunting and it includes some updates that you’ll really enjoy
* Increased organization of mining claims.
* Claims are now organized by state, then county, and grouped by area so that members can take advantage of all the information the guide has to offer.
* New maps to help our members identify claims.
* More GPS coordinates. This guide will help you find gold and make sure you are in the right spot by providing directions to claims that include turn-by-turn, landmarks and GPS coordinates.
* Updated contact information and locations, including phone numbers, Web sites, parks, claims and leases
FLOOD WATERS AT SNOWBALL'S CHANCE
2010: A GOLD ODESSY
You may ask: “What’s in store for 2010?” and diverse activities is the correct answer!
Consider the following activities you can be involved with….
Red Bird Chapter Claim Prospecting & Maintenance
Co-sponsorship of the National GPAA Gold Show
8 Gold Prospecting Outings Scheduled
Group Christmas Party
Eleven Chapter Meetings
Four Group Team Building Activities
Chapter Birthday Party
Monthly Newsletters
Eleven Social Hour Activities
Chapter Auction
Equipment Building Activities
Campfires
Metal Detecting
30 Life Stories
Camping
Beach Mining
Dosing
Discovery of New Chapter Claims
Monthly Raffles
Community Message Board
Bob Erickson 253-941-8865 cocoa56k@msn.com
Chuck Story storyc@hotmail.com
Tab Johnson (253)249-5632 howbadhaveyougotitco@yahoo.com
Scotty Sparks luv2fish6262@yahoo.com
Mike & Belinda Allen yankeemikeallen@msn.com
Scott Pysher swpysher@comcast.net
Richard Markovits 253-265-6103 Goldstriker777@isp.com
David Harmon 360-895-8511 klumkyd@yahoo.com
