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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
October 10, 2009
1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Elim Lutheran Church
5611 East Hillcrest Drive
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Volume 3 Number 21 SEPTEMBER 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
David Harmon 360-895-8511 klumkyd@yahoo.com
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
There is NO charge for attending the Western Washington Chapter of GPAA meetings and visitors are always welcomed.
Outings planned for 2009
Oct. 2-4 2009 Waddel Creek Outings
Dec. 29-31, 2009 Stanton AZ/LDMA Outing (CANCELLED)
WE NOW HAVE A CLUB CLAIM
Not far from the Seven Cedars Casino in Sequim, we have acquired a 20 acre claim as of 9/16/09 known as Red Bird. Here is the info:
This claim is situated in Section 25, Township 29 North, Range 3 West, W.M.
The point of discovery whereon this notice is posted is situated 45 feet easterly of United States Forest Service Road 2855 along the east branch of Jimmy Come Lately Creek.
The true point of beginning is located 50 feet easterly of the junctionof United States Forest Service Road 2855 and United States Forest Service Road 2850 (also known as Woods Road); Thence easterly along the southerly edge of United States Forest Service Road 2850 a distance of 1320 feet; thense southerly a distance of 660 feet; thence westerly a distance of 1320 feet, thence northerly a distance of 660 feet to the true point of beginning. Said Placer Claim being 20 acres more or less"
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.
What happened at the last meeting
Snowball's Chance Outing
By Sandy Caldwell
The meeting was held at the snowball*s Chance claim site. We had approximately 40 people in attendance. The weather was perfect and we all had a great time.
This was my first outing ever and I had the best time. It was so much fun getting to know people outside of the meetings. Rob and the others who planned this outing did a great job. It was a lot of work and I appreciate it very much. Also I appreciate Don and Jody Kirst for sharing their claim with us. Thank you so much.
We got there about 9:00 am on Saturday and after unloading the firewood and getting our stuff unloaded we headed for the creek. Getting down to the creek was an adventure in itself. When we reached the creek we found it was well worth the trip down the hill. What a beautiful setting. We spent the morning doing some panning and finding a speck or two, but having a great time. Finding gold is only part of the fun. Everyone spread out and found *their* special spot. Some people weren*t seen till lunch.
After lunch everyone was *HOT* so we had the meeting early so we could get back down to the creek and into the shade. The meeting was short and to the point.
The Christmas potluck was discussed with a reminder that it is 1 week earlier than usual on Dec. 5 and 1 hour earlier at 12:00. Food sign up sheets will be at the Oct. and Nov. meetings. Also it was announced that the Stanton AZ outing in Dec. has been cancelled. And the info for the Waddle Creek outing will be posted on our website. After the meeting, everyone headed for the creek or the shade of nearby trees.
After everyone was done prospecting for the day, there were some special activities planned. We had metal detector competition with GOLD as the prize. Of course we did not bring our detector. But those that did had a good time.
Dinner was great and after dinner we had the Old Tyme Prospectors look alike contest. Lots of fun and laughter. Then some special visitors in the form of Hawaiian prospectors taught a group of volunteers, a hula dance. So much fun to watch.
The chapter earned $330.00 from the auction held on Sunday- Proceeds will be used to purchase club claims
Chapter Christmas Potluck
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.
Participants in the Old Tyme Prospector look alike contest
Everyone spent time on the creek
Having some fun after a great day of prospecting
A visit from the Hawaaian Prospectors
