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The Georgia Mineral Society *Atlanta, Georgia* Volume XXXIX/Ten October 2010

Annual Dinner Meeting October 4, 2010 at 6:00PM

Colonnade Restaurant 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road

Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Cost $26.25 per person

October is the end and the beginning of our year. Dinner will be served at 7:00PM. Afterward there will be a short business meeting. Awards will be given out and new officers sworn in. I will be taking reservations up to Thursday September 30th. The chef will prepare meals only for the number of people which I give the next evening. If you make reservations and don’t show up you will owe the money to GMS as we will be billed for the no shows. If you show up without reservations there may not be space for you and you will not fed. Please RSVP. Kim Cochran 70-979-8331

Committee Chairs Adopt-A-Highway Ginger Peterson 404.403.4855

Assets/Equipment Jay Gorday 770.986.0822

Awards Carl Ziglin 770.241.7800

Building Curator/Gem Box

John Trimble Kim Cochran

770.425.5075 770.979.8331

Facilities Open to Volunteers

Historian Roxanne Lopez 678.491.0489

Hospitality Margaret Ronan 404.636.0720

Librarian Richard Graveline 770.972.8714

Parliamentarian Frank Decaminada

770-992-8309

Refreshments Kim Prakash & Nancy Marden

770.879.0476 770.447.8542

Special Events Kim Cochran 770.979.8331

Sunshine

Telephone George Libby 770.978.2117

SFMS Rep. Frank Decaminada

770-992-8309

Linda Batcha 678.407.4224

Announcements for educational publications, continuing education classes, and shows or exhibits are provided in Tips and Trips as a service to GMS members. Appearance of the above in Tips and Trips does not constitute an endorsement by GMS.

President Bill Waggener

1909 Moores Mill Road Atlanta, Georgia 30318

404.355.7377 [email protected]

Executive Vice President Lizabeth McClain

4000 Lindley Circle Powder Springs, GA 30127


Vice President Carl Ziglin

995 Laurel Mill Dr. Roswell, GA 30076


Secretary Mary Porter

196 High Creek Drive Roswell, GA 30076

770.998.1018

Treasurer Richard Graveline

2223 Chaparral Drive Snellville, GA 30078


Gem Section Chair Carl Ziglin

995 Laurel Mill Dr. Roswell, GA 30076


Mineral Section Chair Anita Westlake

1253 Spencer Drive East Point, GA 30344

404.761.7849

Fossil Section Chair Martha Brown

4837 Greenway Road Norcross, GA 30071


Junior Section Chair Roxanne Lopez

2550 Cumberland Blvd #504 Smyrna, GA 30080


Micromount Section Chair Dave Babulski

2677 Colony Circle Snellville, GA 30078


Immediate Past President Bill Waggener


404.355.7377

Trustee to 2010 Marcella Wood

3764 Briarcliff Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30345

404-636-6102

Trustee to 2011 Anita Westlake

1253 Spencer Drive East Point, GA 30344

404.761.7849

Trustee to 2012 Eva Ostrofsky

1402 Arbor Lake Court Hoschton, GA 30548

678-425-2573

Tips & Trips Editor Tom Batcha

2300 Oakland Chase ct Lawrenceville,GA 30044

678-407-4224 [email protected]

Field Trip Chair

[email protected]

May Show Chair Kim Cochran

2695 Van Court Snellville, GA 30278

770.979.8331

Webmaster Jim Flora

P.O. Box 605 Hiawassee, GA 30546


Education Chair Bill Waggener



The Georgia Mineral Society on the Internet: http://www.gamineral.org

E-mail Early Notification Program: A field trip and club news update service. To join, members are requested to send in their current e-mail address to:

[email protected].

GENERAL MEETINGS General meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. In the event that the first Monday is a holiday and/or the facilities are not available, the meeting will be held on the third Monday of the month. General meetings are currently held at the Chamblee Branch of the DeKalb County Library System. Any deviations from the above schedule will be announced in Tips and Trips.

The article submittal due date for the November 2010 newsletter is

October 15, 2010. May Show Committee Chairs

Show Chair Kim Cochran 770.979.8331

Dealer Chair Anita Westlake 404.761.7849

Exhibits Tom Batcha 678.407.4224

Demonstrations John Trimble 770.425.5075 Hospitality Richard Graveline 770.972.8714

Treasurer John Trimble 770.425.5075

Advertising Jay Gorday 770.986.0822

Dealer Dinner Ginger Peterson 404.403.4855

Database Mary Porter 770.998.1018 Auction Kim Cochran 770.979.8331

Set Up/Take Down

Jay Gorday 770.986.0822

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The Georgia Mineral Society October 2010

The Georgia Mineral Society, Inc. A Non-Profit Educational Organization

Seventy Years of Tradition Objective and Purpose

To Educate the Youth of the State and the Members of this Society

In the Field of Earth Science

AFMS Education - All American Club 2003

George Libby 1730 Rhett Butler Dr.

Lilburn, GA 30047 770.978.2117

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October 2010 The Georgia Mineral Society

GMS Workday

Saturday October 16, 2010 at 11:30 PM Kim’s house 2695 Van Court Snellville, GA 30078

We will start with a covered dish lunch at 11:30. Afterward we will work on staining the sheds. When that is completed we will have a 100 lot auction. Please bring brushes and tabled and chairs. I hope to see you there. RSVP 770-979-8331 Kim

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DATE: October 18, 2010 TIME: 7:30 PM LOCATION: Bonney Weathers

5580 Stagecoach Rd. Ellen wood, GA

PHONE: 678/386-5135 For directions & RSVP

Bonney Weathers will be showing and talking about the fossils he has found. He has many fossils and been on

many fossil hunting trips.

Thank you to Kim Cochran for outstanding identification and discussion of fossils.

Thank You to Richard Graveline for the wonderful Pumpkin bread. Thank you to Gail Leadingham for the fossils at the last three meetings. Our fossil collections are expanding

rapidly.

If any one would like to be fossil chairperson for the new year please let me know. I forgot to mention it at the last

meeting.

Thank You, Martha S. Brown

Mineral Section Upcoming Meeting: NOV 17: Topic: CARBONATES Speaker: John Trimble Location: John Trimble's house Directions and RSVP 770-425-5075 Feel free to call or email Anita Westlake, Mineral Section Chair, for more information: 404-761-7849 or [email protected]

Gem Section There will be no gem section meting this month. Check back for the details of the November meeting.

Strange happenings and an evil creature from past gem

section meetings.

Beware! Junior Outings Plans for the rest of this year 10 o clock Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega We will meet at the Consolidated Mine Company in Dahlonega, and then visit the Gold Museum and activities for the Gold Rush Day. Please give me a call if you are coming. 678-491-0489 Celebrate the 1828 discovery of gold that started the first gold rush in the United States. Over 300 arts and crafts exhibitors gather around the town, and events include a parade, fashion show, children’s activities, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, hog calling, wrist wrestling, dancing contest, singing and the coronation of the King and Queen. $3.50 - $5 706-864-3513. November 20, 2010 We will meet at the Ranger’s station at 10:30 in Providence Part. Please call to make reservation and give me a call that you will be coming. Roxanne Lopez 678-491-0489 Earth Day Geology Hike 11 am to 1 pm Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area – Lumpkin, GA Join Professor Rich McWilliams of Thomas University from Thomasville, Georgia as he conducts a hike into the canyons so visitors will see one of the geologic wonders of the southeastern United States. Pre-registration is required due to limitations on group size. $5 parking. 229-838-4706. No meeting in December Roxanne Lopez Junior Chair 678-491-0489


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Rockhound Tour of England Article by Jane Broome

Photography by Joe Broome This is the first of a two part series on the recent tour of England by Bob Jones. A special thanks to the Broome’s for sharing their trip with us.

We took the Rockhound Tour of England from May, 4 – 14. Our reasons were many including the fact that our great grand parents emigrated from Great Britain (during the American Revolution); also we wanted to learn more about the rocks and minerals; plus, Joe had one-half million frequent flier miles with Delta (which made our tickets free). My first trip overseas and it was amazing.

This trip was advertised in several rock and mineral

magazines. It was sponsored by Crizmac Art and Cultural Center of Tucson, Arizona in collaboration with Rock & Gem magazine with Bob Jones, senior editor, as our tour guide. Bob and his wife Carole visited England in 2009 and set up this tour at that time. He also has roots in England and Wales and wanted to try to climb his family tree. Because of his vast connections in the rock and mineral world, he opened doors for us that otherwise might not be possible.

This was a bus tour and included 29 people, four

were non-rockhounds, we two were beginners, amateurs, collectors, university and high school teachers, engineers (mining, chemical, electrical), and several officers of their

respective state and local mineral societies including Izzie and Bill Burns who had responsibility of chairing the American Federation – California Federation show in California. There were several people whose interests Included jewelry making, lapidary work, eggs, spheres, geodes, and fossils. Bob Jones was 84 in September, and Bill and Izzie Burns are near the same age also. They had enough energy for all of us combined!

Tour Group at Caerhays Estate The two of us know very little about rocks and

minerals, but we are trying to learn. Anita Westlake’s course is wonderful. She is teaching as though we were in rock/mineral Kindergarten and this is exactly where we are and what we need. We are reading and studying several books also. Our particular interests lie in field trips and in interesting young people in the world of mineralogy and geology.

British National History Museum


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Specimen from inside the vault at the BNH Museum Our trip included behind the scenes tours of the

National History Museum, London (Kensington), led by chief curator of mineralogy, Alan Hurt. He took us into the vault and from there up back winding staircases into the storage facilities, both of which are never opened to the public. We were shown specimens from Sir Arthur Rus-sell’s collection, plus other specimens that are too light sen-sitive to be on permanent display. We closed out the day touring the Tower of London where the Crown Jewels are on display – those crown jewels are magnificent, but that gigantic ruby is a spinel.

The Royal Cornwall Museum The Royal Cornwall Museum tour was led by cura-

tor Sara Chambers, whose primary field is geology. This museum houses the large collection (3000 specimens) of Philip Rashleigh, which is important for its cassiterite (tin) history. Note: The British Museum came and chose 90 of these specimens for their collections. In the private cham-bers of the Royal Cornwall Museum’s library were all of Rashleigh’s private papers (gloves on) which are being documented and preserved. His notes are impressive for his thoroughness. The head librarian there is Angela Broome who kiddingly called Joe “cousin”.

Specimen from the Royal Cornwall Museum This collection is being catalogued by Courtenay

Smale, a geologist who graduated from the Cornwall School of Mines. He also led us through the Geevor Tin Mine and Museum, the Museum of Hard Rock Mining and the King Edward Mining Complex, which is now used by the Cornwall School of Mines to train mining engineers. We literally crawled through the Geevor Tin Mine which is com-pletely preserved. We found some good specimens there and learned the differences between the natural granite and the rock-bearing cassiterite which, at first glance, looks almost the same.

King Edward Mine Interpretative Center Tony Brooks, Retired Manager


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Courtenay Smale is also cataloguing the previously

unknown, but substantial mineral collection of the Williams family of CAERHAYS ESTATE (1370 – present), Cornwall. This collection was recently found in old boxes in the basement (or “underkeep”) and is an important contribution to the mineral world, not only for its relationship to the tin mining of the area, but for its specimens from around the world, including Russia and Germany. Some of its specimens are now believed to be from the Longfellow mine in Arizona – further testing is to be done. The British Museum chose 28 of these specimens for its collections.

Caerhays Castle

The tour at Caerhays Estate and Gardens ended with a memorable dinner with the owners, the Williams family. We sat at the table to the right of Charles Williams’ mother, who was fascinating and most enjoyable. Charles Williams sells unusual specimens, primarily azaleas and rhododendrons from his vast gardens to the public, for those who may be interested. At the request of the Williams family, no pictures were taken of the inside of the castle since it is their private residence.

New Find—Pyragyrite (Caerhays)

Geevor Tin Mine

Exiting the Geevor Tin Mine Tour

Stayed tuned next month for part 2 as Jane and Joe continue the Rockhound tour of England with visits to Chatsworth Castle, Kynance Cove, Treak Cliffs, Cheddar Gorge, Stonehenge, and the British Museum.

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Sunshine Report Everyone please put Bert Ford on your Sunshine list. Bert and his wife Teresa went to the Geode Fest in Keokuk last month. The wall broke free and fell on Bert while they were at one of the commercial locations known as Jacobs. He fractured some of the outer edges of his spine and compressed two vertebrae. Please remember to keep Karen Babulski and your prayers as she continues her stay at the New London Health Center in Snellville. Also remember Pam Martin and Anita Westlake as they continue on their road of recovery. As always let me know when you have any news for the Sunshine. Linda Batcha, Sunshine Chair

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY October 30 -10:00am

Ballground, GA Thanks so much to all who joined Pam Martin for the spring Adopt-a-Highway event on April 17th...I assume it was successful...I was basking in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi, Kenya and was not able to join in the fun in Ballground. We will return to Ballground for the next "Costumed Pick-Up" event (sounds funny, doesn't it?) ...on October 30th, 2010 to celebrate Halloween. We will meet at 10:00am at the Thrift-Town/Conoco station...or whatever it is called by now... Please plan to join us for this fun party in beautiful, mineral-rich Ballground. We will decide where to eat lunch after the Pick-Up. Directions: Take 75 north to 575 north. Go 35 miles to exit 27 (Bus 5)-the Howell Bridge Rd./Ballground exit. Go right to the stop sign, then left on Bus. 5/Canton Highway. The (EX) gas station is on the left 0.6 miles from the intersection. Please park away from the store-front since they are soo busy... It es about 30 minutes from 75/575 to get there. Hope to see you before...but at least at the big event! Respectfully submitted, Ginger Peterson

AFMS 2010 Webmaster Contest Source: http://www.amfed.org/web/ContestResults.htm The AFMS 2010 Web Site Contest Results are in. Below are the top ranked sites for 2010. These are some great sites that you will want to check out when you get the time. You might ask where the GMS site was ranked. Since our webmaster Jim Flora is the SFMS contest chair - he only gets to watch. Rank Region Webmaster Club Name Club Location Web Site 1 CFMS Kendra Scherrer Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society Windsor, CA www.SRMGS.org 2 EFMLS R.J. Harris Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club, Inc. Harrisburg, PA www.rockandmineral.org 3 MWF Lyle Laylin Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society Lansing, MI www.michrocks.org ; www.michrocks.com 4 RMFMS Bruce Wilhelm & Barbara Wiggins Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Lake Havasu City, AZ www.lakehavasugms.org 5 NFMS Jack Eads Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society Silverdale, WA www.kmgs.org 6 SCFMS Michael K. Smith Paleontological Society of Austin Austin, TX www.texaspaleo.com/psa/ 7 SFMS Dina Barron Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society Charleston, SC www.lowcountrygemandmineralsociety.org


The Georgia Mineral Society Graves Mountain "Rock Swap and Dig"

• 8 am to 6 pm, Friday, October 1, 2010 • 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday, October 2, 2010 • 8 am to 6 pm, Sunday, October 3, 2010

"You are invited to field collect minerals at Georgia's

premiere mineral location!" The caretaker in charge of Graves Mountain, Clarence Norman Jr., has announced plans to hold a three day digs and rock swaps on the Mountain during October 2010. He will have the mountain open to collecting from 8 am to 6 pm each day. All participants must stop at the welcome table in the Hospitality tent to sign a liability release and make a small contribution to defray the cost of opening the mountain and providing port-o-lets. There will be several golf cart type, four wheeled vehicles available to transport those participants who have trouble walking long distances. The dig will cease and everyone is expected to be off the mountain by around 6 pm each day. Participants will be allowed to park in a designated area on the mountain. Rock Swap and Hot Food/Drinks: Junior will set aside an area in the upper parking lot for tables to be setup for daily rock swaps. Anyone who would like to setup a table(s), please contact Junior at the phone numbers listed below. Hot food cooked on the grill, cold drinks and chips will be available for purchase on the mountain during all three days of these events. Don't forget to bring some extra money to buy the special "Graves Mountain Rock Swap and Dig" T-shirt! Contact Information: Clarence Norman Jr. (Junior) - 706.359.3862 (his business) or 706.359.2381 (his home) THESE DIGS ARE OPEN TO ALL SFMS CLUBS and the

GENERAL PUBLIC! Mark your calendar and tell all your members about these

two great events!

DIRECTIONS: From Atlanta's I-285, take I-20 east to the exit for Washington, GA SR 78 (SR 10, SR 17) and turn left. Travel north to Washington, turn right onto SR 378 and drive 11 miles to the Graves Mountain area. The entrance to Graves Mountain is on your right about 8/10 mile past the Lincoln county line sign. The entrance is a paved road that goes through a gate and up a hill. Please park along the access road and then proceed to the "Welcome Tent" at the end of the pavement to obtain a liability release form and to make a donation for the portable bathrooms, etc. SFMS Field Trip Committee: Please reply by e-mail to: [email protected] Jim Flora - SFMS Field Trip Committee Chair

Graves Mountain code of conduct! • Park your vehicle in the designated area(s) only. • NO child under the age of 12 years old is to be allowed on the mountain because of all the dangers involved. CHILDREN WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE "Rock Swap and Dig" IF EACH CHILD IS UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION! • ALL pets must be kept under control and on a leash. • The Graves Mountain caretaker, Clarence Norman Jr., has final and absolute say as to where you may safely work. • Ladders or power tools of any kind will not be allowed. (HAND TOOLS ONLY!) • STAY AWAY FROM ALL HIGH WALLS!! • NO REPELLING OFF OF ANYTHING OR HANGING FROM ROPES! • NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLE ON ANY PART OF GRAVES MOUNTAIN BEYOND THE PARKING AREA! (The caretaker must accompany anyone driving beyond the parking area!) EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE OFF THE MOUNTAIN BY DUSK. (Absolutely no one is allowed on Graves Mountain after dark.)

Please protect our ability to field collect at Graves Mtn! Report Violations to: Clarence Norman Jr.

706.359.3862 (his business) or 706.359.2381 (his home) All reported violations will be held in strict confidence.

The Georgia Mineral Society Sunday, October 10th, 2010 Patty Construction Quarry Summerville Lace Agate Chattooga County, GA

10:00 AM EST MEET: At the site, on US 27 in Chattooga Co. Ga. This is in the NW corner of the state of Georgia. Directions: From I-75 exit at #306 and take GA. 140 West toward Adairsville. Turn rt. on to US 27. The Quarry will be on the left between the county owned waste dumpsters and the US Forestry office. This is approximately 3.0 miles beyond the intersection of Gore Subligna Rd. and about 2.2 miles South of Summerville. Allow about 2 hours for this approximately 90 mile trip from Atlanta. Tools: Eye protection is a must for anyone wishing to break apart material with a rock hammer, or sledge. Chisels would be valuable, as would small ground shovels and rakes. A small cart or hand truck may be useful for hauling larger pieces of take home material. Much of the material is covered with a chalky white chert, and a pale of water is sometimes handy for dipping and identifying the better material. Bring: plenty of fluids. This is a good site for children. Any pets MUST be on a leash at all times.

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Special: THIS IS AN ACTIVE QUARRY. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ANYWHERE NEAR ANY OF THE MACHINERY ON THE PREMISES. ANY VIOLATION OF THIS RULE JEOPARDIZES THE FUTURE OF THIS SITE. Weather: The field trip will be cancelled if there are any winter weather advisories (watches or warnings) issued for Chattooga Co,GA by the National Weather Service 12 hrs in advance of the meeting time, or for the date of the trip. CONTACT: George Libby Field Trip Chair Home: (770) 978-2117 E mail: [email protected]

An Official Field Trip of The Gem & Mineral Society of Lynchburg, Virginia Inc. (HOST)

An Official Field Trip of the GEORGIA MINERAL SOCIETY, Inc.

8:00AM until 5:00PM EDT Saturday – October 23, 2010

KYANITE MINING CORP., DILLWYN, VA. WILLIS MOUNTAIN KYANITE MINE

EAST RIDGE KYANITE MINE

WHERE: On US 15 between Farmville and Sprouses Corner, Buckingham County, Virginia. For GPS, enter Dillwyn, VA., and Willis Mt. Plant Rd. Choose James Madison Hwy or Rt. 15 as the location. This is for the office, not the assembly area. WHEN: Saturday – October 23, 2010 DIRECTIONS: From the north, at the US 60 and US 15 intersection in Sprouses Corner. Drive south on US 15 for 3 miles. Turn left on Rt. 788, Gieseke Road. This is just before you get to Willis Mt. Plant Rd. Keep straight on 788 to the scale house assembly area. Do not block any mine traffic to the scales. From the south at the US 460 and US 15 intersection just east of Farmville. Drive north on US 15 for about 18 miles. Go past Willis Mt. Plant Rd. and turn right on Rt. 788, Gieseke Road. Keep straight on 788 to the scale house area assembly area. Do not block any mine traffic to the scales. ASSEMBLY TIME: 8:00 TO 8:45 AM EDT at the Rt. 788 Gieseke Road scale house area for sign-in. We will have a safety briefing starting at 8:45. We will then load up and convoy a short distance to the East Ridge mine about 9AM. COLLECTING: Mostly white with some blue kyanite. (Some of the white crystals fluoresce light blue under a short wave UV lamp.) Quartz, pyrite, white muscovite, green fuchsite and red iron stained muscovite, hematite or goethite coated kyanite with some having a beautiful iridescent coating. The green apatite and trolleite are there but hard to locate. There are several other

minerals such as augelite, energite, topaz, lazulite, variscite and goyazite that rarely occur. Recently we have been finding some small but beautiful rutile crystals in the East Ridge mining area. PLANNED EVENTS: Departing from the assembly area about 9AM, we will convoy several miles to the East Ridge mining area. We will depart from this location about noon and convoy back to the Willis Mountain mining area. You can drive in to all collecting areas. We will provide, for a nominal fee, a lunch of BBQ, chips and a drink. You may also bring your own lunch, especially if you are on a special diet. Bring a lawn chair and rest a spell. The view from Willis Mountain (a monadnock) is awesome and you can see for miles. We will then collect on Willis Mountain the rest of the day. You can leave at any time but we must clear the property by 5:30PM. AGE LIMIT: Everyone is welcome but children must be 6 years or older. They will not be allowed to roam around unattended and must obey all safety requirements and have all safety equipment. All pets must be under control at all times. EQUIPMENT: Hard Hat, safety glasses, steel toe or good strong leather boots. No sneakers or sandals will be allowed. You should wear long pants and have gloves. A rock pick or mason’s hammer, a 3 to 4 pound crack hammer, chisels and a really large sledge if you are serious about busting rocks. Buckets or bags, newspaper with which to wrap your finds and, of course, plenty of water, snacks and sun screen. Dress according to the weather this day and prepare for a rain shower. SAFETY: Kyanite Mining Corp. is very safety conscious and has an excellent record. We will have several club members in blaze orange vests who will be on the lookout for unsafe situations and conditions. If you are in an unsafe area you will be asked to move. We will be in an active mining area with many potential hazards. Please respect the safety berms, high wall setback and marked unsafe areas. Be aware of your location at all times. SEVERAL LODGING SUGGESTIONS: Sprouses Corner (about 1 mile away) Star Motel 1-888-564-5422 Farmville (about 20 miles away) Day’s Inn 434-392-6611 Super 8 Motel 434-392-8196 Comfort Inn 434-392-8163 CONTACTS: David Callahan, Field Trip Chairman, The Gem & Mineral Society of Lynchburg, VA. Inc. Phone: 540-297-1853, Cell: 540-874-5201 (use cell the day of the event only please) [email protected]. Visit our web site www.lynchburgrockclub.org


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October Events Southeastern Rock Shows 2-3--LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 20th annual show and sale; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; Kentucky National Guard Armory, 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, children 6-12 50 cents, or $3 per family, Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales and exhibits, Kentucky agate, door prizes, kids' quarry, silent auctions; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: [email protected]; or Lamon Flynn (606) 726-9237; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.lexingtonrockclub.com 2-3--WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: 43rd annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Kate Collins School, 1625 Ivy St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun 12-5; admission $1; eight dealers, gems, minerals, cutting material, jewelry, beads, door prizes; contact Roland Stetler, (540) 463-6098; e-mail: [email protected] 8-10--HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: 42nd annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society; Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St., South Hall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children under 5 free; contact Tony Smith, 3624 Grizzard Rd. NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, (256) 603-3095; e-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: www.huntsvillegms.org 9-10--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show, "Fossil Fair"; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, students $1; fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, educational exhibits, children's dig pit, raffles, silent auctions, vendors, books, supplies; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.floridafossilhunters.com 15-17--KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: 20th annual show; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, children under 12 free; contact Travis A. Paris, 5604 Malmsbury Rd., Knoxville, TN 37921, (865) 691-8228; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.discoveret.org/kgms 16--ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA: Show; Great South Gems & Minerals Inc.; 38 Bond Dr.; Sat. 10-6; free admission; about 25 dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Ray Hill, (770) 474-8290

23-24--RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA: 51st annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; International Independent Showmen's Club, 6915 Riverview Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students (K-12) $4, children under 5 free with adult; touch table, classes; contact Greg Stephenson, P.O. Box 89146, Tampa, FL 33689, (813) 626-3593; e-mail: [email protected] Georgia State Park Events Historical Rock Hike Saturday, Oct 2, 2010 10 AM to 1 PM Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA Join our guided hike to see rock formations named during the Victorian era, such as Needles Eye, Devils Pulpit and Inspiration Point. The hike is very strenuous and off the beaten trail. Bring good hiking shoes, water and a snack. Register in advance children must be 12 or older. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981. Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega Saturday & Sunday Oct 16, 2010 until Oct 17, 2010 Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA Celebrate the 1828 discovery of gold that started the first gold rush in the United States. Over 300 arts and crafts exhibitors gather around the town, and events include a parade, fashion show, childrens activities, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, hog calling, wrist wrestling, dancing contest, singing and the coronation of the King and Queen. $3.50 - $5 706-864-3513. Geology Hike Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 1 PM to 3 PM Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA Geologist and "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park" member John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. There will also be a visit inside the ruins of the Civil War era New Manchester Mill alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Graves Mtn Dig & Swap



4 Annual Dinner

5 6 7 8 9

10 GMS

Field Trip

11 12 13 14 15 16 GMS Workday

Junior Trip

17 18 Fossil Section

19 20 21 22 23 DMC

Field Trip

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Adopt-A Highway

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October 2010

Fernbank Museum of Natural History 76 Clifton Rd. NE,

Atlanta, GA (404)929-6300

http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/ On Exhibit: Water: H20=Life opens October 02 Now Showing in IMAX: Grand Canon Adventure thru January 9. 2011 Mystery of the Nile thru January 9. 2011 Martinis & IMAX® Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Animalopolis thru December 31, 2010 Cirque du Soleil thru November 26, 2010

Tellus Science Museum I-75 Exit 293

Cartersville, Georgia 770-606-5700

http://tellusmuseum.org/index.htm

Lecture Series Heavy Metal in Motion

Saturday, October 9, 2010 Speakers TBD

STS-131

November TBD Astronaut Stephanie Wilson

All lectures are free for members and included in the cost of museum admission for non-members. Galleries will remain open until the start of the lecture.

Pyrite Artwork by Diamond Dan

THE GEORGIA MINERAL SOCIETY, INC. P.O. Box 15011

Atlanta, Georgia 30333-5011 www.gamineral.org

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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THE GEORGIA MINERAL SOCIETY, INC.

P.O. BOX 15011 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30333 - 5011

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Dues for New Members (Single, Couple, Family) are $25.00 per Society year. ($20.00 + $5.00 Initial Processing Fee) Renewal Dues are $20.00 per Society year. (due 12 months from the date of joining and every 12 months thereafter)

Reinstatement Dues (For Expired Membership) are $25.00 ($20.00 + $5.00 Reinstatement Fee).

FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS ARE FOR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY INCLUDING CHILDREN RESIDING WITH PARENTS. CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE ARE CONSIDERED JUNIOR MEMBERS.

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