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Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society, Oxnard Ca. JULY 2017, Volume 55, Issue 7

K. Kish

OGMS Editor

P.O. Box 246 Oxnard, Ca.

93032

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The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society is a non-profit organization formed to increase our knowledge in geology,

mineralogy and other such related fields in the earth sciences. We classify, cut, grind and polish rocks and minerals for

our personal collections and to display at club shows. We learn from each other through club speakers, programs and

monthly fieldtrips. We co-operate with other clubs to encourage others to participate in our activity.

The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society is a member of the State of California Federation of Mineralogical Society and the

National Federation of Mineralogical Society.

Meeting held: 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. Potlucks: 6:30 P.M.

Pebble Pups meet each month at 6:00 P.M. prior to the meeting

Place: Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA (Thousand Oaks Room)

Dues: $15.00 per adult; $2.00 per junior member (age 12 to 18 years)

OGMS Officers for 2017 President Stephanie Hagiwara 1st Vice President (Program) Stephanie Hagiwara

2nd Vice President (Show) Diane Cook

3rd Vice President (Field trips) Bob Driskell

Recording Secretary Laura Driskell Treasurer

Miriam Tetreault

Appointed Officers

Corresponding Secretary Laura Driskell e-mail:[email protected]

Displays/Exhibits Open

Editor Karen Kish

e-mail:[email protected] Education Director Donna Knapton

e-mail:info:@oxnard.com

Federation Director John Cook

Historian open Hospitality Janice Albertsen

Librarian Kathy Scharf

Member at Large Adrian Ruiz

Membership Secretary Carolyn Howe Publicity Stephanie Hagiwara

Parliamentarian

Pebble Pups

Laura Driskell

Louisa Carey

Refreshments Scholarships

Candy Marshall Kay Hara

Sergeant at Arms Larry Knapton

Webmaster

Shop Steward Ways and Means

Stephanie Hagiwara

Jean pSmith Larry Knapton

Classes: Silversmithing & Casting: Nancy Bogart, Jean p-Smith, Kirsten Meeker

Lapidary, Opal & Wirewrap: Kay Hara, Brett Johnson

Location: Durley Park, 950 West Hill Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

Editor: All members are encouraged to offer an article of interest or any suggestions as to what their interests

are and what they’d like to see in the Rock Bag. Remember it is your bulletin! Articles can be submitted by

an e-mail attachment or in writing by the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Thanks, Editor

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President’s Corner

The California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS) / American Federation of

Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) Show was a lot fun. Congratulations to everyone who

exhibited and those who entered Competitive Exhibits. I would like to give a “shout out” to

Pebble Pup Brynleigh Elliot for winning 1st place at both the CFMS and AFMS Level.

Stephanie Hagiwara – President

Program for the July Meeting:

Join us on July 5th, at 6:30 p.m. as we have our Summer Potluck. Please bring a side dish that will feed five

people and your plates, cups and utensils of choice. Adrian is going to BBQ tri-tip for the club, and if you

need something else cooked on the grill, make sure you are there at the PACC early enough to get it done.

Stephanie Hagiwara – 1st VP Programs

July Pebble Pups Program Calling all Pebble Pups!

Wednesday July 5th 2017

It is time for the summer pot luck!

The members at large start at 6:30 (an hour early) for this meeting. This is a half hour later than our

regular meeting, but set up will have already begun. Everyone should join in on the fun ! Please bring a

dish that serves about 5 or so people if you plan to stay and eat. Also we ask that you bring your own

place setting.

Unfortunately I won’t be able to join as I will be out of town to celebrate a wedding in the family. I

will be thinking of you and sure to bring something cool back from the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

The meeting will be held in the Thousand Oaks room of the Oxnard Performing Arts Convention

Center (800 Hobson Way, Oxnard) the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm

Happy Summer, Rocks ROCK!

Louisa

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July 2017 Pot Luck Sign Up Sheet

MEAT- BBQ by OGMS POTATOES OR PASTA

Tri-tip - Adrian Ruiz +1 Tabouleh – Jean pSmith +1

If you want something else, bring what you want to BBQ

Macaroni Salad – Kathy Scharf +1

And Adrian will cook it for you. Be at the PACC by 6pm, though!

SALADS FRUITS / VEGETABLES

Cucumber Salad – Brett B. Fruit Salad – Laura Driskell

Green Salad – Janet Bergerson+1

Potato Salad – Carolyn Howe+1

Potato Salad – Stephanie H. +1

CONDIMENTS, APPETIZERS

DESSERTS

Deviled Eggs – Brett J. Berry Pie – Mary Meeker

Pie – Carolyn Howe

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The Birthstone for July is Ruby

Source: File:Ruby cristal.jpg -

https://en.wikipedia.org

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2017 CFMS & AFMS ANNUAL SHOW & CONVENTION

A big THANK YOU to all of the Oxnard Members who came out and helped with set up; volunteered in a

booth, and helped with take down. We really appreciate everyone who came to help out. Thank you!

Congratulations to everyone who exhibited and those who entered Competitive Exhibits. I have listed the

winners below:

NON-Competitive Exhibitors:

Gail Sanford Kay Hara

Competitive Exhibitors:

Nancy Bogart Stephanie Hagiwara

Adrian Ruiz Oxnard Pebble Pups

Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society Jennifer Haley

Brett-Allen Johnson Ron Wise

Diane Cook John Cook

WINNERS OF CFMS-AFMS Trophies:

CFMS - Ron Wise – Specialized Lapidary – Knapping Master

CFMS - Adiran Ruiz – Open Division Advanced

AFMS – Brynleigh Elliott – Junior

AFMS - Stephanie Hagiwara – Educational I Master

CFMS-AFMS – John Cook – Self Collected Fossils

AFMS – John Cook – Lapidary

AFMS – Jennifer Haley – Specialized Lapidary II

CFMS Bulletin Contest Winners:

Bob Driskell – for an Article in VGMS – Rockin’ the Castle

EVERYONE IS A WINNER – A THANK YOU TO ALL!

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Speaker Presentations at the CFMS /AFMS Show

I took the opportunity to enjoy the presentations at the Show. Instead of writing a multi-page article on each Speaker,

here is a quick take on some of what I learned.

• The BLM is not enforcing any recent rules until they receive direction from Congress. Nevada public lands is

home to wild horses. The Mojave Desert area is home to burros. The BLM doesn’t count the burros but does

keep any eye out for them. The BLM is very interested in the public’s feedback.

• The price of Gemstone Beads will be rising as factories that make them are closing.

• It is still possible to find gorgeous agates in Arizona.

• It takes between one to two years for organic material to be mineralized when immersed in water. However,

no one knows how long it takes to turn mineralized material into petrified rock. Unfortunately, the Mt. St.

Helens eruption will not shed light on process as there isn’t water for the mineralization to occur.

• The closest place to find meteorites for us is in the Mojave Desert. Meteorites are easier to find on lake beds.

However, meteorites belong to the owner of the land it falls on. Alan Rubin of UCLA has looked for

meteorites on public land in the Mojave but has never found any. Nevertheless, a UCLA grad student has.

• UCLA has the largest collection of Meteorites on the west coast (which is open to the public) and holds a

monthly free lecture.

• Stephanie Hagiwara

Here are pictures of OGMS member’s cases at the CFMS Show 2017

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LuNeal Hailey CFMS Scholarship

At the 2017 CFMS / AFMS Show, OGMS donated $4,500 to the CMFS Scholarship Fund in LuNeal Hailey’s name.

Both of LuNeal’s husbands, John McCreavy and Edgar Hailey were Charter Members of the club. For the past 12

years, we have been selling rocks, shells, etc. from her collection to our members to benefit the CFMS Scholarship

Fund.

LuNeal was a hippie, enjoyed traveling and claimed to have invented granola. They say you can’t take it with you

when you die. LuNeal and Edgar did the next best thing – they put it on their gravestone. Edgar, who had served in

the Merchant Marines, chose a giant clam shell. I haven’t decided what stone adorns LuNeal’s.

I have spent over a decade collecting the money from the silent auctions, I will spend many more years enjoying the

rocks I have purchased. Thank you LuNeal.

Stephanie Hagiwara

Field Trips and Rock Shows

July 8 - 9: CULVER CITY, CA Culver City Rock & Mineral Club Veterans Memorial Auditorium 4117 Overland Blvd Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5 Contact: Janice Metz, (310) 850-4398 Email: [email protected] Website: www.culvercityrocks.org (VGMS/OGMS/CGMC) Ventura County Fair –

Entry Days Fair entry days are July 21st – 23rd. Help will be needed with set-up. Display your rocks,

minerals & fossils to public. See Diane Cook, VGMS.

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2017 VENTURA COUNTY FAIR

AUGUST 2 – AUGUST 13, 2017

Fair theme: A Country Fair with Ocean Air GEMS & MINERALS DEPARTMENT

Superintendent – Diane Cook (805) 889-1209 or (805) 648-3376 x 173 [email protected]

Entry Guides are on the fair website: www.venturacountyfair.org Click 2017 Fair, then up on top drop down menu, click on Fair Entry Guides, then scrow down to Gems & Minerals Entry Guide – there you will find all the classes and rules for your entries. Single specimens, cases, jewelry, beading, silver smithing, a Division and

Class for everyone! Share with the public the great treasures we all enjoy.

Fair cases and spaces for personal cases are limited. Please call for reservation of space or case between June 3 and June 18, 2017 to Diane Cook at (805) 889-1209 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. No one is guaranteed a space or case without confirmation from Diane Cook, Superintendent.

There still might be spaces avalable. If you still want a space, call Diane Cook.

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ENTRIES ACCEPTED:

Field Trips

ENTRY PICK-UP DAY

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Exhibits must remain in place for the duration of the Fair. All entries

not claimed on Monday, August 14, 2017 become the property of the

Ventura County Fair and will be discarded.

ENTRY DATE and TIME: Competitive and Non-Competitive

Friday, July 21, Saturday, July 22 & Sunday, July 23, 2017

Case entries you must have Pre-reserved Confirmation

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Volunteering and Exhibiting at the Ventura County Fair

It is always fun for family and friends to see your projects at the Ventura County Fair. It is still possible to

enter a single item. Just bring it to the Fair Grounds on Friday, July 21, Saturday, July 22 & Sunday, July 23,

2017 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Fair volunteers will help put your item into the correct category. Entry

Guides are on the fair website: https://www.venturacountyfair.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2017-Gem-

Mineral.pdf

While you are dropping off your entries, consider signing up to volunteer at the Gem & Mineral Building.

Volunteers receive free fair entry. Volunteering involves cleaning glass on the display cases and asking that

people enjoy their food & drinks outside. I consider it an opportunity to look at the display cases without

being rushed.

OGMS Library – Book of the Month for July 2017

Rather than reviewing a specific item this month I would like to high light the items that have been added to our library during the first half of this year. Thank you to the donors, Brett Johnson, Donna and Larry Knapton, Jean pSmith, and Kathy Scharf. Below is a list of what has been added; hopefully something will appeal to your interests.

• Ghost Towns of the West (Sunset; Lane Magazine & Book Co); 1971, Book, hard cover

• Crystals, Crystals, Crystals; What they Are and How They Grow (Robinson, Marlene; Running Press); 1971; Book, hard cover

• Rockhound Barstow (Zzyzx, J); c. 2017; 2 copies; Book, pamphlet

• Mineral Explorers Complete First Season (Mineral Explorers); 2014; DVD

• Mineral Explorers Complete Second Season (Mineral Explorers); 2017; DVD

• Jewel School, General Beading with instruction booklet (Norman, Diane; Jewelry Television); 2008; DVD (70 Min)

• Gem Lovers Collection, Vol 3, Get to Know Gemstones (Jewelry Television); 2008; DVD (50 Min)

• Gem Lovers Collection, Vol 2, Exotic & Phenomenal Gemstones (Jewelry Television); 2008; DVD (50 Min)

• Gem Lovers Collection, Vol 1, Three Precious Gems: Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires (Jewelry Television); 2008; DVD (50 Min)

• Gemstone Adventure Series, Vol 4, The Gemstone Journey (Jewelry Television); 2008; DVD (50 Min)

Any current Society Member can check out items; Junior Members must have an adult Society Member check items out for them. Items checked out are to be returned the next month. I invite all Members to take a few minutes to look over the OGMS Library at the next regularly scheduled meeting. – Kathy Scharf, OGMS Librarian

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TIPS FROM A JEWELER’S BENCH Brad Smith

www.BradSmithJewelry.com ========================================= FANCY RIVET HEADS

For a nice looking rivet head, use brass escutcheon pins. You'll have perfectly rounded heads that are all the same size and shape. The pins are a little hard to find, so try the best hardware stores first. Be sure to get solid brass pins, not brass plated steel. If unsure, test them with a magnet. The pins are readily available online. Lee Valley Tools has them in 14 - 18 gauge and lengths from 1/4 inch to 1 inch. Go to http://www.LeeValley.com and do an item search on "brass escutcheon pin" For best results, select a drill that gives you a hole with a close fit to the rivet. Trim the rivet to a leave a little less than one diameter sticking out the back side. Place the head on a scrap of hard plastic on the anvil so as to not flatten the head. I prefer a ball peen hammer (with a small 3/8 inch ball) for setting the rivet.

------------- EASIER PRONG SETTING

• When setting stones in a prong mount, the tool is less likely to slip off the prong if you grind a groove into its face or rough up the face a bit with sandpaper. Some folks prefer a prong pusher for doing this, and others like a set of pliers.

The easiest way to create a slot on the pusher is with a file, and the easiest way to create a slot on one jaw of your pliers is

with a cutoff wheel. Then rough polish the slot with a medium grit, knife-edge silicone wheel.

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See all Brad's jewelry books at Amazon.com/author/bradfordsmith

http://www.bradsmithjewelry.com/

http://www.leevalley.com/

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Agenda for the June 2017 OGMS Board Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7:16 pm, Stephanie Hagiwara, presiding. In attendance: Stephanie Hagiwara, Miriam Tetreault, Kathy Scharf, and Laura Driskell. Lacking enough elected board members for a quorum, no motions were introduced or voted upon. Board meeting minutes from May were printed in the Rock Bag. Kathy said she still doesn’t get a Rock Bag, so the Secretary will forward the bulletin to all members again. Officer Reports: 1. Programs, 1st VP Stephanie Hagiwara: Correction to May meeting minutes, the July meeting is the summer potluck. August meeting is the VC Fair Field Trip. 2. Treasurer, Miriam Tetreault: Discussion of bills and deposits, with the decision to pay the PO Box rent and the City of Oxnard class fees before they become past due. Other items discussed: A. The third alternate signatory on the Union Bank account is no longer an active Board member. Another signatory may be selected from among the newly elected Board members in November. B. The payment for security at Durley Park has been billing to Jean pSmith’s credit card monthly, with her request for reimbursement by the club. Stephanie will ask Jean to look into the possibility of paying one year in advance (possibly resulting in a cost savings). Stephanie also recommended the Society look into obtaining a Society credit card that would be used for on-line and other credit card-required billing, relieving members from using their personal cards. C. The Program for July is Pot luck, and the club will provide meat for Adrian Ruiz to barbeque. Any member who has dietary restrictions, or wishes to bring their own meat to barbeque is welcome to do so. 3. Corresponding Secretary, Laura Driskell: Two pieces of mail were received: A letter from a potential dealer for the November show was given to Miriam. A reminder from ALAA to renew membership was given to Miriam to research, as we may have already renewed. 4. Federation, John Cook: not present. Stephanie reported that several flyers for classes and event posters went out to the public at last weekend’s CFMS/AFMS show. She attended the Editor’s breakfast, and reported that member Bob Driskell won an award for an article submitted on a field trip. Also, John Cook presented the LuNeal Scholarship check to the CFMS during the Director’s meeting. Stephanie will look for the pictures of the presentation, and send to the editor for publication in the Rock Bag. 5. Library, Kathy Scharf: The library has been sorted and re-arranged to make finding materials easier. The VHS tapes are in bad/questionable shape, so Kathy will make notes on which programs are available on-line or on DVD from the publishers. She will work on updating the binders for procedures, library offerings, etc. "Kathy has added DVDs to the library inventory; this month's Rock Bag will be an announcement high lighting items added to the library Jan-Jun this year." 6. Refreshments: July is summer pot luck! Bring a side dish, a place setting, and a guest. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. 7. Pebble Pups: No Pebble Pup meeting in July, but PPs and parents are invited for the member potluck. 8. Classes/Shop Steward, Jean pSmith: Not present. A phone conference was held to determine the fees due the City of Oxnard. Jean is still waiting for one more report from an instructor. The MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) from the city arrived, and Jean will review it to ensure that no changes have been made since the last version. 9. Scholarships, Kay Hara. Not present. Stephanie reported that Eva Gomez informed the Scholarship Committee that a decision regarding funding the CSUCI scholarship will need to be made by November. OLD BUSINESS: Miriam Tetreault printed the current 2003 By-Laws, and the Corresponding Secretary will mail one to each member (one to each household), except for members who have received a copy already. The Board Members have received an email copy of the proposed 2017 By-Laws, and have until July’s board meeting to complete reviews, and make corrections. NEW BUSINESS: Stephanie mentioned the tailored tablecloths that VGMS used for their March show and the CFMS/AFMS show. The tablecloths replace the vinyl skirting on many of the tables and reduce skirting from hours to minutes. The club has enough funds to provide this kind of skirting, and many of the members who used to do skirting are no longer available. The subject will be brought up at the next Show meeting. Announcements: Next Board Meeting date, July 12, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Stephanie Hagiwara at 8:46 pm. Respectfully submitted, Laura Driskell, Secretary, June 14, 2017

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Minutes of the OGMS General Meeting, June 7, 2017

Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm, Stephanie Hagiwara, presiding. Sergeant-At-Arms, Larry Knapton, led Pledge of Allegiance. Hospitality: There were 19 members signed in. We had 5 adult guests, and 10 Pebble Pups signed in. 1st VP, Programs: Tonight, guest speaker Eva Gomez, from California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). Also, a presentation on Mineral Explorers. July is member potluck at 6:30pm. August is Fair Volunteer Day. September, Adrian Ruiz on tourmaline mining. October, pink halite. November, show meeting. December, holiday program. Guest Speaker: Eva Gomez, spoke about the changes to the CSUCI scholarship/giving program. The leadership of the school made a decision to change the way scholarships are assigned. There is no discrimination allowed in the assignment of scholarships, but the school can work with us in the determination process (Proposition 209, 1996). There are many scholarship applications, and there are gaps in the number of scholarships assigned. The Chancellor’s office is trying to eliminate discrimination. The school needs volunteers to read the scholarship applications, so if anyone is interested in doing that, please contact Eva. Recording Secretary: May Meeting Minutes were printed in the Rock Bag. Miriam Tetreault moved to approve the May minutes as printed. Motion seconded, approved. 2nd VP, Show: Diane was at fairgrounds for setup of the CFMS/AFMS Show tonight. She wanted to remind OGMS members that VC Fair applications are open now, to enter items into the Fair. July Refreshments:.Potluck! Adrian will BBQ meat provided by OGMS. Starts at 6:30pm, bring a side dish to share, and your own table setting. Corresponding Sec: Mail is on the back table for perusal. Treasurer: We are solvent. All bills are paid. Federation: John Cook will be presenting our check for the LuNeal Scholarship to the CFMS at the Director’s Meeting. Library: Kathy has the library out. Pebble Pups: Louisa, together with the kids put the Pebble Pup case, to be entered at CFMS show. Classes: Last week of classes before the summer break. Scholarships: Board will discuss new guidelines next week. Refreshments by Bonnie Thaanum, Jean pSmith, and Carolyn Howe. Thank you! Ways & Means: Guests received door prizes. Candy Marshall won badge drawing. Guest, Christopher Aguirre won bonus drawing. Ways and Means made $80. Next General Meeting, July 5, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. Pebble Pups meet at 6 p.m. Board Meeting next Wednesday the 14th, 7:00 p.m. Stephanie Hagiwara Adjourned the meeting at 8:57 pm. Respectfully submitted, Laura Driskell, Recording Secretary, June 7, 2017.

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