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TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume 65 Issue 12

Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January, 2018

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TULSA ROCK & MINERAL SOCIETY ADDRESS: BOX 2292 TULSA, OK 74101 www.tulsarockandmineralsociety.org .

2018 Officers are elected by club members each November

President Donna Loffer 918-407-1194;918-371-5051 [email protected]

1st VP/Programs Peter Grice 918-607-3445 [email protected]

2nd VP/Field Trips James/Amy Puls 918-430-5858 [email protected]

Secretary Roberta Wagle 918-695-4291 [email protected]

Treasurer Jerry Nagel 918-640-1324 [email protected]

Shop Foreman Billy McBay 918-455-0602 [email protected]

Editor Kay Waterman 918-521-4386 [email protected]

Web/Library Martha Rongey 918-230-1094 [email protected]

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Historian Larry Wagle 918-695-1527 [email protected]

Past-President Tony Rongey 918-619-7861 [email protected]

Directors Julia Allande, Steve Ridgeway, George Hill

2018 Committee Chairs are appointed by the new President

Chatpile Editor Wayne Mouser 918-582-8700 [email protected]

Rock Donations Larry Wagle 918-695-1527 [email protected]

Show Co-Chair Finis Riggs 918-232-8534 [email protected]

Show Co-Chair Eric Hamshar 918-284-3503 [email protected]

Club Scholarship Dianne Kirk & Richard Jaeger [email protected]; [email protected]

Fed Representative Liz Thomas 918-486-3788 [email protected]

AFMS Uniform Rules Richard Jaeger 918-481-0249 [email protected]

Publicity Martha Rongey 918-230-1094 [email protected]

By-Laws Bob & Nancy Hicks, Scott Robb [email protected]

Social Hour

Hospitality Table Kimberly Perry [email protected]

Uniform Rules Leon Reeder 918-346-7299 [email protected]

Need a VOLUNTEER to head the Education Committee! Contact TRMS President Donna Loffer

The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society, Inc. was organized in April 1958 to promote interest and provide

education in the earth sciences, in historical artifacts, in jewelry-making and all forms of the lapidary arts. Field trips, the

club workshop, monthly meetings and other activities provide opportunities for life-long learning. Meetings: The second

Monday of each month at the College Hill Presbyterian Church, 7th and Columbia Street, Tulsa, OK. Refreshments and

coffee begin at 6 p.m. Pebble Pups meet at 6:15 and the membership business meeting and program commence at 7

p.m. ALL WELCOME!

The T-Town Rockhound, official bulletin of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society, is issued every month preceding

the regular monthly meeting. Permission is granted to reprint items from the newsletter unless otherwise designated, provided

that full credit is given to the author and the T-Town Rockhound. Please send items for the newsletter by the monthly

deadline, the 20st of the month preceding publication, to Editor, T-Town Rockhound: Kay Waterman,

[email protected] or mail to 1334 N. McFarland Place, Claremore, OK 74017. E-Mail Exchange Publications to

[email protected] (preferred) or mail to TRMS, Box 2292, Tulsa, OK 74101.

TRMS Membership: Single $12 - Family, $15, due Jan. 1. Mail: PO Box 2292, Tulsa OK 74101.

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T-TOWN ROCKHOUND January 2018 Vol. 66 No.1 tulsarockandmineralsociety.org

AFMS Club Rockhounds of the Year Julia and Paulino Allande

The Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society would like to honor Paulino and Julia Allande as our Club

Rockhounds of the Year. Julia has served as our club’s President, Program Chair,

Treasurer, Secretary, and also as a Director. She has been our Show Chairman and is chair of the Fluorescent Display room at our shows; she has entered entering competitive and non-competitive exhibits at our show. She arranges for monthly exhibits in our club display case at our meeting site. She also coordinates our club’s participation in the annual Gem Faire Show in which we have displays, working exhibits, and are able to sell items for the benefit of our club. Perhaps most important, Julia is the sponsor of our club’s very active and successful Junior Rockhound Program.

Paulino and Julia have also served as the hospitality chairs for our club. Paulino has served

our club as a Director and for several years as one of our club workshop teachers. He is in charge of our club storage and arranges for transportation of materials to and from our Club Show and the Gem Faire Show; he puts in exhibits at both of those shows. Both Paulino and Julia both participate in our working demonstration area at both shows. Paulino is also in charge of the door prize drawings at our club meetings.

Paulino and Julia are two very hard, conscientious workers who always have the best

interest of our club and hobby at heart. They are very deserving of being our AFMS Club Rockhounds of the Year.



Rockhounds of the Year- continued:

James Puls—Junior Rockhound of the Year Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society honors 17-year-old James Puls as our 2017 Club Junior

Rockhound of the Year. He hit the deck running as a Junior Rockhound, aka Pebble Pup. During his first year with the club he completed 17 of the 20 badges in the Junior Rockhounds of America program, and is on track to complete the remaining three before he ages out in November. A junior at Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, James is in National Honor Society, on the debate team, and has lettered in cross-country, tennis, and soccer. Since February of this year he has been volunteering 2-3 hours a week at the OSU Paleo Lab in Tulsa, cleaning and preparing fossil specimens.

Since January of this year James has been instrumental in planning, organizing, and leading field trips. Besides being a docent for the Fluorescent Room, assistant in the Kids’ Zone, and a Working Exhibitor teaching kids about cutting and polishing rocks at the TRMS annual show, James put in a display case of fossils. And at the recent Artifacts and Fossil show he was a vendor and exhibitor. Not surprisingly, James’s favorite items to collect are arrowheads and fossils, and he is especially fascinated by ice age mammals and paleobotany.

HEY, Rockhounds! We had a very good meeting in December, good food and lots of fun with friends. There was fun with Dirty

Santa. We even had Santa Claus come to see all the rock pups. Thank you, Santa! Thank you to all the people who made it a fun

night. See you all at the TRMS Officer Installation banquet, Jan.8, Golden Corral on 71st ST. Have a Happy New Year!

Donna Loffer, TRMS President

From Liz Thomas, RMFMS President: Thank you each and every one who attended and brought food for the Christmas party

Monday night. I believe it was the best layout of food we have ever had. There was so much of it and the quality was worthy of a 5-star rating. Wayne and JoAnn did an outstanding job on the music. Ralph McLendon also provided a lovely piece on the piano. Thank you all for giving us a special touch of Christmas. Was that not exciting to have Santa show up for the rock pups? The little ones sure did get a kick out of that and the gifts they were given. Most importantly is the joy of getting together and having some time to sit and talk to each other. A time to talk rocks, equipment, or vacations. A time to give love and get a little in return. It is the Christmas season and although some of us may have our problems, or illnesses or our hang-ups, we are all still family, The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society family. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!



PEBBLE PUPS At our last meeting the Pups learned how to use some of those wonderful specimens they have, making Christmas tree or window

decorations. We did simple rock trapping, using bracelets and craft wire to display our rocks. This technique can be applied to a wide

variety of pieces, including cabs, crystals, and drusy quartz. Spencer made an ornament to hang on the church Christmas tree, which

will be returned to him after the holidays and he can hang it on his own tree, or give it away, next year. All told we had eight pups,

ranging in age from 3 years to 12 years, participating in this activity. I am ever delighted to have you all join in, no matter what your

chronological age!

There will be no formal Pebble Pup meeting in January, owing to meeting at the Golden Corral on 71st

for our installation dinner, but

I will be delighted to review anyone’s badge progress with that person. See you there! Julia Allande, JRoA coordinator

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Treasurer's Report for January Newsletter Sharon Richards

Income

Expense

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Bank Balance

Balance as of October 31, 2017 $ 3,335.20

11/7/2017 Billy McBay ‐ slabs and cuts income from shop $ 32.00

11/7/2017 Bill Towner, cash $6 dues $ 6.00

11/7/2017 Jerry Toops, cash $6 dues $ 6.00

11/13/2017 George Hill, ck 8735 $20 small display boxes $ 20.00

11/13/2017 Club Auction $ 1,334.05

11/13/2017 M. Bullard, cash $30 ‐ 2018 dues $15, nametags $15 $ 30.00

11/13/2017 H. Kirsch, cash $15 ‐ 2018 dues $ 15.00

11/13/2017 L. Coble, cash $12 ‐ 2018 dues $ 12.00

11/13/2017 K. Perry, cash $12 ‐ 2018 dues $ 12.00

11/15/2017 TRMS Show Acct ‐ 2017 show profit $ 3,230.55

11/15/2017 Deposit $ 4,697.60

Total income: $ 4,697.60

Expenses:

11/7/2017 #1648 Donna Loffer ‐ laundry card to wash tablecovers $ (40.00)

10/31/2017 #1649 Wal‐Mart ‐ printer ink & mailing labels for NLs $ (109.42)

11/7/2017 #1650 Billy McBay ‐ shop expenses $ (225.27)

11/13/2017 #1651 Wayne Mouser ‐ stamps of Nov NL $ (77.00)

11/13/2017 1652 Ink Images ‐ Nov NL $ (99.13)

$ (550.82)

Balance as of November 30, 2017 $ 7,481.98



A few of the incoming TRMS officers for 2018

New DirectorGeorge Hill Treasurer Sharon Richards hands over the money bag to 2018 treasurer Jerry Nagel.

Proposal for By-laws change From the TRMS By-laws Committee Scott Robb, Bob and Nancy Hicks Oct. 03, 2017 In accordance with the By-laws, this notice will be published twice in the TRMS Newsletter and voted on at the General Meeting following the second publication. Published in November and December 2017 T-Town Rockhound. Vote will be during the January meeting.

The Conglomerate

News from the Chatpile

Wayne Mouser, [email protected]

One of our members Neva Schaser is in the hospital at St. Johns Owasso, room 320. She has a bad leg and

foot infection. Ms. Schaser was released from the hospital on 12/10/17 and is recovering.1/28

Chester Lee is in the hospital recovering from pneumonia. Chester went home 12/5/17. He thinks it will take

him awhile to recover from having pneumonia in both lungs.

Liz Thomas had a thyroid and parathyroid operation 12/18. She's now home.

In November, Bob & Nancy Hicks visited Grant & Elizabeth Curtis in Deming, NM. The Curtis couple have

built a large building and are starting a rock store, specializing in Mexican material. The Hicks were gone a

week.

Jo Mounce & Wayne Mouser entertained with Christmas music while members were enjoying their Christmas meeting meal.

They received several nice compliments on their music. Their program was shown on Facebook.

Donna & Steve Loffer’s daughter and her family who live in Texas now are visiting during the Christmas school vacation.




Compiled by Wayne Mouser from the T-Town Rockhound Archives

5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 2013: More than 55 members gathered at Western Sizzlin’ for the January meeting

and installation of new officers. Virgil Richards 2nd VP conducted a brief business meeting and installation of

officers in absence of President James Stirling. An engraved granite plaque was awarded to Finis Riggs and

Wayne Mouser for their work with the most recent TRMS show. New officers included Steve Loffer, President;

Tony Kolodzie, 1st VP; Virgil Richards, 2nd VP; Kay Waterman, Secretary; Sharon Richards, Treasurer. The librarry

display for January is from the Bob Stratton collection. Steve Richards wrote an article titled Pennsylvania

Vacation, September, 2012.

15 YEARS AGO JANUARY, 2003: Installation banquet was held at Ryan’s Steak House. Dr Nate Meleen

announced the January field trip will be to the Elsing Museum. John Ravenscroft recapped activities of

thepast year and handed out certificates of appreciation to the 2012 officers. New officers were installed. Bob

& Nancy Hicks announced the February field trip would be the annual swap and auction held at their house.

New officers included Gary Cooper, President; Leon Reeder, 1st VP; Richard Jaeger, 2nd VP; Anne Cooper,

Secretary; Gloria Meadors, Treasurer. The library display was from the Bob & Nancy Hicks collection. Chris Fite

wrote an article titled I Bought a Rock—It was Something, But What’s It Made Of?

25 YEARS AGO JANUARY, 1993: The installation of officers and banquet were held at Furrs Cafeteria. John

Sanders conducted the installation. Plaques were awarded to Richard Jaeger for his work as show chairman

and to Flora Oxford for being club editor for the past nine years. The field trip was to the Elsing Museum at

University Village. New officers included Leon Reeder, President; William Godley, 1st VP; Fred White, 2nd VP;

Bertha Ritterhouse, Secretary; Roy Badgwell, Treasurer.

46 YEARS AGO JANUARY, 1972: The 14th Annual dinner and installation of officers was held in the Rainbow

Room at Borden’s Sheridan Village Cafeteria. The invocation was given by Clyde Thomas. Rogers Moore was

Master of Ceremony. Wayne Cosan awarded Scotty West with a plaque for service as the 1971 President.

Scotty installed 1972 ofrficers. Blink & Mary Blenkern wrote an article titled Christmas 1971. Marie Kitchell,

Librarian, wrote that Eleanor Jaeger donated four volumes of “The Journal of Geology” to the club library. New

officers included John Kent, President; Leon Gilmore 1st VP; Tink Messimore, 2nd VP; Flora Oxford, Secretary,

and Charles Weber, Treasurer.



JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Donna Abbott

Julia Allande

Paulino Allande

Julia Beall

Megan Benton

Debbie (Fontana) Bolze

Michael Clary

Justin Coons

Tiffany Coons

Chad Foster

John Holcomb

Hunter Holloway

Seth Kuhn

Melissa Lankford

Elaine Lee

Judy Lieser

Stephanie Mounce

Leon Reeder

Sharon Richards

Finis Riggs

Laney Robb

Janice Scamardo

Steve Spinharney

Donovan Wilson

Zahra Yushendri

Julie & Ryan Brown

JoAnn & Kenneth Mounce

Janice & John Scamardo

Laura & Jon Teckemeyer



Mammoth Site, Hot Springs, South Dakota – In June of 1974, grading operations began

at a proposed housing development site within the community of Hot Springs in Fall River County,

South Dakota.

Heavy equipment immediately began uncovering large fossil mammal bones. Grading

operations ceased, allowing paleontologists to identify the content and extent of the fossil

deposit. After its discovery, the excavation became an active paleontological dig site that has

uncovered 61 complete fossil mammoth skeletons, including 58 Columbian Mammoths and 3

Woolly Mammoths. These fossil bones have been dated at approximately 26,000 years old. These

and other remains represent a period when mammoths and other mammals roamed the High

Plains of North America.

Other fossils found during excavations include extinct and ancient varieties of camel, llama, giant

short-faced bear, wolf, coyote and white-tailed prairie dog. Bird feathers, fish skeletons and

mollusk shells have also been found in this deposit, which has been identified as an ancient

sinkhole. Bone, scat (fossil fecal material), plant and shell fossils that have been removed from the

excavations have also been identified, cataloged and preserved. Most of the mammoth remains

have been kept in place, with minor alterations made for fossil preservation or for protection

from damage during excavation. The fossil bones are very fragile, having the consistency of

chalk. Preservatives are applied to the bones in order to harden the remains.

The site was a karst sinkhole and water-source that was formed over 26,000 years ago when a

limestone cavern collapsed. The limestone consists of the Minnelusa Formation with associated

shale of the Spearfish Formation. This karst sink measured 65’ deep and 120’ X 150’ in aerial extent

and formed an opening for warm spring water to percolate upward to the bottom of the sink.

Mammoths and other large animals recognized the spring as a water and food source, and

became trapped after entering the sinkhole. The water and aquatic plants were the attraction

and the sinkhole became the trap.

Dr. Larry Agenbroad was the principal investigator at the site beginning in 1974 until his death

during the year 2014 at age 81. Numerous volunteers work every day with the tedious job of

excavating, preserving and identifying fossils. A few paid staff members and scientists work to

keep the museum building open and to continue with the research.

Today, the Mammoth Site is not only an active fossil dig site and museum but is recognized as a

National Natural Landmark and research center for Pleistocene studies. Its mission statement:

“Our mission is the preservation, research and interpretation of The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs,

South Dakota, and the development of a broad understanding of the Quaternary record across

a global framework”.

The museum is open every day. Visitors can take tours and watch active excavation operations

for a nominal entrance fee. The entrance fee helps pay for the costs associated with the

museums operations, excavations and staffing.

Source of Information: Refer to the official web site for The Mammoth Site, operated by Mammoth Site of Hot Springs,South Dakota, Inc. By Steve Mulqueen for the VGMS, August 2016.Rockhound Ramblings Ventura, CA.



AFMS & RMFMS REVIEW

AFMS and RMFMS summaries prepared by Connie Cassity

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies Website: www.amfed.org January 2018 Newsletter

Excerpts from: Let’s Go Endowment Fund! by Cheryl Neary, Endowment Fund Chair Why support the Endowment Fund? The interest from the monies generated is used for AFMS special projects, such as, junior badges, judges training, digitizing of slide programs; just to name a few. The AFMS Convention will be held [April 6-8, 2018,] in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Endowment Fund winners will be announced at the banquet on Saturday evening. You do not need to be present to win your prize. Federation representatives have tickets available for you to purchase. (RMFMS: Delane Cos, 8152 Spanker Ridge Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712 <[email protected]> and Richard Jaeger, 3515 E 88th St; Tulsa, OK 74137-2602. [email protected]) [There are photos and descriptions of eight outstanding donations they have received so far.]

Excerpts from: A Word from the President by Sandy Fuller, President Within the American Federation, we have established a variety of programs that are administered at both the regional and national level to help clubs and individual members achieve excellence. Using nationwide criteria, local clubs earn scores at the regional level. The best entries from each region are re-evaluated by a panel of national judges. The winners are then recognizes as the best of the best from across the nation. The purpose of the national awards programs, including the All American, Bulletin Editors, Website and Competitive Exhibits, is to help clubs strive toward excellence. There is enough flexibility within these programs to allow and recognize creativity while also rewarding the tried and true methods for making good the BEST. In 2018, our National Convention will be in April, which means that our regional and national judges hopefully have a lot of entries to evaluate in a relative short period of time. I encourage all clubs to begin now to prepare your entries and get them submitted at the earliest possible time to your regional chairperson. We are counting on you to pursue excellence for your club!

Excerpts from: Rockhound Soapbox by John Martin, AFMS – Conservation and Legislation Committee In the world of Rockhounding and Public Lands, not much has happened this year. There have not been any Federal Land Closures for Rockhounds. The National Monuments are still being reviewed and no formal decision affecting any monument has been made. Grassroots effort by Rockhounds are still needed, in a proactive manner, on issues where Recreational Rockhounding may be in jeopardy through Federal or state legislation, Land Management Rules and Regulations and special interest groups with strong lobby activities. If we, as Rockhounds do not get involved and speak up to make our voices heard, we could lose the ability to enjoy our Recreational Hobby of Rockhounding, now and for future generations. Get involved, attend BLM and USFS meetings in or near your areas and make the voice of the Rockhound be heard. As United, Rockhounds can preserve the Rockhounding Hobby and keep collecting sites accessible.

Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Website: www.rmfms.org January 2018 Newsletter Excerpts from: President’s Message: By Liz Thomas I hope that the holidays have not been too hard on you so far.. I want to wish each and every one of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR.




RMFMS News, continued: Speaking of the new year, it is going to be a great one for sure. We have the American Federation Show and Convention in Raleigh North Carolina April 6 – 8. Our big show for the Rocky Mountain Federation is set for in Rapid City, South Dakota July 20 – 21 – 22, 2018. I am very excited with the Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society and what they will be doing for the show, especially the 2 days before and 2 days after the show all the field trips they have planned. Our website has a host of things that your club could really take advantage of. The greatest might be the library. As long as we can all enjoy our hobby and craft then we are blessed. Make it fun and enjoyable for yourself and those around you and always be a teacher for everyone, especially the youth. We need more young ones to carry on our love of rocks and minerals.

Excerpts from: RMFMS December 2017 Treasurer Article by Gene Maggard, RMFMS Treasurer RMFMS ended fiscal year 2016-17 with 78 member clubs and a total individual membership of 10,577 members, an increase of about 700 members.--the general trend continues to be increasing membership in many clubs. Dues are due. If your club contact for RMFMS has not received the annual report form, please contact me so that I can get you one. Many reports have come in. The due date is Dec. 15. If your club cannot report by then, please let me know.

Excerpts from: New Editor in Town! by Liz Thomas The Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. has a new Newsletter editor starting in January of 2018. She is Heather Woods. The e-mail address for the Editor is [email protected]. She is from the San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society, in Farmington, New Mexico.

2018 Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. Convention and Show Will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota, sponsored by the Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society. Here’s some information! Also posted on rmfms.org. Hotel and Show Information RMFMS Convention & Show Hosted by Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society July 20 – 22, Rapid City, SD: The host venue will be the Rushmore Civic Center; Located at 444 MT Rushmore Rd. N. Rapid City, SD. All events will be located indoors at the Barnett Arena. There will NOT be a host hotel as all meetings will be on-site at the Barnett Arena. In addition to the three-day show and convention, several days have been allocated for guided tours of local geological sites and national landmarks. The exact tours and sites of interest will be finalized closer to the event date, however, we have allocated Wednesday and Thursday before the show and Monday and Tuesday after the show for off-site events. [Additional details, web links, and information about possible accommodations are also available in the article.] .

How's your Club doing this year? One of the great things about belonging to the Rocky Mountain Federation and to the American Federation are the great contests both have for our clubs. The contests are especially good at letting a club know what they are doing, and possibly how they compare with other club with their programming, field trips and member participation. The All American Club Contest is great for showing a club what they have done for the past year. This is a contest for clubs to enter a scrapbook, of sorts. A yearbook, or record, of what the club has done in the past year. It provides good historical records for your library. These scrapbooks can be submitted to the RMFMS All American Club Committee Chair, DeLane Cox, before January 15, 2018. The rules for the contest are the same as the American Federation contest, and these can be found on the AFMS website at <amfed.org>. Please look over these rules and entry forms closely and follow the instructions with them. You should also include the AFMS entry forms with your submission. After entries are judged in the RMFMS contest, the entries will then be sent to the AFMS Club Contest. Prizes for the entries will be announced at the RMFMS Annual Convention in Rapid City in July, and at the AFMS Convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, in April. (Yes, AFMS will take place before the RMFMS meetings.) Contact DeLane Cox, at <[email protected]>. Address for submissions: DeLane Cox, 8152 Spanker Ridge Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712.

Getting Your Club in the Newspaper By DeLane Cox RMFMS Public Relations Chair [Summarized] Let’s look at how you can get coverage in printed publications.

Find the name of the person to contact at your local print publication that handles features or local/community news (use the actual website of the publication).

Prepare a good, well-written email to the proper person when you have information you would like covered. Keep it brief, to the point on facts, and be sure to include a name, phone number and email address of the person to contact, usually the writer/sender.

“Localize” your story.

Be sure to do the similar emails to publicize your local show . . . Always include an invitation to the reporter or editor to come to your show/event/club meeting.

Always be truthful, return calls from the media promptly, and give them plenty of lead-time to get your story into their publication. (Many publications will have deadlines listed on their websites.) And do not under any circumstances hound a reporter/editor/publisher about your need for publicity!



TRMS BOARD MEETING DEC. 5, 2017 Donna Loffer, TRMS President, brought the meeting of the board of directors to order shortly after 7 pm Dec.

5 at College Hill Presbyterian Church.

After discussion, the minutes of the November club meeting are to be revised and approved at the

December meeting to reflect the names of the newly-elected incoming officers.

TRMS members of the board of directors taking office in January, 2018 will be:

President -- Donna Loffer

1st Vice President/Programs – Peter Grice

2nd VicePresident/Field Trips – James Puls with Amy Puls

Secretary – Roberta Wagle

Treasurer – Jerry Nagel

Historian – Larry Wagle

Librarian/Webmaster – Martha Rongey

Shop – Billy McBay

Editor – Kay Waterman

Directors – Steve Ridgeway, George Hill, Julia Allande

Treasurer: Sharon Richards reported that there were 294 dues-paying members, with 5 honorary non-dues –

paying members. There are 27 youth members. Annual dues to the Rocky Mountain Federation are tallied at

$1.50 per dues-paying member plus 60-cents per person for liability insurance. That $2.10 per person is in

addition to annual donations of $1 per person to both the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies as

well as the Oklahoma State Council of Mineralogical Societies. This totals $4.10 in peripheral annual expenses

per dues-paying member. The board approved those expenses.

Customary donations are provided each year and were also approved by board members by

acclamation: College Hill Presbyterian Church, $200 for room rental and $300 donation; Tulsa City-County

Library, $200 for rock-related resources; and $500 each to the Willard Elsing Museum, where the club workshop

is located, and the DW Correll Museum in Catoosa, the site of the TRMS fall swap. (See side bar “How You Can

Help Your Club Save Money”)

Eric Hamshar suggested another club project relating to College Hill. He pointed out that the church

maintains a food pantry for the needy. He suggested that the club have an on-going food drive for non-

perishable items. Members can bring canned and boxed goods to the church at club meetings and deposit in

a red wagon in the hallway outside the sanctuary.

Food donation discussion resulted from decisions about the December Christmas dinner meeting. President

Donna Loffer had suggested a canned food drive, with the recipient organization John 3:16. That group will

receive the December food contributions.

Eric Hamshar also related that 2 hams and 2 turkeys were being prepared for the Christmas dinner, set for

Monday, December 11. President Loffer reminded board members that TRMS ran out of food last year and

requested each person bring two dishes to share. The dinner will be followed by a Christmas gift exchange.

(Dirty Santa rules will be limited to one steal per gift.)

Eric Hamshar has reserved the dining room at Golden Corral at 71st and Mingo in Tulsa for the January club

meeting and officer installation, to be held January 8.

Club Show: Finis Riggs notified the board members of the signed contract with the Tulsa County

Fairgrounds. A $75 charge is being enforced for each electrical outlet utilized, so dealer fees may need an

increase, he said. The show is set for July 14-15, 2018, with the set-up day Friday, July 13. Co-chair Eric Hamshar

will be taking care of show business while Finis is gone the months of January and February.

By-Laws, Operating Procedures, Current Practices: Scott Robb said he was checking the regional and

national by-laws to eliminate any inconsistencies with changes in TRMS policies. The By-Laws Committee will

meet in the coming weeks to finalize their work. He also asked for clarification on check-signing policy and

individual comments on the proposed changes.

Billy McBay reported there were no issues at the club workshop.

No other discussion. Meeting adjourned. Present: Donna Loffer, Steve Loffer, Wayne Mouser, Billy McBay,

Scott Robb, Julia Allande, Paulino Allande, George Hill, Sharon Richards, Kay Waterman, Eric Hamshar, Finis

Riggs, Jerry Nagel. Compiled by Kay Waterman



GENERAL MEETING MINUTES Dec. 11, 2017

Donna Loffer called the December general meeting to order shortly after 7 pm on Dec. 11, 2017 at College

Hill Presbyterian Church.

She called for changes or additions to the secretary and treasurer reports as printed in the December

newsletter. Being none, both reports were approved by members.

Pebble Pups were provided rock specimens by Santa Claus, aka Larry Wagle, with a special welcome back

given for Pebble Pup Sophie Price following her extended hospitalization.

Kay Waterman is retiring as the head of the social hour committee. Donna Loffer asked for anyone

interested in the job to contact her. Social hour resumes in February, as January will be the officer installation.

Eric Hamshar announced that the January 8 installation will take place at the Golden Corral located at 71st

and Mingo with members paying for their own meal beginning at 6, followed by the program.

Shop foreman Billy McBay announced holiday closings at the workshop. Finis Riggs said a preliminary show

committee meeting would be held soon at his home.

Incoming field trip leader James Puls announced the January field trip will be a visit to the Elsing Museum.

Roxanna Chamberlin thanked Donna Loffer and Liz Thomas for their work preparing the turkeys and hams.

Finis Riggs gave a blessing before the buffet meal. Wayne Mouser played Christmas music on his

harmonica and JoAnn Mounce provided the piano accompaniment. Several members enjoyed a Christmas

exchange.

Submitted by Delores Wall

How You Can Help Your Club Save Money

The cost of printing and mailing the newsletter each month for those who desire postal delivery rather than

email is $1.70 per issue. There are roughly 80 members who are mailed a print copy each month. It is about $1

a month to print each newsletter, and it costs the club about 70-cents to mail each copy. $1.70 (print plus mail

cost) X 12 months in a year = $20.40. You can do the math and realize that mailing the bulletin each month

itself costs more than our membership dues. Dues also pay for our liability insurance, and our membership in

Rocky Mountain Federation; another $2.10 per member.

Please consider receiving your monthly newsletter by email rather than U.S. postal mail. The choice is a line

item on the club application. When you fill out your 2018 information, fill in your email address and indicate you

would like the email version. You will be helping the club conserve funds. Additional benefits: the email

version comes out 3-5 days before the mailed copy and is in color.

--Kay Waterman, editor



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The "Morphs" By Bob Rush

A pseudomorph occurs when an original mineral such as

aragonite or barite dissolves and is replaced by another mineral

such as quartz. If a mineral such as aragonite or barite that has

grown in a cavity or fracture is coated by a new mineral such as

agate or quartz as a film, preserving the shape of the original

mineral it is called an encrustation epimorph (meaning "outer

form"). The coated mineral (aragonite or barite) is called an

endomorph (meaning "inner form"). If the endomorph later

dissolves away leaving hollow cavities they are known as

perimorphs.

Agate pseudomorphs after Aragonite. From alaintruong2014.wordpress.com

Encrustation epimorphs (left) Drusy quartz pineapple covered with golden epimorph dogtooth calcite. www.wncrocks.com Endomorph of Calcite and aragonite (right) www.minerales.info

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From the Sept 2016 Ghost Sheet, newsletter of the

Mother Lode Mineral Society of California, Modesto, CA

http://www.wncrocks.com/

http://www.minerales.info/



CABS WITH CURVES By Bob Rush

Lately I have been working on incorporating more

inside curves in my cabs. I want to have the

advanced lapidary

students in the lapidary courses at Camp Paradise

to include inside curves in their cab. I also intend

to have my students at MJC do the same thing.

The techniques in making them include the standard cabbing steps as well as grinding the inside curves with a

1" silicon carbide mizzy wheel. I sand the curves on an 8" expand wheel with a very well worn 220 grit silicon

carbide belt. I slide the belt about 1/4" over the edge of the wheel and use the flexing edge to reach into the

curve. The polishing is done with a 1/2" diameter wood wheel made from a dowel and coated with moist Rapid

Polish. The sample cabs are made from Piranha Agate and the large cab is about 5" tall.

From the Sept 2016 Ghost Sheet, newsletter of the

Mother Lode Mineral Society of California, Modesto, CA

Simple Tips for Jewelry Making Never use rubber bands (or any rubber) near silver or silver plating. The chemicals in the rubber will actually

burn through the silver and leave nasty black marks--permanently ruining the piece.

Arthritis friendly jewelry

To help those who have arthritic pain easily wear jewelry, I use magnetic and toggle clasps on necklaces and

bracelets for adults.

For making necklaces for hand mobility-impaired folks, the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads black 1mm stretch

cording is great for lightweight necklaces. Simply knot the ends and it is ready to pull over the head--no clasp

needed.

No more sticky glue tubes

Avoid sticky situations by wiping the tips of your glue tubes with a lotion-infused tissue before closing the cap.

The lotion keeps the cap from sticking.

Sterling Silver Savers

Keep your sterling silver components tarnish-free with moisture absorbers. Simply save the tiny silica gel

packets, found in handbags and shoe boxes, and place them into the air-tight plastic bag with your sterling silver

items. Just remember to keep the silica gel packets away from children and pets, as the contents are harmful if

ingested.

Tape or glue a yardstick to the bottom edge of your work table. This creates a lip to catch rolling beads and

provides a permanent measuring tool right at your fingertips.

Reprinted from September 2017 Ozark Earth Science Club News. Resource: www.firemountaingems.com



PUTTING PHOTOS ONTO ROCKS By: TheCrafsMan (Note: this is correct spelling...no "t")

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

A stone (ideally smooth and light in color)

Acrylic Polyurethane* (OR ModPodge Photo transfer / Liquitex Gel Medium / etc.)

Laser printed image (printed on regular or specialty transfer paper. *Remember to use laser printed photos as ink-jet does not work well.* This technique works even if your image is printed to regular paper. But if you go that route, you'll use the "rubbing" technique.

(Gently rub paper off with finger. Wipe with soft cloth to remove tiny bits of paper & allow to dry). STEPS:

Clean the surface of your stone (remove any dirt, oil, grime, etc.)

Apply a layer of acrylic polyurethane (or transfer gel)

Quickly apply your laser-printed design, FACE DOWN onto the wet surface

Using your hand or paper towels, work air bubbles out to the edges

Try to eliminate wrinkles as much as possible. Some wrinkles are ok.

Let dry for a couple of hours, depending on your heat and humidity.

ONCE DRY, apply water using a soaked sponge or paper towels.

Let the water soak into the paper, until you start to see the image through the back.

Carefully peel the paper away.

OPTIONAL: Apply a coat (or several) of acrylic polyurethane over the image to protect it.

Source: www.instructables.com/id/Transfer-PHOTOS-to-STONE November 2017 Ozark Earth Science Club News

Lapidary Fundamentals: Cabochon Cutting ________________________________________

by Donald Clark, CSM IMG About the author- Donald Clark, CSM IMG Donald Clark, CSM founded the International Gem Society in 1998. Donald started in the gem and jewelry industry in 1976. He received his formal gemology training from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the American Society of Gemcutters (ASG). The letters "CSM" after his name stood for Certified Supreme Master Gemcutter, a designation of Wykoff's ASG which has often been referred to as the doctorate of gem cutting. The American Society of Gemcutters only had 54 people reach this level. Along with dozens of articles for leading trade magazines, Donald authored the book "Modern Faceting, the Easy Way."

Cabochon Cutting Techniques

The oval cabochon is the most common shape for cabs. Other shapes just require minor technique adjustments. In this section,

you’ll learn how to cut an oval.

Slabbing

Most cutting begins with a slab. Yes, that means you’ll need a saw. Some cabs can be cut without slabbing, but most will need to

be cut into 1/4″ to 3/8″ thick slices. Begin by placing a template over the slab. If your material is a solid color, you’re just

looking for the largest piece you can cut. If the material has a pattern, then you’re looking for the shape and size with the most

eye appeal. This is a bit of a guessing game, since the pattern will change as you round the top. Look at both sides of the slab to

get an idea of how it will change.

Cabochon cutting template

A template isn’t always necessary. Some valuable materials, notably opal, are usually cut freeform for maximum weight

retention. However, you’ll want to end up with calibrated sizes and shapes with most gem material, since these will fit into pre-

made jewelry settings. Saving a little weight on most cabs but then having to spend time and money to make settings isn’t cost

effective.

When you’ve chosen your area, mark it for cutting. An aluminum pen is ideal for this. The mark won’t wash away like a pencil

mark. Furthermore, many gem materials will absorb liquid ink, which leaves an unsightly and costly mess that has to be cut away.

Once your cab is outlined, take it to the saw and cut away as much excess material as possible. Until you get used to this

process, it’s helpful to draw guide lines with the aluminum pen and a ruler.

Smaller stones should be dopped to save your fingers from unnecessary abuse.

NEXT MONTH: SHAPING AND POLISHING

http://www.instructables.com/id/Transfer-PHOTOS-to-STONE



TRMS WORKSHOP—A GREAT RESOURCE FOR CLUB MEMBERS!

TRMS members are welcome to use the club workshop during the scheduled sessions. You will be asked to sign a waiver if you work at the shop. Young people must be accompanied by an adult. Material for cutting and polishing is available at the shop for $1 a slab. There is a charge for cutting a piece on the big saw. Please, contact the shop foreman or the charge person 24-hours in advance.

TRMS WORKSHOP HOURS

First Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Third Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Third Tuesday 5:30 to 9:00 PM Fourth Thursday 5:30 to 9:00PM

Contact Billy McBay, supervisor, (918-407-6066)

The workshop is located next to Elsing Museum in the lower level of the Learning Resource Center

on the campus of Oral Roberts University, 81st and Lewis, Tulsa.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Submit items for the “On the Road Again” page to editor Kay Waterman by the 20

th of the preceding month by email to

[email protected]

Jan. 1- Feb. 28 Quartzsite, AZ Desert Gardens show; Prospectors Panorama

Jan. 27 – Feb. 10 Tucson, AZ Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show; Fine Minerals International Show;

Miners Co-op Mineral Show; Executive Inn Mineral, Fossil, Gems and Bead Show.

For more information about any of these activities or additional shows, check www.rockngem.com/shows.


http://www.rockngem.com/shows



TRMS JANUARY 2018 The club regularly meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the College Hill Presbyterian Church, 7th and Columbia near the TU tennis courts. A social hour precedes each meeting, with coffee and snacks. Visitors are

always welcome. Pebble Pups meet at 6:15 preceding the general membership meeting. For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 24 hours in advance.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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self-pay meal begins

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