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TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 1
January 2020 Vol LXV
III No 1
B
ox 2292 Tulsa OK
74101
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 2
SOC
wwwtulsarockandmineralsocietyorg
2020 Officers - Elected by club members each November-December
The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society Inc was organized in April 1958 to promote interest and provide education in the earth sci-ences 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 pm Pebble Pups meet at 615 and the membership business meeting and program commence at 7pm 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 Rebecca Ridgway RidgwayRocksgmailcom or mail to 6130 S 1st ST S Mus-kogee OK 74401 E-Mail Exchange Publications to RidgwayRocksgmailcom
Chat Pile Editor Wayne Mouser okyrocks1514gmailcom
Rock Donations Larry Wagle wagledadgmailcom
Show Chair Eric Hamshar johnhamsharyahoocom
Club Scholarship Dianne Kirk amp Richard Jaeger
918-510-0198 918-481-0249
Liz Thomas 918-671-0047 LThomas72055gmailcom
Martha Rongey 918-230-1094
Bob amp Nancy Hicks Scott Robb 918-371-2162 azketr1gmailcom
Pebble Pups Julia Allande allandecoxnet
Hospitality Table Kimberly Perry kimberlyperryehicom
Uniform Rules Leon Reeder leonreeder47yahoocom
Door Prize Chairman Paulino Allande
President Steve Ridgway 918-348-2299 stephenridgway63yahoocom
1st Vice President George Hill 918-587-9873 morrow90coxnet
2nd Vice President Holly Proctor 918-361-3081 hollyteachemailcom
Secretary Sharon Richards 918-266-8826 srichards15attnet
Treasurer Liz Thomas 918-671-0047 mygemsrockgmailcom
Shop Foreman Billy McBay 918-407-6066 xfiles4321msncom
WebLibrarian Martha Rongey 918-619-7861 m_rongeysbcglobalnet
Historian Roberta Wagle 918-695-4291 waglemomgmailcom
Past President Donna Loffer 918-407-1194 donnalofferattnet
Directors Richard Jaeger Larry Wagle Jamie Harl
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 3
T-TOWN ROCKHOUND January 2020 Vol LXVIII No1
Monthly newsletter of Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society tulsarockandmineralsocietyorg
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didnt do than by the ones you did do so throw off the bowlines sail away from safe har-bor catch the trade winds in your sails Explore dream discover - Mark Twain
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Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 4
Minutes of TRMS Board Meeting ndash December 3 2019
President Stephen Ridgway opened the meeting at 7 pm
Those present Steve Ridgway Peter Grice Roberta Wagle Billy McBay Rebecca Ridgway Martha Rongey Larry Wagle Donna
Loffer Richard Jaeger George Hill Sharon Richards and Wayne Mouser
Jerry Nagel passed the treasurer information early to Liz Thomas due to the passing of his wife Liz announced the checkbook bal-
ance was $591207 Peter Grice made a motion to accept the verbal treasurers report 2nd by George Hill motion approved
There was no secretarys report available at this time
Martha Rongey announced that she had started the publicity for the show and still has t-shirts available for sale
Billy McBay noted that there are two saws at the shop having problems and everything else was doing okay The inventory is com-
plete and he provided a book with items and pictures Larry recommended that Billy contact - Riggs for help with the saws at the
shop Both Martha and Larry have things that need to go into the library
Roberta Wagle went over things for the yearbook that she still needs
Liz Thomas had questions on the treasurers worksheet she and Sharon Richards will work together to get everything figured out
Liz also asked if the deposit has been made to the fairgrounds for the show Steve Ridgeway was going to reach out to Eric Hamp-
shire for that answer She also let everybody know that shes already getting requests from dealers to participate in our show again
this year
Donna Loffer announced that she had the turkey and ham bought for the Christmas dinner but will need help to set up
Peter Grice announced the Christmas gift exchange with a $15 maximum and a rock related gift that it needed to be wrapped
Richard Jaeger has the certificates for the Rockhounds of the year but will hold them until the January general meeting since we
have so much going on in December
Rebecca Ridgway asked for articles be turned in before the 20th of the month Completed articles should go to Rebecca and other
general information should go to Wayne Mouser for the conglomerate
Sharon Richards made a motion to adjourn at 8 pm 2nd by Richard Jaeger motion approved
Respectfully submitted
Roberta Wagle
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Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 5
Minutes of TRMS General Meeting December 9 2019
President Steve Ridgway opened the meeting at 7 pm Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the secretarys report as printed 2nd by Martha Rongey motion approved Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the treasurers report as printed 2nd by Peter Grice motion approved Kim Perry announced that we had 6 visitors and 1 new member We had a total of 74 in attendance Julia Allande announced that the Pebble Pups had learned about lapidary work Richard Jaeger supplied slabs for each Pebble Pub Richard also gave all the Pebble Pups a bag with 10 named fossils in each bag Julia presented Peb-ble pups that earned badges this month Eric Hamshar announced the beginning of the education committee meetings starting in January at 615 prior to the general meetings The show committee meetings will start in January on the third Monday of the month and meet each month through the show The display case this month was provided by Julia amp Paulino Allande and contained some beautiful turquoise pieces Jo-Ann Mounce Wayne Mouser and Ralph McLendon provided the entertainment for this years Christmas dinner Roxanne Chamberlin installed the Officers for the year 2020 President Steve Ridgway 1st Vice President George Hill 2nd Vice President Holly Proctor Secretary Sharon Richards Treasurer Liz Thomas Shop Forman Billy McBay Webmaster Librarian Martha Rongey Historian Roberta Wagle Past President Donna Loffer Director Richard Jaeger Director Larry Wagle Director Jamie Harl
She also remembered some past presidents Peter Grice announced the rules for the Christmas gift exchange event that would take place after the meal A wonderful potluck Christmas dinner was served The gift exchange game was played with a lot of laughter and tangled strings Martha Rongey made a motion to adjourn at 820 pm 2nd by Rebecca Ridgway motion approved Respectfully submitted Roberta Wagle
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The Conglomerate News from the Chat Pile
By Wayne Mouser okyrockscoxnet
Thanks especially to Kenn Mounce for bringing Jo Ann to the Christmas meeting so she could help entertain with Christmas songs They come from a distance of 120 miles one way They had to leave right after eating as Kenn had to go to work at 530 the next morning And thanks to Ralph McLendon who plays the piano by ear He played several Christmas songs Hersquos good too Wayne got to show off playing his 4-hole harmonica
Those TRMS members and visitors who attended December Luncheon on December 31 2019 were Jerry Nagel Wayne Mouser Leon Reeder Penny Richardson Harvey Shell Roxanna Chamberlin Peter Grice Adam Proctor Holly Proctor Chris Condon Paulino Allande Julia Allande Marti Becker Liz Thomas Ben Thomas Larry Wagle Roberta Wagle Brittany LaMasters (guest) Carla Shwadlenak and Chester Lee
In Loving Memoryhellip
One of our past presidents Ellsworth Noel has passed away Although we have not heard or seen him in quite awhile he is still fondly remembered for doing a fantastic job as president of the club Ellsworth Wilburn Noel 72 auto mechanic and resident of Bixby passed away Wednesday December 11 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma He was born Monday August 25 1947 to Kemper Ellsworth Noel and Georgia Marie (Eslick) Noel in Henryetta Oklahoma No services have been scheduled His obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwlegacycomobituariesnameellsworth-noel-obituarypid=194695056
Melany Jane Walker (Jerry Nagelrsquos wife) passed away on December 2 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family Melany was an active member of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Socie-ty and she enjoyed jewelry making such as sterling silver wire-wrapped pendants earrings and bracelets ndash but was most proud of her Tree of Life designed pendant She will be greatly missed Her obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwfitzgeraldfuneralservicecomobituarymelany-walker-southwood-chapel
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Compiled by Wayne Mouser from T-Town Rockhound archives
5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 2015 Second VP Jay Gourd brought the installation of new officers banquet to order Thirty-six people were in attendance at the Golden Corral Jay welcomed everyone and then turned the meeting over to Rich-ard Jaeger Richard noted that everyone working within the club is a volunteer He recognized last yearrsquos officers with a round of applause New officers were then introduced and sworn in President Ryan Brown introduced himself and called for harmony and fellowship and promotion of our hobby with other organizations Ryan spoke about his position and encouraged everyone to support communicate and assist Some general discussion on assorted subjects followed Table favors were given out as door prizes Meeting adjourned at 820pm
15 YEARS AGO JAMUARY 2005 Forty members attended the installation of new officers banquet held at the West-ern Sizzlinrsquo Steak House Richard Jaeger opened the meeting by handing out appreciation awards to all those present in helping run the club in 2004 and helping at the rock show The 2005 new officers were sworn in in a ceremony con-ducted by Roxanna Chamberlain Richard Jaeger gave new president Virgil Richards the official gavel of the club Virgil gave Richard a plaque of appreciation for his service as past president and the rock show Fred White also received an appreciation plaque for the rock show Floyd Speck announced the field trip was to visit the Dodrill Museum in Cushing The library display case featured Virgil Richardsrsquo collection of agatized Tampa Bay Coral TRMS Editor Mary Watts wrote an article titled ldquoJADErdquo
25 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1995 President Wayne Mouser call the meeting to order Thirty-five families and 1 guest was present Installation of new officers banquet was held at Furrrsquos Cafeteria at 41st amp Garnett Special thanks to Betty Letters and Pat Gregory for the table decorations A donation of $10 each will go to the OSCMS Scholarship Fund in memory of Harold Carloss Wallace Fort and Eileen Carloss who died in December A total of 12 TRMS members died in 1994 Larry Gregory introduced the 1994 outgoing TRMS officers and installed the 1995 incoming officers Jack Hill gave out Rockhound of the Year Awards Leon Reeder was top rock dog Leon will handle the 1995 rock hound program Jon Slankard 2nd VP announced the field trip was to visit the Elsing Museum at University Village J D Townsend displayed ldquoslabs with picturesrdquo in the library display case
45 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1975 The 17th annual Dinner Meeting and Installation of Officers was held at Furrs Cafete-ria in Utica Square The table decorations were finer mineral specimens and petrified wood loaned by the Deweyrsquos Proctorrsquos and McIntoshrsquos 120 members and guests were present The invocation was given by Clyde Thomas Ted Born was Master of Ceremonies Lynn Billau announced he will teach a class on fossils to adults and will teach a junior class if therersquos sufficient interest Past Presidents and Charter Members were introduced and honored Past President Gene Cockrell was awarded a plaque in behalf of the club honoring him for his year of committed services and leadership The other outgoing officers and committee chairmen were introduced and commended as well The new officers were introduced by Mr Cockrell and installed Cockrell then presented the TRMS gavel to Richard Jaeger our 1975 Presi-dent Richard our youngest President in the History of the Club has been an active member since 1959 Mr Jaeger in completing his final duty as program chairman for 1974 showed the interesting and educational movie ldquoVolcanoes in Icelandrdquo Vern Harvey wrote an article titled ldquoLetrsquos Go Pearlingrdquo Mary Prather and Linda Moore wrote an article titled ldquoFossils - What Are Theyrdquo
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PEBBLE PUPS
Thanks to Richard Jaeger for providing agate slabs for the Pebble Pups Eleven Pups and a like number of adults
crawled on the floor fashioning ornaments for Christmas trees or windows or anywhere else one wants to put it It
always seems simple (and even easy) to me and each time I learn more about the challenge of directing others to
copy my project But the results this time were definitely superior and I hope each Pup and adult learned a useful and
usable technique In retrospect I always wish someone had captured some of the moments in photos I know I was
way too involved even wrapped up in the project
Ian Kirk finally received five long overdue badges he had completed Earth in Space Reaching Across Generations The
World in Miniature Gold Panning and Prospecting and Field Trips Hersquos very close now to picking up Rock Star Eve-
lynn Cannella also added another five badges to her collection Fossils Lapidary Arts Earth in Space Rocking on the
Computer and Maps And Emily Schneider and Michael Schneider received their Earth Processes badges CONGRATU-
LATIONS to each of you
January we will make one more visit to the Rock Cycle Each Pup is invited to bring a small (about the size of a walnut
will do) sample of a metamorphic rock a sedimentary rock and an igneous rock to attach to a chart we will generate
Anyone who desires to help is invited to join in We will be using markers crayons glue and anything else anyone
wants to deal with
--Julia Allande JRoA Coordinator
UPCOMING MEETINGShellip
Education Committee - The first meeting of the TRMS Education Committee will meet at 615 prior to the January regular meeting Anyone who is interested in help-ing TRMS expand educational opportunities is encouraged to attend
Show Committee - A meeting of the TRMS Show Committee will be held at 7 PM on January 20th at College Hill Presbyterian Church Anyone who would like to be in-volved in planning for the 2020 TRMS Rock and Mineral show is encouraged to attend
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TRMS January Field Trip Redbud Valley Hike Jan 25 2020 9 am
We will meet in the parking lot of Redbud Valley Nature Preserve (16152 Redbud Dr Catoosa
OK 74015 ) at 9am We will start on the main trail loop and see the limestone outcroppings
more adventurous hikers are welcome to take the bluff trail and hike on the upper edge along
the bluffs There is a trail with a boardwalk if the more rugged trail is a bit much for you After
that there is the option to head a few miles northeast to a road cut and hunt fossils at OK-266
amp N 193rd E Ave If anyone with us knows of other locations in the area we could move on to
that as well Being January watch the Facebook page for updates if weather is bad or call
and check with me I love to have people rsvp then I donrsquot worry so much about leaving peo-
ple behind Irsquoll know to wait for you
My phone number is 918-361-3081 feel free to
call or text
mdashHolly Proctor
httpswwwoxleynaturecenterorgredbud-valley
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Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
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Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
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Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
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News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
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News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
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TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
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RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
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TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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SOC
wwwtulsarockandmineralsocietyorg
2020 Officers - Elected by club members each November-December
The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society Inc was organized in April 1958 to promote interest and provide education in the earth sci-ences 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 pm Pebble Pups meet at 615 and the membership business meeting and program commence at 7pm 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 Rebecca Ridgway RidgwayRocksgmailcom or mail to 6130 S 1st ST S Mus-kogee OK 74401 E-Mail Exchange Publications to RidgwayRocksgmailcom
Chat Pile Editor Wayne Mouser okyrocks1514gmailcom
Rock Donations Larry Wagle wagledadgmailcom
Show Chair Eric Hamshar johnhamsharyahoocom
Club Scholarship Dianne Kirk amp Richard Jaeger
918-510-0198 918-481-0249
Liz Thomas 918-671-0047 LThomas72055gmailcom
Martha Rongey 918-230-1094
Bob amp Nancy Hicks Scott Robb 918-371-2162 azketr1gmailcom
Pebble Pups Julia Allande allandecoxnet
Hospitality Table Kimberly Perry kimberlyperryehicom
Uniform Rules Leon Reeder leonreeder47yahoocom
Door Prize Chairman Paulino Allande
President Steve Ridgway 918-348-2299 stephenridgway63yahoocom
1st Vice President George Hill 918-587-9873 morrow90coxnet
2nd Vice President Holly Proctor 918-361-3081 hollyteachemailcom
Secretary Sharon Richards 918-266-8826 srichards15attnet
Treasurer Liz Thomas 918-671-0047 mygemsrockgmailcom
Shop Foreman Billy McBay 918-407-6066 xfiles4321msncom
WebLibrarian Martha Rongey 918-619-7861 m_rongeysbcglobalnet
Historian Roberta Wagle 918-695-4291 waglemomgmailcom
Past President Donna Loffer 918-407-1194 donnalofferattnet
Directors Richard Jaeger Larry Wagle Jamie Harl
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 3
T-TOWN ROCKHOUND January 2020 Vol LXVIII No1
Monthly newsletter of Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society tulsarockandmineralsocietyorg
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didnt do than by the ones you did do so throw off the bowlines sail away from safe har-bor catch the trade winds in your sails Explore dream discover - Mark Twain
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
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Minutes of TRMS Board Meeting ndash December 3 2019
President Stephen Ridgway opened the meeting at 7 pm
Those present Steve Ridgway Peter Grice Roberta Wagle Billy McBay Rebecca Ridgway Martha Rongey Larry Wagle Donna
Loffer Richard Jaeger George Hill Sharon Richards and Wayne Mouser
Jerry Nagel passed the treasurer information early to Liz Thomas due to the passing of his wife Liz announced the checkbook bal-
ance was $591207 Peter Grice made a motion to accept the verbal treasurers report 2nd by George Hill motion approved
There was no secretarys report available at this time
Martha Rongey announced that she had started the publicity for the show and still has t-shirts available for sale
Billy McBay noted that there are two saws at the shop having problems and everything else was doing okay The inventory is com-
plete and he provided a book with items and pictures Larry recommended that Billy contact - Riggs for help with the saws at the
shop Both Martha and Larry have things that need to go into the library
Roberta Wagle went over things for the yearbook that she still needs
Liz Thomas had questions on the treasurers worksheet she and Sharon Richards will work together to get everything figured out
Liz also asked if the deposit has been made to the fairgrounds for the show Steve Ridgeway was going to reach out to Eric Hamp-
shire for that answer She also let everybody know that shes already getting requests from dealers to participate in our show again
this year
Donna Loffer announced that she had the turkey and ham bought for the Christmas dinner but will need help to set up
Peter Grice announced the Christmas gift exchange with a $15 maximum and a rock related gift that it needed to be wrapped
Richard Jaeger has the certificates for the Rockhounds of the year but will hold them until the January general meeting since we
have so much going on in December
Rebecca Ridgway asked for articles be turned in before the 20th of the month Completed articles should go to Rebecca and other
general information should go to Wayne Mouser for the conglomerate
Sharon Richards made a motion to adjourn at 8 pm 2nd by Richard Jaeger motion approved
Respectfully submitted
Roberta Wagle
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 5
Minutes of TRMS General Meeting December 9 2019
President Steve Ridgway opened the meeting at 7 pm Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the secretarys report as printed 2nd by Martha Rongey motion approved Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the treasurers report as printed 2nd by Peter Grice motion approved Kim Perry announced that we had 6 visitors and 1 new member We had a total of 74 in attendance Julia Allande announced that the Pebble Pups had learned about lapidary work Richard Jaeger supplied slabs for each Pebble Pub Richard also gave all the Pebble Pups a bag with 10 named fossils in each bag Julia presented Peb-ble pups that earned badges this month Eric Hamshar announced the beginning of the education committee meetings starting in January at 615 prior to the general meetings The show committee meetings will start in January on the third Monday of the month and meet each month through the show The display case this month was provided by Julia amp Paulino Allande and contained some beautiful turquoise pieces Jo-Ann Mounce Wayne Mouser and Ralph McLendon provided the entertainment for this years Christmas dinner Roxanne Chamberlin installed the Officers for the year 2020 President Steve Ridgway 1st Vice President George Hill 2nd Vice President Holly Proctor Secretary Sharon Richards Treasurer Liz Thomas Shop Forman Billy McBay Webmaster Librarian Martha Rongey Historian Roberta Wagle Past President Donna Loffer Director Richard Jaeger Director Larry Wagle Director Jamie Harl
She also remembered some past presidents Peter Grice announced the rules for the Christmas gift exchange event that would take place after the meal A wonderful potluck Christmas dinner was served The gift exchange game was played with a lot of laughter and tangled strings Martha Rongey made a motion to adjourn at 820 pm 2nd by Rebecca Ridgway motion approved Respectfully submitted Roberta Wagle
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The Conglomerate News from the Chat Pile
By Wayne Mouser okyrockscoxnet
Thanks especially to Kenn Mounce for bringing Jo Ann to the Christmas meeting so she could help entertain with Christmas songs They come from a distance of 120 miles one way They had to leave right after eating as Kenn had to go to work at 530 the next morning And thanks to Ralph McLendon who plays the piano by ear He played several Christmas songs Hersquos good too Wayne got to show off playing his 4-hole harmonica
Those TRMS members and visitors who attended December Luncheon on December 31 2019 were Jerry Nagel Wayne Mouser Leon Reeder Penny Richardson Harvey Shell Roxanna Chamberlin Peter Grice Adam Proctor Holly Proctor Chris Condon Paulino Allande Julia Allande Marti Becker Liz Thomas Ben Thomas Larry Wagle Roberta Wagle Brittany LaMasters (guest) Carla Shwadlenak and Chester Lee
In Loving Memoryhellip
One of our past presidents Ellsworth Noel has passed away Although we have not heard or seen him in quite awhile he is still fondly remembered for doing a fantastic job as president of the club Ellsworth Wilburn Noel 72 auto mechanic and resident of Bixby passed away Wednesday December 11 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma He was born Monday August 25 1947 to Kemper Ellsworth Noel and Georgia Marie (Eslick) Noel in Henryetta Oklahoma No services have been scheduled His obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwlegacycomobituariesnameellsworth-noel-obituarypid=194695056
Melany Jane Walker (Jerry Nagelrsquos wife) passed away on December 2 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family Melany was an active member of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Socie-ty and she enjoyed jewelry making such as sterling silver wire-wrapped pendants earrings and bracelets ndash but was most proud of her Tree of Life designed pendant She will be greatly missed Her obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwfitzgeraldfuneralservicecomobituarymelany-walker-southwood-chapel
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Compiled by Wayne Mouser from T-Town Rockhound archives
5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 2015 Second VP Jay Gourd brought the installation of new officers banquet to order Thirty-six people were in attendance at the Golden Corral Jay welcomed everyone and then turned the meeting over to Rich-ard Jaeger Richard noted that everyone working within the club is a volunteer He recognized last yearrsquos officers with a round of applause New officers were then introduced and sworn in President Ryan Brown introduced himself and called for harmony and fellowship and promotion of our hobby with other organizations Ryan spoke about his position and encouraged everyone to support communicate and assist Some general discussion on assorted subjects followed Table favors were given out as door prizes Meeting adjourned at 820pm
15 YEARS AGO JAMUARY 2005 Forty members attended the installation of new officers banquet held at the West-ern Sizzlinrsquo Steak House Richard Jaeger opened the meeting by handing out appreciation awards to all those present in helping run the club in 2004 and helping at the rock show The 2005 new officers were sworn in in a ceremony con-ducted by Roxanna Chamberlain Richard Jaeger gave new president Virgil Richards the official gavel of the club Virgil gave Richard a plaque of appreciation for his service as past president and the rock show Fred White also received an appreciation plaque for the rock show Floyd Speck announced the field trip was to visit the Dodrill Museum in Cushing The library display case featured Virgil Richardsrsquo collection of agatized Tampa Bay Coral TRMS Editor Mary Watts wrote an article titled ldquoJADErdquo
25 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1995 President Wayne Mouser call the meeting to order Thirty-five families and 1 guest was present Installation of new officers banquet was held at Furrrsquos Cafeteria at 41st amp Garnett Special thanks to Betty Letters and Pat Gregory for the table decorations A donation of $10 each will go to the OSCMS Scholarship Fund in memory of Harold Carloss Wallace Fort and Eileen Carloss who died in December A total of 12 TRMS members died in 1994 Larry Gregory introduced the 1994 outgoing TRMS officers and installed the 1995 incoming officers Jack Hill gave out Rockhound of the Year Awards Leon Reeder was top rock dog Leon will handle the 1995 rock hound program Jon Slankard 2nd VP announced the field trip was to visit the Elsing Museum at University Village J D Townsend displayed ldquoslabs with picturesrdquo in the library display case
45 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1975 The 17th annual Dinner Meeting and Installation of Officers was held at Furrs Cafete-ria in Utica Square The table decorations were finer mineral specimens and petrified wood loaned by the Deweyrsquos Proctorrsquos and McIntoshrsquos 120 members and guests were present The invocation was given by Clyde Thomas Ted Born was Master of Ceremonies Lynn Billau announced he will teach a class on fossils to adults and will teach a junior class if therersquos sufficient interest Past Presidents and Charter Members were introduced and honored Past President Gene Cockrell was awarded a plaque in behalf of the club honoring him for his year of committed services and leadership The other outgoing officers and committee chairmen were introduced and commended as well The new officers were introduced by Mr Cockrell and installed Cockrell then presented the TRMS gavel to Richard Jaeger our 1975 Presi-dent Richard our youngest President in the History of the Club has been an active member since 1959 Mr Jaeger in completing his final duty as program chairman for 1974 showed the interesting and educational movie ldquoVolcanoes in Icelandrdquo Vern Harvey wrote an article titled ldquoLetrsquos Go Pearlingrdquo Mary Prather and Linda Moore wrote an article titled ldquoFossils - What Are Theyrdquo
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PEBBLE PUPS
Thanks to Richard Jaeger for providing agate slabs for the Pebble Pups Eleven Pups and a like number of adults
crawled on the floor fashioning ornaments for Christmas trees or windows or anywhere else one wants to put it It
always seems simple (and even easy) to me and each time I learn more about the challenge of directing others to
copy my project But the results this time were definitely superior and I hope each Pup and adult learned a useful and
usable technique In retrospect I always wish someone had captured some of the moments in photos I know I was
way too involved even wrapped up in the project
Ian Kirk finally received five long overdue badges he had completed Earth in Space Reaching Across Generations The
World in Miniature Gold Panning and Prospecting and Field Trips Hersquos very close now to picking up Rock Star Eve-
lynn Cannella also added another five badges to her collection Fossils Lapidary Arts Earth in Space Rocking on the
Computer and Maps And Emily Schneider and Michael Schneider received their Earth Processes badges CONGRATU-
LATIONS to each of you
January we will make one more visit to the Rock Cycle Each Pup is invited to bring a small (about the size of a walnut
will do) sample of a metamorphic rock a sedimentary rock and an igneous rock to attach to a chart we will generate
Anyone who desires to help is invited to join in We will be using markers crayons glue and anything else anyone
wants to deal with
--Julia Allande JRoA Coordinator
UPCOMING MEETINGShellip
Education Committee - The first meeting of the TRMS Education Committee will meet at 615 prior to the January regular meeting Anyone who is interested in help-ing TRMS expand educational opportunities is encouraged to attend
Show Committee - A meeting of the TRMS Show Committee will be held at 7 PM on January 20th at College Hill Presbyterian Church Anyone who would like to be in-volved in planning for the 2020 TRMS Rock and Mineral show is encouraged to attend
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TRMS January Field Trip Redbud Valley Hike Jan 25 2020 9 am
We will meet in the parking lot of Redbud Valley Nature Preserve (16152 Redbud Dr Catoosa
OK 74015 ) at 9am We will start on the main trail loop and see the limestone outcroppings
more adventurous hikers are welcome to take the bluff trail and hike on the upper edge along
the bluffs There is a trail with a boardwalk if the more rugged trail is a bit much for you After
that there is the option to head a few miles northeast to a road cut and hunt fossils at OK-266
amp N 193rd E Ave If anyone with us knows of other locations in the area we could move on to
that as well Being January watch the Facebook page for updates if weather is bad or call
and check with me I love to have people rsvp then I donrsquot worry so much about leaving peo-
ple behind Irsquoll know to wait for you
My phone number is 918-361-3081 feel free to
call or text
mdashHolly Proctor
httpswwwoxleynaturecenterorgredbud-valley
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Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
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Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
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Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
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News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
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News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
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TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
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RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
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TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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T-TOWN ROCKHOUND January 2020 Vol LXVIII No1
Monthly newsletter of Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society tulsarockandmineralsocietyorg
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didnt do than by the ones you did do so throw off the bowlines sail away from safe har-bor catch the trade winds in your sails Explore dream discover - Mark Twain
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Minutes of TRMS Board Meeting ndash December 3 2019
President Stephen Ridgway opened the meeting at 7 pm
Those present Steve Ridgway Peter Grice Roberta Wagle Billy McBay Rebecca Ridgway Martha Rongey Larry Wagle Donna
Loffer Richard Jaeger George Hill Sharon Richards and Wayne Mouser
Jerry Nagel passed the treasurer information early to Liz Thomas due to the passing of his wife Liz announced the checkbook bal-
ance was $591207 Peter Grice made a motion to accept the verbal treasurers report 2nd by George Hill motion approved
There was no secretarys report available at this time
Martha Rongey announced that she had started the publicity for the show and still has t-shirts available for sale
Billy McBay noted that there are two saws at the shop having problems and everything else was doing okay The inventory is com-
plete and he provided a book with items and pictures Larry recommended that Billy contact - Riggs for help with the saws at the
shop Both Martha and Larry have things that need to go into the library
Roberta Wagle went over things for the yearbook that she still needs
Liz Thomas had questions on the treasurers worksheet she and Sharon Richards will work together to get everything figured out
Liz also asked if the deposit has been made to the fairgrounds for the show Steve Ridgeway was going to reach out to Eric Hamp-
shire for that answer She also let everybody know that shes already getting requests from dealers to participate in our show again
this year
Donna Loffer announced that she had the turkey and ham bought for the Christmas dinner but will need help to set up
Peter Grice announced the Christmas gift exchange with a $15 maximum and a rock related gift that it needed to be wrapped
Richard Jaeger has the certificates for the Rockhounds of the year but will hold them until the January general meeting since we
have so much going on in December
Rebecca Ridgway asked for articles be turned in before the 20th of the month Completed articles should go to Rebecca and other
general information should go to Wayne Mouser for the conglomerate
Sharon Richards made a motion to adjourn at 8 pm 2nd by Richard Jaeger motion approved
Respectfully submitted
Roberta Wagle
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Minutes of TRMS General Meeting December 9 2019
President Steve Ridgway opened the meeting at 7 pm Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the secretarys report as printed 2nd by Martha Rongey motion approved Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the treasurers report as printed 2nd by Peter Grice motion approved Kim Perry announced that we had 6 visitors and 1 new member We had a total of 74 in attendance Julia Allande announced that the Pebble Pups had learned about lapidary work Richard Jaeger supplied slabs for each Pebble Pub Richard also gave all the Pebble Pups a bag with 10 named fossils in each bag Julia presented Peb-ble pups that earned badges this month Eric Hamshar announced the beginning of the education committee meetings starting in January at 615 prior to the general meetings The show committee meetings will start in January on the third Monday of the month and meet each month through the show The display case this month was provided by Julia amp Paulino Allande and contained some beautiful turquoise pieces Jo-Ann Mounce Wayne Mouser and Ralph McLendon provided the entertainment for this years Christmas dinner Roxanne Chamberlin installed the Officers for the year 2020 President Steve Ridgway 1st Vice President George Hill 2nd Vice President Holly Proctor Secretary Sharon Richards Treasurer Liz Thomas Shop Forman Billy McBay Webmaster Librarian Martha Rongey Historian Roberta Wagle Past President Donna Loffer Director Richard Jaeger Director Larry Wagle Director Jamie Harl
She also remembered some past presidents Peter Grice announced the rules for the Christmas gift exchange event that would take place after the meal A wonderful potluck Christmas dinner was served The gift exchange game was played with a lot of laughter and tangled strings Martha Rongey made a motion to adjourn at 820 pm 2nd by Rebecca Ridgway motion approved Respectfully submitted Roberta Wagle
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Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 6
The Conglomerate News from the Chat Pile
By Wayne Mouser okyrockscoxnet
Thanks especially to Kenn Mounce for bringing Jo Ann to the Christmas meeting so she could help entertain with Christmas songs They come from a distance of 120 miles one way They had to leave right after eating as Kenn had to go to work at 530 the next morning And thanks to Ralph McLendon who plays the piano by ear He played several Christmas songs Hersquos good too Wayne got to show off playing his 4-hole harmonica
Those TRMS members and visitors who attended December Luncheon on December 31 2019 were Jerry Nagel Wayne Mouser Leon Reeder Penny Richardson Harvey Shell Roxanna Chamberlin Peter Grice Adam Proctor Holly Proctor Chris Condon Paulino Allande Julia Allande Marti Becker Liz Thomas Ben Thomas Larry Wagle Roberta Wagle Brittany LaMasters (guest) Carla Shwadlenak and Chester Lee
In Loving Memoryhellip
One of our past presidents Ellsworth Noel has passed away Although we have not heard or seen him in quite awhile he is still fondly remembered for doing a fantastic job as president of the club Ellsworth Wilburn Noel 72 auto mechanic and resident of Bixby passed away Wednesday December 11 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma He was born Monday August 25 1947 to Kemper Ellsworth Noel and Georgia Marie (Eslick) Noel in Henryetta Oklahoma No services have been scheduled His obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwlegacycomobituariesnameellsworth-noel-obituarypid=194695056
Melany Jane Walker (Jerry Nagelrsquos wife) passed away on December 2 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family Melany was an active member of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Socie-ty and she enjoyed jewelry making such as sterling silver wire-wrapped pendants earrings and bracelets ndash but was most proud of her Tree of Life designed pendant She will be greatly missed Her obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwfitzgeraldfuneralservicecomobituarymelany-walker-southwood-chapel
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 7
Compiled by Wayne Mouser from T-Town Rockhound archives
5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 2015 Second VP Jay Gourd brought the installation of new officers banquet to order Thirty-six people were in attendance at the Golden Corral Jay welcomed everyone and then turned the meeting over to Rich-ard Jaeger Richard noted that everyone working within the club is a volunteer He recognized last yearrsquos officers with a round of applause New officers were then introduced and sworn in President Ryan Brown introduced himself and called for harmony and fellowship and promotion of our hobby with other organizations Ryan spoke about his position and encouraged everyone to support communicate and assist Some general discussion on assorted subjects followed Table favors were given out as door prizes Meeting adjourned at 820pm
15 YEARS AGO JAMUARY 2005 Forty members attended the installation of new officers banquet held at the West-ern Sizzlinrsquo Steak House Richard Jaeger opened the meeting by handing out appreciation awards to all those present in helping run the club in 2004 and helping at the rock show The 2005 new officers were sworn in in a ceremony con-ducted by Roxanna Chamberlain Richard Jaeger gave new president Virgil Richards the official gavel of the club Virgil gave Richard a plaque of appreciation for his service as past president and the rock show Fred White also received an appreciation plaque for the rock show Floyd Speck announced the field trip was to visit the Dodrill Museum in Cushing The library display case featured Virgil Richardsrsquo collection of agatized Tampa Bay Coral TRMS Editor Mary Watts wrote an article titled ldquoJADErdquo
25 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1995 President Wayne Mouser call the meeting to order Thirty-five families and 1 guest was present Installation of new officers banquet was held at Furrrsquos Cafeteria at 41st amp Garnett Special thanks to Betty Letters and Pat Gregory for the table decorations A donation of $10 each will go to the OSCMS Scholarship Fund in memory of Harold Carloss Wallace Fort and Eileen Carloss who died in December A total of 12 TRMS members died in 1994 Larry Gregory introduced the 1994 outgoing TRMS officers and installed the 1995 incoming officers Jack Hill gave out Rockhound of the Year Awards Leon Reeder was top rock dog Leon will handle the 1995 rock hound program Jon Slankard 2nd VP announced the field trip was to visit the Elsing Museum at University Village J D Townsend displayed ldquoslabs with picturesrdquo in the library display case
45 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1975 The 17th annual Dinner Meeting and Installation of Officers was held at Furrs Cafete-ria in Utica Square The table decorations were finer mineral specimens and petrified wood loaned by the Deweyrsquos Proctorrsquos and McIntoshrsquos 120 members and guests were present The invocation was given by Clyde Thomas Ted Born was Master of Ceremonies Lynn Billau announced he will teach a class on fossils to adults and will teach a junior class if therersquos sufficient interest Past Presidents and Charter Members were introduced and honored Past President Gene Cockrell was awarded a plaque in behalf of the club honoring him for his year of committed services and leadership The other outgoing officers and committee chairmen were introduced and commended as well The new officers were introduced by Mr Cockrell and installed Cockrell then presented the TRMS gavel to Richard Jaeger our 1975 Presi-dent Richard our youngest President in the History of the Club has been an active member since 1959 Mr Jaeger in completing his final duty as program chairman for 1974 showed the interesting and educational movie ldquoVolcanoes in Icelandrdquo Vern Harvey wrote an article titled ldquoLetrsquos Go Pearlingrdquo Mary Prather and Linda Moore wrote an article titled ldquoFossils - What Are Theyrdquo
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 8
PEBBLE PUPS
Thanks to Richard Jaeger for providing agate slabs for the Pebble Pups Eleven Pups and a like number of adults
crawled on the floor fashioning ornaments for Christmas trees or windows or anywhere else one wants to put it It
always seems simple (and even easy) to me and each time I learn more about the challenge of directing others to
copy my project But the results this time were definitely superior and I hope each Pup and adult learned a useful and
usable technique In retrospect I always wish someone had captured some of the moments in photos I know I was
way too involved even wrapped up in the project
Ian Kirk finally received five long overdue badges he had completed Earth in Space Reaching Across Generations The
World in Miniature Gold Panning and Prospecting and Field Trips Hersquos very close now to picking up Rock Star Eve-
lynn Cannella also added another five badges to her collection Fossils Lapidary Arts Earth in Space Rocking on the
Computer and Maps And Emily Schneider and Michael Schneider received their Earth Processes badges CONGRATU-
LATIONS to each of you
January we will make one more visit to the Rock Cycle Each Pup is invited to bring a small (about the size of a walnut
will do) sample of a metamorphic rock a sedimentary rock and an igneous rock to attach to a chart we will generate
Anyone who desires to help is invited to join in We will be using markers crayons glue and anything else anyone
wants to deal with
--Julia Allande JRoA Coordinator
UPCOMING MEETINGShellip
Education Committee - The first meeting of the TRMS Education Committee will meet at 615 prior to the January regular meeting Anyone who is interested in help-ing TRMS expand educational opportunities is encouraged to attend
Show Committee - A meeting of the TRMS Show Committee will be held at 7 PM on January 20th at College Hill Presbyterian Church Anyone who would like to be in-volved in planning for the 2020 TRMS Rock and Mineral show is encouraged to attend
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 9
TRMS January Field Trip Redbud Valley Hike Jan 25 2020 9 am
We will meet in the parking lot of Redbud Valley Nature Preserve (16152 Redbud Dr Catoosa
OK 74015 ) at 9am We will start on the main trail loop and see the limestone outcroppings
more adventurous hikers are welcome to take the bluff trail and hike on the upper edge along
the bluffs There is a trail with a boardwalk if the more rugged trail is a bit much for you After
that there is the option to head a few miles northeast to a road cut and hunt fossils at OK-266
amp N 193rd E Ave If anyone with us knows of other locations in the area we could move on to
that as well Being January watch the Facebook page for updates if weather is bad or call
and check with me I love to have people rsvp then I donrsquot worry so much about leaving peo-
ple behind Irsquoll know to wait for you
My phone number is 918-361-3081 feel free to
call or text
mdashHolly Proctor
httpswwwoxleynaturecenterorgredbud-valley
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 10
Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
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Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 11
Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 4
Minutes of TRMS Board Meeting ndash December 3 2019
President Stephen Ridgway opened the meeting at 7 pm
Those present Steve Ridgway Peter Grice Roberta Wagle Billy McBay Rebecca Ridgway Martha Rongey Larry Wagle Donna
Loffer Richard Jaeger George Hill Sharon Richards and Wayne Mouser
Jerry Nagel passed the treasurer information early to Liz Thomas due to the passing of his wife Liz announced the checkbook bal-
ance was $591207 Peter Grice made a motion to accept the verbal treasurers report 2nd by George Hill motion approved
There was no secretarys report available at this time
Martha Rongey announced that she had started the publicity for the show and still has t-shirts available for sale
Billy McBay noted that there are two saws at the shop having problems and everything else was doing okay The inventory is com-
plete and he provided a book with items and pictures Larry recommended that Billy contact - Riggs for help with the saws at the
shop Both Martha and Larry have things that need to go into the library
Roberta Wagle went over things for the yearbook that she still needs
Liz Thomas had questions on the treasurers worksheet she and Sharon Richards will work together to get everything figured out
Liz also asked if the deposit has been made to the fairgrounds for the show Steve Ridgeway was going to reach out to Eric Hamp-
shire for that answer She also let everybody know that shes already getting requests from dealers to participate in our show again
this year
Donna Loffer announced that she had the turkey and ham bought for the Christmas dinner but will need help to set up
Peter Grice announced the Christmas gift exchange with a $15 maximum and a rock related gift that it needed to be wrapped
Richard Jaeger has the certificates for the Rockhounds of the year but will hold them until the January general meeting since we
have so much going on in December
Rebecca Ridgway asked for articles be turned in before the 20th of the month Completed articles should go to Rebecca and other
general information should go to Wayne Mouser for the conglomerate
Sharon Richards made a motion to adjourn at 8 pm 2nd by Richard Jaeger motion approved
Respectfully submitted
Roberta Wagle
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 5
Minutes of TRMS General Meeting December 9 2019
President Steve Ridgway opened the meeting at 7 pm Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the secretarys report as printed 2nd by Martha Rongey motion approved Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the treasurers report as printed 2nd by Peter Grice motion approved Kim Perry announced that we had 6 visitors and 1 new member We had a total of 74 in attendance Julia Allande announced that the Pebble Pups had learned about lapidary work Richard Jaeger supplied slabs for each Pebble Pub Richard also gave all the Pebble Pups a bag with 10 named fossils in each bag Julia presented Peb-ble pups that earned badges this month Eric Hamshar announced the beginning of the education committee meetings starting in January at 615 prior to the general meetings The show committee meetings will start in January on the third Monday of the month and meet each month through the show The display case this month was provided by Julia amp Paulino Allande and contained some beautiful turquoise pieces Jo-Ann Mounce Wayne Mouser and Ralph McLendon provided the entertainment for this years Christmas dinner Roxanne Chamberlin installed the Officers for the year 2020 President Steve Ridgway 1st Vice President George Hill 2nd Vice President Holly Proctor Secretary Sharon Richards Treasurer Liz Thomas Shop Forman Billy McBay Webmaster Librarian Martha Rongey Historian Roberta Wagle Past President Donna Loffer Director Richard Jaeger Director Larry Wagle Director Jamie Harl
She also remembered some past presidents Peter Grice announced the rules for the Christmas gift exchange event that would take place after the meal A wonderful potluck Christmas dinner was served The gift exchange game was played with a lot of laughter and tangled strings Martha Rongey made a motion to adjourn at 820 pm 2nd by Rebecca Ridgway motion approved Respectfully submitted Roberta Wagle
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Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 6
The Conglomerate News from the Chat Pile
By Wayne Mouser okyrockscoxnet
Thanks especially to Kenn Mounce for bringing Jo Ann to the Christmas meeting so she could help entertain with Christmas songs They come from a distance of 120 miles one way They had to leave right after eating as Kenn had to go to work at 530 the next morning And thanks to Ralph McLendon who plays the piano by ear He played several Christmas songs Hersquos good too Wayne got to show off playing his 4-hole harmonica
Those TRMS members and visitors who attended December Luncheon on December 31 2019 were Jerry Nagel Wayne Mouser Leon Reeder Penny Richardson Harvey Shell Roxanna Chamberlin Peter Grice Adam Proctor Holly Proctor Chris Condon Paulino Allande Julia Allande Marti Becker Liz Thomas Ben Thomas Larry Wagle Roberta Wagle Brittany LaMasters (guest) Carla Shwadlenak and Chester Lee
In Loving Memoryhellip
One of our past presidents Ellsworth Noel has passed away Although we have not heard or seen him in quite awhile he is still fondly remembered for doing a fantastic job as president of the club Ellsworth Wilburn Noel 72 auto mechanic and resident of Bixby passed away Wednesday December 11 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma He was born Monday August 25 1947 to Kemper Ellsworth Noel and Georgia Marie (Eslick) Noel in Henryetta Oklahoma No services have been scheduled His obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwlegacycomobituariesnameellsworth-noel-obituarypid=194695056
Melany Jane Walker (Jerry Nagelrsquos wife) passed away on December 2 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family Melany was an active member of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Socie-ty and she enjoyed jewelry making such as sterling silver wire-wrapped pendants earrings and bracelets ndash but was most proud of her Tree of Life designed pendant She will be greatly missed Her obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwfitzgeraldfuneralservicecomobituarymelany-walker-southwood-chapel
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 7
Compiled by Wayne Mouser from T-Town Rockhound archives
5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 2015 Second VP Jay Gourd brought the installation of new officers banquet to order Thirty-six people were in attendance at the Golden Corral Jay welcomed everyone and then turned the meeting over to Rich-ard Jaeger Richard noted that everyone working within the club is a volunteer He recognized last yearrsquos officers with a round of applause New officers were then introduced and sworn in President Ryan Brown introduced himself and called for harmony and fellowship and promotion of our hobby with other organizations Ryan spoke about his position and encouraged everyone to support communicate and assist Some general discussion on assorted subjects followed Table favors were given out as door prizes Meeting adjourned at 820pm
15 YEARS AGO JAMUARY 2005 Forty members attended the installation of new officers banquet held at the West-ern Sizzlinrsquo Steak House Richard Jaeger opened the meeting by handing out appreciation awards to all those present in helping run the club in 2004 and helping at the rock show The 2005 new officers were sworn in in a ceremony con-ducted by Roxanna Chamberlain Richard Jaeger gave new president Virgil Richards the official gavel of the club Virgil gave Richard a plaque of appreciation for his service as past president and the rock show Fred White also received an appreciation plaque for the rock show Floyd Speck announced the field trip was to visit the Dodrill Museum in Cushing The library display case featured Virgil Richardsrsquo collection of agatized Tampa Bay Coral TRMS Editor Mary Watts wrote an article titled ldquoJADErdquo
25 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1995 President Wayne Mouser call the meeting to order Thirty-five families and 1 guest was present Installation of new officers banquet was held at Furrrsquos Cafeteria at 41st amp Garnett Special thanks to Betty Letters and Pat Gregory for the table decorations A donation of $10 each will go to the OSCMS Scholarship Fund in memory of Harold Carloss Wallace Fort and Eileen Carloss who died in December A total of 12 TRMS members died in 1994 Larry Gregory introduced the 1994 outgoing TRMS officers and installed the 1995 incoming officers Jack Hill gave out Rockhound of the Year Awards Leon Reeder was top rock dog Leon will handle the 1995 rock hound program Jon Slankard 2nd VP announced the field trip was to visit the Elsing Museum at University Village J D Townsend displayed ldquoslabs with picturesrdquo in the library display case
45 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1975 The 17th annual Dinner Meeting and Installation of Officers was held at Furrs Cafete-ria in Utica Square The table decorations were finer mineral specimens and petrified wood loaned by the Deweyrsquos Proctorrsquos and McIntoshrsquos 120 members and guests were present The invocation was given by Clyde Thomas Ted Born was Master of Ceremonies Lynn Billau announced he will teach a class on fossils to adults and will teach a junior class if therersquos sufficient interest Past Presidents and Charter Members were introduced and honored Past President Gene Cockrell was awarded a plaque in behalf of the club honoring him for his year of committed services and leadership The other outgoing officers and committee chairmen were introduced and commended as well The new officers were introduced by Mr Cockrell and installed Cockrell then presented the TRMS gavel to Richard Jaeger our 1975 Presi-dent Richard our youngest President in the History of the Club has been an active member since 1959 Mr Jaeger in completing his final duty as program chairman for 1974 showed the interesting and educational movie ldquoVolcanoes in Icelandrdquo Vern Harvey wrote an article titled ldquoLetrsquos Go Pearlingrdquo Mary Prather and Linda Moore wrote an article titled ldquoFossils - What Are Theyrdquo
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 8
PEBBLE PUPS
Thanks to Richard Jaeger for providing agate slabs for the Pebble Pups Eleven Pups and a like number of adults
crawled on the floor fashioning ornaments for Christmas trees or windows or anywhere else one wants to put it It
always seems simple (and even easy) to me and each time I learn more about the challenge of directing others to
copy my project But the results this time were definitely superior and I hope each Pup and adult learned a useful and
usable technique In retrospect I always wish someone had captured some of the moments in photos I know I was
way too involved even wrapped up in the project
Ian Kirk finally received five long overdue badges he had completed Earth in Space Reaching Across Generations The
World in Miniature Gold Panning and Prospecting and Field Trips Hersquos very close now to picking up Rock Star Eve-
lynn Cannella also added another five badges to her collection Fossils Lapidary Arts Earth in Space Rocking on the
Computer and Maps And Emily Schneider and Michael Schneider received their Earth Processes badges CONGRATU-
LATIONS to each of you
January we will make one more visit to the Rock Cycle Each Pup is invited to bring a small (about the size of a walnut
will do) sample of a metamorphic rock a sedimentary rock and an igneous rock to attach to a chart we will generate
Anyone who desires to help is invited to join in We will be using markers crayons glue and anything else anyone
wants to deal with
--Julia Allande JRoA Coordinator
UPCOMING MEETINGShellip
Education Committee - The first meeting of the TRMS Education Committee will meet at 615 prior to the January regular meeting Anyone who is interested in help-ing TRMS expand educational opportunities is encouraged to attend
Show Committee - A meeting of the TRMS Show Committee will be held at 7 PM on January 20th at College Hill Presbyterian Church Anyone who would like to be in-volved in planning for the 2020 TRMS Rock and Mineral show is encouraged to attend
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 9
TRMS January Field Trip Redbud Valley Hike Jan 25 2020 9 am
We will meet in the parking lot of Redbud Valley Nature Preserve (16152 Redbud Dr Catoosa
OK 74015 ) at 9am We will start on the main trail loop and see the limestone outcroppings
more adventurous hikers are welcome to take the bluff trail and hike on the upper edge along
the bluffs There is a trail with a boardwalk if the more rugged trail is a bit much for you After
that there is the option to head a few miles northeast to a road cut and hunt fossils at OK-266
amp N 193rd E Ave If anyone with us knows of other locations in the area we could move on to
that as well Being January watch the Facebook page for updates if weather is bad or call
and check with me I love to have people rsvp then I donrsquot worry so much about leaving peo-
ple behind Irsquoll know to wait for you
My phone number is 918-361-3081 feel free to
call or text
mdashHolly Proctor
httpswwwoxleynaturecenterorgredbud-valley
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 10
Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 11
Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
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Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 5
Minutes of TRMS General Meeting December 9 2019
President Steve Ridgway opened the meeting at 7 pm Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the secretarys report as printed 2nd by Martha Rongey motion approved Finis Riggs made a motion to approve the treasurers report as printed 2nd by Peter Grice motion approved Kim Perry announced that we had 6 visitors and 1 new member We had a total of 74 in attendance Julia Allande announced that the Pebble Pups had learned about lapidary work Richard Jaeger supplied slabs for each Pebble Pub Richard also gave all the Pebble Pups a bag with 10 named fossils in each bag Julia presented Peb-ble pups that earned badges this month Eric Hamshar announced the beginning of the education committee meetings starting in January at 615 prior to the general meetings The show committee meetings will start in January on the third Monday of the month and meet each month through the show The display case this month was provided by Julia amp Paulino Allande and contained some beautiful turquoise pieces Jo-Ann Mounce Wayne Mouser and Ralph McLendon provided the entertainment for this years Christmas dinner Roxanne Chamberlin installed the Officers for the year 2020 President Steve Ridgway 1st Vice President George Hill 2nd Vice President Holly Proctor Secretary Sharon Richards Treasurer Liz Thomas Shop Forman Billy McBay Webmaster Librarian Martha Rongey Historian Roberta Wagle Past President Donna Loffer Director Richard Jaeger Director Larry Wagle Director Jamie Harl
She also remembered some past presidents Peter Grice announced the rules for the Christmas gift exchange event that would take place after the meal A wonderful potluck Christmas dinner was served The gift exchange game was played with a lot of laughter and tangled strings Martha Rongey made a motion to adjourn at 820 pm 2nd by Rebecca Ridgway motion approved Respectfully submitted Roberta Wagle
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 6
The Conglomerate News from the Chat Pile
By Wayne Mouser okyrockscoxnet
Thanks especially to Kenn Mounce for bringing Jo Ann to the Christmas meeting so she could help entertain with Christmas songs They come from a distance of 120 miles one way They had to leave right after eating as Kenn had to go to work at 530 the next morning And thanks to Ralph McLendon who plays the piano by ear He played several Christmas songs Hersquos good too Wayne got to show off playing his 4-hole harmonica
Those TRMS members and visitors who attended December Luncheon on December 31 2019 were Jerry Nagel Wayne Mouser Leon Reeder Penny Richardson Harvey Shell Roxanna Chamberlin Peter Grice Adam Proctor Holly Proctor Chris Condon Paulino Allande Julia Allande Marti Becker Liz Thomas Ben Thomas Larry Wagle Roberta Wagle Brittany LaMasters (guest) Carla Shwadlenak and Chester Lee
In Loving Memoryhellip
One of our past presidents Ellsworth Noel has passed away Although we have not heard or seen him in quite awhile he is still fondly remembered for doing a fantastic job as president of the club Ellsworth Wilburn Noel 72 auto mechanic and resident of Bixby passed away Wednesday December 11 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma He was born Monday August 25 1947 to Kemper Ellsworth Noel and Georgia Marie (Eslick) Noel in Henryetta Oklahoma No services have been scheduled His obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwlegacycomobituariesnameellsworth-noel-obituarypid=194695056
Melany Jane Walker (Jerry Nagelrsquos wife) passed away on December 2 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family Melany was an active member of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Socie-ty and she enjoyed jewelry making such as sterling silver wire-wrapped pendants earrings and bracelets ndash but was most proud of her Tree of Life designed pendant She will be greatly missed Her obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwfitzgeraldfuneralservicecomobituarymelany-walker-southwood-chapel
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 7
Compiled by Wayne Mouser from T-Town Rockhound archives
5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 2015 Second VP Jay Gourd brought the installation of new officers banquet to order Thirty-six people were in attendance at the Golden Corral Jay welcomed everyone and then turned the meeting over to Rich-ard Jaeger Richard noted that everyone working within the club is a volunteer He recognized last yearrsquos officers with a round of applause New officers were then introduced and sworn in President Ryan Brown introduced himself and called for harmony and fellowship and promotion of our hobby with other organizations Ryan spoke about his position and encouraged everyone to support communicate and assist Some general discussion on assorted subjects followed Table favors were given out as door prizes Meeting adjourned at 820pm
15 YEARS AGO JAMUARY 2005 Forty members attended the installation of new officers banquet held at the West-ern Sizzlinrsquo Steak House Richard Jaeger opened the meeting by handing out appreciation awards to all those present in helping run the club in 2004 and helping at the rock show The 2005 new officers were sworn in in a ceremony con-ducted by Roxanna Chamberlain Richard Jaeger gave new president Virgil Richards the official gavel of the club Virgil gave Richard a plaque of appreciation for his service as past president and the rock show Fred White also received an appreciation plaque for the rock show Floyd Speck announced the field trip was to visit the Dodrill Museum in Cushing The library display case featured Virgil Richardsrsquo collection of agatized Tampa Bay Coral TRMS Editor Mary Watts wrote an article titled ldquoJADErdquo
25 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1995 President Wayne Mouser call the meeting to order Thirty-five families and 1 guest was present Installation of new officers banquet was held at Furrrsquos Cafeteria at 41st amp Garnett Special thanks to Betty Letters and Pat Gregory for the table decorations A donation of $10 each will go to the OSCMS Scholarship Fund in memory of Harold Carloss Wallace Fort and Eileen Carloss who died in December A total of 12 TRMS members died in 1994 Larry Gregory introduced the 1994 outgoing TRMS officers and installed the 1995 incoming officers Jack Hill gave out Rockhound of the Year Awards Leon Reeder was top rock dog Leon will handle the 1995 rock hound program Jon Slankard 2nd VP announced the field trip was to visit the Elsing Museum at University Village J D Townsend displayed ldquoslabs with picturesrdquo in the library display case
45 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1975 The 17th annual Dinner Meeting and Installation of Officers was held at Furrs Cafete-ria in Utica Square The table decorations were finer mineral specimens and petrified wood loaned by the Deweyrsquos Proctorrsquos and McIntoshrsquos 120 members and guests were present The invocation was given by Clyde Thomas Ted Born was Master of Ceremonies Lynn Billau announced he will teach a class on fossils to adults and will teach a junior class if therersquos sufficient interest Past Presidents and Charter Members were introduced and honored Past President Gene Cockrell was awarded a plaque in behalf of the club honoring him for his year of committed services and leadership The other outgoing officers and committee chairmen were introduced and commended as well The new officers were introduced by Mr Cockrell and installed Cockrell then presented the TRMS gavel to Richard Jaeger our 1975 Presi-dent Richard our youngest President in the History of the Club has been an active member since 1959 Mr Jaeger in completing his final duty as program chairman for 1974 showed the interesting and educational movie ldquoVolcanoes in Icelandrdquo Vern Harvey wrote an article titled ldquoLetrsquos Go Pearlingrdquo Mary Prather and Linda Moore wrote an article titled ldquoFossils - What Are Theyrdquo
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 8
PEBBLE PUPS
Thanks to Richard Jaeger for providing agate slabs for the Pebble Pups Eleven Pups and a like number of adults
crawled on the floor fashioning ornaments for Christmas trees or windows or anywhere else one wants to put it It
always seems simple (and even easy) to me and each time I learn more about the challenge of directing others to
copy my project But the results this time were definitely superior and I hope each Pup and adult learned a useful and
usable technique In retrospect I always wish someone had captured some of the moments in photos I know I was
way too involved even wrapped up in the project
Ian Kirk finally received five long overdue badges he had completed Earth in Space Reaching Across Generations The
World in Miniature Gold Panning and Prospecting and Field Trips Hersquos very close now to picking up Rock Star Eve-
lynn Cannella also added another five badges to her collection Fossils Lapidary Arts Earth in Space Rocking on the
Computer and Maps And Emily Schneider and Michael Schneider received their Earth Processes badges CONGRATU-
LATIONS to each of you
January we will make one more visit to the Rock Cycle Each Pup is invited to bring a small (about the size of a walnut
will do) sample of a metamorphic rock a sedimentary rock and an igneous rock to attach to a chart we will generate
Anyone who desires to help is invited to join in We will be using markers crayons glue and anything else anyone
wants to deal with
--Julia Allande JRoA Coordinator
UPCOMING MEETINGShellip
Education Committee - The first meeting of the TRMS Education Committee will meet at 615 prior to the January regular meeting Anyone who is interested in help-ing TRMS expand educational opportunities is encouraged to attend
Show Committee - A meeting of the TRMS Show Committee will be held at 7 PM on January 20th at College Hill Presbyterian Church Anyone who would like to be in-volved in planning for the 2020 TRMS Rock and Mineral show is encouraged to attend
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 9
TRMS January Field Trip Redbud Valley Hike Jan 25 2020 9 am
We will meet in the parking lot of Redbud Valley Nature Preserve (16152 Redbud Dr Catoosa
OK 74015 ) at 9am We will start on the main trail loop and see the limestone outcroppings
more adventurous hikers are welcome to take the bluff trail and hike on the upper edge along
the bluffs There is a trail with a boardwalk if the more rugged trail is a bit much for you After
that there is the option to head a few miles northeast to a road cut and hunt fossils at OK-266
amp N 193rd E Ave If anyone with us knows of other locations in the area we could move on to
that as well Being January watch the Facebook page for updates if weather is bad or call
and check with me I love to have people rsvp then I donrsquot worry so much about leaving peo-
ple behind Irsquoll know to wait for you
My phone number is 918-361-3081 feel free to
call or text
mdashHolly Proctor
httpswwwoxleynaturecenterorgredbud-valley
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 10
Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 11
Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 6
The Conglomerate News from the Chat Pile
By Wayne Mouser okyrockscoxnet
Thanks especially to Kenn Mounce for bringing Jo Ann to the Christmas meeting so she could help entertain with Christmas songs They come from a distance of 120 miles one way They had to leave right after eating as Kenn had to go to work at 530 the next morning And thanks to Ralph McLendon who plays the piano by ear He played several Christmas songs Hersquos good too Wayne got to show off playing his 4-hole harmonica
Those TRMS members and visitors who attended December Luncheon on December 31 2019 were Jerry Nagel Wayne Mouser Leon Reeder Penny Richardson Harvey Shell Roxanna Chamberlin Peter Grice Adam Proctor Holly Proctor Chris Condon Paulino Allande Julia Allande Marti Becker Liz Thomas Ben Thomas Larry Wagle Roberta Wagle Brittany LaMasters (guest) Carla Shwadlenak and Chester Lee
In Loving Memoryhellip
One of our past presidents Ellsworth Noel has passed away Although we have not heard or seen him in quite awhile he is still fondly remembered for doing a fantastic job as president of the club Ellsworth Wilburn Noel 72 auto mechanic and resident of Bixby passed away Wednesday December 11 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma He was born Monday August 25 1947 to Kemper Ellsworth Noel and Georgia Marie (Eslick) Noel in Henryetta Oklahoma No services have been scheduled His obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwlegacycomobituariesnameellsworth-noel-obituarypid=194695056
Melany Jane Walker (Jerry Nagelrsquos wife) passed away on December 2 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family Melany was an active member of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Socie-ty and she enjoyed jewelry making such as sterling silver wire-wrapped pendants earrings and bracelets ndash but was most proud of her Tree of Life designed pendant She will be greatly missed Her obituary may be seen at this link httpswwwfitzgeraldfuneralservicecomobituarymelany-walker-southwood-chapel
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 7
Compiled by Wayne Mouser from T-Town Rockhound archives
5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 2015 Second VP Jay Gourd brought the installation of new officers banquet to order Thirty-six people were in attendance at the Golden Corral Jay welcomed everyone and then turned the meeting over to Rich-ard Jaeger Richard noted that everyone working within the club is a volunteer He recognized last yearrsquos officers with a round of applause New officers were then introduced and sworn in President Ryan Brown introduced himself and called for harmony and fellowship and promotion of our hobby with other organizations Ryan spoke about his position and encouraged everyone to support communicate and assist Some general discussion on assorted subjects followed Table favors were given out as door prizes Meeting adjourned at 820pm
15 YEARS AGO JAMUARY 2005 Forty members attended the installation of new officers banquet held at the West-ern Sizzlinrsquo Steak House Richard Jaeger opened the meeting by handing out appreciation awards to all those present in helping run the club in 2004 and helping at the rock show The 2005 new officers were sworn in in a ceremony con-ducted by Roxanna Chamberlain Richard Jaeger gave new president Virgil Richards the official gavel of the club Virgil gave Richard a plaque of appreciation for his service as past president and the rock show Fred White also received an appreciation plaque for the rock show Floyd Speck announced the field trip was to visit the Dodrill Museum in Cushing The library display case featured Virgil Richardsrsquo collection of agatized Tampa Bay Coral TRMS Editor Mary Watts wrote an article titled ldquoJADErdquo
25 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1995 President Wayne Mouser call the meeting to order Thirty-five families and 1 guest was present Installation of new officers banquet was held at Furrrsquos Cafeteria at 41st amp Garnett Special thanks to Betty Letters and Pat Gregory for the table decorations A donation of $10 each will go to the OSCMS Scholarship Fund in memory of Harold Carloss Wallace Fort and Eileen Carloss who died in December A total of 12 TRMS members died in 1994 Larry Gregory introduced the 1994 outgoing TRMS officers and installed the 1995 incoming officers Jack Hill gave out Rockhound of the Year Awards Leon Reeder was top rock dog Leon will handle the 1995 rock hound program Jon Slankard 2nd VP announced the field trip was to visit the Elsing Museum at University Village J D Townsend displayed ldquoslabs with picturesrdquo in the library display case
45 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1975 The 17th annual Dinner Meeting and Installation of Officers was held at Furrs Cafete-ria in Utica Square The table decorations were finer mineral specimens and petrified wood loaned by the Deweyrsquos Proctorrsquos and McIntoshrsquos 120 members and guests were present The invocation was given by Clyde Thomas Ted Born was Master of Ceremonies Lynn Billau announced he will teach a class on fossils to adults and will teach a junior class if therersquos sufficient interest Past Presidents and Charter Members were introduced and honored Past President Gene Cockrell was awarded a plaque in behalf of the club honoring him for his year of committed services and leadership The other outgoing officers and committee chairmen were introduced and commended as well The new officers were introduced by Mr Cockrell and installed Cockrell then presented the TRMS gavel to Richard Jaeger our 1975 Presi-dent Richard our youngest President in the History of the Club has been an active member since 1959 Mr Jaeger in completing his final duty as program chairman for 1974 showed the interesting and educational movie ldquoVolcanoes in Icelandrdquo Vern Harvey wrote an article titled ldquoLetrsquos Go Pearlingrdquo Mary Prather and Linda Moore wrote an article titled ldquoFossils - What Are Theyrdquo
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 8
PEBBLE PUPS
Thanks to Richard Jaeger for providing agate slabs for the Pebble Pups Eleven Pups and a like number of adults
crawled on the floor fashioning ornaments for Christmas trees or windows or anywhere else one wants to put it It
always seems simple (and even easy) to me and each time I learn more about the challenge of directing others to
copy my project But the results this time were definitely superior and I hope each Pup and adult learned a useful and
usable technique In retrospect I always wish someone had captured some of the moments in photos I know I was
way too involved even wrapped up in the project
Ian Kirk finally received five long overdue badges he had completed Earth in Space Reaching Across Generations The
World in Miniature Gold Panning and Prospecting and Field Trips Hersquos very close now to picking up Rock Star Eve-
lynn Cannella also added another five badges to her collection Fossils Lapidary Arts Earth in Space Rocking on the
Computer and Maps And Emily Schneider and Michael Schneider received their Earth Processes badges CONGRATU-
LATIONS to each of you
January we will make one more visit to the Rock Cycle Each Pup is invited to bring a small (about the size of a walnut
will do) sample of a metamorphic rock a sedimentary rock and an igneous rock to attach to a chart we will generate
Anyone who desires to help is invited to join in We will be using markers crayons glue and anything else anyone
wants to deal with
--Julia Allande JRoA Coordinator
UPCOMING MEETINGShellip
Education Committee - The first meeting of the TRMS Education Committee will meet at 615 prior to the January regular meeting Anyone who is interested in help-ing TRMS expand educational opportunities is encouraged to attend
Show Committee - A meeting of the TRMS Show Committee will be held at 7 PM on January 20th at College Hill Presbyterian Church Anyone who would like to be in-volved in planning for the 2020 TRMS Rock and Mineral show is encouraged to attend
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 9
TRMS January Field Trip Redbud Valley Hike Jan 25 2020 9 am
We will meet in the parking lot of Redbud Valley Nature Preserve (16152 Redbud Dr Catoosa
OK 74015 ) at 9am We will start on the main trail loop and see the limestone outcroppings
more adventurous hikers are welcome to take the bluff trail and hike on the upper edge along
the bluffs There is a trail with a boardwalk if the more rugged trail is a bit much for you After
that there is the option to head a few miles northeast to a road cut and hunt fossils at OK-266
amp N 193rd E Ave If anyone with us knows of other locations in the area we could move on to
that as well Being January watch the Facebook page for updates if weather is bad or call
and check with me I love to have people rsvp then I donrsquot worry so much about leaving peo-
ple behind Irsquoll know to wait for you
My phone number is 918-361-3081 feel free to
call or text
mdashHolly Proctor
httpswwwoxleynaturecenterorgredbud-valley
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 10
Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 11
Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 7
Compiled by Wayne Mouser from T-Town Rockhound archives
5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 2015 Second VP Jay Gourd brought the installation of new officers banquet to order Thirty-six people were in attendance at the Golden Corral Jay welcomed everyone and then turned the meeting over to Rich-ard Jaeger Richard noted that everyone working within the club is a volunteer He recognized last yearrsquos officers with a round of applause New officers were then introduced and sworn in President Ryan Brown introduced himself and called for harmony and fellowship and promotion of our hobby with other organizations Ryan spoke about his position and encouraged everyone to support communicate and assist Some general discussion on assorted subjects followed Table favors were given out as door prizes Meeting adjourned at 820pm
15 YEARS AGO JAMUARY 2005 Forty members attended the installation of new officers banquet held at the West-ern Sizzlinrsquo Steak House Richard Jaeger opened the meeting by handing out appreciation awards to all those present in helping run the club in 2004 and helping at the rock show The 2005 new officers were sworn in in a ceremony con-ducted by Roxanna Chamberlain Richard Jaeger gave new president Virgil Richards the official gavel of the club Virgil gave Richard a plaque of appreciation for his service as past president and the rock show Fred White also received an appreciation plaque for the rock show Floyd Speck announced the field trip was to visit the Dodrill Museum in Cushing The library display case featured Virgil Richardsrsquo collection of agatized Tampa Bay Coral TRMS Editor Mary Watts wrote an article titled ldquoJADErdquo
25 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1995 President Wayne Mouser call the meeting to order Thirty-five families and 1 guest was present Installation of new officers banquet was held at Furrrsquos Cafeteria at 41st amp Garnett Special thanks to Betty Letters and Pat Gregory for the table decorations A donation of $10 each will go to the OSCMS Scholarship Fund in memory of Harold Carloss Wallace Fort and Eileen Carloss who died in December A total of 12 TRMS members died in 1994 Larry Gregory introduced the 1994 outgoing TRMS officers and installed the 1995 incoming officers Jack Hill gave out Rockhound of the Year Awards Leon Reeder was top rock dog Leon will handle the 1995 rock hound program Jon Slankard 2nd VP announced the field trip was to visit the Elsing Museum at University Village J D Townsend displayed ldquoslabs with picturesrdquo in the library display case
45 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1975 The 17th annual Dinner Meeting and Installation of Officers was held at Furrs Cafete-ria in Utica Square The table decorations were finer mineral specimens and petrified wood loaned by the Deweyrsquos Proctorrsquos and McIntoshrsquos 120 members and guests were present The invocation was given by Clyde Thomas Ted Born was Master of Ceremonies Lynn Billau announced he will teach a class on fossils to adults and will teach a junior class if therersquos sufficient interest Past Presidents and Charter Members were introduced and honored Past President Gene Cockrell was awarded a plaque in behalf of the club honoring him for his year of committed services and leadership The other outgoing officers and committee chairmen were introduced and commended as well The new officers were introduced by Mr Cockrell and installed Cockrell then presented the TRMS gavel to Richard Jaeger our 1975 Presi-dent Richard our youngest President in the History of the Club has been an active member since 1959 Mr Jaeger in completing his final duty as program chairman for 1974 showed the interesting and educational movie ldquoVolcanoes in Icelandrdquo Vern Harvey wrote an article titled ldquoLetrsquos Go Pearlingrdquo Mary Prather and Linda Moore wrote an article titled ldquoFossils - What Are Theyrdquo
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 8
PEBBLE PUPS
Thanks to Richard Jaeger for providing agate slabs for the Pebble Pups Eleven Pups and a like number of adults
crawled on the floor fashioning ornaments for Christmas trees or windows or anywhere else one wants to put it It
always seems simple (and even easy) to me and each time I learn more about the challenge of directing others to
copy my project But the results this time were definitely superior and I hope each Pup and adult learned a useful and
usable technique In retrospect I always wish someone had captured some of the moments in photos I know I was
way too involved even wrapped up in the project
Ian Kirk finally received five long overdue badges he had completed Earth in Space Reaching Across Generations The
World in Miniature Gold Panning and Prospecting and Field Trips Hersquos very close now to picking up Rock Star Eve-
lynn Cannella also added another five badges to her collection Fossils Lapidary Arts Earth in Space Rocking on the
Computer and Maps And Emily Schneider and Michael Schneider received their Earth Processes badges CONGRATU-
LATIONS to each of you
January we will make one more visit to the Rock Cycle Each Pup is invited to bring a small (about the size of a walnut
will do) sample of a metamorphic rock a sedimentary rock and an igneous rock to attach to a chart we will generate
Anyone who desires to help is invited to join in We will be using markers crayons glue and anything else anyone
wants to deal with
--Julia Allande JRoA Coordinator
UPCOMING MEETINGShellip
Education Committee - The first meeting of the TRMS Education Committee will meet at 615 prior to the January regular meeting Anyone who is interested in help-ing TRMS expand educational opportunities is encouraged to attend
Show Committee - A meeting of the TRMS Show Committee will be held at 7 PM on January 20th at College Hill Presbyterian Church Anyone who would like to be in-volved in planning for the 2020 TRMS Rock and Mineral show is encouraged to attend
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 9
TRMS January Field Trip Redbud Valley Hike Jan 25 2020 9 am
We will meet in the parking lot of Redbud Valley Nature Preserve (16152 Redbud Dr Catoosa
OK 74015 ) at 9am We will start on the main trail loop and see the limestone outcroppings
more adventurous hikers are welcome to take the bluff trail and hike on the upper edge along
the bluffs There is a trail with a boardwalk if the more rugged trail is a bit much for you After
that there is the option to head a few miles northeast to a road cut and hunt fossils at OK-266
amp N 193rd E Ave If anyone with us knows of other locations in the area we could move on to
that as well Being January watch the Facebook page for updates if weather is bad or call
and check with me I love to have people rsvp then I donrsquot worry so much about leaving peo-
ple behind Irsquoll know to wait for you
My phone number is 918-361-3081 feel free to
call or text
mdashHolly Proctor
httpswwwoxleynaturecenterorgredbud-valley
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 10
Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 11
Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 8
PEBBLE PUPS
Thanks to Richard Jaeger for providing agate slabs for the Pebble Pups Eleven Pups and a like number of adults
crawled on the floor fashioning ornaments for Christmas trees or windows or anywhere else one wants to put it It
always seems simple (and even easy) to me and each time I learn more about the challenge of directing others to
copy my project But the results this time were definitely superior and I hope each Pup and adult learned a useful and
usable technique In retrospect I always wish someone had captured some of the moments in photos I know I was
way too involved even wrapped up in the project
Ian Kirk finally received five long overdue badges he had completed Earth in Space Reaching Across Generations The
World in Miniature Gold Panning and Prospecting and Field Trips Hersquos very close now to picking up Rock Star Eve-
lynn Cannella also added another five badges to her collection Fossils Lapidary Arts Earth in Space Rocking on the
Computer and Maps And Emily Schneider and Michael Schneider received their Earth Processes badges CONGRATU-
LATIONS to each of you
January we will make one more visit to the Rock Cycle Each Pup is invited to bring a small (about the size of a walnut
will do) sample of a metamorphic rock a sedimentary rock and an igneous rock to attach to a chart we will generate
Anyone who desires to help is invited to join in We will be using markers crayons glue and anything else anyone
wants to deal with
--Julia Allande JRoA Coordinator
UPCOMING MEETINGShellip
Education Committee - The first meeting of the TRMS Education Committee will meet at 615 prior to the January regular meeting Anyone who is interested in help-ing TRMS expand educational opportunities is encouraged to attend
Show Committee - A meeting of the TRMS Show Committee will be held at 7 PM on January 20th at College Hill Presbyterian Church Anyone who would like to be in-volved in planning for the 2020 TRMS Rock and Mineral show is encouraged to attend
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 9
TRMS January Field Trip Redbud Valley Hike Jan 25 2020 9 am
We will meet in the parking lot of Redbud Valley Nature Preserve (16152 Redbud Dr Catoosa
OK 74015 ) at 9am We will start on the main trail loop and see the limestone outcroppings
more adventurous hikers are welcome to take the bluff trail and hike on the upper edge along
the bluffs There is a trail with a boardwalk if the more rugged trail is a bit much for you After
that there is the option to head a few miles northeast to a road cut and hunt fossils at OK-266
amp N 193rd E Ave If anyone with us knows of other locations in the area we could move on to
that as well Being January watch the Facebook page for updates if weather is bad or call
and check with me I love to have people rsvp then I donrsquot worry so much about leaving peo-
ple behind Irsquoll know to wait for you
My phone number is 918-361-3081 feel free to
call or text
mdashHolly Proctor
httpswwwoxleynaturecenterorgredbud-valley
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 10
Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 11
Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 9
TRMS January Field Trip Redbud Valley Hike Jan 25 2020 9 am
We will meet in the parking lot of Redbud Valley Nature Preserve (16152 Redbud Dr Catoosa
OK 74015 ) at 9am We will start on the main trail loop and see the limestone outcroppings
more adventurous hikers are welcome to take the bluff trail and hike on the upper edge along
the bluffs There is a trail with a boardwalk if the more rugged trail is a bit much for you After
that there is the option to head a few miles northeast to a road cut and hunt fossils at OK-266
amp N 193rd E Ave If anyone with us knows of other locations in the area we could move on to
that as well Being January watch the Facebook page for updates if weather is bad or call
and check with me I love to have people rsvp then I donrsquot worry so much about leaving peo-
ple behind Irsquoll know to wait for you
My phone number is 918-361-3081 feel free to
call or text
mdashHolly Proctor
httpswwwoxleynaturecenterorgredbud-valley
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 10
Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 11
Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 10
Mark and Cindy Zinger
Ruth Balzer
Date
Treasurers Report for January Newsletter Submitted by Liz Thomas - Treasurer
Income Expense
Deposit and Expense
Total Bank
Balance
Balance as of November 01 2019 $ 550368
Income
111519 Deposits made by Sharon Richards $ 75175
Total income $ 75175 $ 625543
Expense
722019 Peter Grice (Projector $ 14106
1112019 Ink Images (Bulletin) $ 20293
1152019 Donna Loffer (Hospitality) $ 7814
10302019 PGS (T-Shirts) $ 26766
1122019 Wayne Mouser (Stamps) $ 6230
Total Expenses $ 75209
Balance as of November 30 2019 $ 550334
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 11
Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 11
Display Case January 2020
Harvey Shellrsquos shark teeth were a kind of a hard act to follow but I think Paulino Allande did a nice job with his
ldquoTurquoise December Birthstonerdquo display A certain person we know even allowed as how for the first time ever he
actually wanted to break in to the display and make off with some of the pieces If any disappear we know where to
look
For this month one of our Pebble Pups Evelynn Cannella will be providing the display It is a little bit of a learn-as-
you-go type activity so until it is done I wonrsquot be able to say much about it
You can see that it does not take a lot of experience or expertise to put in a display Look at your collections I know
you have stuff to show off Grab an idea and go for it Call me
--Julia Allande
Turquoise (along with Zircon and Tanzanite) is the birthstone for
December It is a blue to green (inclusive) opaque waxy stone It
belongs to the triclinic crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of
5-6 The chemical formula is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈middot4H₂O
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 12
Donna Abbott
Julia Allande
Paulino Allande
Amand Alsup
Debbie Bolze
Becky Brennan
Kevin Chambers
Michael Clary
Linda Coble
Gayle Daulton
Aidan Davis
Carla Diaz
Richard Dorris
Henry Emerson
Chad Foster
Sawyer Fowler
Jonathan Griffin
William Hart
Sherry Helm
Cade Johnson
Erin Johnson
Hans Kirsch
Rose Kirsch
Karen Kohut
Seth Kuhn
Mike Lacer
Elaine Lee
Judy Lieser
Debbie Massey
Emrys Moreno
Patsy Osborn
Tara Price
Amy Puls
Leon Reeder
Dee Rice
Sharon Richards
Steve Ridgway
Finis Riggs
laney Robb
Tessa Robbins
Robby ross
Janice Scamardo
Michael Selig
Malekai Selig
Mike Brown
Steve Spinharney
Eric Talla
Andy Taylor
Brittany Waldron
Herbert Whiteman
Cindy Zinger
Derald and Donna Clow
Lucius and Alea Doray
Mike and Charolette Lacer
Peter and Lora Marschall
Mac and Tamerra McClelland
Kenneth and JoAnn Mounce
John and Janice Scamardo
Mike and Carole Smith
Randy and Barbara Swan
Jerry Toops
Justin and Brittany Waldron
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 13
News and Stories from our Members
Alissa Puckett and son Yashia came to the shop today They also brought a service dog named Murphy and an bearded dragon named Lushi Yashia worked on a pearl-shaped cabo-chon while Alissa played Christmas songs on guitar
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 14
News and Stories from our Members
Christmas Party 2019
The Christmas Party was a huge success We had music provided by our own Wayne Mouser Kenn and Jo Ann
Mounce and Ralph McLendon The Christmas string pull gift exchange hosted by Peter Grice was enjoyed by young and
old There were plenty of mouthwatering food and desserts to choose Everyone seemed to enjoy the fellowship mu-
sic and tasty treats
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 15
TRMS WORKSHOPmdashA 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 100 to 500 PM
Third Saturday 100 to 500 PM
Third Tuesday 530 to 900 PM
Fourth Thursday 530 to 900PM
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
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 16
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 17
RMFMS clubs observe the AFMS Code of Ethics
will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately-owned land without the ownerrsquos
permission will keep informed on all laws regulations and rules governing collecting on public lands and observe them
will to the best of my ability ascertain the boundary lines of property on which plan to collect will use no firearms or blasting material in collecting areas will cause no willful damage to property of any kind - fences signs or buildings will leave all gates as found
will build fires in designated or safe places only and will be certain they are completely extinguished before leaving the area will discard burning material - matches cigarettes etc will fill all excavation holes which may be dangerous to livestock
will not contaminate wells creeks or other water supply will cause no willful damage to collecting material and will take home only what can reasonably use will practice conservation and undertake to utilize fully and well the materials have collected and will recycle my surplus for the pleasure and benefit of others
will support the Rockhound project HELP (Help Eliminate Litter Please) and leave all collecting areas devoid of litter re-gardless of how found will cooperate with field trip leaders and those in designated authority in all collecting areas
will report to my club or Federation officers Bureau of Land management or other authorities any deposit of petrified wood or other materials on public lands which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations for public educational and scientific purposes will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources will observe the ldquoGolden Rulerdquo use ldquoGood Outdoor Mannersrdquo and at all times conduct myself in a manner which will add to the stat-ure and public image of rockhounds everywhere
Adherence to the AFMS Code of Ethics assures compliance with most statutes and regulations governing collecting on public lands and encourages respect for private property rights and the environment Clubs are urged to read the AFMS Code of Ethics in at least one meeting every year to publish the Code frequently in the club newsletter and to compel compliance on club field trips
issues of proposed legislation and enforcement affecting field collecting of minerals and fossils
organization with responsibility for advancing the interests of earth science amateurs with legislatures and land use management agencies
The AFMS will receive a report from ALAA at its annual meeting
The AFMS endorses the principle of multiple uses of public lands as a guarantee of continuing recreational opportunities
Wilderness and monument designations are inconsistent with the principle of multiple uses In view of the vast amount of public land al-ready designated as wilderness and monuments future such designations should be minimal taking into account the increased demand for recreational opportunities including rockhounding created by a growing population
In furtherance of the principle of multiple use the AFMS believes that laws regulations and rules established by relevant govern-mental authorities should be designed to allow freest possible access to all public lands coupled with minimal restrictions on the recrea-tional collection of minerals fossils gemstone materials and other naturally occurring materials
A right to collect minerals and fossils on public lands should be protected by statute
The AFMS urges its members to work with any or all government authorities to achieve a good working relationship in order to improve the
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume LXVIII Issue 1
Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society January 2020 Page 18
TRMS January 2020
The club regularly meets at 7 pm 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 cof-fee and snacks Visitors are always welcome Pebble Pups meet at 615 preceding the general mem-bership meeting For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-
1
Happy New Year
2 3 4
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
5 6
7
TRMS BOARD
Meets 7 pm College Hill
8 9 10 11
12 13
TRMS MEETS
615
- Pebble Pups
- Education
Committee
7 pm -
Membership
14
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
15 16 17 18
WORKSHOP
1 - 500 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
19 20
SHOW COMMITTEE
Meets 7 pm College Hill
21
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
22
23
WORKSHOP
530 - 9 pm Billy McBay 918-407-6066 ORU Learning
Center down-
stairs
24 25
26 27 28
LUNCHEON 1130 - Golden Corral 21st just east of Memorial We have a room at the northeast corner of the res-taurant ALL WELCOME
29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY