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Table of ContentsPresident's Report.......................................................................................................................................1Committee Reports....................................................................................................................................3
2018 WEBMASTER’S CONTEST REMINDER.................................................................................3Middle Tennessee Rockhound of the Year............................................................................................4Knoxville Gem and Mineral Society Rockhound of the Year...............................................................5
Member Classified Advertising.................................................................................................................6North Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society Items..............................................................................6
Gem and Mineral Shows............................................................................................................................9January 12 – 14, 2018; Largo, FL.........................................................................................................9January 20-21, 2018, Deland, FL........................................................................................................10February 3 & 4, 2018; Merritt Island, FL............................................................................................11February 17 & 18, 2018; Vero Beach, FL...........................................................................................11February 24 & 25, 2018, Jackson, MS................................................................................................14April 28 – 29, 2018; Memphis, TN.....................................................................................................14
2017 SFMS Officers................................................................................................................................172017 SFMS State Directors......................................................................................................................172017 SFMS Committee Chairs................................................................................................................182017 Mayo Educational Foundation, Inc. Officers/Director...................................................................192017 SFMS Representatives to AFMS Committees................................................................................19
President's Report
This is my last message as President of the Southeast Federation of Gem and Mineral Societies and it has been an honor and privilege to serve the Federation. I recently visited the Columbia Gem & Mineral Society’s annualshow. I talked with Sue Shrader who is a member of the Columbia and Aiken, South Carolina clubs. I was excited to hear about their community outreach programs. They frequently visit groups and talk about rock types and other earth science topics. I also visited the MidTennessee Gem &
Mineral Society Show. I have always been inspired by the educational exhibits at their show. They invite the local boy scout groups to their show to obtain earth science merit badges. The club sets up stations for each merit badge. The scouts fulfill the requirements at each station to earn theirbadges. Marty Hart added a new addition to his outreach exhibits this year.He created a station to illustrate Mohs hardness. He glued pieces of talc, calcite, fluorite, window glass and quartz to a board. He also attached a piece of copper, a steel nail and a quartz crystal to a scribe so the kids could find out the different Mohs hardness of various materials. I ask all the SFMS clubs to keep up the good work inspiring future generations love of rocks, minerals and fossils. If your club has great exhibit ideas or outreach programs please share them in the Lodestar.
Thank you,
Teresa Polly
Committee Reports
2018 WEBMASTER’S CONTEST REMINDER
With the AFMS contest occurring in early April this year, the deadline for submitting your club's webiste for the 2018 SFMS contest is JANUARY 5. I realize this is tight, but it is the best that we can do to meet the AFMS submittal deadlines. To enter, go to the SFMS web site link for the webmaster’s contest (http://www.amfed.org/sfms/webmastercontest.html). There are 3 fillable PDFs for you do download. The guidelines file is important to read over, as it explains what the judges will be looking for
when they look at your site.
Please be sure to fill out your information on BOTH the entry form and the score sheet. When you have them filled out, they can be emailed to me at [email protected]. I MUST have them no later than January 5, 2018.
I encourage each and every webmaster to enter this year. It is a great way to
learn and make your website even better. We can always learn new ways of how to improve how we communicate information to our clubs. That makes the webmaster, along with the Bulletin editor, the focal points for club communication.
Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions.I look forward to your entries.
Jeff Ursillo
SFMS Webmaster
5617069549
Middle Tennessee Rockhound of the Year
The Middle Tennessee Rockhounds wishes to recognize one of its key members for his contributions and efforts. He has always been available to present a program, identify a fossil or specimen or even give up the locations of his collecting spots. He is known to bring back mineral samples from his travels and share with the club. He is very unselfish with his knowledge of geology.
He was instrumental in finding our present location for our annual rock swap and help organizing the event as well as happily doing the behind the scene grunt work without complaint.
The most memorable contribution with our club is the annual Arkansas field trip. He planned everything from the hotel, eats and collecting sites. Through his efforts many club members have specimens from Mt. Ida, Hot Springs, Jesseville and Magnet Cove added to their collections. Along with the Quartz, Wavellite and other goodies found along the way his trips always brought the club
fellowship and fond memories. For that reason we are proud to announce William Peel as our 2017 Rockhound of the Year.
Knoxville Gem and Mineral Society Rockhound of the Year
We at the Knoxville Gem and Mineral Society wish to honor Travis Paris as Rockhound of the year. Travis has spent the last two years serving as the KGMS President. Over the years Travis has been instrumental in orchestrating our annual gem and mineral show. Travis has made it his mission this year to arrange a clubhouse for KGMS. He negotiated a location with USA Aggregates and organized the necessary repairs and maintenance to get the clubhouse ready for meetings. Travis has been a driving force for the Knoxville club and we would like to show our appreciation for his many years of hard work.
Member Classified Advertising
(members of affiliated clubs/societies may submit classified advertising for personal materials that arerelated to the goals of the Federation and its member clubs/societies).
North Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society Items
For sale by North Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society:Blake’s Compact Gem Polisher Model: 6XL Serial#: 3343 Used, $100 OBO1/40HP 1500RPM 115volts Dayton Motor Runs! Included are some syringes of diamond compounds:325 mesh equiv. - about 1 and1/2 grams 600 mesh equiv. – about 3/16 gram1200 mesh equiv. – about 3/16 gram 8000 mesh equiv. – about 1 gram18,000 mesh equiv. – about 3/16 gram 50,000 mesh equiv. – about 1/8 gram100,000 mesh equiv. – about ¾ gram and a small buffing pad on a mandrel with the 100,000 compoundAlso, about ¼ of a bottle of Crystalube from Crystalite Products
Beacon Star 10 inch slab saw, gravity or hand feed Used, as is, $300 Model: 20-1 Serial#: 1-2204Has a notched diamond blade. Cover is damaged and mended with duct tape, but does the job. Needs a motor and drive belt.
Hexagonal Rotary Tumbler, 6lb capacity (?) Used, $200, OBOSlik Equipment by S.E. Landon Co. Motor: Dayton 1/40 HP Runs! Belt could stand to be replaced.
Gem and Mineral ShowsJanuary 12 – 14, 2018; Largo, FLPinellas County nonprofit Gem andMineral Hobby Club Announces ourFortysecond Annual Gem, Jewelry andMineral Show and Sale
Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday Noon to 5 PM
Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo, Florida
Turn south off East Bay Drive just one block east of Seminole Blvd.
Free admission.
Donation $1.50 for hourly drawing; Silent Auction every hour
Unique jewelry has fascinated mankind since cave days. Today that still holds true as men and women create wonderful gem and mineral ornaments from nature’s abundant rocks and minerals. Members of the Gem and Mineral Clubs in our area gather together monthly to share their hobby.
The members of the Pinellas Geological Society and other local Gem and Mineral Clubs will be showing their cut gems, silver and gold jewelry, wire wrap, beading, cabochons, and collections of rocks and minerals for your viewing pleasure and purchase. This show is for every one of all ages who are fascinated by and enjoy seeing and learning more about nature’s beauty in gems, rocks and minerals.
Contact person: Leona Feldhaussen , CoChairperson, Phone (727) 7093236
January 20-21, 2018, Deland, FL
47TH ANNUAL JEWELRY, GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL, SHOW & SALETOMOKA GEM & MINERAL SOCIETYSaturday 106, Sunday 105 Volusia County Fairgrounds (Tommy Lawrence Arena)3150 E. New York AveDeland, FL 32724¼ mile east of I4 at Exit 118A, Rt. 44 Hourly Drawings, Silent Auction, Grand Prize Drawing, Coquina Kid’s Table, Demonstrations. Slabs, beads, tools, jewelry, specimens, fossils from 40+ vendors. Free Parking. $4.oo Adult, 12 and under free, $1 off coupon on website. Contact Show Chair: Mary DeJan 3868716221 or
Vendor Chair: Cathi Haroldson 3862900653Website: www.tomokagms.org
February 3 & 4, 2018; Merritt Island, FL
Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club
Our 41st Annual Show and Sale
Saturday 10am5pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm
Kiwanis Recreation Center
951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd
Merritt Island, 32952
There will be about 23 vendors displaying finished jewelry, rocks, minerals, slabs, gemstones, strands of beads, pearls, and findings. We will have hourlydoor prizes, grand prize, silent auction, raffles. A sluice and spinning wheel will be available for the children and the young at heart. Demonstrations of cabbing and faceting will be ongoing, as well as, club displays. Parking is free. Admission is $5.00, children under 12 are free accompanied by an adult. There will be $1 off coupons in Florida Today Newspaper (including digital), flyers, and on our website. (www.centralbrevardgems.org) For additional information, contact Roz Mestre , show chairman 321 4310159.
February 17 & 18, 2018; Vero Beach, FL
Treasure Coast Rock and Gem Society
105 sat 104 sun
The show is located in Vero Beach at the Community Center14th Avenue & 23rd Street Downtown Vero Beach,FL 32960
email: [email protected]
website: http://www.treasurecoastrockandgem.org
Show Chair: Ann Metz, 7722310218
Show is actively recruiting vendors; if interested, please contact the show chairs for application and information.
Dealer Chair WC McDaniel 901-274-7706, 901-490-3575
February 24 & 25, 2018, Jackson, MS
Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society
59th Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
Mississippi Trade Mart on the State Fairgrounds
Jackson, Mississippi
Saturday, February 24, 2018 (9 am to 6 pm)
Sunday, February 25, 2018 (10 am to 5 pm)
Admission:
Adults $6 Students $3
Scouts & Leaders in Uniform $2
Children 5 & under—Free
MGMS website: www.missgems.org
Over 25 dealers of gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary tools, beads, and more
Demonstrations of lapidary art including flint knapping, cabochon cutting, and jewelry making
Exhibits and educational opportunities by colleges and state organizations
Children's activities (adults are welcomed too)
Touch and See Table
Displays by MGMS members of their own collections or lapidary work
Hourly door prizes, and a “GRAND PRIZE” drawing.
April 28 – 29, 2018; Memphis, TN
Memphis Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show“The Earth Wide Open” Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society Memphis International Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. Memphis, TN Saturday, April 28 9-6:00 and Sunday, April 29 10-5,
Adults $5.00, 2 day pass $8.00, Children 12 and under $2.00. Scouts in uniform free
Dealers, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Grand and Hourly door prizes. Kids Area with Rockzone featuring Gem and Fossil Dig, Geode Bowling, and Rocks Around the Clock. Includes “The MAGS Rock Banquet" a table full of rocks that look like real food. Developed and maintained by the club since 1980
web: www.The EarthWideOpen.com, email info[]theearthwideopen.com. Show Chair James Butchko 901 743-0058Dealer Chair WC McDaniel 901-274-7706, 901-490-3575
From left to right, Craig Hamilton 1st Vice President, Barbi Beatty Assistant Treasurer, Teresa Polly President, Jerri Herr Secretary, Reggie Bolton 2nd Vice President, Dave Wayment 1st AMFS VP, Lisa Roberts Past President.
2017 SFMS Officers
President
Teresa Polly
6115 Atkins RdKnoxville, TN 37918
(865) 258-0795
First Vice President
Craig Hamilton
Second Vice President
Reggie Bolton
4781 Bear Creek Rd.
Sterrett, AL. 35147
205-410-9455 cell
Secretary
Jeri Heer
7301 N Howard Av
Tampa FL 33604-5224
419-344-9999
Membership
Jason Hamilton
7141 Natal AveJacksonville, FL 32219
904-786-7605
Treasurer
Mari Webb
11133 Nebraska Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 705-2624
Assistant Treasurer
Barbi Beaty
Immediate Past President
Lisa Roberts
10328 Briar Bay LoopJohnesboro, GA 30238
423-494-7096678-479-4177
Mayo Foundation President
William (Bill) Waggener
1909 Moores Mill RoadAtlanta, GA 30318-1309
404.354.8752
AFMS President Editor
John Atwell Rasmussen
276 Lacy Lane
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 607-6990
2017 SFMS State Directors
Alabama
Philip W. Kaiser, Jr.2447 River Forest Dr
Mobile, AL 36605251-479-7447
Florida
Jeff Ursillo
15234 Lakes of Delray Blvd # 251
Delray Beach, FL 33484561-706-9549
Georgia
Scott Forward424 Tanglewood DrCanton, GA 30115
(770) 479-9678 Cell: (678)993-5276
Kentucky
Charles Oldham
7405 West Highway 22Crestwood, KY 40014
Louisiana
Dr Bridget JoubertPO Box 5402
Mississippi
Buddy Shotts
North Carolina
Gail Ferguson
South Carolina
Alexandria, LA 71307318-443-5184
P.O. Box 427
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 466-0690
6851 Bryanstone Way
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(317)-440-1111
Tennessee
Robert Morghan
Virginia
William Osburn
7720 Newport Road
Catawba, VA 24070
540-384-5039
2017 SFMS Committee Chairs
Nominations
Lisa Roberts
10328 Briar Bay LoopJohnesboro, GA 30238
423-494-7096678-479-4177
Long Range Planning
Bulletin Editors Contest
Mark Easterbrook
6701 Dorchester Road, Apt. 1007
North Charleston, SC 29418
843-276-4016
Constitution/ByLaws
Lisa Fitch
10033 Kingston Rd
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-216-4684
Field Trips
Charles Carter
4138 Steve Reynolds Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30093-3059
Education
Danny Griffin
1320 Byrd Cir.Kingston, TN 37763
865.406.8802
Historian Publications
Mari Webb
11133 Nebraska Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 705-2624
Safety
Bob Green
115 Sycamore Drive
Marietta, SC 29661
(864) 836-5896
Slide/Video Programs
James Webb
1133 Nebraska Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 705-2624
Supplies
Dave Wayment
P.O.Box 780791
Sebastian, FL 32978-0791
772-539-2409
Uniform Rules
Leslie Wayment
P.O.Box 780791
Sebastian, FL 32978-0791
772-539-2409
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Ways and Means Youth Resources Web Master
Jeff Ursillo
15234 Lakes of Delray Blvd # 251
Delray Beach, FL 33484561-706-9549
Public Relations
Jennifer Runion
William Holland Director
Kristine Robertson
William Holland Registrar
Heidi Wetzel
1105 Victor Hill Rd.
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 328-5868
Wildacres Director
Rosemary van Wandelen
3051 Keyport St.Deltona, FL 32738
(386) [email protected]
Wildacres Registrar
Linda Matvy
1520 Murphy Myers Rd.Maryville, TN 37803
(865) [email protected]
2017 Mayo Educational Foundation, Inc. Officers/Director
President
William (Bill) Waggener
1909 Moores Mill RoadAtlanta, GA 30318-1309
404.354.8752
Vice President
Teresa Polly
6115 Atkins RdKnoxville, TN 37918
(865) 258-0795
Treasurer
Wayne M. Dodd
10495 Stonefield Landing
Johns Creek, GA 30097
(770) 497-9790
SFMS Eduication Chair
Danny Griffin
1320 Byrd Cir.Kingston, TN 37763
865.406.8802
Director
Charlotte Mayo Bryant
506 Rain Song Rd.
Dalton, GA 30270
(706) 278-8344
Director
Janet P. Steeper
725 Dayton Valley Rd
Dayton, NV 89403
662.915.2154
Secretary
Jeri Heer
7301 N Howard Av
Tampa FL 33604-5224
419-344-9999
2017 SFMS Representatives to AFMS Committees
Club Rockhound of the Year
Marty Hart
4935 Olivia Dr.
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 331-2690
Boundaries
Buddy Shotts
P.O. Box 427
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 466-0690
Bulletin Editors Contest
Mark Easterbrook
6701 Dorchester Road, Apt. 1007
North Charleston, SC 29418
843-276-4016
Website Contest
Jeff Ursillo
15234 Lakes of Delray Blvd # 251
Delray Beach, FL 33484561-706-9549
Conservation and Legislation
-OPEN-
Collecting Sites
-OPEN-
Endowment Fund
-OPEN-
Juniors Program Program Competition
Freda Hull
P.O. Box 115
Grant, FL 32949
(321) 725-0847
Supplies and Publications
Dave Wayment
P.O.Box 780791
Sebastian, FL 32978-0791
772-539-2409
Uniform Rules
Leslie Wayment
P.O.Box 780791
Sebastian, FL 32978-0791
772-539-2409
Ways and Means
Performed by SFMS 1st Vice President
Public Relations
-OPEN-
Safety
Bob Green
115 Sycamore Drive
Marietta, SC 29661
(864) 836-5896
Webmaster
Jeff Ursillo
15234 Lakes of Delray Blvd # 251
Delray Beach, FL 33484561-706-9549
The policy of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. is that neither thename nor the logo of the Federation may be used for commercial purposes. If any
commercial ventures using the name or the logo of the Federation are found, MemberSocieties and their members are requested to advise Federation Officers.