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The March Meeting will be held on
Saturday, March 14th at 10:30 at
the Trocke’s. The activity for this
meeting will be Fish Pond Bagging
to prepare for the show. Please
bring a dish to pass & any
donations for the kids games….We
could really use spinner rocks this
year!
Laurie Trocke
Newsletter Editor
THE BADGER DIGGIN’S
The Badger Lapidary and Geological Society, Inc.
Monroe, Wisconsin
Devoted to the Earth Sciences
Vol. 50, No 3 March 2015
President’s Message
Hello Badgers, Again our meeting is about as far into
the month as it can get. I hope many of you can get
out to our meeting at the Trocke's where we will be
bagging for the fish pond. The weather is going to
be great, around 50 degrees, according to the
forecasters. Bring along any material for bagging
that you might have. In addition, we will be
celebrating Pi day (3.14159, well 3.14 for
short). Good eats! See you there!
Marv Hanner,
President
Club Membership Dues – Please remember
to get your annual dues to our treasurer,
Linda Trickel. We will be doing a clean up of
our database and removing old email
addresses from former members. If you
have new contact information, please let
me know! Laurie
Officer Roster:
President
Marv Hanner
PO Box 201
Juda, WI 53550
608-934-2001
Vice-President
Clay Schroll
1238W Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
815-233-2136
Secretary
Debbie Wehinger
708 W 2nd Avenue
Brodhead, WI 53520
608-897-2608
Treasurer
Linda Trickel
1911 10th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
608-325-2571
Field Trip Chair & Newsletter
Editor
Dan Trocke (Field Trip Chair)
Laurie Trocke Newsletter Editor)
4771 CTH II
Highland, WI 53543
608-935-0597
Show Chairperson
Teri Marche’
5415 Lost Woods Court
Oregon, WI 53575
608-835-2653
Officer at Large
Erin Trocke
4771 CTH II
Highland, WI 53543
608-935-0597
BLGS 2015 Calendar of Events
March 14th: Meeting – Fish Pond Bagging, Trocke’s Farm
March 21st: Invited to join the Freeport club for their G’ode
Splode at Brian & Cindy Greens
March 28th: Annual Show
April 11th: Meeting – Monroe Public Library
Wire Wrapping – Teri Marche
April 18th: Field Trip – Moon Stone & Soapstone, Wausau,
WI (Hopefully)
April 25th: Super Dig – Sterling Hill Mine, Sterling Hill NJ &
Herkimer Diamond Mining in NY
May 9th: Meeting – Monroe Public Library
Local Monroe Quarry Trip after Meeting
May 23rd: Field Trip – Fossils & Agates -- Graf, IA &
Bellville, IA
June 21th: Meeting – Annual Picnic – Tom Gitchell’s House,
Freeport, IL (NOTE: Date is Changed to
combine picnic w/other clubs)
June 27th: Field Trip – Geodes – Keokuk, IA & Hamilton, IL
July 11th: Field Trip – Copper – Upper Michigan
July 25th: Field Trip – Fossils & (maybe) Agates --
Savannah, IL
August 8th: Field Trip – Agates & (maybe) a Cave -- Prairie du
Chien, WI
August 22nd: Field Trip – Galena, Calcite, Shullsburg, IL
Sept 12th: Meeting – Monroe Public Library Annual Show & Tell Sept 26th: Field Trip – Fluorite – Cave-in-Rock, IL
Oct 10th: Meeting – Monroe Public Library
Oct 24th: Field Trip – Lapidary Day – Trocke’s Farm
Nov 14th: Meeting – Monroe Public Library
Guest Speaker, Jerry Gunderson
Dec 12: Meeting – Annual Christmas Party
February 14th, 2015 BLGS Minutes
Jordan Marche gave a talk on cataloging and
managing your collection
1. Very important to document where you
found it, gps coordinates, directions etc.
2. Number your specimens and match
them to your database
3. White out and crill quill pens work
wonderfully to write on your specimen
Neil Trickel gave the treasurer’s report
Midwest Federation Show will be Memorial
weekend in Wheaton, IL
Door Prize – Neil Trickel – dinosaur eggshell
Old Business:
Grit Kit and flat lap has arrived
Bring rocks for flat lap on Fish Pond day
February 28th – MSHA training was cancelled and
replaced with a fieldtrip of visiting Madison
rockshops
Dan will send information out on that
Discussed the NY trip
Door Prize: Brian Green – sphalerite from France
New Business:
Johnny Fay brought a geode holding clamp for
cutting geodes precisely in the middle. Johnny said
he would sell to the club at $70 dollars
Debbie Wehinger motioned we buy one for the club,
Terri Marche seconded it, motion carried
Announcement:
Geode Splode at the Greens – 3rd Saturday in March
Potluck – bring a dish to pass, geodes to crack, a
cracker if you have one etc
Show Business:
Lost one dealer, picked up another
Speakers are lined up
Contracts are in
Need new show chair for next year – Terri Marche is
stepping down
Door Prize: Erin – goethite
Meeting adjourned
Upcoming Treat List: March – will be at the Trocke’s (fish pond bagging) Potluck April – Neil and Linda Trickel Meeting Adjourned
March Mineral Events
March 6-8-RICHMOND, INDIANA:
Annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society,
Wayne County Fairgrounds; 861 N. Salisbury Rd.; Fri. 10-
6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, seniors $3, students $1,
children (under 7) and Scouts and leaders in uniform free;
jewelry, minerals, fossils, displays, demonstrators, silent
auction, children's activities; contact John LaMont, 1271
Fairfield Ave., Brookville, IN 47012, (765) 647-4894 or
(937) 339-1966
March 13-15-KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI:
54th Annual Gem & Mineral Show; Organized by:
Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas
City. KCI Expo Center (11730 NW Ambassador Drive)
March 14-15-CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY:
Annual show; The North Jersey Mineralogical Society,
Pope John II Center; 775 Valley Rd.; Daily 10-5; adults
$5, seniors $4, children (under 12) free; more than 25
dealers, minerals, fossils, crystals, lapidary rough, jewelry,
free specimens for kids; contact Jeff Wilson, 14 Beach Dr.,
Montague, NJ 07827, (973) 293-7911; e-mail:
[email protected]; Website
March 14-15-WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN:
Annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society,
Waukesha County Expo Center; 1000 Northview Rd.; Sat.
10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free; agates,
minerals, gems, fossils, cabochons, Native American
artifacts, geology and Earth history displays, educational
speakers, demonstrations, club sales, mineral and gem
dealers, jewelry, lapidary, wire wrapping, fluorescence;
contact Richard Rosenberger, 245 Meadowside Court,
Pewaukee, WI 53072; e-mail: [email protected];
Website
March 20-22-JACKSON, MICHIGAN:
Annual show; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society, Jackson
County Fairgrounds - American 1 Event Center; 200 W.
Ganson; Fri. 11-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors
$2, students $1, children (under 5) free; kids' activities,
gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary supplies,
demonstrators, exhibits, displays, silent auctions, door
prizes, raffle; contact Sally Hoskin, (517) 522-3396; e-
mail: [email protected]; Website
March 21-22-CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA:
37th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Organized
by: Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club. Hamilton
Heights Elementary School (1589 Johnson Road)
March 27-29-INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA:
Annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry
Shows, Indiana State Fairgrounds,
Agriculture/Horticulture Bldg.; 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6,
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 for 3 days, children (under
16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, gem trees, wire
wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths,
custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes,
classes available, Western jewelry; contact Van Wimmer
Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153,
(540) 384-6047; e-mail: [email protected]; Website
March 28-29-CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA:
Annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society,
Hawkeye Downs; 400 6th St. SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-
5; adults $2, students $1, children and groups with adult
leader free; educational programs, silent auctions,
demonstrations, displays, door prizes, kids' activities, gem
sluice, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, tools,
equipment, lapidary supplies; contact Marv Houg, (319)
364-2868; e-mail: [email protected]; Website
March 28-29-LEXINGTON, KY:
New Show, Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newton Pike, Lexington,
KY. Near Exit 115 of I-75/I-64. Sat 10AM-6PM
March 28-29-Monroe, WI
Annual Show:Badger Lapidary & Geological Society,
45th
Annual Show. Monroe High School: 1600 26th St,
Monroe, WI, Sat & Sun 9-5. Free Will Donation. Guest
Speakers, Member Displays, 10 Dealers, Kid’s Activities
& the Great Fluorescent Room. Contact Teri Marche’,
Wisconsin March Events
13 - 14 Plymouth - 10th Annual Shamrocks and Shenanigans. This production will be focusing on Irish culture and the holiday of St. Patrick's Day. Plymouth Arts Center. For more information call (920) 892-8409.
14 Racine - St. Pat's Day 5K - Racine, WI. Racine, WI will be host to the St . Pat's Day 5K "Sure to be a spring favorite among Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois running community" This is an excellent way to kick off your outdoor running season! Jose's Blue Sombrero. For more information call (877) 651-2440.
14 Shell Lake - Shell Lake Arts Center presents Canvas & Cork. Join us for some wine & whimsy! Enjoy a painting workshop where the instructor will guide you step-by-step. All materials included. Wine will be available to purchase by the bottle or glass. $45 at the door, or register and pay by March
1st to receive a $10 discount! Shell Lake Arts Center 802 1st St.. Event starts at 7:00PM and ends at 9:30PM. For more information call (715) 468-2414.
15 Oconomowoc - Tannahill Weavers. Enjoy Scottish folk, ballads and customary music with the Tannahill Weavers appearing just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Hailed as one of Scotland's premiere traditional bands, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. 641 East Forest Street. For more information call (262) 560-3172 .
21 Burlington - Home and Garden Show. Join the fun at the 2014 Home Expo held on March 21 from 9-3 p.m.This family friendly, entertaining, and informative Home Expo is great for all ages with free workshops, the
Chocolate Extravaganza and Cupcake Wars, over 100 vendors, food court and door prizes and raffles all day! Burlington High School. For more information call (262) 763-6044.
29 Madison - Maple Syrup Fest. Satisfy your sweet tooth and spend a delightful afternoon outdoors with your family at the ALNC's Maple Syrup Fest! Visitors can participate in hands-on activities and see demonstrations of various methods by which Native Americans, pioneers and people today tap trees for the production of maple syrup and sugar. ALNC 330 Femrite Drive. For more information call (608) 216-9374.
March Meeting
The March Meeting will be held
at Dan & Laurie Trocke’s Farm.
We will be making the fish pond
bags for the kids game. There
will be a potluck, so bring a dish
to pass. Please stick around and
join us for the
ULTIMATE PI DAY PARTY
(3/14/15 9:23.56)!! Food, Fun,
Fire and of course, Pi.
From the Showchair – Teri Marché
I hope to see everyone at the Trockes on Saturday
for Fishpond bags and Pie! I will have sign-up
sheets for both days of the show, and for
showcases. As of now there are 8 of the smaller,
22 x 22 inch, cases unclaimed. I am also including
an short article about how to do a good display.
Also, get the word out. As per the survey we did
last year, the two best sources of info from our
audience were word-of-mouth and the shopping
news papers. We're getting the paper ads, now,
everyone needs to talk up the show!
It is also time to plaster the place with posters and
flyers. If you were niot able to get any at the last
meeting, I will have them on Saturday, or you can
print out a dozen from the email Laurie sent out
and put them up everywhere you can!
Tips for Creating a Good Showcase Exhibit. – Teri
Marché
1. Start early!
Don’t wait until the last minute and just
throw something together.
2. Pick a theme, something that connects the pieces
you will display. It might be:
all from the same locality
various examples of the same type material
(i.e. different forms of pyrite)
different minerals, same shape
different minerals, same color
etc., but something should be the same!
3. Consider scale:
put large items in a large showcase,
and small items in a small showcase.
4. Plan a background color:
Our small showcases will have a medium
blue color showing in the bottom, but if that
will not show off your pieces well, find
material of a color that will, and line the case
first. The large showcases have a fairly ugly
painted wooden base, and should be
covered with something!
5. Plan the arrangement:
Lay out a space equal in size to the showcase
size, (see images below) and start placing
your pieces in it. Put the smaller ones
toward the front. For the large showcases,
note height, and lay out a space for the top
shelf as well. Remember to leave space for
the exhibit title, identification tags and other
information as needed. Do not try to crowd
in every rock you own!! “Less is (often)
more.”
6. Plan the texts:
The exhibit title, should convey the theme in
as few words as possible.
A short paragraph of additional information
may be useful.
Every specimen needs individual tag with
identification and, often, locality.
7. Create the text:
Use a computer (do not write, print , or
scribble these by hand!). Consider
the distance at which they will be
seen. Depending on the font chosen,
14-16 point size is the minimum.
The title should be MUCH larger!
Simple paper tags tend to curl with heat or
humidity, and become unreadable
in the showcase. They should be
mounted on sturdy card stock using
either glue sticks, or mounting film
on the bottom, or clear plastic
packaging tape on top.
However, the key point is to START NOW!!! You still
have time to do it RIGHT!
Small showcase
Large Showcase
Large Showcase
Kettle Moraine Geological Society 2015 53rd Annual
Rock, Mineral, Gem & Earth History Show
Saturday, March 14th 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, March 15th 10 am to 4 pm
Admission: 12 and under free, over 12 $3.00 or 2 for $5.00
Scouts or 4-H members $1.00 if in uniform
Waukesha County Expo Center ( North and South Halls) 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI 53188
Exit 294 (south) from I-94
Meet Amanda Adtkins & Travis Anderson from the TV show
“Prospectors” , Dinosaur Jim and see Lunar Rocks from NASA
Come and see Geological and Earth History Displays, Demonstrations and Native American Artifacts. Visit our fantastic Fluorescent Rock and Mineral Display! Listen to and learn about different rocks from our great speakers. Club and Dealer sales. Activities for
the whole family!
Speaker schedule is as follows: Saturday: 11:00 AM Dinosaur Jim - 12:30 PM Amanda Adtkins & Travis Anderson 2:00 PM Kid's Program - Fossil Talk Make and paint your own fossil. Rock painting and create your own rock animal. 3:30 PM Mark Anderson - Gembone / Dinosaur bone - Sunday: Noon: Amanda Adtkins & Travis Anderson 2:00 PM Kid's Program - Fossil Talk with make and paint your own fossil. Rock painting and create your own rock animal.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Rain or Shine!
9 AM to 11 PM
The SUPER DIG is a once a year event at the mine!
What can club members experience? Take a Tour of the Mine.
Take a Private Tour of the newly opened historic Trotter Tunnel. Tours given by Iron Miners members.
For this event ONLY, take a Tour of the Upper Mine and Mill where you will receive a “Last day of operation” ore specimen right off the conveyor belt (certificate included).
The ever-popular Blackout Tour of the Mine “Tunnel of Love” (safety glasses required).
See the nighttime illumination of the famous “Fluorescent Wall” in the Fill Quarry.
And, collect minerals in all 3 collection areas on the property.
- See more at: http://www.sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/superdig/index.php#sthash.3Ud5DmEk.dpuf
Badger Lapidary & Geological Society, Inc.
Laurie Trocke, Editor
4771 CTH II
Highland, WI 53543