the next meeting will be 7:30 p.m. january 13 ... - …...stacey delucia – beaded jewelry....
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THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE GOLD COAST TREASURE CLUB, INC.
VOLUME 36 NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2011
OUR CODE OF ETHICS: HAVE PERMISSION AND DO NO HARM
JANUARY 2011 MEETING 2010 ANNUAL BEST FINDS
It’s time once again for the much-anticipated
ANNUAL BEST FINDS CONTEST. This is one of the highlights of the year, so we hope every member will
participate. Bring your best finds recovered during 2010
for the Best Finds Contest. The entries must have been found between January 2010 and December 2010 and
while you were a member of the GCTC.
Categories will be: Best Platinum Jewelry; Best
Gold; Best Gold with Stones; Best Silver; Best
Costume Jewelry; Best Toy; Best Token; Best Foreign
Coin; Most Unusual; and Oldest American Coin.
Winners of the 10 major categories will each receive a silver half-dollar and a certificate. The American coin
category will not be divided into subcategories. All non-
winning entries will be eligible for a drawing for a special surprise provided by Hunt Master Linda Bennett. Each
member is allowed one entry per category. Winners are
decided by the same voting system that we use for the
Monthly Best Finds Contest. Voting on the Oldest American Coin will not be necessary for obvious reasons.
The Good Will Ambassadors Unsung Hero trophy will
be unveiled, naming the top winner and all members who have returned items to their rightful owners during 2010.
We thank January’s Mystery Prize volunteer, Gary
McNew, who will try to stump us again and Ed D’Amato who has volunteered to provide refreshments.
JOIN US EARLY AT P.A. BBQ!
Join fellow club members for dinner in the back room
of P.A. BBQ at 5:15 p.m. before the meeting. Dutch treat!
Park Avenue BBQ & Grille
2401 N. Dixie Hwy (US 1), Lake Worth, Florida
JANUARY CLUB HUNT The first club hunt for 2011 will be held on Saturday, January 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meet at 8:00 a.m.
at Dreher Park South – just look for the club banner and
eager faces. The entrance is on the south side of Summit Blvd. (Our club meets at Dreher Park North.) The club
will provide coffee and doughnuts. Bring a chair to relax
in while having refreshments prior to a wild hunt.
JIM WARNKE MEMORIAL HUNT/PICNIC Mark the date of Sunday, February 20 on your calendar for our Annual Hunt/Picnic. More details will be available
in the February newsletter and at the February meeting.
MONTHLY BEST FINDS CHANGE The budget for the Monthly Best Finds prizes has been strained due to the price of silver reaching $30 per ounce.
As a result, the board has voted to change the prizes that
will be awarded for first and second place. In addition to a
certificate, first place winners will earn a silver dime and second place winners will earn an old American coin.
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NEW YEAR RAFFLES Universal Battery Charger & American Digger
Magazine Subscription - Tickets: $2 each.
One-Hour Therapeutic Massage by Licensed
Massage Therapist Sharon Cedrone, owner of
Art of Massage LLC. In your home or office - travel fees apply beyond a 20-mile radius, one
way, of Palm Beach Shores. Tickets: $1 each.
http://artofmassagebysharon.com/
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TREASURER’S REPORT: $1,706.33
Please return books, DVDs, and tapes to the library!
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 13 AT THE WEST PALM BEACH GARDEN CLUB IN DREHER PARK
IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
THE GOLD COAST TREASURE CLUB, INC. Founded in 1973 by Ted Rudd
President Gary McNew
561-718-5523
Vice-President Stacey deLucia
561-687-2310
Secretary Jan Smirnow
561-735-8921
Treasurer Eddie D'Amato
561-351-6172
Hunt Master: Linda Bennett
561-290-5112
Cell Phone: 561-352-4068
Sales and Raffle Promoter: Elayne Lynch
Photographer: Steve Hoskins
Librarian: Cheryl Petenbrink
Hospitality Hostess: Heather McNew
Prize Coordinator: Jan Smirnow
Membership: Jim Sharp
Website Administrator: John Lobota
Newsletter Editor: Stacey deLucia
MEMBERS BUY AND SELL COLUMN
This column is provided, free of charge, as a courtesy to our club members. The contents of all advertisements
are the sole responsibility of the members placing the
ads. The GCTC does not imply endorsement, approval, or warranty of any product or service. REILLY’S TREASURED GOLD offers a complete line of new & used detectors, scoops, cleaners, tumblers,
and books. The shop also does custom metal working and
laser detailing. For details, call 954-971-6102. Low
prices plus 10% discount to members! See their website:
www.rtgstore.com.
ED WESTON – WANTED: Collectable and antique
fishing tackle. Lures, rods, reels. 561-301-9062.
TOM LIEBERMAN – Ready to serve your real
estate needs. Call 561-852-7409; e-mail:
JAN SMIRNOW – FOR SALE: White's Prizm V
$300; Shadow V with 3 coils $500. Call 735-8921.
TESSA DURAND – BUY OR SELL AVON. Just imagine yourself as the CEO of your own Company!
Check out my website, order online, direct shipping right
to your door. www.youravon/tdurand-owens.com or
call 561-358-2252.
ED D’AMATO – FOR SALE – The Kingdom Slot
Machine with tokens. Pays out! $450 new. Will sacrifice
for $300. Call Ed at 561-351-6172.
STACEY deLUCIA – BEADED JEWELRY.
Handcrafted custom-made-to-order beaded jewelry
featuring your favorite semi-precious gems. Call 561-687-2310 or e-mail [email protected].
NIKOLAY MALCHEV– FOR SALE: Team
OrcaSound Headphones designed for water hunters. $170 (GCTC & SFTHC members get 10 % off!) For
info: See me at meetings, e-mail: [email protected]
or go to http://www.teamorcasound.com
JERRY LAUR – DETECTORS FOR SALE: Underwater or Beach: Minelab Excalibur $800; White's
Beachcomber ID $600; White's Beachcomber 300 with
12" coil - New-never used - $800. Gold - Beach Machines: 2 Garrett Tesoro El Lobos $500 each; White's
Coinmaster 6000/Di Series 3 - $300. All machines were
purchased new and are in like-new condition. Used only by a little old lady and/or man on weekends! Have boxes
& manuals. Call Jerry 561-694-7963. Illness forces sale.
FRANK NASH – FOR SALE: Minelab & Fisher
metal detectors: palmbeachmetaldetectors.com. Call 561-743-5248.
Club members may advertise items for sale or items wanted,
free of charge. The club does not profit unless noted in the ad.
Sometimes ads will need to be edited due to limited space.
Items do not have to be related to metal detecting. Contact
Stacey ([email protected]) to place your ad or to remove it
once the item is sold.
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.apex-ephemera.com/gctc/
CLUB MAILING ADDRESS c/o Gail Hoskins
206 Russell Drive Lake Worth, FL 33461
Dues are $30 a year. New members pay an
initiation fee of $5, plus: $30 if joining between Jan. 1st
and the end of June, or $15 if joining between July 1
and Dec. 31
2010 HOLIDAY PARTY Approximately 75 members joined us for our Annual
Holiday Party. Starting at 5:00 p.m. on December 9th,
everyone pitched in to help transform our usually sparse clubhouse into a winter wonderland. Everywhere we
looked, decorations were being strung, punch was being
poured, desserts were being displayed, and numerous
dishes were being set out. The tables were teeming with members’ favorite family recipes, including carrot soufflé,
corn pudding, turkey dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy,
stuffing, string bean casserole, ham, pulled pork, turkey, cranberries and so much more!
We were pleasantly surprised when our good friends at
PA BBQ (Park Avenue BBQ Grille) in Lake Worth
generously donated 10 pounds of delicious pulled pork and sauce! Another fun surprise came in the form of a
yummy chocolate sheet cake sent courtesy of Chicago
club member Bruce Marta, who was unable to attend. Every family received a gift, beautifully wrapped by
Amy and Steve Hamedl and Jan Smirnow. Paul and
Marge Hamlin of Seashore Gifts of Lantana placed secret tags on several of the wrapped presents, earning the
winners a special prize. Four lucky members each won an
enormous Australian Trumpet Sea Shell.
Special thanks go to Jan Smirnow for organizing the Dessert Contest and prizes, Mindy Spiroch for serving as
emcee, Linda Bennett for the endless hours she puts in
each year, Steve Hoskins for taking all those wonderful pictures, Ed D’Amato for decorating outside with holiday
lights, Elayne Lynch and Heather McNew for setting up
the food tables, Karl and Linda Bennett, Gail Hoskins,
Karen Larson, and Elayne Lynch for setting up the
tables and decorations, Gary McNew for the sound
system, and Stacey deLucia for the holiday music and
trees. It took a great committee to have a first-rate party!
December birthday celebrants Jack Saint and Carol
Presslein both received a birthday dollar at the meeting.
HAPPY JANUARY BIRTHDAY TO: Geraldine Frost (1/10)
Bo Greenwood (1/20)
Sheila Megibow (1/6)
Cindy Mosca (1/4)
Jack Petenbrink (1/15)
Nina Smith (1/13)
Irving Smith (1/21)
Wayne Stephens (1/3)
Ed Weston (1/25)
If your birthday is not listed, and it should be, or if it is listed
incorrectly, please contact Jan Smirnow with corrections.
GOOD WILL AMBASSADORS Performing Random Acts of Kindness
The GCTC recognizes members who provide selfless service to our community. The first time a member returns
an item, that individual receives a metal detecting pin
(handcrafted by Steve Hoskins) to wear on his or her hat, in addition to a certificate of appreciation. Future returns
are recognized by additional certificates. Kudos to all club
members who serve as “Ambassadors of Good Will” and
enhance the public’s perception of our hobby!
FIRST TIME REPEAT
AMBASSADOR AMBASSADOR
PETE SCHNEIDER JAN SMIRNOW
Returned a Cell Phone Returned a Wallet
DESSERT CONTEST SUPER STARS
Nick Mosca, Cindy Van Deventer, Marilyn Smith,
Marge Hamlin, and Heather McNew
1st Place - Golden Whisk Award: Marge Hamlin
(Almond Joy Cake)
2nd
Place - Silver Sifter Award: Cindy Van Deventer (Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes)
3rd
Place - Wooden Rolling Pin Award: Nick Mosca (Blueberry Cheesecake)
Everyone who entered the Dessert Contest was
presented with a set of heart-shaped measuring spoons.
********************************* Positive Thoughts & Prayers Requested
Several club members are dealing with illnesses,
health challenges and surgeries. We wish each of them a
speedy recovery. GET WELL SOON!
Betty Laur, Frank Nash, Willie Ray
Please direct any health updates, newsletter corrections
and/or suggestions to Stacey deLucia.
2010Top SnowBird Hunter Top Female Hunter
Les Batts Stacey deLucia
Honorable Mention
Paul Hamlin, Jack Saint, Gary Spiroch, Jack Petenbrink(Not pictured – Tom Lieberman)
WE THANK OUR CORPORATE DONORS!
American Digger MagazineWestern & Eastern Treasure Magazine
Lost Treasure MagazineReilly’s Treasured Gold - Pompano
Palm Beach Metal Detectors - JupiterKellyco Metal Detector Co. - Winter Park
Mineshaft – Pompano BeachPark Avenue BBQ Grille
Seashore Gifts – LantanaGarrett Metal DetectorsWhite’s Metal Detectors
The Minelab Metal Detectors
We want to recognize all of our generous donors.If we inadvertently omitted anyone, please accept
our sincere apologies and let Stacey know.
WE THANK OUR VOLUNTEERSAND DONORS
The Batts FamilyThe Bennett Family
Ed D’AmatoStacey deLuciaTessa Durand
The Hamedl FamilyThe Hoskins Family
Karen LarsonElayne LynchBruce Marta
The Mosca FamilyFrank Nash
The Petenbrink FamilyThe Smirnow FamilyThe Spiroch Family
The Stephens FamilyThe Sharp Family
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Gold Coast Treasure Club thanks the followingsupporters for making our December Holiday Party a huge success!
DUBIOUS AWARDS Winners of these awards were nominated by fellow
members for their “dubious” actions during club events.
Jack Saint received waterproof Band-Aids to prevent bothersome nipple irritation after wearing a wet suit while metal detecting in the water.
Irving Smith was recognized for the clues he
provided to locate the buried coin cache. Irving received a red sprinkler head to remind him that
this coin cache represents the longest running and
most frustrating set of clues in the history of the
Gold Coast Treasure Club!
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WINNER OF THE BROKEN SCOOP AWARD By popular vote, Jack Saint received the honor of
winning the third Annual Broken Scoop Award for his
dubious, but great tip for all water hunters who wear wet suits: use Band-Aids to prevent that pesky problem with
nipple irritation.
Jack will have to display this award in a prominent place in his home until the next Holiday Party in 2011.
Hopefully he’ll be able to pass along the award at that
time to another member. The scoop was donated by Kevin
Reilly of Reilly's Treasured Gold, Inc. in 2008.
SPECIAL THANKS FOR HOSTING A CLUB HUNT IN 2010
Engraved calculators were awarded to Ben Smith, Jim
Sharp and Paul Hamlin in appreciation for hosting club
hunts during 2010. Thank you, guys, for your hard work!
Paul Hamlin and Jim Sharp
(Not pictured - Ben Smith)
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Pint-Sized Pirates Danny Mooney, Pauline Nash
and Radina Malchev each received holiday stockings.
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IT’S A TOUGH JOB… …but somebody’s gotta do it! And for the past two
years, that person has been Mindy Spiroch, who has faithfully served as GCTC President. We thanked and
recognized Mindy for her years of service and then we
welcomed new President, Gary McNew.
Mindy Spiroch Mindy Spiroch and Gary McNew
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN 2010 For the 15
th consecutive year, GCTC members
supported Home Safe, a haven for abused, abandoned,
and neglected children. A big thank you goes to everyone
who - despite the grim economy – helped us raise $260!
Once again, members collected and donated cell phones and ink cartridges to raise money for the club, as
well as hundreds of prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses
to benefit those who cannot afford prescription lenses.
The Twelve Days of Hunting by Stacey deLucia
On the first day of hunting my detector found for meA crusty, corroded penny.
On the second day of hunting my detector found for meTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the third day of hunting my detector found for meThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the fourth day of hunting my detector found for meFour foreign coinsThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the fifth day of hunting my detector found for meFive golden rings!!!Four foreign coinsThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the sixth day of hunting my detector found for meSix discarded beer cansFive golden rings!!!Four foreign coinsThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the seventh day of hunting my detector found for meSeven broken zippersSix discarded beer cansFive golden rings!!!Four foreign coinsThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the eighth day of hunting my detector found for meEight mismatching earringsSeven broken zippersSix discarded beer cansFive golden rings!!!Four foreign coinsThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the ninth day of hunting my detector found for meNine sinkers for fishingEight mismatching earringsSeven broken zippersSix discarded beer cansFive golden rings!!!Four foreign coinsThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the tenth day of hunting my detector found for meTen toy cars for playingNine sinkers for fishingEight mismatching earringsSeven broken zippersSix discarded beer cansFive golden rings!!!Four foreign coinsThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the eleventh day of hunting my detector found for meEleven quarters for spendingTen toy cars for playingNine sinkers for fishingEight mismatching earringsSeven broken zippersSix discarded beer cansFive golden rings!!!Four foreign coinsThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
On the twelfth day of hunting my detector found for meTwelve tabs for pullingEleven quarters for spendingTen toy cars for playingNine sinkers for fishingEight mismatching earringsSeven broken zippersSix discarded beer cansFive golden rings!!!Four foreign coinsThree rusty nailsTwo bottle caps andA crusty, corroded penny.
GOLD COAST TREASURE CLUBHUNT SURVEY
What days of the week would you be able to do a club hunt? You may check as many as you wantSat___________ Sun___________ Mon-Fri_________
What times of days would you like to hunt? You may check as many as you wantAM_________ Afternoon__________ Night___________
How many planted hunts with prizes do you want per year (Doesn’t include Annual Warnke Memorial Hunt/Picnic)___________________
What type of hunting do you like? You may check all.Beach________
Parks________Campgrounds_________Relic__________What other type of hunting do you want_______________________________
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Do you want to do overnight hunts? Yes_______ No________
If yes, what type of sleeping arrangements? (Can mark both) Motels___________ camping_________
Suggestions for overnight hunts?
Do you want do social events such as visiting museums or gambling cruises? Yes_____ No______
List the type of prizes you would like for planted hunts:
Do you want to go on a cruise? Yes________ No_______
Do you want to travel to the Islands? Yes_________ No_________
Would you be interested in assisting law enforcement with crime scene investigations? You may either put yourname on this survey or let me know
Yes_____________ No_______________
PLEASE RETURN TO LINDA AT THE NEXT MEETING OR BY EMAIL.YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SIGN THIS FORM.
JIM SHARP’S TIP OF THE MONTH The Life of Batteries Most of us just want to get out and hunt. We don’t
think about our batteries in our detectors until we are
out there hunting and not finding anything. My Garrett Sea Hunter uses four beeps to indicate that it’s fully
charged and then it goes down to one beep and will
start to make intermediate beeps as it starts to die.
Check your detector’s owner manual to know how
your detector works with batteries. I write down how many hours that I have been detecting and then I can
decide whether or not to change out the batteries for
the next hunt. Mine gets about 28-30 hours of detecting on eight AA batteries before they die.
I also went and purchased rechargeable batteries and just recharge them as needed. This will also save
you money over the long haul as we all want to save
and it also saves our landfills. Regarding rechargeable batteries, it is best that you drain down the batteries
until they are either almost dead or completely dead
before recharging. The reason that you do this is because batteries have a memory in them and if you
charge them before they are dead, they tend to go back
to that level and don’t fully charge themselves.
I also carry a plug-in for the rechargeable batteries
as most of the time I am driving for about an hour to where I am going. This way you will have them all
charged up and ready to go. You don’t want to be out
and have your batteries die on you and then realize that you left your others in the car and have to walk a
couple of blocks to get them.
Always carry more batteries with you as you don’t
want to have to run to the store to buy more when you
can be out there finding the goodies. I went and purchased extra battery cases so I can put batteries in
them and then just pull out the dead one and put in the
new battery pack. They are together and not rolling around in my SUV so when I get home I can dispose of
them there.
Until Your Next Great Finds. Jim
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EDITOR’S BONUS TIP: SILICA GEL PACKETS Don’t toss those disposable silica gel packets that come packed with shoes and purses; their moisture-
wicking properties can protect your electronics! If
water gets in your camera or cell phone, immediately
place it in a plastic bag filled with silica gel packets. They’ll absorb moisture and save the device in a matter
of days. Keep silica gel packets in your camera case at
all times to prevent moisture-related problems. For beach trips, pack a plastic zip-top bag with a silica gel
pack inside, and use it to seal up cell phones, cameras
and other electronic equipment.
See more uses: http://www.diylife.com
CURRENT MEMBERS: RENEW BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011
TO AVOID INITIATION FEE!
GOLD COAST TREASURE CLUB
Membership Renewal Form
Name___________________________
Address_________________________
________________________________
City/State________________________
Zip Code________________________
Phone #_________________________
Cell Phone #_____________________
E-mail __________________________
Please _______DO _____DO NOT
Include my address, phone # and e-mail
address in the new club directory.
(Note: members’ names, at least, will be included.
Directory goes to members ONLY.)
MAIL (with renewal check) TO:
Gold Coast Treasure Club
c/o Ed D’Amato
11745 Greenbriar Circle
Wellington, FL 33414-5911
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR CODE OF ETHICS:
Have Permission And Do No Harm!
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GCTC, INC.
C/O GAIL HOSKINS
206 RUSSELL DRIVE
LAKE WORTH, FL
33461
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 13, 2011: Club Meeting & Annual Best Finds Contest
January 22, 2011: Club Hunt at Dreher Park South
February 20, 2011: Jim Warnke Memorial Hunt & Picnic – Location TBA
March 12, 2011: 24th Annual TCAS Hunt - Save the Date!!!
May 14, 2011: 24th Annual Tidewater Coin and Relic Club Hunt
at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront - www.tc-rc.com
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and save the club money, please e-mail
Newsletter Editor Stacey deLucia: [email protected]
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Thanks to the Following Newsletter Contributors:
Written Content: Linda Bennett, Stacey deLucia, Jim Sharp, Jan Smirnow
Photo Contributor: Steve Hoskins
Editor: Stacey deLucia