The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. (VGMS)

AFMS/CFMS Information 1996 Archive.

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1. SEPTEMBER - CFMS ANNUAL MEETING;
2. DECEMBER - CFMS DIRECTORS REPORT AT NOVEMBER 9TH, 1996 MEETING;
3. DECEMBER - CFMS LIBRARY.

September.

CFMS ANNUAL MEETING.
     The annual CFMS meeting was called to order in Riverside August 10, 1996. 106 Directors, all officers and 14 chairmen were present.
     CFMS show books over five years old will be returned to the clubs in due time if the clubs want them. Otherwise Renata Williams-Bever has Executive permission to dispose of them.
     As of July 24, 1996 three clubs are delinquent in their dues and seven clubs have disbanded. Three new clubs joined CFMS.
     Show Dates:
          1997 -- in Ventura - Kathryn Davis gave a thorough report;
          1998 and 1999 -- no bid;
          2000 -- At the Convention Center in Riverside in Mid June, hosted by Valley Prospectors.
     Treasurers report shows that at mid-year financial reports look good. Income is running close to budgeted amounts. CFMS Endowment Fund is now over $100,000. It has not been necessary to use any interest from it for the general fund.
          Florence Meisenheimer,
          Federation Director.

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December.

CFMS DIRECTORS REPORT AT NOVEMBER 9TH, 1996 MEETING.
     The annual CFMS Fall Business meeting was held at the Holiday Inn in Visalia November 9, 1996. Ninety six delegates and most officers and committee members were present.

Actions of the Executive Committee--Approval of Camp Paradise for Earth Science Studies; approved the show bid by Valley Prospectors for the year 2000; approved the budget and other items.

Two clubs are delinquent in dues and eight clubs have disbanded. One new club was accepted into CFMS--Sportsman Club of Joshua Tree.

The 1996 show was very successful. Isabella Burns presented a check for $8,000.00 to CFMS as their share of the proceeds. The remaining $8,000.00 will be divided by the five clubs that hosted the show.

Kathryn Davis gave a nice report on the progress of the 1997 show, June 20, 21, and 22.

The Central Coast Clubs, consisting of 3 to 5 clubs bid for the 1998 show, to be held at Monterey Fairgrounds July 4, 5 & 6. Kay Carter is show chairman. There was no bid at this time for 1999. Two clubs are thinking about it. Valley Prospectors Club will hold the show in the year 2000 at the Riverside convention Center.

Earth Science Studies - Zzyzx is limited to 60 and is filled. Camp Paradise has no limit. It is a beautiful camp site with many possibilities. The area for motor homes is ideal, in the pines, with hook-ups.

The Endowment Fund is now $107,500.00 It has not been necessary to use any of the interest for operating expenses.

Chuck McKie, field trip chairman north and Bill burns, Field Trip chairman south, are working on field trips for the spring and summer.

Insurance is $1.00 per person instead of $1.80 as there is a small amount of money not used. It may go back up to $1.80 in a couple of years. Contact person is still Mary Beth Smith.

There has been a question regarding coverage for juniors and pebble pups, as they do not pay dues. They receive the same coverage as an adult.

Joe Hafeli, Safety, reported "always think safety, before the accident happens!"

Mike Kokinos urged clubs to check their non-profit status.

Officers installed following the banquet were:
     President - Rosemarie Young,
     First VP/President Elect - Beverly Moreau,
     Second VP/CFMS Newsletter - Ken Kruschke,
     Treasurer - Wes Lingerfelt,
     Secretary - Gene Rutledge.

Ray Meisenheimer was the installing officer.

          Florence Meisenheimer, Federation Director.

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CFMS LIBRARY.
     Many of you may know that I have been asking for early Mineral Notes and News. They are the original CFMS Newsletters and are of historical interest.

At the Riverside Convention and Show in August, I was sitting at the Bulletin Editor's booth when John Sinkankas came by. I mentioned I was looking for early Mineral Notes and News and early memorabilia pertaining to the CFMS, when John mentioned that he had a great number of Gem and Mineral and Mineralogist magazines and we (CFMS) could have them if we would acknowledge the gift.

Upon returning home to La Mesa, I received a phone call from John saying he was serious, and when could I come and get them. Gordon and I immediately went to his home and scooped up all the magazines he has offered.

I contacted our President, Pat LaRue, and told her of our windfall. She enthusiastically endorsed the acceptance of the collection as a beginning of a reference library for the CFMS, and I wrote Mike Kokinos for guidance on a letter of acceptance. He responded immediately.

What has happened is this: The CFMS is establishing an historical reference library with the Sinkankas donation as the beginning. We ask YOU, the clubs of the Federation, to ask your members to look through their personal libraries and consider donating books, periodicals and state reference material to enhance this library. At present, the library will be housed in my home. In the future, I hope to find a home for all the reference library in a museum or other facility that will act as custodian while being able to use the reference material when needed.

REMEMBER, you will receive a letter of acknowledgment from the CFMS for tax purposes and we, the Federation, will receive a wonderful historical reference library.

I have a large, personal library of my own, which will eventually become part of this historical library. If you have books that would be appropriate, mineral, fossil, lapidary, and state publications, please contact me (please, no Rock and Gem or Lapidary Journals at this time).

There were lots of duplicate issues in the collection from John Sinkankas. At some time in the future, we'll make those duplicates known as well as any gaps of issues we need. If you have some we need and we can help you with completing your collection, I propose a swap of issues.
     Shirley Leeson,
     6155 Haas,
     La Mesa, CA 91942-4312.

          VIA CFMS Newsletter -November 1996.

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