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

Information Center.

 VGMS ADDRESSES.

Mailing:
     Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.,
     P.O. Box 1573,
     Ventura, CA 93002.

Physical:
     VGMS Museum and Workshop,
     11969 Creek Road,
     Ojai, CA.
     Across the street from Camp Comfort.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS.

 UPCOMING VGMS EVENTS.

.July 1, Thursday,
Board Meeting 7:00 pm, Brace-Thompson Home.

July 17, Saturday,
Workshop 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Camp Comfort.

July 23-25, Friday-Sunday,
Fair Entry Dates, Ventura Fairgrounds.

July 28, Wednesday,
General Meeting 7:00 pm, Senior Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura.

August 4-15,
Ventura County Fair, Ventura Country Fairgrounds.

August 5, Thursday,
Board Meeting 7:00 pm, Brace-Thompson Home.

 CHIPS & BOULDERS.

BLM Border Warning.

[The above sign supposedly has been posted between Casa Grande and Gila Bend, AZ. Received by ALAA.]
(Posted April 9, 2010 - Moreno Valley Office.) The international border with Mexico is becoming of increasing concern to the U.S. Government due to an increase in dangerous illegal activities and an escalating trend in border violence.

In the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area located in Imperial County, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) El Centro Field Office has initiated numerous public outreach safety initiatives in partnership with the Border Patrol which includes flyers, signage, and making public contacts.

Visitors to BLM public lands along the California-Mexico border need to be aware of activities around them. If you see anything that looks illegal, suspicious or out of place, please do not intervene. Note your location and call 911, or report it to the nearest law enforcement authority.

In addition, remember the following safety tips:

• Cell phone service is out of range in many remote areas.
• Know where you are at all times, follow good safety procedures and use common sense when making decisions.
• Do not pick-up hitch hikers.
• Keep valuables, including spare change, out of sight and lock your vehicle.
• Avoid traveling outside of well-marked roads and routes.
• People in distress may ask for food, water or other assistance. Do not make contact. Report the location of the distressed people to the nearest BLM or other law enforcement authority.

The BLM is cautioning the public to be aware of their surroundings when visiting public lands in San Diego and Imperial Counties and to follow the safety tips above. The BLM offices are working closely with their Border Patrol counterparts in their enforcement efforts to ensure safety on BLM public lands. Your safety is important. BLM will continue to monitor these areas and provide information to ensure public awareness.

 FIELD TRIPS ARE FUN.

Tri-Club Field Trips 2010. *

     The field trips listed below are tentative, they might change. All are Tri-Club field trips (exceptions noted) with either Conejo, Oxnard or Ventura leading.

* Please call your field trip leader to confirm that there is a field trip scheduled in the event of changes.

For quick access to more detailed Field Trip information go to our new Field Trip Page. (Close the new window to return here.) The link is also available near the top of our Home Page. When we think an appropriate amount of time has elapsed the link on this page will be removed.

Here's a link to the new Shows Page. The link is also available near the top of our Home Page. When we think an appropriate amount of time has elapsed the link on this page will be removed.

 CLUB INFORMATION.

 Membership Dues.

Single - $20.00,
Family (one bulletin) including Children under 19 years - $30.00,
Students older than 17 years plus 12 Units - $17.00,
Pebble Pups under 13 - No Charge,
New Members - Add $5 initiation fee.

 Regular Meetings.

Fourth Wednesday of the month (except November and December - 2nd Wednesday), 7:30 pm at The Senior Recreation Center, 420 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA. Anyone is welcome to attend. The December meeting is normally the Christmas party and is held at a local restaurant or a member's home.

Board Meetings.

First Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm at the Brace-Thompson's, 7319 Eisenhower Street, Ventura, CA, unless otherwise announced. All members are welcome.

Workshops.

Third Saturday of each month from 9-Noon at the Museum/Workshop Site, 11969 Creek Road, Ojai, CA. It's across the street from Camp Comfort. (See directions below.)

Directions to the Museum/Workshop Site:
Travel north on Highway 33 for about 4 miles past our old facility and turn right onto Creek Road. Another 4 miles on Creek Road and you come upon Camp Comfort. Our facility is a group of structures on the left (across from the camp) with a large parking area.

Caution: The speed of traffic past the clubhouse on Creek Road exceeds the limit for the area. We prefer and advise people to enter and exit the driveway at the point farthest from the clubhouse so it allows the drivers maximum view of approaching traffic as you move onto Creek Road. Your safety is of utmost importance.

Greg Davis.

Annual Show.

The Club's annual show, "Artistry From Nature", is held the first full weekend in March at Seaside Park (Ventura County Fairgrounds).

Field Trips.

Announced monthly on this page, in the bulletin, and at the regular meeting.

Educational Cases.

The Museum's educational cases are available on loan to schools, etc. Contact the Museum Committee.

The VGMS Colors are Blue and Gold.

 Learn how to contact

The VGMS

by going to the VGMS contact us page.

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GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Remember
September 11, 2001,
but support
our troops
NOW ! !

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