June 27 is the LPGMS/CRMS annual field trip to Cerro Gordo Mine. Once annualy the mine is opened for collecting. Don't miss this opportunity.
July 12 annual picinic meeting and silent auction, this year in Bishop at the Izaak Walton Park. The club will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, and the fixin's. You'll provide the potluck side dishes!
The Paleontological Resources Preservation Act
is Now Public Law
To the Members of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology:
On March 25, 2009 the House of Representatives passed a Public Lands Bill that contained the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (PRPA) by a vote of 285 – 140. The bill has been signed by the president and is now public law.
Although the information has always been readily available on the SVP website, we offer this reminder of what the PRPA actually does
Ray Ramirez found and polished these beautiful specimens. See his report for details.
The following comes from our president, Francis Pedneau.
2009 officers are President Dana Jeffries, Vice President Ray Ramirez, Treasurer Steve Mobley, and Sectartary Francee Graham. Thanks to all of you for stepping up for your club. I know all of you will do a great job. This club is a great organization because of its members.
Our Christmas party is at the Forum Theatre 2:00 to 5:00 PM, December 14, 2008. Bring your favorite dish and a gift valued at $20.00 or less (preferably related to our hobby) for BJ's awful gift exchange game. All guns, knives, and water balloons will be checked in at the door. The club will furnish ham, tri-tip, and punch. If you want something else to drink, please bring it. Service will also be provided by the club.
The following comes from our president, Francis Pedneau.
Our club Christmas party will be held December 14, 2008-2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Forum Theatre, 142 N. Jackson, across the street from the town hall and fire station. The club will furnish the meat course and punch. Bring your favorite side dish and a gift valued at $20.00 or less, preferably rock related, but it's not mandatory. By all means, come. We will play BJ's terrible gift exchange game. Guests are welcome, but be sure that they bring a gift to exchange.
Salt crystals Ray Rameriz found on Owens Lake. Photo by Steve Mobley; edited by Linda Jeffries
The following comes from our president, Francis Pedneau.
We have a volunteer!!! I have been informed that a member is interested in taking on the job of President. What great news. I have enjoyed my time as your president, but it is time to step down and pass the leadership of this GREAT CLUB to someone new. We still need someone for, what I think is, the most important job in the club, Treasurer. Alice has done an exceptional job, but she too feels the need to step down. Any volunteers?
Jeri and Tambra carving their stones at the Dick Friesen carving class
The finished work of the class
The following comes from our president, Francis Pedneau.
Our meeting location has changed. Paul Ermatinger has offered the Forum Theatre in Lone Pine to the club for the monthly meeting. By a unanamous vote the members at the August meeting voted to accept Paul's offer of use of the theatre at no cost to the club. Beginning Spetember 8, 2008 we will meeting regularly at the Forum Theatre located at 141 North Jackson in Lone Pine. Thank you Paul for your generous offer.
The following comes from our president, Francis Pedneau.
The annual summer BBQ and meeting was held at the home of F and F (that's Francis and Francee Pedneau for those of not in the know) and was acclaimed by all who attended a great success. Fifteen members and guests took part. Many members from Big Pine and Bishop who had planned to attend were unable to due to the flooding at Fort Independence. But ONE member persisted. Linda Baptie was 2 hours late, but she made it. Our silent auction was enjoyed by all. With some very spirited bidding by some determined bidders. Thanks to all who donated items to the auction and thanks to all who brought dishes to the BBQ. Two members of the Palmdale Gem and Mineral Society, Don and Cheri George, attended and enjoyed the company of our club members.
Steve Mobley found this specimen of smithsonite on the annual field trip to Cerro Gordo. Steve also supplied this photo.
Now that summer is officially here and the temperatures are warm, it's time to start thinking about our annual barbecue. The barbecue is potluck, but the club is supplying burgers and hot dogs and all the fixins'. This gathering will replace our July club meeting (we'll hold a brief meeting before the festivities begin). Meet at Francis and Francee's house at 221 W. Bush St. in Lone Pine at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 13.
Inyoite - a borate mineral named after Inyo county. See the article Inyoite for more information.
Our 5th annual Eastern Sierra Gem and Mineral Show held in Bishop, California is history. And what a show it was!
Steve Mobley provided this photo of a crystal found on the club's field trip to Saline Valley
