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The CMS January Tumbler 2020 Next Meeting: This month remember January 9, 2020 to wish a Happy Birthday to 7:00 p.m. Roger Danneman on January 8 Jonathan Fraser on January 10 American Legion Hall Elliot Epley on January 16 25406 97th Pl S Jeremy Bort on January 17 Ann McMurtray on January 19 Kent, WA Becky Trepanier on January 19 Era Pogosova on January 20 The Program is John Cornell Jaymin Shaffer on January 20 giving a talk on beadwork. Juan Viejo on January 22 and also remember The Show & Tell to wish a Theme is your favorite rock, Happy Anniversary to mineral or lapidary item that Michael & Katy Stevenson you received or bought in on January 9 2019. Except where otherwise noted, material from The Tumbler may be reprinted for non-commercial purposes, provided that the author(s) and source are acknowledged. For commercial use, the author(s) must be contacted for permission; if no contact information is given, contact them via the editor. Tips, suggestions, recipes and experiments printed in this newsletter are the experiences and/or opinions of the individuals submitting them. We are not responsible for their authenticity, safety, or reliability. Caution and safety should always be practiced when trying out any new idea. The monthly newsletter of the Cascade Mineralogical Society, Inc., Kent, Washington Connect with us! Website: cascademineralogicalsociety.org Club Facebook: facebook.com/CasMinSoc/ Show Facebook: facebook.com/cascadegemandmineralshow Instagram: instagram.com/cascadegemandmineralshow/ Postal, or Email, Exchange CMS Club Address Keith Alan Morgan, Editor Bulletins are welcome. 25838 W LK Wilderness Dr. SE. 3802 W Tapps Dr. E Email preferred. Maple Valley, WA. 98038 Lake Tapps, WA 98391 [email protected] The Tumbler Page 2 January 2020 2020 Elected Officers Title Name Phone E-mail President Kat Koch 425-765-5408 [email protected] Vice President Meriann Fu 253-236-5593 [email protected] Treasurer Charles Benedict 425-306-0465 [email protected] Secretary Pete Williams 425-228-5063 [email protected] Director Roger Pullen 206-387-3214 [email protected] Director Roger Danneman 425-228-8781 [email protected] Director Richard Russell 253-736-3693 [email protected] Past President Bob Pattie 425-226-3154 [email protected] Show Chairman Federation Representative Michael Blanton 425-271-8757 [email protected] Federation Representative Kat Koch 425-765-5408 [email protected] Mineral Council Bob Pattie 425-226-3154 [email protected] Mineral Council Jacquie Pattie 425-226-3154 [email protected] 2020 Show Committee Chairs Cascade Show Cascade Show Co-Chair Kat Koch 425-765-5408 [email protected] Cascade Show Treasurer Pete Williams 425-228-5063 [email protected] Cascade Show Silent Auction Michael Blanton 425-271-8757 [email protected] Cascade Show Raffle Donations Michael Blanton 425-271-8757 [email protected] Cascade Show Demonstrators Richard Russell 253-736-3693 [email protected] 2020 Committee Chairs Club Historian Donations Kat Koch 425-765-5408 [email protected] Field Trip Roger Danneman 425-228-8781 [email protected] Health & Welfare Bev Williams 425-228-5063 [email protected] Library Bob Pattie 425-226-3154 [email protected] Meeting Programs Miriann Fu 253-236-5593 [email protected] Membership Mark Hohn 253-332-3736 [email protected] Newsletter - Tumbler Editor Keith Alan Morgan 253-862-8201 [email protected] Open Shop Instructors Bob Pattie 425-226-3154 [email protected] Public Relations Kat Koch 425-765-5408 [email protected] Refreshment Angie Bayer 253-631-3840 [email protected] Raffle/Display Roger Pullen 206-387-3214 [email protected] Shop Operations Bob Pattie 425-226-3154 [email protected] Show & Tell Michael Blanton 425-271-8757 [email protected] Webmaster Mark Hohn 253-332-3736 [email protected] 2020 CMS Dues are $25 per year per family Pay online, by mail, or at our meetings. Mailing Address: Charles Benedict, 25838 W Lk Wilderness Dr SE, Maple Valley WA 98038 You can pay your dues via credit card!! We now accept all cards through our website or at the meeting. You can renew your membership or enroll as a new member and pay your dues all in one shot online. You will find it under the “Membership” tab on our website. http://www.cascademineralogicalsociety.org The object of the Society shall be to stimulate interest in the study of the earth sciences, lapidary arts and related subjects. This Society is affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies; the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies; and the Washington State Mineral Council. Every member of the club should be receiving a copy of the Northwest Newsletter. I f you are not receiving a copy contact Mike Blanton in person or by telephone at (425) 271 -8757 or by computer at [email protected] To get information to the Tumbler via the Internet send it to [email protected] Please put Tumbler and subject in the Subject Line. The deadline is the 20th of each month. The Tumbler Page 3 January 2020 January CMS Show Committee Meeting:…Monday, January 6…………6:30 pm to 7:00 pm CMS Board Meeting:……………Monday, January 6…………7:00 pm to 8:00 pm CMS General Meeting:…………2nd Thursday, January 9…………7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Lapidary Class Hours:…………By appointment, call to set a time & day for your lesson (425) 226-3154 Lapidary Shop Hours:…………Most Tuesdays………… 2:00 pm to 5:00 p, call ahead (425) 226-3154 Lapidary Shop Hours:…………3rd Saturday………… by appointment only (call a few days ahead to set time) More Field Trip info can be found on Page 11 More Show info can be found on Page 12 The Tumbler has received One-Time Rights to publish this cartoon The Tumbler Page 4 January 2020 CMS Board Meeting Minutes December 10, 2019 Meeting canceled. Pictures From The Christmas Party by Keith Morgan The Tumbler Page 5 January 2020 CMS Christmas Party December 15, 2019 by Pete Williams, 2019/2020 Secretary Minutes from the December 15, 2019 CMS Meeting and Christmas dinner/auction The December meeting drew 35 members who enjoyed the Christmas dinner and auction. There were 51 lots in the auction with 20 winning bidders. The main order of business was the election of officers. Below are the officers for the 2020-2021 term President – Kat Koch Vice President – Merriann Fu Treasurer –Charles Benedict Secretary – Pete Williams Past President – Bob Pattie Show Chair/Co-chair - Open Director – Roger Pullen Director – Roger Danneman Director – Rich Russell (1 year remaining in term) Mineral Council – Bob Pattie, Jackie Pattie Federation – Mike Blanton, Kat Koch From left to right, Pete Williams, Roger Pullen, Kat Koch, Mike Blanton, Merriann Fu, Charles Benedict, Bob Pattie, Roger Danneman, and Rich Russell. Photograph by John Cornell. Editor's Note All board and committee members please check page 2 to see if your information is up to date and accurate. If something is wrong send me the correct information, please. 2019 Green River Grant by Kat Koch I just found out who received our grant from the proceeds of our 2018 Rock & Gem Show. Green River College Foundation awarded the Cascade Mineralogical Society's 2019 Scholarship to Tanya Lutman. Tanya who is a current student at Green River College, in the Natural Resources Program. It was used for her last quarter (fall 2019) in the Bachelor’s Program. In addition to her studies of Salmon and wildlife, Tanya is interested in Geology, as she has taken classes and her dad was a Geologist. With the grant she is looking forward to completing her program. The Tumbler Page 6 January 2020 From the Top of the Rock Pile... by Kat Koch, 2020 CMS President I want to thank everyone that attended our Holiday Dinner. We had the best turnout since the club struck out on it's own. 40 members, family and friends attended. We had a great selection of food. Best ever. Thank you to each one of you for making the dinner such a great success. I found out at our Holiday Dinner that some of our members are artistically talented beyond collecting rocks. If you have another talent besides collecting rocks please let me know. I found out John Cornell does beaded wall hanging and art pieces (he currently has a showing at an art gallery in Greenwood), Terri Gerard does watercolor and oil painting (she currently has a showing at an art gallery in Greenwood too), I do stipple art (pen & ink using small dots) and ceramics besides my wire wrapping. Your other talent can also include lapidary arts, faceting, wire work, cabochons, opals, metal working, knapping, intarsia, etc. What do you do? Let me know by mailing me at [email protected] We are fast coming up on a decision for our 2020 Rock & Gem Show. I have not been able to confirm we have the venue or the dates with the college. So I won't be asking for volunteer sign up at our January club meeting. Just be aware that we will need sufficient volunteers to commit to covering the open slots before proceeding with the show. If I am going to be Show Chair I can't carry a heavy physical load. I have to back off the long show hours as my legs and feet can no longer handle 10 to 13 hour days. I will need everyone's help to accomplish the 2020 show. Every little bit someone can do will be a help. So be prepared to sign up for something (hopefully) at the February meeting. Side note: I am already getting requests to book our 2020 show.