THE EARTH SCIENCE NEWS Volume 59 March 2008 Number 3 EARTH SCIENCE CLUB OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS -------E S C O N I------- WWW.ESCONI.ORG EARTH SCIENCE CLUB OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS 2008 OFFICE NAME STREET TOWN,ZIP PHONE President Jim Fairchild 1144 Siesta Keys Elgin, 60120 630-497-6278 1st Vice Pres. Rod Sula 1761 Gary Ave. Aurora 60505 630-236-9695 2nd Vice Pres. Irene Broede 2510 S. Forest Ave. N. Riverside, 60546 708-447-5295 Recordng Sec. Karen Nordquist 6340 Americana #808 Willowbrook, 60527 630-325-8189 Corresp. Sec. William Vinikour 7729 Knotty Pine Ct. Woodridge, 60517 630-985-6114 Treasurer John Good 1891 Windward Lane Hanover Park,,60133 630-483-2363 Publicity Don Cronauer 6S180 Cape Road Naperville, 60540 630-357-6570 Librarian Andrew Jansen 2 Langford Ct. Bolingbrook, 60440 630-739-7721 Curator Randall Bultman P.O. Box 2262 Joliet, 60434 815-722-0449 Historian Judy Dedina 11 N. Cumnor Road Westmont, 60559 630-969-2522 Field Trip Richard Rock P. O. Box 726 Wilmington 60481 815-476-7040 Editor Don Cronauer 6S180 Cape Road Naperville 60540 630-357 6570 Circulation Howard Svoboda 17046 W. Bluff Road Lemont, 60439 630-739-7913 Past Pres. John Good 1891 Windward Lane Hanover Park,,60133 630-483-2363 Membership Eileen Mizerk 2094 Windward Lane Hanover Park, 60133 630-289-7736 Liaison Rep John Good 1891 Windward Lane Hanover Park, 60133 630-483-2363 STUDY GROUP CHAIRS Archaeology Bryan Nugent 6621 Westmoreland Woodridge IL 60517 630 960-5147 Lapidary Sheila Bergmann 401 S. Lombard Ave. Lombard, 60148 630-629-5785 Min/Micromt. Kathy Dedina 11 N. Cumnor Road Westmont, 60559 630-969-2522 Paleontology John Good 1891 Windward Lane Hanover Park, 60133 630-483-2363 Junior Open John Good & Karen Nordquist are delegates to Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association. Betsy and Floyd Rogers are Show Chair for 2008 The aim of the Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois is to promote an interest in the Earth Sciences. In addition to the regular General Meeting, study group meetings are held monthly. They are held by groups of ESCONI members interested in the studies of Archaeology, Mineralogy, Micromounts, Paleon- tology, and the Lapidary Arts. There are also study sessions for Junior members to help them learn more about the earth sciences. From time to time field trips are arranged. ESCONI has a fine library of books on the earth sciences that are available to members. We welcome the attendance of all interested persons at any or all sessions. The schedule is printed on the back page (date, time and place of meeting). Specific information is published in this bulletin. Membership is $20.00 (which includes the Bulletin) for family membership. Dues are payable either at the monthly meetings of by mailing to the Membership Chair listed above. Deadline for Bulletin articles to the editor is the 2nd weekend of each month. Articles in this publication may be reprinted if full credit is given the author and The Earth Science News. Exchange bulletins may be mailed directly to the Editor. ESCONI website is www.esconi.org Webmaster is John Good MARCH 2008 EARTH SCIENCE NEWS PAGE 1 March 2008 President’s Message Are you getting tired of the snow? I know we are. We are looking forward to spring when we can go out collecting again! Do you have a special earth science skill? Do you have a collection of gems, minerals or fos- sils? Do you enjoy sharing your interest in earth science with young people? If you do, there are many ways you could volunteer your time and interests with those of us who share your same interests. Please think about getting in touch with one of the officers of the club or one of the group lead- ers to plan a time you could come to one of the study groups to discuss your expertise and /or share your collection with us. Also, please think about donating some time to help us with our big Spring Show which will be held March 15-16 at the College of DuPage in the Building K Commons. We have a great show planned and everyone is very welcome to volunteer. You don’t have to be there all day; just a few hours would be great. DUES: Send your 2008 $20.00 dues to Eileen Mizerk, Membership Chairman, 2094 Windward Lane , Hanover Park, IL 60133-6183 If your dues are not received by April 1, you will be dropped from the database and no longer receive the bulletins or be allowed to participate in any field trips. If your dues are received later than April 1, you will be reinstated as of that date. How can you can tell if you are paid for the 2008 membership year? Look at the mailing label on your bulletin. The year printed after your name indicates the year for which your dues have been paid. If it is 2007 – you need to send in your 2008 dues. If it is 2008 – your dues are cur- rent. As always, don’t hesitate to contact any of the board members with any questions. Comments are always welcome: how we are doing; would you like to see something else in the bulletin; would you like to attend a general meeting or study group with a specific topic in mind? Please send your ideas to any of the officers. Jim Fairchild, President [email protected] www.esconi.org DUES! DUES! DUES! $20.00 Eileen Mizerk, Membership 2094 Windward Lane Hanover Park IL 60133-6183 MARCH 2008 EARTH SCIENCE NEWS PAGE 2 MARCH 2008 ESCONI EVENTS General Meeting Dealers, Displays, Geode Splitter, Kiddie ESCONI Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show Korner, Demonstrators, Books and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, March 15 Magazines, and Free Door Prizes 10:00 AM to 4:00PM, Sunday, March 16 K Commons Room of the College of Visitors are welcome; parking and admission DuPage are free. Mineral-Micromount Dan Behnke, Micromount Hall of Fame 7:30 PM, March 8, 2008 photographer, will present a program on College of DuPage K-131 his favorite minerals. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Paleontology Plan ahead for the meeting next month on No meeting during March due to the April 19, 2008. show. Archaeology Archaeology of the Mississippian period 7:30 PM, March 22, 2008 will be discussed by Bryan Nugent. College of DuPage K-131 Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Junior See you at the Gem Show. Check out the Kiddie Korner at the Gem Show ESCONI Field Trips Look forward to the time that the weather is reasonable; check the web site and meeting minutes. BOARD MEETING 7:30 PM, March 28, 2008 College of DuPage K-131 See Our Web Site, www.esconi.org, for more details Remember that ESCONI Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show will be held at the College of DuPage on Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16, 2008 MARCH 2008 EARTH SCIENCE NEWS PAGE 3 LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Burpee Paleofest 2008 will be March 1 and 2 at the Burpee Museum in Rockford www.burpee.org The ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show will be March 15 and 16 at the College Of Dupage K Commons www.esconi.org Metro Center Rockford March 12-16, 2008 “Walking With Dinosaurs - The Live Experience” www.dinosaurlive.com MAPS National Fossil Expo will be April 4-6, 2008 at Macomb Illinois www.midamericapaleo.org Des Plaines Valley Geological Society 43rd Annual Jewelry, Gem, Fossil, Mineral and Lapidary Arts Show APRIL 12,13 2008 SATURDAY 9;30 TO 5;00 PM SUNDAY 10 TO 4 www.desplainesgeologyclub.org Editor’s Request There are a number of very knowledgeable members of ESCONI. As editor, I am suggesting that we increase the number of pages set aside to publish articles sub- mitted by our members. This would demonstrate both our expertise and increase the interest of our readers. There are many times that I participate in discussions at club meetings and shows that would be of interest to others in our club. Let’s pass these along. Please feel free to submit one to four page articles that can be in- cluded in this newsletter. Pictures would also be great! Sylvia Josefek, honorary ESCONI member died Jan. 14, 2008, in her home. She and her husband Paul joined ESCONI in January 1976. They were involved in the club activities and were always at the shows. MARCH 2008 EARTH SCIENCE NEWS PAGE 4 November 30, 2007 President Jim Fairchild called the meeting to order. He mentioned that new 1st Vice President Rob Sula would be working to get the speakers for future meetings. We would try to get some- one from Burpee for the January meeting. 2nd Vice President Irene Broede reported that K- 161 is reserved for the December and January meetings. Lisa Sago talked to security and told them that we will be meeting in K-161. The rental bill was paid November 18. Recording Secretary Karen Nordquist presented the Board Meeting minutes for October 26. The minutes were approved as amended. She then presented the draft for the 2008 calendar and after review it was approved. The holiday party will be left as TBD as it was decided that we will not reserve Villa Nova for 2008 at this time. We are having trouble getting 30 people to meet the minimum needed. She then presented the Page One for the Bulletin for review and it was approved. Only the Library position is unfilled at this time. Corresponding Secretary Bill Vinikour had nothing to report.