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The CHATBOX is a monthly publication of the
MINERAL AREA GEM &
MINERAL SOCIETY (MAGMS)
The purpose of our club is to develop interest in
and increase knowledge of the earth sciences, minerals, rocks, fossils, and the
lapidary arts, and to bring about a closer association of persons sharing these
interests.
We shall achieve our purpose through regular planned open meetings, programs, publications, committees, monthly field trips, and special projects of assistance to the community.
We meet the second THURSDAY of each month at 7:00 PM at the Park Hills Senior Center, 224 W. Main St., Park Hills, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome
Annual dues are $18.00 per family or $12.00 per individual.
***** 2009 Elected Officers*****
PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY: TREASURER:
Betty Marler Allys Bell, (Acting) Jack Sale
5084 Flat River Rd no.10 Club Street 1148 Rue Angeline
Farmington,MO63640 Park Hills,MO.63601 Bonne Terre,MO 63628
(573)431-2951 (573)518-1306 (573)562-7004
***2009
Committee Chairpersons***
BOARD MEMBERS: Field Trip Coordinator: Mark & Boneta Hensley
Jack Sale Hospitality: Betty Marler
Mark Hensley Refreshments: Allys
Bell & as shown in CHATBOX each month
Allys Bell Annual Rock Swap: Lloyd Marler (chair) & Mike Marler
Club Display Case:
Publicity: Joey Henry
Representative: Allys Bell, Art Hebrank
Annual Picnic: Ruth Mosier
CHATBOX
Editor: Robert W. Carroll
Midwest
Federation Representative:
St.
Louis Federation Representative: Ruth Mosier
Christmas
Party: Betty White
Science Committee: Art Hebrank
Submit articles for publication to the Editor, Robert W. Carroll 573-431-2148 E-Mail = bcarroll@charter.net, by the 20th of the month. Material may be reprinted provided credit is given to the CHATBOX. Publication of articles in the CHATBOX does not constitute endorsement by MAGMS or certify the accuracy of the material. Opinions expressed in articles and editorials are not necessarily representative of the opinions of the membership or the MAGMS.
Next meeting will be
at Park Hills Senior Center,
224 W. Main St., Park Hills, Missouri
Thursday January 14 7:00 PM
REFRESHMENTS: Ann
Hampton & Mark Hensley
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Presidents Message:
President message
Our last meeting for the year will be our Christmas party at Ryan’s at 6 PM. Bring a gift to exchange of about $5 if you like.
I have enjoyed my 3 years ass president and I wish the new president lots of luck.
Your president Betty Marler
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Minutes of MAGMS Meeting of November 12, 2009
The monthly meeting was called to order on November 12, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. by President Betty Marler. There were 24 members present and no visitors. The door prize was won by Boneta Hensley.
The minutes and treasurers report were approved as printed in the CHATBOX. An audit was taken by Arlene DeGonia and Carnelia Lueddecke and everything was found to be in order.
Membership dues are now due. Dues needs to be paid now so that they can be turned in to the Federation by the first of the year. Annual dues for a family is $18.00 and $12.00 for an individual.
A donation of $150.00 has been made to the Park Hills Senior Center in appreciation for the use of their building for our meetings.
Betty Marler reported that Kathy Hill had surgery and is doing well, Jim Hill fell and broke a rib and Mabel Reed is having chemotherapy. Keep these members in thought and prayer along with others whom are having health problems.
November Field Trip will be to the 2009 Mineral, Gem, Fossil Show and Sale presented by the St. Louis Mineral and Gem Society. This trip will be on November 28, 2009 to the Viking Conference Center, Holiday Inn Hotel, 10709 Watson Rd., St. Louis, Mo. (I44 & Lindbergh). Phone - 314-821-6600. For more information call Boneta Hensley at 573-756-7403.
Art Hebrank and Ruth Mosier are our representatives for the Greater St. Louis Federation. The federation has changed the scholarship wording and this was brought before the membership, voted on and approved.
For the coming year of 2010, MAGMS elected officers will be as follows:
President Ann Hampton
Vice President Mark Hensley
Secretary Mary Medley
Treasurer Jack Sale
Our thanks go to these members for their commitment to do this job in the year 2010. We also want to thank D Jennings, Boneta Hensley and Bill Crites for a job well done on this matter.
MAGMS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY will be held on December 10, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. at Ryans, in Farmington, Missouri. We will have a gift exchange. Gifts should be around $5.00 and tagged for male or female for the exchange. The Christmas Party will be considered our monthly meeting. See you there!!
No program this meeting. Instead, members brought many items for sale. A great way to buy your Christmas gifts. Thanks to all of you who did so much work to set up your items. We appreciate you!!!
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M. by President Betty Marler and everyone checked out the items for sale and enjoyed the refreshments and visiting.
Carnelia Lueddecke, Acting Secretary
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Treasurer’s report
Date
Transaction Debit
Credit Balance
10/1/09 $3852.94
10/10 Park Hills Senior Center $150.00 $3702.94
10/23 Dues for 10/10 $36.00 $3738.94
10/31/09 $3738.94
Jack Sale Treasurer
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Thoughts-Prayers
Allys Bell
Helen Warren
Mabel Reed
Carnelia Lueddecke
Marvin Lueddecke
Jean Carroll
Marvin Twiner
Glenda Crites
Jerry Henry
Pray for our new 2010
officers
If you would like to send a card or
letter to any of these, you may get the address from Betty Marler at
573-431-2951 or Robert Carroll at 573-431-2148.
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Jim
Hill 12-04 
Dylan
Reese 12-08
Greg McGill 12-13
Cindy King 12-19
Carnelia Lueddecke 12-22
Helen Lake 12-26
Cody McGill 12-26
Cliff Brewen 12-31
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Birth Month
December
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Modern
Birthstones Blue Topaz, Turquoise |
Traditional
Birthstones Zircon |
Mystical
Birthstones Onyx |
Ayurvedic
Birthstones Ruby |
Other Birthstones |
Turquoise
The turquoise is ancient, yet again and again it finds itself
back in fashion. Its shining sky blue is one of the most popular trend colours
in the world of jewellery and fashion.
In many cultures of the Old and New Worlds, this gemstone
has been esteemed for thousands of years as a holy stone, a bringer of good
fortune or a talisman. It really does have the right to be called a 'gemstone
of the peoples'. The oldest evidence for this claim was found in Egypt, where
grave furnishings with turquoise inlay were discovered, dating from
approximately 3000 B.C.. In the ancient Persian kingdom, the sky-blue gemstones
were earlier worn round the neck or wrist as protection against unnatural
death. If they changed colour, the wearer was thought to have reason to fear
the approach of doom. Meanwhile, it has been discovered that the turquoise
certainly can change colour, but that this is not necessarily a sign of
impending danger. The change can be caused by the light, or by a chemical
reaction brought about by cosmetics, dust or the acidity of the skin.
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The CHATBOX is a monthly publication of the
MINERAL AREA GEM &
MINERAL SOCIETY (MAGMS)
The purpose of our club is to develop interest in
and increase knowledge of the earth sciences, minerals, rocks, fossils, and the
lapidary arts, and to bring about a closer association of persons sharing these
interests.
We shall achieve our purpose through regular planned open meetings, programs, publications, committees, monthly field trips, and special projects of assistance to the community.
We meet the second THURSDAY of each month at 7:00 PM at the Park Hills Senior Center, 224 W. Main St., Park Hills, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome
Annual
dues are $18.00 per family or $12.00 per individual.
***** 2010 Elected Officers*****
PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY: TREASURER:
Ann Hampton Mark Hensley Mary Medley Jack Sale
15088 Province Rd. 411 Allen PO box 454 1148 Rue Angeline
Irondale, MO 63648 Farmington,MO.63640 Pilot Knob,MO 63663 Bonne Terre,MO.63628
(573)749-3549 (573)756-7403 (573)562-7004
***2009
Committee Chairpersons***
BOARD MEMBERS: Field Trip Coordinator: Mark & Boneta Hensley
Jack Sale Hospitality: Betty Marler
Mark Hensley Refreshments: Allys
Bell & as shown in CHATBOX each month
Allys Bell Annual Rock Swap: Lloyd Marler (chair) & Mike Marler
Club Display Case:
Publicity: Joey Henry
Representative: Allys Bell, Art Hebrank
Annual Picnic: Ruth Mosier
CHATBOX
Editor: Robert W. Carroll
Midwest
Federation Representative:
St.
Louis Federation Representative: Ruth Mosier
Christmas
Party: Betty White
Science Committee: Art Hebrank
Submit articles for publication to the Editor, Robert W. Carroll 573-431-2148 E-Mail = bcarroll@charter.net, by the 20th of the month. Material may be reprinted provided credit is given to the CHATBOX. Publication of articles in the CHATBOX does not constitute endorsement by MAGMS or certify the accuracy of the material. Opinions expressed in articles and editorials are not necessarily representative of the opinions of the membership or the MAGMS.
Next meeting will be
at Park Hills Senior Center,
224 W. Main St., Park Hills, Missouri
Thursday January 14 7:00 PM
REFRESHMENTS: Ann
Hampton & Mark Hensley
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NEW Presidents Message:
A new year and a new slate of officers of your society will strive to have this a year of success. We have work ahead and it is only like a well oiled and maintained machine will the society succeed or fail. It is known one missing cog in a series of wheels the work stops. I am looking forward to this new year knowing each of you, the members of M.A.G.M.S., possess a diversity of expertise and talents. Your special uniqueness will be needed as we work together to make 2010 a good year.
As an old medicine man, Dr. Morris said: “it takes all the Indians, not the chief to get the job done.”
Hope to
see all of you 14 January 2010.
For each of you,
a joyous Christmas
and Happy, Prosperous
New Year
Your president Ann Hampton
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Minutes of MAGMS Meeting of December 10, 2009
The
December monthly meeting was our MAGMS Christmas Party which was held at Ryan's
at Farmington, Missouri. We gathered at Ryan's on December 10, 2009 at
6:00 P.M. A short meeting was called to order by President Betty Marler
at 6:00. P.M. Betty reported that several members were sick and could not
attend the Christmas Party. A drawing was made for the door prize and Luzell's
little baby grandaughter (daughter of Krystal and Jeff Wilkinson) won.
There were 23 members present and no visitors. We were missing two
members this Christmas, Luzell George and Barb Adams, who passed away this past
year. They were sadly missed by all of us.
If you have not paid your dues for 2010, they are due NOW!!!
Gifts were exchanged by those who brought gifts and all seemed to be pleased with the gift they received.
The next MAGMS Meeting will be held on January 14, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at th Senior Center at Park Hills, Missouri.
The meeting was adjourned by President Betty Marler and everyone enjoyed their Christmas Dinner and visiting with each other. Ann Hampton was asked to give the blessing for our food. THANK YOU ANN! We appreciate you!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2010 TO ALL!!!!
Carnelia Lueddecke, Acting Secretary
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Treasurer’s report
Date
Transaction Debit Credit Balance
10/1/09 $3852.94
10/10 Park Hills Senior Center $150.00 $3702.94
10/23 Dues for 10/10 $36.00 $3738.94
10/23/09
D. Jennings –
Christmas Party Door Prize $ $25.00 $3713.94
10/31/09 $3738.94
Jack Sale Treasurer
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Thoughts-Prayers
Allys Bell
Helen Warren
Mabel Reed
Carnelia Lueddecke
Marvin
Lueddecke
Jean Carroll
Marvin Twiner
Glenda Crites
Jerry Henry
Pray for our new 2010
officers
If you would like to send a card or
letter to any of these, you may get the address from Betty Marler at
573-431-2951 or Robert Carroll at 573-431-2148.
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Linda
Burr 01-06 
Patricia Loraine 01-09
Amanda Hensley 01-21
Ben Hensley 01-26
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Birth Month
January
|
Modern
Birthstones Garnet |
Traditional
Birthstones Garnet |
Mystical
Birthstones Emerald |
Ayurvedic
Birthstones Garnet |
Other Birthstones Rose Quartz |
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Next meeting will be
at Park Hills Senior Center, 224
W. Main St., Park Hills, Missouri
Thursday January 14 7:00 PM
REFRESHMENTS: Ann Hampton & Mark Hensley
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Dues are
due now
