LODESTAR. The Lodestar is the newsletter of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. and is published electronically every month.

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and is published electronically every month.

Articles and announcements are welcome from any member or member society.

Easley, SC 29640 THE SOUTHEAST FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES, INC.

Federation of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies PURPOSE: To

Earth Sciences and the practice of Lapidary Arts and Crafts in the Southeast

1 LODESTAR Volume XL June 2016 The Lodestar is the newsletter of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. and is published electronically every month. Article submission by the 15 th of the publication month. Articles and announcements are welcome from any member or member society. Electronic submission in Microsoft Office or Open Office format to: Postal service submission or communication: Lodestar; 276 Lacy Lane; Easley, SC THE SOUTHEAST FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES, INC. A Non-Profit, Non-Commercial, Non-Political Organization and Regional Federation of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies PURPOSE: To bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societies devoted to the study of Earth Sciences and the practice of Lapidary Arts and Crafts in the Southeast part of the United States. OBJECTIVE: To cooperate with similar Federations to promote public interest in the Earth Sciences and the conservation of natural resources. Anyone desiring an electronic subscription please your address to: sfms.lodestar@gmail.com

2 Table of Contents President's Report...1 Gem and Mineral Shows...2 September 30, October 1 & 2; Dallas, NC...2 October 14 16, 2016; Knoxville, TN...2 November 12 & 13, 2016, Melbourne, FL...3 November 18 20, 2016; Columbia, SC...3 December 2-4, 2016; Montgomery, AL SFMS Officers SFMS State Directors SFMS Committee Chairs Mayo Educational Foundation, Inc. Officers/Director SFMS Representatives to AFMS Committees...8 President's Report Fellow Rockhounds June has been crazy busy so far, summer fun is about to begin. Be safe outdoors and drink Plenty of liquids so you stay hydrated on fieldtrips. The SFMS had lots of fun in Georgia the first Friday and Saturday this month. We had a great Cracker Barrel meeting Friday night and the SFMS Quarterly meeting Saturday went very smoothly. After the meeting we all went over to the picnic and auction that was hosted by the Georgia Mineral Society. We felt very welcome, a great big family of rockhounds. I would like to thank Shelley Stubbs the President of GMS and Dennis Buchanan the SFMS Liaison for all their hard work planning all the details for the SFMS meeting and our hotel arrangements, which were superb. A good time was had by all that attended and most of us Took home some new rocks and equipment from the 200 plus item auction. Thank y all for the great food and fun auction. Collis and I went to visit William Holland Workshop Sunday the 5 th thru Wednesday the 8 th. I wish we had the time to stay all week; everyone was having such a great time. It was nice to see a lot of familiar faces. The SFMS first quarterly was held in Jackson, MS and there were 6 club members at William Holland SFMS week taking classes. Other states represented FL, TN, GA, SC, NC and VA. The SFMS workshops has more classes: at Wildacres in August and September. For info sfmsworkshops.com. Come join in on the fun attend a SFMS workshop. See you in the mountains If your club needs any help from the SFMS, please feel free to contact me at Or if your club has a question, I am here to help antleycreations@yahoo.com

members busy and involved (adults and juniors) education, classes, fieldtrips Jewelry making, micros, sand, meteorites, minerals, anything lapidary related and include the juniors This is how we do

3 The SFMS membership has increased. This means we have clubs working hard to bring in new members I have talked to several clubs I want to know their secret and so does Matt Charsky the President Of the American Federation (AMFED) Keep members busy and involved (adults and juniors) education, classes, fieldtrips Jewelry making, micros, sand, meteorites, minerals, anything lapidary related and include the juniors This is how we do it here in the Southeast. I am proud to be a member. Lisa Roberts 2016 Southeast Federation President (SFMS) Gem and Mineral Shows September 30, October 1 & 2; Dallas, NC 38 th Annual Gaston Gem Mineral and Faceters Club Show Our show is coming Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct.2. It is held at Gaston County Park, Dallas, NC. Hwy 279(Dallas Cherryville Hwy) 1/2 mile from Hwy 321. Hours- Friday and Sat 9:00-6:00 Sun 9:00-5:00. Free admission.! We have a sluice, and hourly raffles. Available are sand bags, fossils, wire wrapping, jewelry, cutting material, geodes, grab bags, makings, settings. Grand prize drawing at the end of the show on Sunday. For informaiton about the show,or being dealer call Connie Cole, Show Chair or October 14 16, 2016; Knoxville, TN 26th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Knoxville Gem and Mineral Society Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun.11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

4 Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave, Knoxville, TN Admission: $5 per person per day or 3 day pass for $8 per person Children under 12 admitted FREE The Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show will have many vendors that offer great products including a wide variety of jewelry; rare fossil and mineral specimens; meteorites; gems of all colors shapes & sizes; lapidary & jewelry equipment; and much more. For more information, contact Teresa Polly teresapolly@bellsouth.net November 12 & 13, 2016, Melbourne, FL Canveral Mineral & Gem Society 43 rd Annual Parade of Gems November 12 & :00am to 5:00pm Melbourne Auditorium 625 East Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, FL dealers displaying and selling Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Crystals, Fossils, Tools and Rocks Admission; $5 Donation Contact: Don McLamb, CMGS President & Acting Show Chairman November 18 20, 2016; Columbia, SC The Columbia, SC Gem & Mineral Society will hold its th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show Fri Nov. 18, 10:00-6:00; Sat. Nov. 19, 10:00-6:00; Sun. Nov. 20, 12:00-5:00 Jamil Temple 206 Jamil Rd. Columbia, SC Jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, & tools for sale Geodes sold & cut

Club member s rock collections on exhibit & lapidary demonstrations. South Carolina amethyst on display. Sponsored by The Columbia Gem & Mineral Society $5.

5 Club member s rock collections on exhibit & lapidary demonstrations. South Carolina amethyst on display. Sponsored by The Columbia Gem & Mineral Society $5.00 for adults, Sixteen & under free with adult. All military & their dependents free. Sue Shrader: ; ashrader@mindspring.com Dealers; Sharon Sterrett ; ssterrett@sc.rr.com December 2-4, 2016; Montgomery, AL The 46th Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show Garrett Coliseum 1555 Federal Drive Montgomery, Alabama Show Times: Friday, December 2: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, December 3: 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, December 4: 11 AM - 5 PM Admission: $2/Adults or $3 for weekend pass

6 Free/18 & Under with student ID and 1 paid adult Free Parking. Free door prize ticket with each paid adult admission. Dealers will have beads, crystals, geodes, rough, cabochons, gem stones, finished jewelry, tools, supplies and mineral & fossil specimens. Club members will display their individual collections and will give demonstrations on gem and rock cutting, faceting, cabochon making, and knapping. Web Site: Facebook: From Left to Right: Dave Wayment, Past President; Jason Hamilton, Membership Secretary; Mark Easterbrook, AFMS Regional 3 rd Vice President; Craig Hamilton, 2 nd Vice President; Lisa Roberts, President; Teresa Polly, 1 st Vice President; Mari Webb, Treasurer 2016 SFMS Officers President First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Lisa Roberts Teresa Polly Craig Hamilton Jeri Heer Briar Bay Loop Johnesboro, GA Antleycreations@yahoo.com 6115 Atkins Rd Knoxville, TN teresapolly@bellsouth.net 7301 N Howard Av Tampa FL Jheerx6@aol.com

7 Membership Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Immediate Past President Jason Hamilton Mari Webb Mari Webb Dave Wayment 7141 Natal Ave Jacksonville, FL Nebraska Avenue Jacksonville, FL Nebraska Avenue Jacksonville, FL N US Hwy 1 Suite 10 Sebastian, FL (904) (904) Silver-rocks@comcast.net mariwebb.sfms@gmail.com mariwebb.sfms@gmail.com aastainedglass@bellsouth.net Mayo Foundation President AFMS President Editor William (Bill) Waggener John Atwell Rasmussen 1909 Moores Mill Road Atlanta, GA Lacy Lane Easley, SC (864) sfms.lodestar@gmail.com 2016 SFMS State Directors Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Philip W. Kaiser, Jr River Forest Dr Mobile, AL kaiserpw@att.ne Jeff Ursillo Lakes of Delray Blvd # 251 Delray Beach, FL Scott Forward 424 Tanglewood Dr Canton, GA (770) Cell: (678) scotforward@ymail.com Charles Oldham 7405 West Highway 22 Crestwood, KY charlesoldham@gmail.com bnmjeff@aol.com Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Dr Bridget Joubert PO Box 5402 Alexandria, LA jemarler@aol.com Dave Hanes 113 West Shore Dr Saltillo, MS davehanes@aol.com Gail Ferguson 6851 Bryanstone Way Fayetteville, NC (317) Bob Green 116 Sycamore Dr. Marietta, SC (864) greentop@bellsouth.net transformationarts@outlook.com Tennessee Virginia Toni Garland 1520 Murphy Myers Rd. Maryville, TN William Osburn 7720 Newport Road Catawba, VA 24070

8 Cell SFMS Committee Chairs Nominations Long Range Planning Bulletin Editors Contest Constitution/ByLaws James Darnell James Darnell Mark Easterbrook Lisa Fitch 20 Cobblestone Way West 20 Cobblestone Way West 6701 Dorchester Road, Apt Kingston Rd Mobile, AL Mobile, AL North Charleston, SC Bay St. Louis, MS Field Trips Education Historian Insurance Liason Charles and Lori Carter Danny Griffin Don Monroe Charlotte Caughman 4138 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, GA Byrd Cir. Kingston, TN Lapidary Drive Young Harris, GA (706) P.O.Box 1055 Inman, SC Publications Safety Slide/Video Programs Social Concerns Barbara Green Bob Green James Webb 116 Sycamore Dr. 115 Sycamore Drive 1133 Nebraska Avenue Marrietta, SC Marietta, SC Jacksonville, FL (864) (904) Stamp Program Supplies Uniform Rules Ways and Means Carolyn Grothaus Barbara Green Leslie Wayment Lisa Roberts 225 Merrifield Dr Greenville, SC Sycamore Drive Marietta, SC (864) P.O.Box Sebastian, FL Briar Bay Loop Johnesboro, GA

9 Youth Resources 2015 Annual Meeting Host Web Master Public Relations Annette Gibney Don McLamb Jeff Ursillo 6367 Birling Drive Columbus, GA (706) Seabreeae Drive Indialantic, FL (321) Lakes of Delray Blvd # 251 Delray Beach, FL bnmjeff@aol.com William Holland Director William Holland Registrar Wildacres Director Wildacres Registrar Jim and Cindy Reed Heidi Wetzel Rosemary van Wandelen Toni Garland / Linda Matvy 5740 Hebron Lane Lakeland, FL (863) Victor Hill Rd. Greer, SC (864) sfms.wh@gmail.com 3051 Keyport St. Deltona, FL (386) rrborzoi@gmail.com 1520 Murphy Myers Rd. Maryville, TN (865) waregistrar2016@gmail.com Rocks57@tampabay.rr.com 2016 Mayo Educational Foundation, Inc. Officers/Director President Vice President Treasurer SFMS Eduication Chair William (Bill) Waggener Dave Wayment Wayne M. Dodd Danny Griffin 1909 Moores Mill Road Atlanta, GA N US Hwy 1 Suite 10 Sebastian, FL Stonefield Landing Johns Creek, GA Byrd Cir. Kingston, TN aastainedglass@bellsouth.net (770) wmdodd1@bellsouth.net Director Director Secretary Charlotte Mayo Bryant Barbara Tuttle Beryl Ferguson 506 Rain Song Rd Blackmon Rd. 414 S. Ridgewood Ave. Dalton, GA Yulee, FL Ormond Beach, FL (706) (904) (386) dttsr@comcast.net crossbowcreations@yahoo.com

10 2016 SFMS Representatives to AFMS Committees Club Rockhound of the Year Boundaries Bulletin Editors Club Publications Marty Hart Buddy Shotts Mark Easterbrook 4935 Olivia Dr. P.O. Box Dorchester Road, Apt Antioch, TN (615) Lucedale, MS (601) t North Charleston, SC Conservation and Legislation Collecting Sites Education All American Endowment Fund Performed by Bulletin Editors Contest Chairperson Juniors Program Program Competition Supplies and Publications Uniform Rules Annette Gibney Freda Hull Barbara Green 6367 Birling Drive P.O. Box Sycamore Drive Columbus, GA Grant, FL Marietta, SC (706) (321) (864) frehull@bellsouth.net Ways and Means Public Relations Safety Webmaster Performed by SFMS 1 st Vice President Bob Green 115 Sycamore Drive Marietta, SC (864) greentop@bellsouth.net Jeff Ursillo Lakes of Delray Blvd # 251 Delray Beach, FL bnmjeff@aol.com The policy of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. is that neither the name nor the logo of the Federation may be used for commercial purposes. If any commercial ventures using the name or the logo of the Federation are found, Member Societies and their members are requested to advise Federation Officers.

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