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Shasta Miners & Prospectors Association NEWSLETTER
Miner of the Month for November 2015 BILL DOYLE
Founded in 1959, Shasta Miners & Prospectors Association is a non-profit organization that helps small-scale miners and pros-pectors while educating the public about mining. The Association offers gold-bearing claims that the members can enjoy using with full access and we hold monthly meetings that are open to the public.
Miner of the Month
November
MINER OF MONTH FOR APRIL 2015 WAYNE KING
MINER OF MONTH FOR MARCH 2015 KENNY CHINN
MINER OF MONTH FOR FEB 2015 JANE AND KEITH YOUNG
MINER OF MONTH FOR JAN 2015 MARY ANN STEVENS
MINER OF MONTH FOR DEC 2014 AL SCHROEDER+
MINER OF MONTH FOR MAY 2015 CASSIE ZUCCO
MINER OF MONTH FOR JUNE 2015 RAY MILLS
Miner of the Month for July 2015
Cyrus Herrera
Miner of the Month for August 2015
Gene Clayton
Miner of the Month for September 2015
Jim Stevens
.
Miner of the Month for October 2015
Dan Collier
Thank you for going above and
beyond for the betterment of tour
members
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
General meeting Presentation
SB 637 that goes into effect Jan. 2016
Open Discussion
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2015 Officers and Directors and Chairs
O f f i c e r s
P r e s i d e n t D ia n a C la yt o n ( 5 3 0 ) 5 2 4 - 1 2 2 6 d ia n a e c la y t o n @ a o l . co m
V i c e P r e s i d e n t D o n n a D a v i s ( 5 3 0 ) 6 2 3 - 0 7 4 4 d j d _1 9 6 3 _2 0 0 6 @ ya h o o . co m
Secr eta ry S u s a n D o y le ( 5 3 0 ) - 5 4 9 - 3 0 3 9 d o y l ew t@ a o l . c o m
Treasu re r
W a yn e K i n g ( 5 3 0 ) - 396-2207 [email protected]
D i r e c t o r s Chip Hess ( 5 3 0 ) 4 1 0 - 3 1 2 2 [email protected] Kenny Chinn (5 3 0 ) 5 1 0 - 0 1 7 8 [email protected] Dick Kingsmore (530) 549- 3197 [email protected] Douglas Mueller (7 1 6 ) - 6 2 2 - 8 3 1 0 [email protected]
Leg is lat ion C h ip H es s ( 5 3 0 ) 4 1 0 - 3 1 2 2 C h ip @ m i n e rs ca ch e . c o m
Metal De tect ing Out ings Bi l l D o y le ( 5 3 0 ) - 5 4 9 - 3 0 3 9 d o y l ew t@ a o l . c o m
Cla ims / Out ings
M ik e A b e r n a t h y ( 5 3 0 ) 6 3 8 - 6 7 1 7 u cn o k i s s @ y a h o o . co m Bo b B u r d e t t ( 5 3 0 ) 4 7 4 - 4 4 8 8 Bo b C a rp e n t e r ( 5 3 0 ) 3 5 7 - 5 3 3 1 K en n y C h in n ( 5 3 0 ) 5 1 0 - 0 1 7 8 G en e C la y t o n ( 5 3 0 ) 2 2 2 - 6 0 7 0
SMPA Logo C lo th ing
Mary Ann Stevens (5 3 0 ) 3 4 7 - 1 6 7 9 [email protected]
Membe rsh ip Donna Davis ( 5 3 0 ) 6 2 3 - 0 7 4 4 d j d _1 9 6 3 _2 0 0 6 @ ya h o o . co m
Web S ite Adm inistra tor D a v id D o b b er ( 5 3 0 ) 3 4 7 - 6 7 0 5 d . d o b b er@ s b cg lo b a l . n et Web: www.shastaminersandprospectors.org To access: find out what your user name and password is. The newsletter is posted to mem-ber site for current month and moved to the public access the following month. Newsletter is sent via email unless otherwise indicated. IF you have an email address and not getting your newsletter, be sure to check spam or junk mail.
A letter from our President, Diana Clayton
Dear Shasta Miners and Prospectors: Last month, Bill Harn's presentation was and eye opener. Keep tabs on Minerals & Mining Regula-tory Reform Act – A Clear Path Respecting Mining Rights a copy of the bill can be located at www.mmacusa.org. This may the best approach yet for miners.
The recent passage of SB 637 is a big disappointment to min-ers. The full bill can be found at the above link. This takes effect in Jan. 2016. We are trying to get someone from Fish and Game to speak on this, but so far no one wants to talk about It. Mark Stoffer with Fish and Game said they are not allowed to comment, all inquires go to the Sacra-mento Office. In the meantime we plan to least have an overview and open discussion of this bill at he Nov. 19 meeting.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays are upon us. Everyone should have received their Christmas Party RSVP form and also received a bundle of raffle tickets. We are starting to get returns already. We have very nice raffle prizes so we hope you buy as many as you can. More prizes will be added. Enclosed in the newsletter is the ballot for the yearly election of offi-cers, board members and for the miner of the year. If you can’t make the meeting please send your ballot to us. I hope to see you at the meeting and if I don’t may your Thanksgiving be a joyous affair. Diana
SMPA Officers and Board Members
If you need information about the club
activities please contact us.
Diana Clayton
SMPA Logo Clothing Chairperson, Mary Ann Stevens
[email protected] Ph.: (530)-347-1679 We have nice hoodies, t-Shirts, tank tops, hats, and iron-on emblems. These items are on display and are for pur-chase at each general meeting.
SB 637
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/
billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB637
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DONNA DAVIS V. PRESIDENT AND MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON
Hello fellow miners
Well here it is thanksgiving already, where does the time go? I wish everyone a happy thanksgiving. The Christmas
letter has been sent out please let me know if you haven’t receive one as I have more available. There will be Christmas raffle tick-
ets available at the meeting on the 19th. We will be voting at this meeting for the new officers for 2016! Good luck to all who are
running. There is going to be an open discussion on SB 637 at this meeting and should be informative. Hope to see all of you at the
meeting on the 19th.
Happy mining
DONNA DAVIS
Vice President Donna Davis ( 5 3 0 ) 6 2 3 - 0 7 4 4 d j d _1 9 6 3 _2 0 0 6 @ ya h o o . co m
Guided Metal Detector Outings: Guided metal detecting outing usually occur on the Second Sat. morning after our
regular scheduled meeting. The location of the hunt is announced at the general meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting please contact Bill Doyle, Metal Detecting Chair. Email: [email protected] or call (530) -549-3039
October Metal Detecting Outing
The October outing was held at Shastice Park in Siskiyou County. The park, located in the City of Mount Shasta City, is a 38 acre
park with several large picnic areas, a large playground, and softball field, a multi-purpose field, an ice rink, tennis courts, and an off
leash dog park.
Needless to say there are large groups of persons engaged in various activities and therefore possible lost coins and jewelry. There
were 9 persons attending the outing including Bob Hill, Gary Smoot, Bill Fisher, Tony and Cindy Loftus, Phil and Betty Leas, and
Susan and me.
This outing was a good learning experience for many of the participants and a good hunting day for veteran detectors.
All those in attendance went home with some coinage and I was fortunate to have recovered a small child’s sterling silver ring.
I will be scouting out new sites for future outings and will advise of the location of the November Outing at the November general
Meeting.
Bill
NEW MEMBERS AND RENEWALS
November
CHARLES DICKENS
LENARD ROBINSON
WILEY SMITH
AARON STINER
JAMES TAPPENBECK
TEE CLARKE
TONY LOFTUS
BOB HILL
RON PEMBER
ROBERT GRAFF
JIM SKINNER
PHIL BATTON
BOB BURDETT
MICHEAL ABERNATHY
MARK BISTARKEY
DAVID BURGE
HAROLD BURNETT
DAN BYSTLE
KENNETH DEHAY
MICHAEL DUNN
GLYNN GREGORY
JOE (B) JR HALAS
LOREN HOLLOWAY
MILLIE HOSIER
RON HOWE
DAREN HUSA
FRANK LAIN
TOM LOGSDON
JAMES LYTLE
GEORGE MARTIKKE
CHUCK MILLER
STEVEN MOREFIELD
MANFRED PASSMAN
ANDREW RAICH
JOHN RHEA
MIKE RUSSELL
AL SCHROEDER
MIKE SMITH
CHRISTO- SORLING
BRAD STANFORD
AARON STINER
SARAH BANDY
DARLA BATTON
JEANNIE BUNCH
CARRIE ENGELL
DARRELL HARDCAS-SHEENA SCOTT
CHERIE MC CLAIN
GRETCHEN BAKER
SHEILA PALOMA
KIM DAVIS
JUDY LOWE
KAREN SPENCE
FOR SALE Whites Metal Detector
Good Condition MFX
Contact Maurice Huff at 244-6033
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) Nov. 2015 Pg. 4
Susan Doyle
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Meeting Minutes Submitted by Susan Doyle
Oct. 15, 2015 Minutes
Anderson Grange Hall 8085 Airport Way, Redding, CA 96002
President Diana Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Kenny Chinn led the members in the flag salute. Diana wel-
comed everyone and requested all guests, new/returning members present to introduce themselves and express their interest.
Announcements
Thanks to Mary Ann & Jim Stevens, and Donna Davis and her granddaughter, for manning the Panning Demonstration at the
Shasta Gem & Mineral Show at the Shasta County Fairgrounds in Anderson on October 10th & 11th.
Sincerest sympathies go out to Linda Bova, on the passing of her beloved husband, Don. Don was a longtime member, and great
friend, he will be missed.
Miner of the Month
Dan “Cowboy” Collier was named miner of the month, in appreciation of making his family homestead available to the club mem-
ber of the September Outing.
President Diana Clayton introduced herself, and the other officers and board members.
Meeting Program
Scott Harn, Publisher/Editor/Owner, of the Prospecting & Mining Journal and a member of the Minerals & Miners Advisory
Council, gave a brief history of mining in California, how mining laws were developed and changed. He also discussed miner’s
groups that are trying to rescue mining and miners from government overreach. A legislative bill is being developed to be intro-
duced to congress to protect miner’s rights.
President Clayton presented Mr. Harn with a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation.
Break for refreshments.
Ray Mills distributed hats and T-shirts with Fisher advertising to interested members present. He would like to plan another out-
ing, with a smaller group, while the creek beds and hills are still dry.
Nominating Committee
Betty Leas has been working with the Nominating Committed contacting members interested in a position as a club officer or
board member. She requested any interested members, in good standing, please contact her or a member of the Committee.
Hidden Coin
The Hidden Coin has not been found--watch for a new clue in the newsletter.
Find of the Month
Bill Doyle—won with his watch, found at Pismo Beach.
Mark Gowan—submitted his pry bar, found on the Bull Dog Claim
Metal Detecting—Bill Doyle
Next Metal Detecting Outing will be at Shastice Park, City of Mount Shasta, on October 24th, 9:00 a.m.
Claims Report—Mike Abernathy
Mike will be unable to attend the Outing on Saturday, October 17th; however, Phil Batton will help be available for assistance at
the Bull Dog Claim.
Due to the length of the program the Minutes and the Treasurer’s Report were skipped.
Raffle
Raffle was conducted by Diana Clayton, Mike Abernathy and Velva Langststraat:
50/50 Drawing—was won by Gary Hanson, in the amount of $45.00.
Gold Nugget—was won by Burl Crocfer.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan J. Doyle, Secretary
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE TICKETS available at Meeting
6 tickets for $10 1 ticket $1.
First Prize Garret AT GOLD Metal Detector Value about $800
2nd Prize Gold Nugget Quarter Ounce Value about $300
3rd Prize Falcon Pin Pointer Value about $250
Plus more prizes to be announced
Winners will be draw at the Christmas Party on Dec. 17
Your RSVP Christmas Packets were sent out Oct. 31. If you did not get a packet please let us know.
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) Nov. 2015 Pg. 5
HIDDEN COIN Monthly Contest
Coin is still out there. As of Nov 5,
Here is the first clue. By Tom Kibat
CLUES: FIRST CLUE FOR NEW HUNT
Look behind the first mayor of Redding, who has his back on the hidden coin in Caldwell
Park SECOND CLUE SEPT 5
Looking from the back of the mayor The hidden coin is only 50 feet away
Third Clue Nov 5 Look around the tall trees that grow to the sky
FIND of the MONTH CONTEST and SHOW AND TELL ADVENTURES Be sure to bring your metal detecting or prospecting
finds to the meeting.
The winner of the contest receives 1/2 silver dollar
(value about $15)
Bill Doyle—won with his watch, found at
Pismo Beach.
Mark Gowan—submitted his pry bar, found on
the Bull Dog Claim.
“Show and Tell” (NO SUBMISSIONS)
Treasures are out there!
To access SMPA Facebook copy and paste the following address to google search https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shasta-Miners-Prospectors/212523728795615?ref=bookmarks
Check out our Web at: shastaminersandprospectorsters.org
SAVE THE DATES for 2015 EVENTS Annual Christmas Party Dec 17 Save the date
Claims Outings: Monthly claims outing usually follow the Sat. after the general meeting.
Metal Detecting: Monthly outings are usually scheduled on the second Sat. following the meeting
Monthly Meeting: Third Thursday of the month
Guided Claims Outings: Guided Claims outings are scheduled the first Sat. following the general meeting. For more information contact Michael Abernathy, Claims Chair. Email: [email protected] or call 530) 638-6717
Hello Fellow Miners, The outing will be announced at meeting. In the mean time I am working so was not able to get my column in. See you at the meeting. Phil Batton agreed to be onsite at Chick’s place. I hope many of you were to take advantage of his experience. Right now I am pretty mad over SB 637...more about this at the meeting.
KILN For Sale $425 OR BEST OFFER Kiln, Neycraft JFF-2000 Burnout Oven $425 Fiber furnace,
115 volt, 12.7 amps, chamber size 9” x9” dx 6-1/2 inch h
Burnout oven for lost wax casting, the very popular Ney-
craft JFF-2000 fiber furnace burnout kiln is ideal for casting
wax burnout, enameling, laboratory and heat treating. The
item is used and is in great condition, asking 4425 or best
offer; contact Bill at 530-549-3039
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) Nov. 2015 Pg. 6
Ballot for 2016
Please Vote
Due November 15, 2015 if you cannot attend the Nov. 19, 2015 General Meeting.
It is voting time for the new 2016 officers, board members and, miner of the year. If you
cannot attend the November 19 regular meeting, please vote and return your completed bal-
lot to:
SMPA
P. O. Box 10929
Anderson, CA 96007
2016 OFFICERS running unopposed President Diana Clayton o Vice president
Donna Davis o Secretary Susan Doyle o Treasurer Wayne King o 2016 Board Members- Vote for 4 people Dick Kingsmore, o Robert Reed o Mike Russell o James Woodward o Dan Collier o William Woodward. o
Vote:
Miner of Year 2015
Circle one only
Dec 2014 Al Schroeder
Jan 2015 Mary Ann Stevens
Feb 2015 Jane and Keith Young
Mar 2015 Kenny Chinn
April 2015 Wayne King
May 2015 Cassie Zucco
June 2015 Ray Mills
July 2015 Cyrus Herrera
Aug 2015 Gene Clayton Gene Clayton Gene Clayton (((withdraws)
Sept 2015 Jim Stevens
Oct 2015 Dan Collier
Nov 2015 Bill Doyle
Note: Gene Clayton withdrew his
name from the vote.
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) Nov. 2015 Pg. 7
Membership rates are for one year. Membership benefits include but not limited to: monthly newsletters, monthly outings, SMPA special events,
enjoy access to our many gold bearing claims, hands on education about gold prospecting and metal detecting from our many experienced mem-
bers. See our web page at shastaminersandprospectors.org and join us on Facebook.
SHASTA MINERS AND PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION (SMPA) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Please CIRCLE one: NEW membership or Renewal
Please check mark type of membership
______$40.00 Individual
______ $50.00 Family (includes spouse and children under age of 18)
______ $25.00 Senior & Spouse (Age 70+)
______ $40.00 Business Card Advertising (attach business card)
______ Legal Fund/ donation Amount: ______________
PRINT First Name Last Name Date of
birth
Member
Spouse
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3
Child 4
ADDRESS Street:
City: State: Zip:
Telephone ( ) -
Email: Receive SMPA Email: Yes or No ?
Cell Phone ( ) -
Email: Receive SMPA Email: Yes or No ?
I hereby apply for membership/renewal with SMPA. I understand that SMPA and it’s agents DO NOT provide goods or services for my activities including, for
example, mining equipment or supplies, lodging, transportation, food service, etc. SMPA is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act by provid-
ers of such goods or services during my activities. I acknowledge that there may be certain risks involved with activities as a member including, but NOT
limited to, rugged or uneven terrain, uncertain or unpredictable river currents, physical exertion for which I am NOT prepared, or other unknown forces of
nature, high altitude, accident or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies, the adequacy of medical attention
once provided, or negligence on part of SMPA. I hereby agree to be responsible for my own welfare and accept any and all risks of unanticipated events,
illness, injury, emotional trauma or death. I acknowledge that the cost of SMPA membership is based upon participants executing this release of liability.
Therefore, as lawful consideration for being permitted to participate as a member, I hereby release and discharge forever smpa from any and all liability
arising from my membership or my activities as a member. I agree that this release shall be legally binding upon me personally, all members of my family
and all minors traveling with me, my heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives, it being my intention to fully assume all the risk associated with
my activities as a member and to release SMPA from any and all liabilities to the maximum extent permitted by law.
I have read and fully understand this release
and membership application.
Signature_______________________Date: Month__ Day__ Year_____ Print Name:
Mail the completed and signed ap-plication to: Shasta Miners and Prospectors Asso-ciation Please make check payable to SMPA P.O.BOX 10929 Anderson CA 96007
Shasta Miners and Prospectors Association (SMPA) Nov. 2015 Pg. 8
Place
Stamp
Here
Shasta Miners & Prospectors Association
P.O. Box 10929
Anderson CA 96007
Your Membership Expiration Date is on your mailing label
SMPA Board of Directors Meet-
ing First Wed of Month
at 6 PM VITTLES Restaurant
2385 North St. Anderson Members are always welcome to
attend. 6 PM dinner; at 7 PM meeting.
Nov. 19, 2015 Meeting Monthly General Meeting
Third Thursday of Month at 7 PM Anderson Grange Hall 8085 Airport Rd, Redding Across from Kent’s Groceries
Nov. 19, 2015 Meeting Presentation
Open Discussion SB 637
2016 BALLOT ENCLOSED P;LEASE VOTE
