Secretary’s report October 11, 2005

The meeting opened.  Chuck said he picked up the club dredge from Steve Anderson.  It is now being stored at Chuck’s place.

The highway clean-up is this Saturday (October 15^th) Chuck volunteered to pick up the signs and vests at the highway department.  We will meet at 10:00 am at the Nampa club Island claim.  After we are finished, the club will buy everyone breakfast at Trudy’s Kitchen in Idaho City.  Chuck invited everyone to his claim after breakfast.

Jesse gave the Treasurer’s report.

The was no newsletter again last month.  There was some discussion on how to get the situation under control.  Chuck said he would talk to Deb Anderson and see if she will continue doing it, if not he said that his wife could. 

Next month is the potluck.  In the past the club has just provided the drinks.  A motion was passed to have the club provide chicken, ham, and drinks this year.  Club members need to bring side dishes and desserts.

The bond issue over Miss Lucy was discussed.  We haven’t heard from Rodney Poe on any progress he has made. 

There was discussion on what equipment belongs to the club.  There is still no clear idea on what is available to us.  It was suggested that a list be made up and posted on the web site

Loren Gray asked about the port-a-potty situation.  It is sitting in Centerville, and will stay there through the winter.

Al Malmstrom made a motion to renew with the American Land Foundation.  This foundation fights for the little guy when it comes to our rights.  The club passed the motion and a check was made out for $100.00.

The drawing was held.

The following people donated items

Loren Gray             2 Eagle Eye knives
Ray Bixler               First aid kit 

Refreshments were served and the meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by Tiffany Leib, Secretary

Idaho Gold Prospectors Association
Treasurer’s report
Meeting date 10/11/05 

Hello everyone, the cold is here and many may be storing their mining gear after the end of a great season.  However, I have one request of everyone.  In this newsletter is the 2006 membership application.  Please take a minute to complete it and mail it in, it would save us from having long lines of members trying to renew in January.  I will have membership cards and claim guides for everyone who does this available at that meeting. 

On to the bank account, we have $4,704.51 in the bank.  Of course, we will use some of this for our potluck, remember the club is buying the meat and drinks so be sure to be there.

I did receive a letter from the Department of the Interior.  Our application for extension of the mining notice for four years was denied, but we got the two year extension, Hurrah!!  I guess Rodney did a fine job with that application, so let him know you appreciate that.  Hopefully, next year we will get some big equipment out to Miss Lucy and find the big, yellow stuff.

Anyway, I will end with that.  Since a year has passed with our new officers in place, I would appreciate hearing from you as to how it went.  The best thing would be to send an email at jesseleib@aol.com.

Submitted:  Jesse Leib, Treasurer

Hi everyone!

Please remember that the November meeting is our annual potluck. Everyone is encouraged to attend, and please bring your family, spouses, kids, etc. This is a great time for everyone to get reacquainted. You'll need to bring some type of side dish, whether salad, appetizer, dessert, veggie, etc. You'll also need to bring your own table service (plate and silverware). The club will provide fried chicken, ham, cups, and drinks. There will be prizes given for best joke/tall tale, most gold found (for this last year only), biggest nugget (again, for this year only), and most unusual find (again, this year only). So, get your joke/tall tale ready to tell and please bring your nugget/unusual find (we'll take your word for it on the most gold category!). There will be NO meeting in December.

See you at the potluck!!

Tami Palin, vice president

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Hello fellow prospectors,

We had a good turnout for the litter pickup last month.  We paid for 22 breakfasts so you know we had the job done in quick order.  Those who came to my claim after found gold.  YeeHaw!!

I want to express my thanks to my fellow officers and for the committees for the fine work they are doing for this club.  I couldn’t do it without you.  Thanks so much.

For those interested to know, the camping ticket my son received on my claim has been dismissed.  This is good news for miners and their ability to stay longer than 2 weeks on their claims.

See you on the 8^th of November.

Chuck Knapp, President