2009 November Newsletter
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THE PREZ SEZ
First off, I want to express my heart-felt appreciation to all who helped to make our 1st annual BCDC Boobie Memorial Fall Hunt the best hunt that I’ve ever participated in.
I wouldn’t have thought it possible to have a better hunt than our BCDC Spring Hunt, but there is no doubt in my mind that this event topped it. Thank you, one and all, for your part in making it a wonderful memory that will forever be with me.
There were some really nice token prizes, 47 in all. Half of those prizes were made possible because of the generous nature of our membership, and the other half were purchased by the Club with monies that came to be in our treasury as a result, again, of the generosity of our membership who attend and participate in club meeting events. All tokens were found during the hunt and all prizes were awarded. One of the best prizes for this hunt was put together by our Treasurer, Gary. He came up with the idea of having a “Boobie Prize” to be included in our fall hunt, which hopefully will become a tradition. He buried a tin that had a junk Chinese Coin in it that had written on one side, “So Sorry” and on the other side was written “No Value”. He then made up a small treasure chest with a picture of our beloved Boobie and placed inside a beautiful Morgan Dollar to be given to the person who dug the “Boobie Prize.”
I was the one who was so fortunate to be the recipient and intend to keep and treasure it always. Thanks Gary, a great idea and I will reciprocate by putting together a like prize next year. Once again, thank you all for a great and memorable event.
Please try to attend the BCDC Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5th, as there are a lot of things to be addressed. The big ticket item will be the nomination and election of officers for 2010, so please try to attend and cast your ballot. Hope to see you there; till then here’s wishing you all the best, for that’s what you guys and gals are truly deserving of. God Bless us all.
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What lousy weather for seeded hunts
This Fall started with a trip to the Franklin County Apple Festival. The sky was clear and the day was spent eating apple dumplings, kettle korn and riding a hay wagon around town Soon it started to cloud up so we headed home.
I tried to make as many hunts as possible. One day I drove to Westmorland County for the Laurel Hills Detecting Clubs hunt. This hunt got by without a downpour but it was threatening all morning.
I did not hunt but visited with friends from that area. After that hunt I left there and drove to Butler, PA for the Paul Kramer Memorial hunt.
I arrived in time to find the members wrapping it up after another rainy hunt. Everywhere I looked was drowned people but they were all happy and smiling.
Thursday I helped Red seed the field for Saturdays hunts because it was supposed to rain Friday.
On hunt day I went to an appointment in Oakland than I headed out to Gary’s brothers place for the BCDC 1st Annual Robert (Boobie) Hromika hunt which turned out to be very nice. Everyone was having a good time and the bees had a feast on donuts and fingers. The next weekend Red and I went to Hartwood Acres for the North Pittsburgh Past finders Fall hunt. It was cool and rainy so they decided to postpone it until the next weekend. This hunt I will miss because I have a wedding to go to that day. Yes they are predicting rain. The day was a success for us because we stopped in to see Harry and Sue Vanriper, who live just a short walk away. We had some good coffee and conversation. As a dog lover myself, it was nice to meet their two Dalmatians. See ya at the meeting on November 5th. |
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Beaver County Detecting Club
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Officers
President Red Craft 724-869-3199
Vice President Doris Smidl 724-869-8789
Secretary Harry Niemeyer 724-457-0720
Treasurer Gary Waddell 724-773-0327
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Board of Directors
Harry Niemeyer 724-457-0720
Gary Waddell 724 - 773 – 0327
Curt Crocker 724-816-9614
Dave Woods 724-643-4025
Ralph Hague 724) 843-7218
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Committees 2009 Website Editor Harry Niemeyer Any submissions for the website are to be sent to: 724-457-0720 Technical Support Rob Hromika http://www.beavercountydetectingclub.com/ Newsletter Editor Harry Niemeyer Any submissions for the newsletters are to be sent to: 73 McGovern Blvd Crescent, PA. 15046 724-457-0720
Membership Committee Chairperson Harry VanRiper 412-487-8845
Hunt Committee Red Craft & Gary Waddell
We all share a love of Metal Detecting and, most importantly, We share good friendship.
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Minutes of the October meeting
After a lengthy delay, the October 1st meeting of the Beaver County Detecting Club was opened at
7:24 pm by President Red Craft.
Eleven members were present
There was a 50/50 & a coin raffle held
Steve Dodin won the 50/50 & Doris Smidl won the coins.
The minutes of the September meeting were read by Harry Niemeyer.
Doris made a motion to accept the minutes as read and seconded by Dave woods.
Gary gave us another very detailed Treasurer’s Report.
George Merulli motioned to accept the treasurer’s report as read and seconded by Bob Smidl.
Old Business
President Red craft asked for help seeding the coins the Friday before the hunt.
The hunters will meet at Sunflower Corners at 9am for breakfast prior to the hunt.
At approximately 7:40 the meeting became totally disorganized.
New Business
Sue handed out the new business cards for the members.
These are very nice looking cards and we thank Sue for her efforts.
Gary gave a report on the purchasing of the coins and other moneys spent in relation to the hunt.
It was decided to table the issue of members not making meetings & hunts.
Harry read a letter from the NPPF club inviting us to their November 2nd meeting. There will be a jeweler there from the Atlantic Gold Exchange of Wexford to discuss gold spot prices, how he tests it, He will appraise your jewelry and buy your gold an silver if you wish..
Nominations for Officers in 2010
Nominations were held and several people graciously accepted their nominations.
More nominations will be accepted at the November 5th meeting prior to the voting.
Committees are appointed by the new President in January.
Harry suggested we create a Hunt Committee.
As of now this committee consists of Red Craft and Gary Waddell.
Any additional volunteers will be welcome.
Ralph motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:45pm, seconded by Harry.
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The below listings are the nominees selected at the October 1st BCDC Meeting.
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Officers
President Doris Smidl 724-869-8789 Vice President Sue Woods 724-643-4025 Secretary Harry Niemeyer 724-457-0720 Treasurer Gary Waddell 724-773-0327
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Board of Directors
Red Craft 724-869-3199
George Merulli
Dave Woods 724-643-4025
Ralph Hague 724) 843-7218 Bob Smidl 724-869-8789
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During the November 5th meeting nominations will be open until just prior to the voting.
Use this URL to calculate the spot price of silver coins.
http://www.coinflation.com/coins/silver_coin_calculator.html
BCDC
1st Annual
Robert “Boobie” Hromika
Fall Hunt
October 10th, 2009
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Harry Niemeyer
73 McGovern Blvd
Crescent, Pa
15046
Only you can be yourself.
No one else is qualified for the job.
