dition, Joe's copper collection will be donated to the Foundation at a future date.
Grey Horse Vanadinite - part of a collection acquired by Wayne Thompson and was viewed by a number of Board members during the Tucson Show. The specimen was found in Arizona in the early 70's but ended up in Idaho for the past 25 years.
Les pointed out that the first two purchases address recent changes in IRS regulations that require a two year holding period for donated items. So, over next two years, the Foundation will need to rely more on purchased minerals for its mineral sales. He stated that the Vanadinite is a unique, outstanding specimen which needs to stay in Arizona.
Darrel moved to purchase the Grey Horse Vanadinite and Ray seconded the motion. The motion passed.
A motion to purchase Mason's Collection was made by Darrel and seconded by John. The motion passed.
Ray moved to approve the purchase of Joe McIntosh's Collection and Doug seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Awards Committee - Flagg Award: Les talked to Genie Howell about the Flagg Award and learned that we have a recipient this year. He will order the award tomorrow.
Newsletter: Steve Decker was not present, but Darrel mentioned that Steve needs a cartridge and postage for the next newsletter. Ray moved to provide Steve with funds to produce the next edition of the newsletter, and Bob Jones seconded. The motion passed.
Publicity: Darrel mentioned that over hundred Symposium flyers were mailed out with the Newsletter.
Symposium: Ray Grant asked for people to attend the Symposium and to pay their registration fees tonight. He reported that attendance seems to be off, possibly due to the new location or the different date. However, he encouraged everyone to come given the great Museum exhibits, good speakers, and wonderful food. Ray asked for volunteers to help assemble the proceedings at the Museum; Cynthia, Harvey, and Shirley indicated that they would help. He also mentioned that someone needs

Attendees: Ron Blackstone, Janice Coggin, Shirley Coté, Ed Davis, Darrel Dodd, Doug Duffy, Cynthia Grant, Ray Grant, John Hallinan, Paul Harter, Bob Jones, Harvey Jong, Doug Lindsay, Beth Miller, Scott Poland, Les Presmyk, W.R. Russ, Christine Siler, Gene Walls, Jan Walls
The meeting was called to order by Les Presmyk.

A motion was made by Doug Duffy and seconded by Jan Walls to approve the January Annual Meeting minutes as published in the Newsletter. The motion passed.

Treasurer's Report: Les read the Treasurer's Report and account balances.
Collection Committee:
Darrel Dodd reported that the Foundation had to pay to open the Museum for the last committee meeting; need to better coordinate with other groups in the future. The committee is currently updating the database and planning efforts on the downstairs cases.
Ray Grant announced that the Mesa Southwest Museum is going to have a guest exhibit case that will rotate every three months. The museum has requested a Foundation exhibit relating to copper and lead minerals. Prior to the Board Meeting, Les checked the Gallery storage cabinets and identified potential specimens for the display. The goal is to install the exhibit before the Symposium, but additional work is needed to sort/select specimens and to prepare signs and labels.
Donations: Les reviewed a number of new specimen donations - "two gypsum specimens out of the 143 specimen donation made by Gene and Roz Meieran and the five specimens from David Spatz."
Purchases: Les described three proposed purchases:
Mason Coggin Collection - involves an unsold wholesale lot. Specimens have been examined by the Collection Committee.
Joe McIntosh's Collection - consists of 10-12 flats of sellable cabinet and thumbnail specimens. The flats were purchased. In ad

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