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Chairman's Corner
Some people have asked, "Why join the Foundation?". It is one of the more expensive local clubs at $25 for a family for a year. There are many reasons, such as our support of the Museum and our educational programs. And, on a more concrete level, there are benefits such as the discount at the Museum shop and Museum bookstore, a great newsletter (it keeps getting better), a reduced admission to the annual Minerals of Arizona Symposium, and "members only" field trips and sales several times a year.
We are having a special trip to the Fat Jack Mine on June 15 (see page 6). The Fat jack mine is a collect for fee locality and the usual fee is $20 per person. The Foundation has prepaid for members and will charge them only $5 per person.
Speaking of field trips and collecting, do you have any extra minerals in your garage or storeroom? Our trailer is almost empty. For the past dozen years, we have been using material from the trailer for sales several times a year. Also, in conjunction with the MCC Geology Club and individual members such as Steve Decker, we have given hundreds
of samples to children, schools, and teachers. We are in need of all types of material, specimens for teachers and schools, and better quality material for our sales. Donations to the foundation are tax
deductible, but according to IRS rules we must hold material for two years before we can sell it or give it away. Therefore there is a time lag between when
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