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(Continued from page 3) Jan also described the need for some new doors for the cases. The current design requires two people and almost half day to make a simple change to a case. Adding a new door has been quoted at $1000 per side, and modifying four cases would involve around $9000. Improvement plans are on hold given the current state budget crisis. Jan mentioned that gift shop funds for these projects have been frozen. She welcomed any fund donations, but recommended that the money be used directly towards a project. Ray asked about whether the Volunteer Recognition dinner, which the Foundation always supports, will be held this year and if a few high value cases can be equipped with extra security. Jan indicated that the dinner will be scheduled in late April and that it is possible to do just the gold, silver and gemstone cases. The cost is about $100 per case. There was additional discussion on monthly fees with the alarm company, security vendors, camera systems and placement, and possible contributions by the Foundation. Bill moved to donate $3000 for museum security improvements. Dana seconded the motion. The motion passed. 2. Other new business Darrel and Lavone suggested holding a pot luck event for officers, members, and their families at Encanto Park or a similar location. There was some discussion about a possible date/time, number of people, and how to notify members. May 4th around noon and e-mail notices were suggested. Pierre Cantou pointed out some possible fees/restrictions at Encato Park and indicated that he would check into reservations. Ray mentioned that he received a request from the Superstition Mountains/Lost Dutchman Museum in Apache Junction to loan the Peralta Stones for a special exhibit. There was some discussion on possible fees, insurance, security arrangements, access, and duration. Members concluded that a such loan may be considered if a specific proposal is provided that addresses the various concerns. 3. Next meeting - Thursday May 8 Adjournment With no further business to discuss, Genie moved to adjourn the meeting, while Dana seconded the motion. The motion passed. Respectfully submitted, |
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After the Bagdad Mine tour, the group enjoys a nice lunch complements of Freeport McMoRan. We could get spoiled. |
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Nancy discovered the best bornite crystals in a big boulder of pyrite and quartz monzonite. Paul Jaeger photo. |
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(Continued from page 1) picnicked at the Community Center and enjoyed a great lunch. Bob invited us to see the Bagdad Museum and gave us the VIP Tour. He has some cool artifacts and mining equipment, and some minerals too. Many Thanks to Brent, Bob and Freeport MoRan for the informative tour and the outstanding hospitality! After the museum tour, a few members went looking for the mysterious 7U7 Ranch and the type locality for Bermanite and Paulkerrite. The site consists of small dig in a pegmatite and is reported to be 7 miles south of Bagdad. No signs of this dig were encountered while they were hiking around the hills. Other members headed off past Coors Lake to find the Hillside Mine. What a bumpy, scary cliff-side road that is! We had hitched a ride with Barry (Continued on page 8) |
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Bagdad Mine Fieldtrip (Continued from page 1) |