Minutes of

Treasure Coast Archeological Society Meeting

January 03, 2007

 

The meeting was called to order by our new club president, Jim Stewart at 7:40 p.m.

 

Jim led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.  The minutes were read and Mary McGee, the treasurer, gave a report of the Club’s finances.

We have $3,362.01 in checking and $49.50 in petty cash.

 

There were 21 members and 6 visitors present.  We have six new members.  They are:

 

                Dan and Ellan Dodson

                Norman Jaeger

                Ray and Ann Rabener

                Ruth Saurer

                Gordon Tremble

                Terry Weaverling

                Randy and Chris White

 

Jim asked everyone to introduce themselves.  Members and visitors gave their names and  told everyone which

state they came from and how long they had been a resident of Florida.

 

Jim said that he would like to have a Club hunt every three (3) months and a road trip every couple of months.

He explained that the road trip and the Club hunts were great ways for the new members to get acquainted.

 

Jim will have a box at each meeting that will be used for suggestions and questions.

 

There will be a speaker at the February meeting that will give a talk about the Civil War.

 

Mitch King talked about the Annual Hunt which will be held on March 10, 2007 at Hobart Park.

He said that the Club would like to buy silver from anyone that will sell some at seven (7) times face value.

 

Terry Shannon told about his case of rings that he had found last year (2006).

 

All members are to wear their club shirts at the February meeting for a group picture that will be put on the web site.  

 

Since Jim Stewart found the token last year, he will be responsible for hiding it again this year.

 

Boundaries for the token hunt are:

N - Sebastian River              E - River

S - Rt. 510                              W - Rt. 510 & 512

 

The prize for finding the token is a 20^th century coin display donated by Ed Strnad.

 

50/50 Winner:     $40.00 pot              Ed Strnad won $20.00         

T-Shirt Winner:    Ray Rabener                                                      

Hat:  Mike Martin

Badge:  Lou Ann Martin

 

Finds of the Month

 

Rings:                    Skip Watson, Terry Shannon*

Jewelry:                Marty Hufnagel, Will Rose, Terry Shannon*

Coin Single:         Marty Hufnagel, Skip Watson*

Coin Group:          Marty Hufnagel,  Skip Watson, Terry Shannon*

Artifacts:              None

Fossils:                  None

Miscellaneous:    Marty Hufnagel, Skip Watson, Terry Shannon*

 

Find of the Month:  Terry Shannon

 

January Point Standing:

Marty Hufnagel      4    points

Will Rose               1   points

Terry Shannon     34    points

Skip Watson          9   points

 

Mary McGee will make the coffee for the January meeting.  Marty Hufnagel will bring doughnuts. 

Mike and Lou Ann Martin will bring drinks.

 

Internet Sites:

 

TCAS:  geocities.com/Yosemite/trails/8480

Myspace.com        then search for TCAS

www.outdoorchannel2.com

Coinsite:  http://www.coinfacts.com

Jewelry markings:  http://www.angelfire.com

Metal detecting:  www.thetreasuredepot.com

Tides:  www.saltwatertides.com

Florida Treasures:  http://www.treasurelore.com/Florida/table.htm

Treasure forums:  www.findmall.com

Treasure hunting:  www.lost treasure.com

Treasure news:  www.treasure net.com

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,  

Donna Rothery, Secretary