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November 2014 Pretoria Rockhound Digest Pretoria Gem and Mineral Club Clubhouse: P.O. Box 36 888 No. 29, 26th Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria Menlo Park 0102 Saturdays 11:00–15:00, Thursdays 18:00– 21:00 Pretoria, South Africa website: www.pgmc.co.za
Chairman: Bernard Strydom, 078 187 3267 Treasurer: Jeanne Wentzel, 082 449 5450 [email protected] Secretary: Elmarie Coetzee, [email protected] Vice-Chairman: Willem Vorster, 082 880 0506 Editor: Heidi Naudé, 072 923 2180 [email protected] [email protected]
Programme Highlights November 2014 *** Swop & Sell and Social 1 Nov. *** Committee Meeting 8 Nov.
*** Silversmithing Course 15 Nov.
Early Announcement: *** PGMC Year-End Function and Bring-and-Braai 6 Dec.
Dear Members,
Due to the ongoing Post Office strike (since mid Aug.) we are unable to distribute any PGMC newsletters or the Southern African Gem & Minerals magazine by “snail mail”. Those who are able to come and visit the clubhouse are welcome to collect their newsletter/magazine at the duty desk; those who stay too far away – do not despair, we keep all your copies and mail them as soon as the postal services are re-instated.
The opinions expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the PGMC Committee. This newsletter is the property of the Pretoria Gem and Mineral Club; articles/photos may not be re-produced without the written permission of the Editor.
Affiliated to the Federation of Southern African Gem and Mineralogical Societies
Pretoria Gem and Mineral Club
Page 2 PGMC Programme for November 2014: (as at 28.10.2014)
Date Event Time Contact Details
1 Nov. Swop & Sell and Social at the Clubhouse
Lapidary and Silversmithing Workshops open 11.00 – 15.00
Duty Members
6 Nov. Silversmithing Workshop open 18:00 – 21:00 Bernard Strydom, 078 187 3267 Lex Krabbendam, 083 449 6812
8 Nov. Lapidary and Silversmithing Workshop open
Committee Meeting
11.00 – 14.00
14.30 – 16.30
Duty Members – Short Shift
Committee Members
13 Nov. Silversmithing Workshop open 18:00 – 21:00 Bernard Strydom, 078 187 3267 Lex Krabbendam, 083 449 6812
15 Nov. Silversmithing Course – booking essential!
Lapidary Workshop open
10.00 – 15.00
11:00 – 15:00
Bernard Strydom, 078 187 3267
Duty Members
20 Nov. Silversmithing Workshop open 18:00 – 21:00 Bernard Strydom, 078 187 3267 Lex Krabbendam, 083 449 6812
22 Nov. Lapidary and Silversmithing Workshops open 11:00 – 15:00 Duty Members
27 Nov. Silversmithing Workshop open 18:00 – 21:00 Bernard Strydom, 078 187 3267 Lex Krabbendam, 083 449 6812
29 Nov. Lapidary and Silversmithing Workshops open 11:00 – 15:00 Duty Members
Duty Roster
November and December 2014
November 1 8 15 22 29
Open – 11:00 am Lex Willem Bernard Will Dieter
Duty Team Lex Krabbend. Zelda Carey
Willem Vorster Marion Blair
to be advised Beatrice Enslin
Will v/d Berg Karin Mayerl
Dieter Heinichen Linda Stone
Close – 15:00 pm Lex Committee Bernard Will Dieter
December 6 13 20 27
Open – 11:00 am Heidi Bernard Heidi
Duty Team Stella-M.Laredo Jean Schutz
Bernard Strydom Jean Snyman
Heidi Naudé Beatrice Enslin
Closed – Festive Season
Close – 15:00 pm Bernard Committee Heidi
Please check the dates assigned to you and organize “stand-ins” for the dates/times you are not available. We are still looking for additional duty volunteers (machines & admin.); please contact Bernard Strydom and/or Willem Vorster if you are available and willing to help.
Please note that the Annual Duty Roster 2014 distributed in February will be reviewed monthly and adjusted if necessary. Please refer to your Newsletter for confirmed Duty Team allocations.
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1. Summary - Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 18.10.2014
Thank you to all the members who attended the AGM at the clubhouse and thank you for all the proxies and nomination forms received. Lex Krabbendam welcomed all present; the minutes of the 2013 AGM meeting were read adopted as correct.
Our treasurer Jeanne Wentzel, presented the financial reports; which showed a small profit; the members present adopted these statements unanimously as true and correct.
We continued with the proposal for the annual membership fees 2015 (principal = R 470, add. family member = R 80, pensioners = R 415, joining fee R 30) which were approved.
The updated Constitution was also approved by all present. An amendment to incorporate some small additions to comply with SARS regulations for non-profit organizations will be incorporated.
The report of the chairman followed; Lex elaborated on the general difficulties facing the hobby and the clubs in SA and highlighted the good spirits and camaraderie currently experienced at the clubhouse. He thanked everybody for the trust placed in him during the past 6 ½ years as chairman and thanked the committee and duty members for all their support during this time. Special thanks went to Will, Ockie, Hendrik and Willem for their efforts with the club’s machinery; to Bernard for all the extra stand-in duties, and again to Willem for the tremendous amount of public relations work done resulting in many new members joining.
He also thanked the outgoing committee members Di de Villiers, Beatrice Enslin and Stephan de Beer for all their work and time assigned to the club. Stephan has kindly agreed to continue his tasks as webmaster for the club, for which we are very grateful.
Bernard in turn thanked Lex for all his years of service devoted to PGMC.
This was followed by the election of the following new committee 2014/2015:
Linda Stone (President of FOSAGAMS) thanked Lex and Di for the many years of service as chairman and secretary respectively and congratulated Bernard, Willem and Elmarie for being elected into their new positions. Stella-Marie Laredo, thanked the committee and members present for keeping the club alive and growing from the meager beginnings in somebody’s garage to the wonderful clubhouse, facilities and group of people we have today. Stella-Marie and Jean Schutz are PGMC members since 1965 and serve on the club’s duty-team for more than 40 years! What an achievement ladies! This positive and motivational note concluded the AGM 2014.
Peter Beresford
Heidi Naudé
Lex Krabbendam
Dieter Heinichen
Elmarie Coetzee
(Secretary)
Jeanne Wentzel
(Treasurer)
Willem Vorster (Vice
Chairman)
Bernard Strydom
(Chairman)
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2. Live Auction – 18.10.2014
Lex invited all present to the Live Auction outside. Tables full of lapidary slabs, rocks, minerals, tumbled stones, as well as second-hand tools, motors and machinery donated by previous and present members were “up for grabs” (photo below left and right).
Willem our trusted auctioneer assisted by Lex and Jeanne quickly had the auction fever going; everybody enjoyed their antics and contributed generously (photo middle left and right).
Photo above left – identifying specimens together; everybody participating and making sure they do not miss out on their selected items. Photo right – the ladies relaxing, Jean Schutz, Karin Mayerl, Stella-Marie Laredo and Di de Villiers (from left to right). All photos courtesy of Dieter Heinichen and Heidi Naudé.
Bernard lit the braai fires and perfectly grilled the club sponsored boerewors for all to enjoy with fresh rolls, sauces and a glass of wine. What a way to end a perfect day at the clubhouse – thanks to everybody for their participation and contributions.
Page 5 3. Personals
On Saturday, 4 October we celebrated Daphne Alp’s 90th Birthday at the clubhouse! Daphne is a keen lapidarist, polishing agates to absolute perfection, creating the most beautiful gemstone butterflies, making gemstone boxes of all shapes and sizes, and last but not least designing and making gemstone lamps (for which she even won an award in America!). There is nothing stopping this lapidary enthusiast and she keenly shares her stories and experiences with the younger generation at the clubhouse. Daphne we wish you all the best for the years to come – most of all good health and lots of energy to enjoy your hobby (photos Heidi Naudé).
Daphne with some of her gemstone creations (left) and with her personal “fan club” (right).
4. Swop & Sell & Social, 01.11.2014
The next Swop & Sell and Social is scheduled for Saturday, 01.11.2014 from 11.00 onwards. Please bring your family and friends and enjoy this day with us. All dealers and members welcome to swop and sell their goods.
5. Silversmithing Course, 15.11.2014
The next course is scheduled for Saturday, 15.11.2014 (10h00) at the clubhouse. Please contact Bernard Strydom regarding the course project, fee and material required. Remember to book your place in advance as space is limited. Please note further that the Silversmithing Workshop will be closed for any other activities on this day, to give the course participants enough time and space to finish their projects.
6. Donation – Charles and Elaine Strydom
Charles and Elaine Strydom have informed that they will donate one of their priced and historical gemstomes to the Pretoria Gem and Mineral Club. They are currently arranging transfer from Australia to South Africa. We will announce further details once the item has arrived at the clubhouse.
7. Congratulations - SA Micromount Society
Congratulations go to the
South African Micromount Society
in Pretoria, who celebrate their club’s
40th Birthday!
The opinions expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the PGMC Committee. This newsletter is the property of
the Pretoria Gem and Mineral Club; articles/photos may not be re-produced without the written permission of the Editor.
HAVE YOU HEARD? Following on from the successful GeoForum held in 2013, the GSSA wishes to invite delegates from throughout the geological fraternity to a showcase of some of the most significant exploration projects currently being undertaken in sub-Saharan Africa. In the current climate enveloping the mining and exploration industry, only the most robust projects are being developed along the project value chain and the projects being presented at the African Exploration Showcase are amongst the best in the current pack. This is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the projects that will add significant value Africa’s economic pipeline. The day will commence at 07:30 with registration, tea & coffee. The presentations will start at 08:30. Tea/Coffee breaks and lunch will be provided. The day will end at 17:00 with drinks in the bar – a great opportunity to network!
Click here for the Announcement
Click here for the Provisional Programme Click here for the Registration Form
For more information contact RCA Conference Organisers
+27 11 483 1861/2 or email [email protected]
