Rendezvous 2022

RENDEZVOUS 2022

Coombs, BC

(June 2nd to 6th, Thursday to Monday)

Host Clubs: Vancouver Island Zone

Victory Lapidary and Mineral Society, Cowichan Valley Rockhounds, Parksville & District Rock & Gem,

Courtenay Gem and Mineral Club, Alberni Valley Rock & Gem, Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club

General Information: Event Blog

Vancouver Island Rock & Gem Clubs are pleased to invite you to Rendezvous 2022! It will be

held at the historic Coombs Fair Grounds. There are many attractions in the area such as Goats

on the Roof and The Butterfly Gardens. The Horn Lake Caves, Qualicum Falls and Englishman

River Falls Provincial Parks offer great hiking and exploring for those who might like to spend

more time in the area. This is a very popular, well-known tourist area so it is great to have such

a comfortable venue close to so many alternate activities and attractions.

There is ample room for dry RV camping and tenting on the grounds (a few electrical hookups

may be made available to support any special needs). No showers are available but there is

running hot and cold water in the bathrooms in Arrowsmith Hall. We will try to set up a shower

tent for those who are willing to brave a cool shower. The cost for these spots is $15 per night

with check-in starting at 2:00 pm Thursday afternoon. Dogs are welcome at no extra charge.

There are two provincial campgrounds nearby, as well as a private campground down the

street, called Coombs Country Campground, for those requiring full hook-ups. There are, of

course, many motels in the Parksville/Qualicum area for those who do not camp.

We have three full days of fun, engaging activities planned with choices for those wishing a very

active experience or a more laid back one.

Registration:

Full info and registration forms will be posted on the BCLS website in November, at which time

we will ask BCLS to send out e-mail notification that the materials are posted.

Event Contacts:

Cynthia Jones: cynthialj50@icloud.com , (250)751-2277

Judy Mitchell: judy55mitchell@hotmail.com

An Overview of the weekend

Thursday, June 2

 Registration begins at 2:00 pm and the camping field will be open

 Display Case set-up

 Choose and sign up for your preferred field trips for the weekend

 There are local restaurants available very nearby for supper

 Wine & Cheese (Bring your favourite wine, cheeses will be supplied) at 7:30 pm

 Campfire

Friday, June 3

 Registration opens at 8:00 am

 Coffee, snacks and boxed lunches will be available at 8:00am

 Field trips marshall

at 8:30 am (Everybody must be paid up with waivers signed by 8:30 am). Be prepared for a full

day of rock hounding. Bring lunches, water, hats & sunscreen.

 Display Case set-up and Vendor set-up

 Afternoon workshops, demos and local exploration

 Pot Luck Supper at 5:30 pm

 Campfire, Share your finds and experiences from the day

Saturday, June 4

 Registration opens at 8:00 am

 Coffee, snacks and boxed lunches will be available at 8:00am

 Field trips marshal at 8:30 am. (Everybody must be paid up with waivers signed by 8:30 am) Be

prepared for a full day of rock hounding. Bring lunches, water, hats & sunscreen.

 Workshops and demos, 3 to 5 pm

 Vendor Show open to the public 10 am to 3 pm

 Saturday Spaghetti Dinner 5:00 pm – Pre-registration required

 Rock Auction 7pm to 10 pm

Sunday, June 5

 Pancake Breakfast (with eggs, bacon and sausages) at 8:00-9:00 am – Pre-registration required

 Field Trips – check departure times on sign-up-sheets

 Vendor Show open to the public 10 am to 3 pm

 Take down display cases 3 pm

 Bucket Raffle 4:30 to 5:30 pm

 Dinner on your own – Local exploration

 BCLS Annual General meeting 7:30 pm

Monday, June 6

 Coffee and goodies 8 am

 Clean-up and pack-up

Black Mountain - Retirement/Close Out Sale

 

Princess Auto - Cheap Tumblers

 

Black Mountain

 

Rest In Peace, BCLS Past President Ted Abery

 

Ted with Doug at Rendezvous 2019

Ted served the BCLS in many capacities - he will be missed.

Rendezvous 2022

 

Announcing Rendezvous 2022 June 2 - 6, Coombs Fair Grounds, Coombs

Dear members and rock enthusiasts, We would like to alert you to Rendezvous 2022 scheduled for June 2 - 6, 2022 at the Coombs Fair Grounds in Coombs, BC. Rendezvous is our Society's annual gathering which has taken place since 1958 (well, until the COVID pandemic). Rendezvous 2022 will feature: Field Trips Camaraderie Mini Rock Show and Sale BCLS Annual General Meeting This year Rendezvous and Gemboree have been combined into a single larger-than-usual event focused on bringing us all back together after 2 years of COVID retreat. Rendezvous 2022 will be hosted by our Vancouver Island clubs including Victory Lapidary and Mineral Society, Cowichan Valley Rockhounds, Parksville & District Rock & Gem, Courtenay Gem and Mineral Club, Alberni Valley Rock & Gem, Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club (Vancouver Island Zone). Our web site has been updated to include a high level schedule. The registration form will be posted on the web site before the end of the month. In the mean time, mark it on your calendar. Let's make a point of getting back together again and rocking BC! https://www.bclapidary.com/rock-hunting-rendezvous.php Sincerely, Andrew Danneffel BCLS President president@bclapidary.com 604-323-4273

Rendezvous in Coombs, 2022

 

Rendezvous

Rendezvous is the British Columbia Lapidary Society's annual gathering and features field trips, displays, auctions, and our annual general meeting.

2022 Rendezvous

Coombs, BC, June 2 — 6, 2022
Coombs Fair Grounds
1014 Ford Rd.
Coombs, BC

Rendezvous 2022 is being organized by a team of Vancouver Island clubs including Victory Lapidary and Mineral Society, Cowichan Valley Rockhounds, Parksville & District Rock & Gem, Courtenay Gem and Mineral Club, Alberni Valley Rock & Gem, Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club with the assistance of the British Columbia Lapidary Society.

It will be held at the historic Coombs Fair Grounds. There are many attractions in the area such as Goats on the Roof and The Butterfly Gardens. The Horn Lake Caves, Qualicum Falls and Englishman River Falls Provincial Parks offer great hiking and exploring for those who might like to spend more time in the area. This is a very popular, well-known tourist area so it is great to have such a comfortable venue close to so many alternate activities and attractions.

2022 Rendezvous Supporting Materials

Summer Camp?

 

Seeking Proposals for Summer Camp 2022 The BCLS Executive is entertaining ideas from parties interested in organizing this event in 2022 Dear members, The Executive will be entertaining proposals from parties interested in hosting Summer Camp 2022. If a club - or an individual member - has the desire to organize Summer Camp 2022 please reach out to us by email or phone. The event typically takes place in August and is focused in a generally "unexplored" region of the province. You can learn more about Summer Camp here: https://www.bclapidary.com/rock-hunting-summer-camp.php It would be wonderful if this event makes a return in 2022 but if no suitable proposals are received by early 2022 we will officially cancel the event. Sincerely, Andrew Danneffel BCLS President president@bclapidary.com 604-323-4273 Copyright © 2021 British Columbia Lapidary Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you belong to a British Columbia Lapidary Society (BCLS) club, and as a result are also a member of the BCLS or have signed up on our web page to receive show alerts. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link below, but will miss out on information regarding rock-related happenings in the province as a result. Our mailing address is: British Columbia Lapidary Society P.O. Box 254, Station A Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z6 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Kyanite from Brazil

Hello club members :) 

I received a parcel of Kyanite from Brazil, the  location is a mine at Sao Jose Da Safira, Minas Gerais.

My source selected these pieces out of a 40 kg lot specially for me, most of it is a nice dark cyan, translucent and gemmy, perfect for jewelery and pendants.

 I am offering this to Penticton Club members at .50 per gram, pieces run from $2 to $12. 

 There are also much larger specimen pieces available. 

 If anyone is interested please contact me for an appointment.

 Thank you

 

Rob 

 rob@mineralhabit.ca

 

Abbotsford Tailgate Sale

 

Abbotsford to Host Tailgate Sale and Raffle The Abbotsford Rock & Gem Club will be hosting a tailgate sale on September 11th. Let's grab our rock picks and reconnect with fellow rockhounds! Where and When Saturday, September 11th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central Heights Church Parking Lot 1661 McCallum Road Abbotsford, BC Selling? There is Space Available! If anyone is interested in selling, the cost will be per parking spot. $25 for the 1st spot & $20 for each subsequent spot. If anyone is interested the contact email is abbotsfordrockhounds2019@gmail.com. Raffle The Abbotsford Club is also hosting a raffle. $5 will get you 3 tickets. Winning tickets will be drawn on November 20th, 2021. To view the raffle items and learn how to purchase tickets please see: https://www.facebook.com/AbbotsfordRockAndGemClub/posts/4168032429981194 If you have questions about these events, please feel free to respond to this email. Regards, British Columbia Lapidary Society

Evacuation Order

Three members of the leadership team have been ordered out of their homes for some time now. Please do not expect quick response to your inquiries.

Vernon Tailgate

 

BCLS Scholarships

 

Scholarship reminder; classifieds update Continuing education scholarship introduced Dear members, A few updates to share with you. Scholarships Please be reminded that the BCLS offers annual scholarships. Historically we have offered two undergraduate scholarships catered to Grade 12 graduates. New in 2021 is a continuing education scholarship in the fields of geology, gemmology, jewellery-making or other related field. The deadlines for the undergraduate and continuing education scholarships are August 14th and 15th respectively. Review the scholarship materials located on our web site and reach out to your club President if you would like to recommend an applicant. https://www.bclapidary.com/earth-sciences-scholarships.php Classifieds We have recently updated the classifieds page to include a few new items offered for sale by BCLS members. https://www.bclapidary.com/lapidary-equipment-rock-classifieds.php Regards, Andrew Danneffel BCLS President Copyright © 2021 British Columbia Lapidary Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you belong to a British Columbia Lapidary Society (BCLS) club, and as a result are also a member of the BCLS or have signed up on our web page to receive show alerts. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link below, but will miss out on information regarding rock-related happenings in the province as a result. Our mailing address is: British Columbia Lapidary Society P.O. Box 254, Station A Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z6 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Survey in the mail or e-mail

 

Penticton Geology and Lapidary Club

                                                                                                                June 26, 2021

Please take the time to insert your comments, and reply by July 15^th. 

Background:

·         The club has not been active because of covid

·         Efforts to get new people to serve on the executive have not been successful

·         There has been discussion regarding fewer meetings and more of an emphasis on field trips, and how we proceed post pandemic

Executive Meeting:

·         The outgoing executive members met this morning to discuss the future direction of the club.

·         Given the current heat wave, and our past issues cancelling field trips in the summer due to weather and fire, we will not be holding any field trips in July and August.

·         There are now 14 individuals who have shown interest in joining the club.

·         We have members from Summerland to Osoyoos, and Keremeos to Rock Creek. This means that any planned event requires travel for members.

·         The Covid shut down of BC Lapidary Society events has left a large gap in the annual calendar.

·         Decision to send a survey to members and prospective members.

·         We need a new meeting place, and tentatively would have a general meeting September 1^st.

·         We are asking for your input by July 15^th, so any proposed changes etc can be included with a notice of meeting.

Survey:

Please insert your comments below.

·         What is your main interest in being a part of the club?

 

·         We are the Penticton Club, but collecting sites are not close. Most of our recent trips have been in the Kettle Valley and Similkameen. Do longer day trips interest you?

 

·         Are you equipped/interested in field trips that involve camping?

 

 

 

·         Do you have skills/interest in serving on the executive, with a mentor to help you get started?

 

o   Basic book keeping? Collection of dues, submit dues to BC Lapidary Society

o   Basic secretarial (meeting minutes)

o   Leadership skills for chairing meetings and planning

·         The past monthly meetings have been  September – November, Christmas Party, April – June. A suggestion has been made that September and April are key meetings, but other gatherings could be field trips. Your thoughts?

 

·         We need three “Wagonmaster” volunteers to learn the ropes and lead field trips. Would you be willing to lead trips, learning from a mentor? Do you have skills and interest in GPS mapping roads to sites.

Tailgate Sales

 

Grab your pick, tailgate sales return to Maple Ridge and Abbotsford June 26th in Maple Ridge, July 10th in Abbotsford The Maple Ridge Lapidary Club and Abbotsford Rock & Gem Club will be hosting tailgate sales on June 26th and July 10th respectively. Let's grab our rock picks and reconnect with fellow rockhounds! Where and When Maple Ridge Saturday, June 26th 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Maple Ridge Lapidary Clubhouse Parking Lot 23750 Fern Crescent Maple Ridge, BC Abbotsford Saturday, July 10th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central Heights Church Parking Lot 1661 McCallum Road Abbotsford, BC Masks are required per Provincial Health Order.  Don't attend if  you have: travelled outside Canada in the last 14 days; had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19; or symptoms of COVID-19, a common cold, influenza or respiratory disease such as a fever of 38 degrees, a cough or difficulty breathing. If you have questions about these events, please feel free to respond to this email. Regards, British Columbia Lapidary Society

BCLS Calendar Contest

 

2022 Calendar Photo Contest Submit your entries by July 1st! Dear members, The BCLS publishes a calendar each year, featuring 13 photographs of rocks and minerals from British Columbia and the dates of rock shows across the province. The photographs included are determined by way of contest. The contest is open to all BCLS members.  Enter for a chance to win one of 13 spots on our 2022 calendar. The prize for each photo chosen is a copy of the calendar and a lapidary item valued at not less than $20.  Contest closes Canada Day July 1st 2021.  See full contest rules below.  Remember, our calendar lists all the BCLS club shows.  Help make our calendar great! http://www.bclapidary.com/rock-mineral-calendar.php   If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me by responding to this email. Regards, Denise Cullen BCLS Calendar Coordinator Copyright © 2021 British Columbia Lapidary Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you belong to a British Columbia Lapidary Society (BCLS) club, and as a result are also a member of the BCLS or have signed up on our web page to receive show alerts. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link below, but will miss out on information regarding rock-related happenings in the province as a result. Our mailing address is: British Columbia Lapidary Society P.O. Box 254, Station A Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z6 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Latest Update from John Broccolo and Jane Moore

 Thanks Jane.

Rob has been busy!

When Rob first joined the club, he told me his interest was mostly collecting specimens, not so much the lapidary side of things. He has been very busy - here is his update.

I've been quite active over the past year, acquiring and restoring used equipment as well as field collecting, cutting, researching, curating, historical photos... I've found  some really cool stuff including mineral ore specimens I've cut with visible gold! 

I am actively working on importing some spectacular  items from Brazil through a good friend there, about 200kg of assorted specimens and crystals, select quality items direct from the garimperos.

The smaller kyanite shown are gem or near gem grade, they are mine I have over 10 kg. so far

In exactly one year I've managed to put together an impressive  shop including - 6 saws from 8" trim, 10" cabinet, 14" drop saw, an 18" saw (all Lortone) an 18" Covington with oil cleaner and, a monster 30" wet saw!  

Polishing equipment  includes  2- 20" oscillating laps with 8 pans in restoration (courtesy Lindea 1120 club)  I Restored a nice 12" covington rotary lap,  grits, accessories,  10# Dunbar tumbler,  flexible shaft machine, jewelry making tools and more. 

Next on the agenda,  getting polishing arbors/ wheels for cabbing set up. 

I really miss the social aspect and I've been  wondering what all of you others have been up to 

If anyone  wants to visit  once covid settles  down I am more than happy  to open my doors and have socially distance  covid safely appropriate visits by prior arrangement. 

Anyone is more than welcome  to contact  me any time. 

I would invite  others to post and we can see what each other  have been up to and maybe make some plans for  the future  when appropriate.  

Sincere best regards to all 

Rob Webster