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by Pamela Hecht, Endowment Fund Chair An Exceptional Opportunity!! The excitement is building as we unveil the first of what we hope will be many wonderful prizes for the 2012 AFMS Endowment Fund Drawing. A little history of our first 4 items that are a VERY SPECIAL donation to the AFMS Endowment Fund by Hi-Tech Diamond Company. I was contacted in June by e-mail from Hi-Tech’s President Neer Patel asking how they would like to donate some lapidary equipment to help benefit our Endowment Fund drawing. After communications with Neer I received four huge boxes just days before our convention in July. I made an announcement at the convention in New York and now I’m happy to offer the chance for you all to have the opportunity to purchase a ticket or two or three or four or five or six or seven….you get idea !!! This year’s drawing is going to be different from those of the past in that the first four items will be available for you to pick which one you would like your tickets to be for should it be selected in the drawing. When tickets are purchased the prize # of either 1, 2, 3 or 4 will have to be written on the front of the ticket as to which prize item you would like your tickets to go towards. This will only be for the first four prizes -- the remaining prizes, to be announced during the coming months will be awarded via a random drawing. Please PRINT your name and address clearly on the other side so that we can read who won - better yet put an address label on you ticket along with your phone number. And now, let's have a drum roll as we announce those first four prizes: #1 CABKING-6V3 MACHINE is a direct drive 6” diameter diamond wheel grinding and polishing unit for all your cabbing needs This system is based on an industry leading adjustable, independently controlled drip feed cooling system that drips clean water on the wheels instead of bubbling up dirty water. Included is an accessory kit that features a flat diamond lap for putting flats on the backs of cabs as well a buffing disc with diamond paste. Donated by the Hi-Tech Diamond Company, it has a retail value of $1,500.00. #2 SLANT CABBER MACHINE is an angled lap machine in a 8” diameter size. The machine’s unique 45 degree grinding angle makes it easier to see your work piece as you grind flats, work crystals, or make cabochons. The system allows you to grind, shape and polish gem material immediately. Donated by the Hi-Tech Diamond Company, it has a retail value of $600.00. #3 ALL-U-NEED MACHINE is a horizontal lap machine in a 6” diameter size. You can grind flats, re-work crystals, or make cabochons. The system makes it possible for you to grind, shape and polish gem material immediately. Donated by the Hi-Tech Diamond Company, it has a retail value of $490.00. #4 TRIM SAW MACHINE is a 6” machine with a diamond blade is ideal for trimming all kinds of stones. The saw has a large 15” x 9” working area. The durable housing is made of a rust-proof, unbreakable plastic. The motor is variable speed and ranges from 800 to 3400 RPM. Donated by the Hi-Tech Diamond Company, it has a retail value of $440.00. Want to donate a prize yourself? Send me your donation. If it's too heavy
to mail, e-mail me a photo and description and we'll discuss how to get it to me
in time for the drawing in Minnesota this coming July. My contact information
is: Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. To order, make your check payable to “AFMS Endowment Fund” and mail it along with a stamped self-addressed envelope to your regional federation representative listed below. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number when placing your order. Regional Salespersons: California Federation: Eastern Federation: Northwest Federation: Rocky Mountain Federation: Midwest Federation South Central Federation: * Southeast Federation: * *Ticket requests should be sent to me until someone is named. With your help and support we can make this a rousing success!
Note: Items will be added to this page as they become available. 2012 AFMS Endowment Fund
Drawing Prizes Prize Descriptions and More Information Click on the images below for a larger picture.
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