|
|
of Mineralogical Societies A Wonderful Association of Rockhounds |
|
Home |
NW Newsletter |
Directors Page |
Articles |
Club Shows |
Clubs |
Committees Federation News | Juniors | Links | Officers | Federation Show | Vitals | FOR SALE | Site Map |
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD--2010
NFMS JUNIOR DISPLAY EDUCATION TRAINING
* * Field Trip "SAFETY FIRST" * *
10 TIPS to Start a Junior Club
How Does the Merit Badge Program Work?
Gary Buhr with a Point!
 | Go to your NFMS Website and click on "Federation Show". This "double show" takes place at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro, Oregon during September 17, 18, 19, will you be there? After her presentation and Awards there will be a more detailed article about TENAYA in your NFMS media. QUESTION: Why is the NFMS Juniors Committee still un-chaired? Seems there should be one person in the Northwest who can promote our successful Junior Rockhounds and the future of NFMS. Please, become a participant with your creative ideas, have fun while learning with the kids and make Juniors visible again as they deserve. GB is now tending to an adventure called KIDS CRYSTAL MUSEUM that will be a fun destination for Rockhounds. |
|
|
For lapidary arts, I enjoy cabbing and wire wrapping. In the February meeting, I got to use a rock dremel/drill tool. It was fun, and we ended up taking home 3 pieces. Also, last year, a professional flint knapper came and did a demonstration. He let me try it with his assistance and guidance. In the April meeting we will be making gem tree bases for the 2009 show. I also did that last year for the 2008 show, but I was skiing in Whitefish, Montana so I could not work there. I collect general material--not just one type of rock, mineral, or fossil. My collection consists of about 380 minerals and fossils. In 2008 I started a computer cataloging system on Word and it is currently updated about every 4 months. At the 2007 show I did a display on Quartz types and I won a small box of mineral specimens from one of the dealers. At the last meeting, I found out that I have also won an award for an article I wrote on "Ancient Egyptian Jewelry" and it will be presented at this year's NFMS summer show. In 2007 I won 2nd place in the NFMS Junior Achievement Award. I also published an article in the WSRC Petroglyphs titled "All About Gemstones". It listed the hardness, streak, color, and chemical composition as well as interesting information about 8 different commonly thought of gemstones. At a science fair in 2005, the best fair displays got a blue ribbon. I got one and had the only display on minerals in my grade. I also got a Pacific Science Center Discovery Award in 2006. I am very proud to hold these honors. I participate in the Seattle public schools APP program (Accelerated Progress Program), which basically puts me 1.5 grades ahead of general ed classes. I also play cello, which I have been doing for 5 years, and I practice every day except Saturdays. I also participate in school orchestra, as well as Chamber Music Madness and M.I.T.C. (Seattle Youth Symphony summer camp). As for sports, I ski, bike, run, pogo stick, swim, play badminton and play soccer at school. Every year my school does a coin drive for a school in Sierra Leone. I bring in some of my allowance money. I also did student council last year which is an elected position to decide things like spirit days and coin drives. I also take part in chess club and participate in Pacific Science Center and Museum of Flight summer camps. I don't have many chores, because of cello, but I regularly make my bed and clear dishes. Sometimes I get paid to water the neighbor's plants when they are away and I help shovel for them when it snows. I also worked at the WSRC show in 2007 and am planning on doing it again this year! Thanks for letting me tell you a little about myself and letting me participate in this award! | |
| ALEXANDER CARRINGTON pic was taken at the Billings presentation of his First Place Junior Achievement Award, here is his Winning Resume: My name is ALEX CARRINGTON. I am 15 years old and a member of the Everett Rock & Gem Club, where I attend almost every meeting and participate in the show and tell. I have been interested in rocks ever since my Dad gave me his small rock collection when I was 10. What really hooked me was later that year when I went on a WSMC field trip to Hansen Creek and collected quartz crystals. My first rock show was later that year in Marysville. Since that time I have gone on many field trips with the WSMC and attended many rock shows, which has grown my collection greatly. |
For my collection now I am more interested in quality than quantity and just concentrate on fewer high end specimens. I have displayed at three Everett Rock Club shows and also last summer I had a case at the NFMS show, where I won the Zeihan Trophy. At the Everett Rock Show this year I ran the Kid's Silent Auction for the entire weekend. The week before the Everett Rock Show I was able to go to Tucson with my Dad and visit the fantastic mineral show.
Outside of mineral collecting my main activities are music and athletics. I am a ninth grader at Jackson High in Mill Creek and was able to make both the jazz band and honors wind ensemble. Last year I made the All State band. I am also on the Cross Country and Track teams. For a non competitive sport I love to snowboard. I maintain a straight A grade average and am looking to go into Geology when I get to college. I am a Teacher in my church. I am a Boy Scout and have achieved Star ranking. For volunteer work I go to the Boeing Community Days with my Dad and do the annual Christmas tree pick up for the Boy Scouts. For work related activities I have been helping my parents remodel a rental house that we own. I also have worked for a few mineral dealers at local rock shows. |
|
Home |
NW Newsletter |
Directors Page |
Articles |
Club Shows |
Clubs |
Committees Fed. News | Juniors | Links | Officers | Federation Show | Vitals | FOR SALE | Site Map |