SFMS Executive Board Meeting at Spruce Pine, NC 8/2/03

**SFMS 2nd QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING**
**Hosted by the Southern Appalachian Mineral Society**
**Held at the Pine Bridge Inn**
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**Saturday, August 2, 2003**
**Spruce Pine, N.C.**
The Friendly Federation Founded to Serve	Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.

Chalk Mountain at Spruce Pine, N.C.
"Feldspar mines"

Picking up your credentials...	Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
SFMS President, Ron Denton speaking with SFMS Secretary, Betty James	The SFMS Executive Board The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m.!

SFMS Information Table at the retail show	Pictures and informative displays on Federation activities were featured. On the far right of the table was a sign-up sheet to receive more information on local clubs.
NC Mineral & Gem Festival Retail Show	Pine Bridge Coliseum Retail Show
Pine Bridge Coliseum Retail Show	Pine Bridge Coliseum Retail Show

Grassy Creek Gem & Mineral Outdoor Festival Hosted by the Parkway Fire and Rescue. Over 60 dealers from around the world. Retail/wholesale show	Sand, gravel, and a new drainage system replaced the grass at this year's show. It rained and there was still a lot of water problems to deal with.

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