AFMS ENDOWMENT DRAWING FOR 2013
Drawing to be held during the AFMS Convention and Show
September 18-22, 2013
Jacksonville, FL
by R.J. Harris, Endowment Fund Chair
Interest from AFMS Endowment Fund investments is used to support numerous
programs that benefit our affiliated member clubs. In the past several years,
interest money has been used to purchase badges for the juniors program which
are given at no charge to clubs with organized junior activities programs,
digitize the old AFMS slide programs that have been distributed at no charge to
the regional federations, purchase new commercially produced programs for the
regional federation libraries and support the Judges Training Program.
As the primary means of fund raising, the Endowment Fund has held an
annual drawing of donated prizes for the past several years.
If you would like to donate one or more prizes, send your
item, with a complete description including estimated value and donor name to:
R.J. Harris
1109 Gunstock Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2009
roqfreq
rjharris.com
The excitement is growing for the 2013 Drawing!
Tickets are $5 each of 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, phone number and e-mail when placing your order.
Regional Salespersons:
California Federation:
Colleen McGann
PO Box 224
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Colleen.mcgannhds.com
Eastern Federation:
Carolyn Weinberger
PO Box 302
Glyndon, MD 21071-0302
editoramfed.org
Northwest Federation:
Chris Blickfeldt
236 Tollgate Rd
Boise, ID 82716
grumpiesq.com
Rocky Mountain Federation:
Richard Jaeger
3515 E 88th St
Tulsa, OK 74137-2602
RjgrSciaol.com
Midwest:
J C Moore
25235 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
JCMoore3rdgmail.com
South Central:
Catherine E Rouchon
5845 Winchester Lane
Clinton, LA 70722
rouchoncstarband.net
Southeast:
Barbara Green
116 Sycamore Dr.
Marietta, SC 29661
greentopbellsouth.net
Deadline for mail order purchases is September 1, 2013
2013 AFMS Endowment Fund
Drawing Prizes
As of
August 11,
2013
Prize Descriptions and More
Information
Note: Items will be added to this page
as they become available.
Click on the images below for a larger picture.
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| Prize #1 -
Amethyst Necklace |
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| Prize #2 - Chalcopyrite Specimen |
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Prize #1: Two-strand Amethyst necklace
with matching earrings by former EFMLS President, Betsy Oberheim.
Estimated value: $75. (EFMLS) |
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Prize #2: Chalcopyrite Specimen from the closed
French Creek Mine in Chester County PA. Measures 4” by 3”. Donated by
EFMLS Immediate Past-President, RJ Harris. Estimated value: $50. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #3 - Homelite and Jasper Necklace
and Earrings |
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| Prize #4 - Float Copper Specimen |
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Prize #3: Necklace and matching earrings made of
Homelite and Onyx Jasper by Betsy Oberheim EFMLS. Estimated value: $75.
(EFMLS) |
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Prize #4: Float Copper specimen from the
Keweenaw of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, along with a Calumet & Hecla,
Inc stock certificate. Donated by Pam Hecht. Estimated value: $75. (MWF) |
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| Prize #5 - Book - Gem Cuttin Shop Helps |
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| Prize #6 - Caveman Clothes Pin |
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Prize #5: The book, “Gem Cutting Shop Helps, The
Best Selected from 17 Years of The Lapidary Journal.” Originally
published in 1964, this is a like-new copy from the eighth printing in
1972. Donated by RJ Harris, EFMLS. Estimated value: $25. (EFMLS) |
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Prize #6: Caveman Clothes Pin. This amazing
piece is made of Eastern Washington Petrified Wood and has been crafted
and donated by Michael Blanton of Renton, Washington. Estimated value:
$75. (NFMS) |
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| Prize #7 - Jasper Necklace and Earrings |
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| Prize #8 - Fern Fossil |
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Prize #7: Two-strand necklace with matching
earrings made of Jasper. Crafted and donated by Betsy Oberheim, EFMLS.
Estimated value: $75. (EFMLS) |
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Prize #8: Fern Fossil from St. Clair,
Pennsylvania. This is a nice 4’” by 6” specimen from this world renowned
location. Donated by RJ Harris, EFMLS. Estimated value: $25. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #9 - Framed Fossil Fish |
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| Prize #10 - Stacked "Jerry Quartz"
Crystals |
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Prize #9: A framed Fossil Fish. The framed piece
measures approximately 12” x 12”. Donated by President-Elect Richard
Jaeger, it has an estimated value of $100. (RMFMS) |
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Prize #10: A rare find of stacked “Jerry Quartz”
crystals from Arkansas. Donated by Danny Griffin, SFMS President. (SFMS). |
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| Prize #11 - Gemstones of North America |
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| Prize #12 - Acanthite Specimen |
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Prize #11: A channel inlay piece in the style of
Scottish Victorian jewelry of the 1800’s. It features a sterling set
with agate and jasper. Crafted and donated by AFMS President Don Monroe,
the piece has an estimated value of $350. (AFMS) |
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Prize #12: Acanthite from the Imiter Mine nr.
Tinerhir, Ourzazate Province, Morocco. Donated by Steve and Carolyn
Weinberger, the specimen has an estimated value of $100. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #13 - Calcite Specimen |
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| Prize #14 - Argentinian Rhodochrosite
Clock |
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Prize #13: Calcite from Charcas, San Luis
Potosi, Mexico. Donated by Steve and Carolyn Weinberger, the specimen
has an estimated value of $100. (EFMLS) |
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Prize #14: A clock made from Argentinian
Rhodochrosite. Donated by Matt & Jean Charsky, the clock has an
estimated value of $100. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #15 - "Mineral of the Month Club"
Membership |
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| Prize #16 - Frame Gold Speciment Print |
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Prize #15: One full year “silver” membership in
the “Mineral of the Month Club”. Mineral of the Month selects minerals
very carefully by going to various shows and meeting dealers and miners
from around the world to bring you the best quality and selection for
our club members. Each specimen comes with a thorough write-up about the
specimen. Most of the specimens are between .5″ by .5″ and 2″ by 2″,
with some smaller, and some larger. Annual membership value: $120.00
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Prize #16: Framed print depicting a gold
specimen. Framed by Marilyn's Rockpile, the 16" x 16" print was donated
by AFMS and EFMLS Past President Fred Schaefermeyer and has an estimated
value of $150. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #17 - Framed Rhodochrosite Print |
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| Prize #18 - Framed Aquamarine Print |
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Prize #17: Framed print depicting a much coveted
Sweet Home Mine Rhodochrosite on Quartz specimen. The 16" x 16" print
was framed by Marilyn's Rockpile and donated by AFMS and EFMLS Past
President Fred Schaefermeyer. Estimated value: $150. (EFMLS) |
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Prize #18: Framed print depicting an Aquamarine
on Feldspar specimen. The 13" x 17" print was framed by Marilyn's
Rockpile and donated by AFMS Past President Fred Schaefermeyer.
Estimated value: $150. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #19 - Wire-Wrapped Pendant |
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| Prize #20 - Cauliflower Calcite Speciment |
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Prize #19: A lovely wire-wrapped pendant made of
Benite (the Tulsa cousin of "Fordite"). The cab was cut and donated by
Ben Thomas of the Tulsa Gem & Mineral Society and the 14k gold-filled
mounting was designed and made by DeLane Cox, president of the Rocky
Mountain Federation. Estimated value: ???? (RMFMS). |
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Prize #20: "Cauliflower" Calcite from Mexico.
Donated by Irwin & Lorraine Hammer the specimen has an estimated value
of $150. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #21 - Anhydrite Specimen |
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| Prize #22 - Quartz Crystal |
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Prize #21: An Anhydrite specimen from Naica,
Mexico (where the famous "Cave of Swords" is located). Donated by Irwin
& Lorraine Hammer the specimen has an estimated value of $100.00. (EFMLS) |
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Prize #22: A lovely quartz crystal from Galilieia,
Minas Gerais, Brazil with a small pale citrine crystal at the base. The
crystal measures 6" in height and is mounted on a wooden base. Donated
by K. C. Foster, the specimen has an estimated value of $150. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #23 - Intarsia Pendant |
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| Prize #24 - Brazilian Emeralds |
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Prize #23: An intarsia consisting of a 20.55
carat opal cabochon with a 1.80 carat oval faceted almandine garnet and
a .15 ct brilliant cut diamond. The pendant is set in 14 k gold and was
created and donated by Jim Robinson, AFMS Past President and Ed Price
Past President of the Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society. The piece has an
estimated value of $1,865.00. (SFMS) |
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Prize #24: A pair of 6 x 4 oval cut Brazilian
emeralds having a total weight of 0.83 ct. Donated by D. L. Brooks they
have an estimated value of $300. (SFMS) |
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| Prize #25 - Checkerboard Cut Amethyst |
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| Prize #26 - Indian Blackskin Agate
Cabochon |
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Prize #25: A checkerboard cut
amethyst weighing 3.03 ct. Donated by D. L. Brooks it has an estimated
value of $100. (SFMS) |
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Prize #26: An Indian Blackskin
Agate cabochon. It’s 4.5” wide and was made and donated by Bob Rush,
President of the Mother Lode Mineral Society. The cabochon has an
estimated value of $100 (CFMS) |
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| Prize #27 - Citrine Necklace |
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| Prize #28 - Jade Sculpture |
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Prize #27: A citrine necklace and earring set
handmade by Jennifer Haley, CFMS 1st vice President. The set has an
estimated value of $250. (CFMS) |
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Prize #28: A Jade sculpture. The blossom is a
pale green/gray jade and the leaves a pale yellow. Donated by Cynthia
Payne it has an estimated value of $100. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #29 - Gyrolite Specimen |
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Prize #29: A Gyrolite specimen from
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Donated by Cynthia Payne, it has an
estimated value of $75. (EFMLS) |
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