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Website is maintained by Brad Swanson, sr20.240sx@gmail.com
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Past meeting highlights:
Outings and Events
Check out this link for information about rockhounding in Nevada.
Check out The Diggings.com for information about mining in the U.S. by state.
Lisa Garcia, a Girl Scout leader, contacted us regarding her troop's interest in learning about rocks and minerals. She stated: "My Girl Scout troop and I just wanted to take the time to properly thank you for your page, https://www.rock-n-gold.org/apps/links/ because it's been such an awesome reference while working on earning our "Rocks and Minerals" fun patches. So from all of us… Thank you so much!! They're all becoming quite the budding geologists with your help!"
At her troop's suggestion, she provided a link to some excellent references on geology and rock and mineral collecting:
https://www.avasflowers.net/blog/4410-2/ .
For those who use the BLM LR2000 for gold prospecting, check out this link: https://www.blm.gov/services/land-records/mlrs
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RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Whereas, group activities are restricted by the State of Nevada as to the number of participants and require wearing masks and social distancing due to COVID-19, and the Ruud Community Center is unavailable for meetings at least through the end of this calendar year, the ROCK-N-GOLD Board of Directors has adopted the following resolutions.
- RESOLVED, That all provisions of the BYLAWS pertaining to having or scheduling meetings (general, annual, or special, including the Holiday Party) are temporarily suspended until the Board determines that such can be resumed safely and in compliance with the requirements of the State of Nevada but not earlier than January 2021;
- RESOLVED, That the BYLAW requirements regarding the Election Process is suspended for 2020 and the current officers shall continue to serve until new officers are elected either through the normal process/schedule in 2021 or sooner through a special election should the general membership so desire;
- RESOLVED, That ROCK-N-GOLD will not organize or sponsor any field trips or outings and the Rock Shop will remain closed until after general membership meetings are resumed;
- RESOLVED, That all membership dues collected for calendar year 2020 will carry over for 2021;
- RESOLVED, That any and all BYLAW provisions requiring action, reports, audits, etc. on a periodic or annual basis are temporarily suspended until after the resumption of general membership meetings; and
- RESOLVED, That these resolutions are in effect immediately upon adoption by the ROCK-N-GOLD Board of Directors and will remain so until the Board determines that a normal meeting schedule can be resumed in 2021.
The ByLaws for Rock-N-Gold are now posted on the website. Please read the Bylaws and send any questions or concerns to President Don Arnold, Rock.N.Goldclub@gmail.com.
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Bob Ruud Community Center, 150 Rte. 160 (at the intersection of Basin Avenue).
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Rock Shop Information
We have 5 new volunteers. We will be opening the Shop! It doesn’t matter if you have lapidary experience or not, we will train you. We always need volunteers to work just a couple hours a month with other members. To schedule, call 24 hours ahead to arrange with a volunteer to assist you. Click HERE for contact information. No member can be at the shop without a volunteer present. Each user is required to clean up equipment used before leaving.
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Rock-N-Gold household members can go to the claim in Johnnie whenever they would like. But it is recommended that at least one other member goes along to the claim in case of an emergency. Always carry plenty of water and be aware that snakes might be present in the area. A list of items suggested to take with you to the claim is available HERE. Also, please make sure to keep your membership ID card with you.
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A poker chip, with a gold nugget attached, is available for purchase by special order through Monty Duarte (phone: (925) 783-1565). The poker chip can be used to check the effectiveness of a metal detector in picking up gold. The price of the poker chip is $10.00 for members and $12.00 for non-members. Choose between one with a hole for use with a lanyard or one without a hole.
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Prospecting equipment owned by Rock-N-Gold is available for members to borrow for a maximum of 2 weeks at a time.
Click HERE for a complete list
Members who are interested in borrowing equipment can call Monty Duarte at 925-783-1565 for details. Contact Monty at least 4 days before needing to use the rock crusher. He will reserve it and prepare it for use at his house. There is a 4 bucket limit per reservation. Please note that the borrower is responsible to return borrowed items in the same condition as received. Damaged or lost items must be replaced at the borrower's expense. Damaged items may be repaired (with approval from Monty) at the borrower's expense.
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Following are links for downloading Google Earth Pro and overlays of the Nevada Geologic map, Nevada Mining, and Nevada Topographic maps:
Google Earth Pro: https://www.google.com/earth/resources
Nevada mineral mines overlay: http://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/select.php
Nevada geological map overlay: http://mrdata.usgs.gov/geology/state/state.php?state=NV
Nevada topographic map overlay for Google Earth Pro
(download "EarthPointTopoMap_073215.kml" to your chosen directory)
For instructions on how to use the overlays, a PowerPoint presentation from
January 20, 2018 can be downloaded HERE.
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General Information (Rock.N.Goldclub@gmail.com)
PRESIDENT: Joe Davis
P.O. Box 1056
Pahrump, NV 89041
rock.n.goldclub@gmail.com
Monthly Activities
Group Outing 2nd Saturday of the month
Claim in Johnnie Call Monty Duarte for directions: (925) 783-1565
(Click here for a photo of the claim marker)
Monthly Meeting 2nd Monday of the month
Bob Ruud Community Center
150 Hwy. 160 at Basin Avenue intersection
Pahrump, NV 89060
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. (No meetings in June, July and August)
E-mail: papajoesmobile@hotmail.com (Joe Davis)
Membership Form
A link for the Rock-N-Gold membership form is available HERE and on the menu bar at the top of the page. The membership fee for new household members, with access to the gold claim, is $36.00. Membership fees for those who do not want access to the gold claim and use of gold prospecting equipment are $10.00 for an individual or $15.00 for a household. Benefits of membership include use of Rock Shop equipment such as tumblers, saws, grinding wheels, etc. Members who wish to upgrade their membership to include access to the gold claim and use of gold prospecting equipment will pay the difference between the current membership fee and $36.00. Membership renewal fees, at the posted rates, are payable in January of each year. Checks should be made out to: Rock-N-Gold.
New Member Information
New member packets and membership cards are available for pick up at each meeting of Rock-N-Gold.
If you're just learning about gold prospecting, or even if you are experienced and want to learn more, there is an e-book available for purchase on Amazon.com entitled, "The Essential Introduction for New Gold Prospectors - 2nd Edition" by Tim Rapp. The cost is only $9.99 and it is worth every penny. The e-book can be downloaded to a desktop computer or a portable device (laptop, tablet, smart phone) for use anywhere.
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