GPAA - Orlando Florida Chapter
January 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:08 am by Steve M.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B. read the prior month' sminutes, Woody made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Mike B. 2nd it. All members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cyndy V. read the treasurers report, Woody made the motion to accept and Mike b. 2nd it. All members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- Steve M. welcomed Terry B. as the new Vice President.
- It was decided that Dan M. and Terry B. would be given the sluices leftover from the Christmas Party.
- The Chapter Events were decided on for the upcomming year.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, February 11th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812. This will be a Pot Luck.
- The Brevard Rock N Gem Club would like to have a speaker from the club do a presentation at one of their meetings.
- The Feburary outing will be on Feburary 18th - Metal Detecting at Ft. Pierce. If you would like to camp, there's a campground at Savannas Recreation Area, 1400 E Midway Rd., Ft. Pierce, Fl 34982. Phone: 1-772-464-7855. They have tent and RV campsites. There will be a cookout at the campgrounds in the late afternoon.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Cindy V. and the Gold drawing was won by Bob G.
February 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:22 am by Steve M.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B. read the prior month's minutes, Lou P. made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Woody 2nd it. All members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cyndy V. read the prior month's report, Woody made the motion to accept and Terry B. 2nd it. All members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- Presentation for the Brevard Rock N Gem Club. Cheryl emailed the club but hadn't recieved an email back.
- The Feburary outing is Metal Detecting in Ft. Pierce on Feburary 18th. Some of us will be campging at the Savanna Recreation Area and there will be a cookout on Saturday afternoon at the campground.
- There is a Weekly Farmers Market and Craft show every weekend in Port St. Lucie.
- Slucies were handed out to Dan S. and Terry B.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, March 11th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812.
- The March outing is Fossil Hunting at Peace River on Saturday March 18th.
- Terry to check with Josh from the Orange County Public Library reguaring the renting of a room for the Christmas Party this year amd when we may be able to do another Library Presentation.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Linda M. and the Gold drawing was not done.
March 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:15am by Steve M.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cindy V. read the prior month's minutes, Mike B. made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Woody 2nd it. All members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report, Woody made the motion to accept and Dan 2nd it. All members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- Presentation for the Brevard Rock N Gem Club. Still no response.
- The Feburary outing was Metal Detecting in Ft. Pierce on Feburary 18th. There were 4 members that made it. The beach renewal in Jetty Park was starting.
- Library Presentation - Steve contacted Josh, Josh is leaving that position and will let us knowwho the new contact person is that is replacing him.
- Terry is looking into renting the Pavilion or a room at the Library for the Christmas Party.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, April 13th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812. This is a potluck.
- The next outing is on March 18th - Fossil Hunting in the Peace River, Wachula, FL. at 9am. We will be meeting at the Walmart at 1484 US-17, Wauchula, FL 33873 at 8am. We will then drive down to the river.
- The April outing is Gold Prospecting in Dahlonega, GA - Juniper Creek. There is a sighup sheet, please sign up if you plan on attending.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Les P. and the Gold drawing was won by Steve M.
- The meeting was closed by Steve M. at 11:15am.
April 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:03am by Steve K.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B. read the prior month's minutes and Steve K. made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Mike B. 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report and Woody made the motion to accept and Steve K. 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- The March Outing was Fossil Hunting at Peace River in Wauchula on March 18th. The weather was great, the water was warm and shallow. Even though they didn’t find much, everyone had a great time. Highly recommended to join the outing next time.
- Terry is still looking into renting the Pavilion or a room at the library for the Christmas Party. We are also looking into other facilities as well. Anne W. is looking into venues as well.
- The April Outing is Gold Prospecting in Dahlonega, GA – Juniper Creek. The dates have been moved back to April 26th through the 30th. Lou V. was able to find two larger sites at the Loud Mine campground with water and power. He reserved the two larger sites which should be large enough to accommodate all three campers. There’s a signup sheet, please sign up if you plan on attending.
- The May Outing is Gold Prospecting at Lucky Strike Campground in North Carolina May 18th through the 21st. Steve K. contacted Lucky Strike and they said there were several sites available with full hookups. The monthly rate is $ 450.00 a month for full hookups. Extra for electricity at the monthly rate. Lucky Strike has the common digs (with the plant) on the first week of each month through the summer. Steve M. will call and reserve three sites for the outing in May.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- It was voted on to have a potluck for all future meetings.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, May 13th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812. This is a potluck.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Steve K. and the Gold drawing was won by Bob G.
- The meeting was closed by Steve M. at 10:32am.
May 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Terry B.
- Terry welcomed Ted and Dory who were visiting from New York.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B. read the prior month's minutes and Woody made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Lou V. 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report and Lou V. made the motion to accept and Mike B. 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- April 13-16 – Gold Prospecting in Dahlonega, GA – Juniper Creek. Lou provided the update on the trip, the camp was okay, it was wet and rainy. There wasn’t much gold this trip.
- Terry is still looking into renting the Pavilion or a room at the Library for the Christmas Party. We are also looking into other facilities as well. Anne W. looked into the Eagles for December 9th, there wasn’t anything available that day. Terry to contact Steve M. for the Contact Information for the Library. Cindy gave Terry the information on reserving the Pavilion at Warren Park for the Christmas Party on December 9th.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- The May Outing is Gold Prospecting at Lucky Strike Campground in North Carolina May 18th through the 21st. There’s a signup sheet, please sign up if you plan on attending.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, June 10th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812. This is a potluck.
- Metal Detecting for June was discussed, the majority stated that they would like to do Metal Detecting on the East Coast. To be decided at the June meeting.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Cheryl B. and the Gold drawing was won by Mike B.
- The meeting was closed by Steve M. at 10:35am.
June 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:16am by Cheryl B.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B. read the prior month's minutes and Lou V. made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Mike B. 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report and Bob G. made the motion to accept and Mike B. 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- May 18-21 - Gold Prospecting at Lucky Strike Campground, Marion, NC. Good times were had by all attendees. Gold prospecting seemed to be good.
- Christmas Party Venue – Mike B. was able to reserve the Pavilion at Warren Park for December 9th for the Christmas Party.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- The next outing is on June 16th – Metal Detecting at Crescent Beach Park, St. Augustine. The address is 6930 A1A S., St. Augustine, FL 32080. We will be meeting at 9:00 am. The parking lot fills up quickly. There’s a signup sheet, please sign up if you plan on attending.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, July 8th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812 at 10 am. This meeting is a Potluck.
- There are no outings scheduled for July or August.
- Terry B. resigned as Vice President of the Club; the position is open. Please let us know if someone would like to step up.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Woody and the Gold drawing was won by Mike B.
- The meeting was closed by Cherly B. at 10:54am.
July 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:01am by Cheryl B.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cindy V. read the prior month's minutes and Mike B. made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Woody 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report and Lou V. made the motion to accept and Mike B. 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- Metal Detecting at Crescent Beach, St. Augustine, FL. Bob G. was the only one to go. He did find a few more items than we normally do. Some change, a ring, bottle caps and a couple of other items. They have parking and a couple of pavilions along with a restaurant close by. Bob G. talked about the area and his experience.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- A Flag Burning ceremony will be held in the future.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, Aug. 12th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812 at 10 am. This meeting is a Potluck.
- There are no outings scheduled for July or August.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Mike B. and the Gold drawing wasn'y done this week.
Augest 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:15am by Cheryl B.
- We had a new guest join us today - Don C.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B read the prior month's minutes and Woody made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Cindy V 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report and Dan made the motion to accept and Woody 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- Metal Detecting at Crescent Beach, FL. Bob G., Steve and Anne it there. There wasn't much at all This time, but it was a nice day.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- We did some planning for the 2024 Outings and events which will be presentd at the next meeting.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, December 9th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812. This meeting is our annual Christmas Party, which starts at 11am. Please sign up to bring a dish for the Potluck.
- Christmas Paty Menu - I have attached the sign up Sheet for the Christmas party with the dishes that are already being brought, please bring a dish not on the list.
- Gift Exchange - Please bring a gift related to Mining, ($20 is the limit) for the Christmas Party.
- Nominations are being accepted of the club officers, Presicent, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
- If you have a worn flag, please take it to the American Legion in your area, and they will dispose of it properly.
- Next Outing - Metal Detecting, November 18th at Pepper Beach Park, 3375 N. Highway A1A, Ft. Pearce, Fl 34949. We will be meeting at 9am.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Cheryl B. and the Gold drawing was Won by N/A.
September 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:15am by Cheryl B.
- We had a new guest join us today - Don C.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B read the prior month's minutes and Woody made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Cindy V 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report and Dan made the motion to accept and Woody 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- Metal Detecting at Crescent Beach, FL. Bob G., Steve and Anne it there. There wasn't much at all This time, but it was a nice day.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- We did some planning for the 2024 Outings and events which will be presentd at the next meeting.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, December 9th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812. This meeting is our annual Christmas Party, which starts at 11am. Please sign up to bring a dish for the Potluck.
- Christmas Paty Menu - I have attached the sign up Sheet for the Christmas party with the dishes that are already being brought, please bring a dish not on the list.
- Gift Exchange - Please bring a gift related to Mining, ($20 is the limit) for the Christmas Party.
- Nominations are being accepted of the club officers, Presicent, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
- If you have a worn flag, please take it to the American Legion in your area, and they will dispose of it properly.
- Next Outing - Metal Detecting, November 18th at Pepper Beach Park, 3375 N. Highway A1A, Ft. Pearce, Fl 34949. We will be meeting at 9am.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Cheryl B. and the Gold drawing was Won by N/A.
October 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:15am by Cheryl B.
- We had a new guest join us today - Don C.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B read the prior month's minutes and Woody made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Cindy V 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report and Dan made the motion to accept and Woody 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- Metal Detecting at Crescent Beach, FL. Bob G., Steve and Anne it there. There wasn't much at all This time, but it was a nice day.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- We did some planning for the 2024 Outings and events which will be presentd at the next meeting.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, December 9th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812. This meeting is our annual Christmas Party, which starts at 11am. Please sign up to bring a dish for the Potluck.
- Christmas Paty Menu - I have attached the sign up Sheet for the Christmas party with the dishes that are already being brought, please bring a dish not on the list.
- Gift Exchange - Please bring a gift related to Mining, ($20 is the limit) for the Christmas Party.
- Nominations are being accepted of the club officers, Presicent, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
- If you have a worn flag, please take it to the American Legion in your area, and they will dispose of it properly.
- Next Outing - Metal Detecting, November 18th at Pepper Beach Park, 3375 N. Highway A1A, Ft. Pearce, Fl 34949. We will be meeting at 9am.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Cheryl B. and the Gold drawing was Won by N/A.
November 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 10:15am by Cheryl B.
- We had a new guest join us today - Don C.
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B read the prior month's minutes and Woody made the motion to accept the minutes as written and Cindy V 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the minutes as written.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report and Dan made the motion to accept and Woody 2nd it. The members present agreed to accept the report.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- Metal Detecting at Crescent Beach, FL. Bob G., Steve and Anne it there. There wasn't much at all This time, but it was a nice day.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- We did some planning for the 2024 Outings and events which will be presentd at the next meeting.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, December 9th at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812. This meeting is our annual Christmas Party, which starts at 11am. Please sign up to bring a dish for the Potluck.
- Christmas Party Menu - I have attached the sign up Sheet for the Christmas party with the dishes that are already being brought, please bring a dish not on the list.
- Gift Exchange - Please bring a gift related to Mining, ($20 is the limit) for the Christmas Party.
- Nominations are being accepted of the club officers, Presicent, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
- If you have a worn flag, please take it to the American Legion in your area, and they will dispose of it properly.
- Next Outing - Metal Detecting, November 18th at Pepper Beach Park, 3375 N. Highway A1A, Ft. Pearce, Fl 34949. We will be meeting at 9am.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Cheryl B. and the Gold drawing was Won by N/A.
December 2023 Newsletter.
• WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
- Meeting was called to order at 11:42am by Steve M., President
- Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike B. eld us in a Prayer.
• READING / ACCEPTANCE OF PRIOR MONTH'S MINUTES
- Cheryl B read the prior month's minutes, Woody made the motion to accept the minutes as written, Bob G. 2nd the motion, all members present agreed.
• TREASURER REPORT.
- Cindy V. read the prior month's report and Woody made the motion to accept, Mike B 2nd the motion , the members all agreed.
• OLD BUSINESS.
- The Event Calendar for next year is to be presented and voted on. A motion was made to accept the Event Calendar as written, Steve M. made the motion and Mike B. 2nd it.
• NEW BUSINESS.
- The next meeting is on Saturday, January 13 at Warren Park, 3406 Warren Park Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812.
- The following Officers were electedfor the upcoming year:
- President: Lou V.
- Vice Pres.:
- Treasurer: Cheryl B.
- Secretary: Cindy V.
• RAFFLES & DRAWINGS
- 50/50 drawing was won by Woody and the Gold drawing was Won by Dan S.
- The meeting/party was closed at 1:40pm
