Riverland Gem & Mineral Club Inc.

Riverland Gem & Mineral Club
Inc.

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Club Details

PO Box 263 Barmera S. A 5345
Our Clubrooms are situated at:-
“Bruce Oval” Sims Street Barmera S A 5345.

For further details please contact:-

President: Dennis Millard - 08-8582 3430

Vice President: Frank McNamee - 08 8582 2899

Field Officer: Neville Gilgen - 08 8582 4714

Email: nevrae@bigpond.com

Membership Details:-

$25.00 Double / Family

$15.00 Single.

Workshop Times:-

Workshop opening times are each Thursday 3pm to 5.30pm for a cuppa tea and
the following classes/activities.

Classes include cutting, polishing, cabbing and sphere making.
Other activities of craft ie; jewelery making, gemstone trees, filling sand bottles with
our own local sand and novelties.

Club Meetings:-

The club meetings are every 3rd Thursday in the month at 7pm.
At most meetings a club member talks on a selected gem or mineral.
Special guest speakers are invited on other occasions.
Visitors are most welcome.

About:-

Riverland Gem & Mineral Club Inc. Has members from Renmark, Berri, Loxton,
Barmera, & Waikerie.

Club History:-

The inaugural meeting of the Riverland Gem & Mineral Club was held in Renmark
S.A. at Adult Education Collage on 16/03/1972, it was attended by 23 prospective
members, and current membership is 33.

There are 15 life members and we are fortunate to have 3 members from the
original group, who are still active today.

The club moved to 6 different venues and in 1999 our club purchased a portable
building, which is used as our workroom.

Club Events & Show:-

March 15th Meeting: Guest Speaker Tom from Riverland Memorial.

March 17th OR 18th Field Trip:

April 1st Barmera Markets

April 19th   Workshop & Meeting

April 21st OR 22nd Field Trip:

May 3rd 4th 5th 6th Field Trip: Palmer Rockarama.

May 17th Workshop & Meeting - Guest Speaker

May 27th Monash Markets

June 14th Workshop & Meeting:

June 20th to 25th Field Trip: Morgan.

July 19th Workshop & Meeting: Guest Speaker

July 21st OR 22nd Field Trip

August 6th   to 31st Annual Field Trip

September 1st & 2nd Mildura Gem Show.

September 20th Meeting: - Guest Speaker

Field Day Display September 19th & 20th

September 30th Barmera Markets

October 18th Workshop & Meeting - Mystery Auction night

October Field Trip Burra 6th & Clare 13th Shows

November 4th Barmera Markets.

November 15th Meeting: Guest Speaker Kym & Janet Show case judging.

November 17th OR 18th Field Trip

December 2nd Barmera Markets.

December 8th OR 9th Xmas Break-up.

January 2008 26th 27th & 28th Gemstone, Mineral, Crystal & Jewellery show Berri
Town Hall.

2007 Riverland Gemstone, Mineral, Crystal & Jewellery
Show Report:-

This show was the most successful show this club has ever put together,
considering we only had 6 months to do it. We had between 800/900 people
through the door over the two days. All children who came through the door were
given a mineral sample.

From the 14 dealers, not one could give me any negatives; again it was only
praise for the venue, set up & the dinner on Friday night. All the dealers were
presented with an appreciation certificate at the Friday night dinner. We hope
gets proudly displayed to remind their friends & family what a great weekend they
had.

All 33 members worked hard for the days leading up to the show, during the show
and cleaning up after. When organizing an event like this, life is so much easier
with their support.

Visitors & dealers.                      President Dennis Millard & Karlene Maywald MP

Visitors: Mayor Hunt & wife                       1st prize winning showcase (centre)

        3rd prize winning showcase (right)

The Riverland Gem & Mineral Club Inc.

Would like to thank the following sponsors:

A. Lacey, Berri Direct, Symo’s Auto, A. McNamee. Berri Resort Hotel, B. & J.
Mudge, Loxton Thrifty Link, Jeanette’s Corner, Earth Works, Berri Estate, Banrock
Wine & Wetlands Centre, K. Wright & D. Millard, Scarfe’s Electronics, Riverland
Warehouse Centre, I. Mitchell, Riverland Memorials, Gardner’s Berri Radio & TV,
Glossop Steel Shop, Beech Hardware, Lake Bonney Holiday Park, Liba Liba
Houseboats, Riverland Locksmiths, Tri State Graphics, Deep Impressions, a big
thank you to all.

Safety In The Workshop

Don't have loose clothing around any moving machine parts and keep
guards on equipment at all times.
Wear safety glasses while grinding and using any pickle or acid
compounds.
Wear a filter face mask if required.
Don't spill water on any electric motors. Electricity and water don't mix.
Keep fingers and hands clear of sharp moving parts.
Wear rubber gloves if handling any acids or pickling solutions.
Use tweezers when handling hot soldered jewelry.
Have a first aid kit near by at all times.

Take every precaution while on field trips like making sure you have the
right gear like gloves, boots, drinking water and basic supplies.
Fill in your holes after digging and beware of overhanging rocks and ledges
that could collapse while digging below.
Don't go into old mine shafts as most are unstable and air quality can never
be guaranteed.
Always where safety glasses when breaking or chiselling on rocks.
Watch out for snakes and spiders because as a rock hound you're more
prone to finding these critters than others.
Always close gates after you and always take your rubbish home with you if
there isn't a proper place to leave it.
Always tell someone where you are before you leave in case something
goes wrong!
Always have a first aid kit close by.
If you haven't been to an area before draw yourself a map or have a map
with you so you don't get lost. Mobile phones don't work everywhere!
Where a good hat and sunscreen so you don't get sunburnt.
Never forget: FOOD, SNACKS, DRINKS & MEDICATION.

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to ask permission from any private property
owner at any location when searching for gemstones before you enter any such
property. You may also be required to possess a fossicking license as per state
laws.