Minuets from Jan 7, 2012 meeting
Minuets from Last meeting:

Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance by President with approximately 38 members & guests present.

New members & guests welcomed: Donald Byner, John Palmer, Elmer Letterman, Brady & Dawn Ridgley (& sons) and Gary & Allen Russell

We used the new PA system for this meeting,

Minuets from December meeting read & accepted as read. Correspondence regarding the Gold Show in Ohio in March.

Treasurer’s report read with the Y/E balance. All in favor of accepting the report as read.

Started the gold coin raffle. Will run for 4 months, with the drawing at the April meeting.
Discussion on future raffle prizes included silver blanks, other coins, gold. Tim G & Brian will take care of purchasing gold, and prizes for the raffles. This includes the regular monthly raffles, prizes, special raffles, and the end of year drawing based on the name badges.

Gold (8 mesh for the wheel) Brian needs to buy some of this size for the wheel. Callie 1st, Lynn T 2nd. All in favor of Brian purchasing 1/8 oz of 8 mesh.

Committee reports: Lynn R spoke with Kim of the CT chapter. They have several outings planned; including Twin Rivers, NH and Green Garden Mines. It would be nice for the clubs to get together.

Paul Conroy suggested that Lynn R also contact Robin at the Allegheny chapter to possibly have an outing together.

Ziggy will check with his contact regarding Penfield.

Audit committee will meet after the Feb meeting. Lynn R, Lynn T, Callie, Brian & Gail

Trustees: Lynn R., George F., and Louie B will stay as Trustees for another year.

Old Business: Frank was happy to receive the money for the gold wheel that was purchased by the club.

New Business: Paul C. spoke on what he’s trying to do for personal use of a dredge in PA.

Gail – Need all the officers to sign the GPAA paperwork for another year. Please see Gail before you leave for signatures.

Also explained about the name badges for all the new members present.

Next meeting February 4th. Hot dogs – John M., Rolls Henry.

Raffles held, meeting adjourned (1st George F, 2nd Dan S) all in favor lunch served.