Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society

First Field Trip of 2022
You must be a member of a CCFMS affiliate club to attend.
Contact Ashley Po***ck at [email protected] for information.

General Members meeting
Date: March 18, 2022
Place: VIA ZOOM
via Zoom— https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84917529952
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Speaker Notice : Beth Gilhespy -
"The Niagara Escarpment: a Natural Masterpiece 450 million years in the Making"
Beth Gilhespy has been Executive Director of the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy since 2019, an organization that secures funds for Toronto Zoo endangered species conservation programs. From 2017 to 2019 Beth served on the Niagara Escarpment Commission. Between 2004 and 2018 she was Chief Executive Officer of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, where she supervised a staff of 18 and oversaw the activities of more than 1,500 volunteers in land preservation and trail management. Prior to her work at the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Beth worked for 15 years in toxic chemical research and management. She holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in physical geography and geology from the University of Guelph. She is an avid hiker, traveller, fossil collector and self-professed landscape fanatic, and when not enjoying her time with tigers and orangutans, is currently working on a book on the geology of the Bruce Trail.

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Hey Folks!
Come on down to the Paris Fairgrounds and join us at our annual Paris Gem and Mineral show!

We're so excited to bring over 25 vendors this 2022 season!

Be on the look out for:
- Mineral surprise bags for kids ($2)
- Jewellery & Jewellery making supplies
- Rocks & Minerals
- Snacks & Drinks for sale!
COST - $5 for adults, kids 12 and under for free (one per adult), additional children $3 each!

Unfortunately due to COVID, we are not allowing going in and out other than to put away your purchases.
EI - Coming at 10am, leaving and then returning back at 3pm.

LOCATED IN PARIS ONTARIO!
129 Silver Street, Paris Ont.

We request folks follow all government mandates that are in place at time of show.

Tickets can be purchased advanced through ticketscene.ca (QR code available) or at the door

WORKSHOP HOURS FOR MARCH

TO ENSURE SHOP IS OPEN PLEASE CONTACT INSTRUCTOR/MONITOR OF THE DAY AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE START TIME OR RISK SHOP BEING CLOSED. PLEASE NOTE THAT WITH WINTER WEATHER UPON US HOURS AND DATES MAY CHANGE SO AGAIN CONTACT INSTRUCTOR OR MONITOR OF THE DAY BEFORE ATTENDING.

PLEASE NOTE: GERALD VAN DECKER WILL BE DOING SOME SATURDAY SESSIONS PLEASE CONTACT HIM PRIOR TO ATTENDING TO ENSURE SHOP WILL BE OPEN.

Update on our spring Gem and Mineral Show.

Advanced Ticket Sales https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/39852/

We are asking attendees follow all government mandates in place at the time of our show.

Note: While we will not be having a silent Auction due to issues with Covid we will have a consignment table in the club room for people to sell their mineral related items, same 25% to club 75% to vendor. Contract and forms available contact Marcel LeBlanc [email protected] for a copy.

Also this year there will be no cafeteria, the club will be offering snacks and drinks for sale in the club room.

Also the mining adventure will be replace with surprise bags for this year. Bags will be sold for $2 per bag at the membership table in the club room.

Advance ticket sales will be available start in March 1, 2022. Go to ticketscene.ca and look for the Paris Gem Show and follow the instructions.
Admission tickets are $5 + ticket scene fee. One free ticket per child 12 and under, additional children's tickets are $3.
Tickets will also be available at the door, entering may be delayed due to occupancy restrictions.

Come out and enjoy shopping , we have over 20 vendors under one roof as well as club displays.

Please consider joining the Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society if your interested in mineral collecting and/or enjoying the Lapidary arts. There are many benefits to becoming a member some of which are:
Access to club Workshop with a per session user fee.
Access to Monthly Meetings either in-person or via zoom, where informative guest speakers will present interesting talks on mineral related topics.
Receive up to TEN monthly Newsletters via email
Access to Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society as well as CCFMS club Fieldtrips to mineral collecting sites and museums. Also Third Party Insurance is provided by the CCFMS with associated club membership for club activities.
Access to the Silent Auction/consignment table to sell items at the clubs annual Gem and Mineral Show held in early April each year.
Also benefit from the many seasoned Rockhounds in the club and the many years of knowledge they have
Our workshop is fully functional so please consider coming checking us out. Enjoy working your mineral finds or purchases into amazing creations, specialty classes in silversmithing, wire wrapping etc.

Membership Meeting
February 18, 2022
Zoom Login: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82582521421
Start time- 7:00pm
Guest Speaker: David Leng P. Geo -
David is a professional geoscientist with more than 20 years of mining industry experience. Prior to founding RGCI in 2014, David held technical roles involving geochemical exploration, project evaluation and corporate development with several reporting issuers. David’s professional expertise includes geochemistry, QA-QC, project management gained from his issuer experience and within the financial sector where he was an associate mining analyst at a boutique investment firm. David holds an honours degree in Geology from McMaster University, is a professional geoscientist with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario, is a member of PGO Council and a member of the Association of Applied Geochemists.

Here is the title of my talk:
Mining Towards Net-Zero (The Necessity of Resources in a Low-Carbon Future)

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Our February Lapidary Workshop Schedule.
First visit is free.
Please note: Check-in with the Instructor or Monitor of the day a minimum of 2 hours prior to any session to ensure shop will be open, especially during the winter months.
Instructors and Monitors:
Brad McClelland [email protected]
Gerald Van Decker [email protected]
Rita Apanavicius [email protected]
Taylor Penzes (Monitor) [email protected]
Sabrina Daniels (Monitor) [email protected]

Club memberships are due as of January 31,2022. So please renew to continue getting monthly newsletter, access to our excellent Lapidary Workshop and to be able to attend our clubs and the CCFMS Fieldtrips. Our meetings remain open to everyone, next ZOOM meeting will be on February 18,2022 at 7pm, login and speaker details will be announced shortly.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years to all the Rockhounds out there from all of us here at the Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society.

Members meeting announcement
Meeting Date: DECEMBER 17, 2021 TIME: 7:00 pm
Zoom Login: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81356020116

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Congratulations to the winner of the Instagram contest, the new owner of the vintage rock tumbler is . A random name picker generator was used to be fair to all entrants.!
Thankyou to all who entered and keep looking for the next give away.

A huge thankyou to Katherine Dunnell from the ROM who gave an excellent presentation on the origins of colour in minerals. I am sure all who attended the Zoom meeting learned a great deal.
Also thankyou to all who attended including some non members, I hope everyone enjoyed the presentation.
Marcel LeBlanc -President BLMS

Just a reminder to all our Monthly meeting taking place via zoom is Tomorrow November 19, 2021 7pm
Zoom Login - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84455142829
Our Speaker will be: Katherine M. Dunnell
Mineralogy, Gems, Meteorites & Geology
Technician
Department of Natural History
Royal Ontario Museum
Her presentation- The causes of colour in minerals are mysterious and diverse. Humans have been collecting minerals for many uses, both as a raw material for use as an ore, but also as pigments and adornment. Colour is the first thing characteristic that people are drawn to when they look at a mineral and what every teacher/professor tells geologist-in-training never to use solely for identification. What causes colour in inorganic substances is very different than that in the organic world, and is in part, constrained by inorganic chemistry and physics. There are only 5400 known minerals in our world, which is much less diverse than the organic world.
This talk will dive into the causes of colour in the mineral world, and why some geologic conditions create the benchmark standards for colour within the gem and jewellery world.

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We now have a new Instagram page for members to keep up to date on club goings on.
So add us to your account,
Instagram - brantlapandminclub

Work shop will open next week. Attendee's must confirm with instructors, until we streamline days and times.

Update on workshop hours, note our workshop is open to members and non members and as always your first visit is free.

WORKSHOP HOURS- Please email instructors, if possible, to confirm attendance prior to attending.

Saturdays - Noon to 5pm: Trish – contact Gerald
Sundays - Noon to 5pm: Brad – [email protected]
Wednesdays - 3:30pm to 11pm: Rita – [email protected]
Thursdays - 1pm to 5pm: Brad – [email protected]

http://www.sci-news.com/archaeology/amethyst-seal-israel-10208.html

2,000-Year-Old Amethyst Seal Found in Israel | Sci-News.com An amethyst gemstone seal from the Second Temple period has a unique engraving: a bird and a branch with five fruits, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).

Our Lapidary workshop move is nearing completion and machines are being set up. We are hoping to have some machines ready for member use early next week and there will be an announcement shortly about open dates and times.
Our new workshop is located at:
Braeside Camp - House No. 22 (The Homestead)
110 E River Rd, Paris, On N3L 3E1
Map and more information are available on the website.
Entering is via key card so if you wish to attend you will need to organize with an instructor, possibly have a window of time to show up and go in with the instructor, alternate arrangement's may be made with the camp to allow individuals to enter, logistics are still being ironed out.

Our next membership meeting will be November 19, 2021 from 7pm to 9pm

ZOOM LOGIN: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84455142829
Speaker Notice :Katherine M. Dunnell
Mineralogy, Gems, Meteorites & Geology
Technician
Department of Natural History
Royal Ontario Museum
Her presentation- The causes of colour in minerals are mysterious and diverse. Humans have been collecting minerals for many uses, both as a raw material for use as an ore, but also as pigments and adornment. Colour is the first thing characteristic that people are drawn to when they look at a mineral and what every teacher/professor tells geologist-in-training never to use solely for identification. What causes colour in inorganic substances is very different than that in the organic world, and is in part, constrained by inorganic chemistry and physics. There are only 5400 known minerals in our world, which is much less diverse than the organic world.
This talk will dive into the causes of colour in the mineral world, and why some geologic conditions create the benchmark standards for colour within the gem and jewellery world.

Zoom login information will also be posted here once available.

We would like to convey a sincere thank-you to Grieg McCarter, meminer on YouTube, for his excellent presentation on the town of Cobalt, history on silver mining there and his excellent tips on collecting silver specimens.

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Our club brochure and membership form for mailing.
If you wish to join our club, whether your new to rock hounding or a seasoned expert, everyone is welcome.

Memberships are $30 for individuals or $35 for a family per year.

Payments may be made via:.

Via e-transfers to [email protected]
Via in person at our workshop when open
Via mail: The Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society
420 Bronte St. S #117
Milton, Ont.
L9T 0H9

Our upcoming show in April, click on picture to see full size.

Everyone is welcome to check out our workshop, first visit is free and includes a free rock with instructions.
We ask that you preregister, not a strict requirement, with an instructor. Please not all Covid-19 protocols must be adhered to while in our shop.

Open Dates and Times

Brad McClelland - contact - [email protected]
Sundays - 12pm to 5pm

October Dates and times:

With Gerald Van Decker - contact - [email protected]
Tuesday October 12: 11am to 5pm

Tuesday October 26: 11am to 5pm

With Rita Apanavicius - email [email protected]
October 14th 5pm to 11pm
With Trish Law-

Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society updated their phone number.

Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society updated their website address.

Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society
Covid 19 and Policy Updates

As we move forward with the reopening of the Workshop located on Stanley St. We are taking the appropriate steps to be in compliance with provincial and local guidelines and bylaws while creating a safe and fun environment.
Club members wishing to attend the workshop are asked to pre-screen prior to attending for Covid-19 symptoms (please see visual checklist) and are asked to bring their own towels and a minimum of two masks and/or a face shield (nose and mouth covering). Since we are working with oil and water on occasion a mask may get wet and become unusable. Masks are required in the clubhouse until guidelines are changed.
We are working to bring down communally shared items and we recommend that each member bring their own towel for wiping cabochons during the polishing phase as well anytime the stones are rinsed.
The workstations have been spread out to support 2M social distancing and club members are asked to place their stuff next to the machine they are working on unless they are using the genie on the table.
Keeping all surfaces clean is everyone’s responsibility and there are spray bottles with disinfectant as well as Lysol wipes to wipe down surfaces after use. This includes the machines surrounding area, chairs, all door handles, all faucets as well as flat surfaces.
The bathroom is disinfected prior to each workshop opening and members using the facilities are required to clean up after themselves after each use. There is toilet bowl cleaner, paper towels as well as disinfectant. Use them.
We ask that food be consumed either outside or in the boardroom. We encourage reusuable containers but if they are take away disposable containers please bring the waste home with you and please do not leave it in the clubhouse garbage. We are operating on a shortened interval schedule. Beverages may be consumed in the main area provided social distancing is respected.
Please note the signage posted around the clubhouse and adhere to the information posted. We understand there are different thresholds of tolerance for covid 19 policies, but we would like to stay operational and without fines.

Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society updated their business hours.

THANK YOU TO PROFESSOR PETER RUSSELL FOR A GREAT PRESENTATION ON THE VOLCANOES OF SOUTHERN ITALY!! THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU THAT JOINED IN, WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER PRESENTATION NEXT MONTH!

WEB PRESENTATION LINK!!
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Topic: BLMS Monthly Meeting & Presentation: "Volcanoes of Southern Italy" by Peter Russell

Time: Feb 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM



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Welcome to 2021 Rockhounds! We know it's been very quiet......

We are still accepting new members for 2021 and hope to get back into the swing of things by spring or summer.

Check out our website for current updates and special issue of our newsletter!!!

Talk about unique beauty! This is an amazing piece of TIGER IRON from Western Australia, not easy to get and even harder to find with so much detail on one piece!