Ottawa Lapsmith & Mineral Club



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OLMC Auction Thursday, June 12

Our second major auction of the year, and this is going to be a great one. Members can bid on a heap of great material, machinery and more. Also, there will be free coffee and cookies. Come in and bid or just have a look at the lots.

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2012 AGM and Executive Board Election

The OLMC Executive Board was elected at the Annual General Meeting on April 12. About 25 people attended. President Russell Black added points to his report that was published in the April newsletter. Workshop Chair Stephane Jetté also made some additional remarks to the workshop report published in the March newsletter. Treasurer Rita Hudec presented the audited financial report. Show Chair Karen Lochead presented financial results from the 2011 Gem Show, and thanked all of the people who helped last year. Finally, the President thanked all of the volunteers, workshop supervisors, chairpersons and other board members for their time and energy.
After the reports, the election for the Executive Board was held. There were no challengers for any of the positions, and all of the incumbents were re-elected unanimously. Congratulations to President Russell Black, Vice-President Karen Lochhead, Treasurer Rita Hudec, and Secretary Eric Clara.
The Executive Board will meet in the near future to appoint the committe chairs. If any club member wants to be considered for one of the positions, please let one of the Executive Board members know very soon, or contact Eric Clara or Darcy Paquet (nominating committee). The following chair positions are available:
  • Membership Chair, currently held by Anna Grealy
  • Workshop Chair, currently held by Stephane Jetté
  • Show Chair, currently held by Karen Lochhead
  • Dealer Chair, currently held by Jennifer Latham
  • Presentation/Field Trip Chair, currently held by Kerry Day
  • Newsletter Chair, currently held by Steve Souliere

2012 NPGS Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show and Sale

This show will be held Saturday, June 9, at the Mountainview Church, 150 Glendale Avenue, St Catharines, Ontario. If you access the NPGS show webpage, you can see a list of exhibitors and a map on how to get to the church.