June 2016

South Carolina Treasure and Artifact Association –June Minutes June 27, 2016

The SCTAA met on June 27^thwith 31 in attendance.  We had 3 visitors. 

Upcoming Events.

Teknetics Cannonball Express 7/29/16, Ridgeville TN

Buckeye Championship 8/20-21/2016, Concord, OH

SCTAA Lake Lure Hunt 10/9/16

The final discussions were held on changes to the Lake Lure Hunt.  The hunt is set for October 9^th, and the fee will be $40.  We now accepting hunt fees at the meetings.  Everyone is encouraged to get their fees in early.

Colin and Carter have agreed to share the position of treasurer when Randy retires in August.  We are always looking for people to man backup positions, in case someone cannot make the meeting.  Also remember you get extra points if you give a presentation at a club meeting.

Vince DiCarlo is looking for additional members to staff a table on September 10^th at HobbyCon at the Spartanburg library.  We have been asked to represent the metal detectorists in the area.  While we don’t really have a history of doing outreach, this looks like an opportunity to spread the word about our club.  Talk to Vince if you are interested.

Miscellaneous:  Colin donated a bag of cucumbers.  (not sure if you get points for that.)

Barry Fletcher recovered a 14 carat pin with diamonds.

Chad returned a High School Class ring.

BEST FINDS CONTEST WINNERS – June

(In the event of tie, the name listed is the coin prize winner, but everyone else gets the points who placed in the tie.)

COIN – 1^st–Bobby Holliday: 2^nd- Bill Rylands; 3^rd- Greg Modzel

JEWELRY - 1^st - Chad Gouine; 2^nd – Chris Phillips; 3^rd – Dave Mapstone

WHAT IS IT? - 1^st– Chris Phillips: 2^nd - Chad Gouine; 3^rd- Thomas Johnson

MILITARY - 1^st– Colin Fowler: 2^nd-  Mark Lightfoot; 3^rd - Bobby Holliday

OTHER  - 1^st -  Roy Evans: 2^nd -  Mark Lightfoot; 3^rd - Dave Colin Fowler

# OF COINS – 1^st– Chad Gouine (622) : 2^nd– Bill Rylands (565) ; 3^rd - Maggie Moffatt (471)

Financial:  We collected $45.00 in donations at the June meeting.

Vince DICarlo, SCTAA Secretary.

May 2016

South Carolina Treasure and Artifact Association – May Minutes May 23, 2016

The SCTAA met on April 23^rdwith 22 in attendance.  We had no visitors. 

Upcoming Events.

Teknetics Cannonball Express 7/29/16, Ridgeville TN

Southern Indiana Treasure 7/24-30/16Vallonia, IN

Buckeye Championship 8/20-21/2016, Concord, OH

Minutes:  Kenny led a discussion about changes to the annual Lake Lure Hunt.  While there were several options, the club settled on raising the fee to $40.00 and increasing the value and number of prizes.  The club will continue to match the hunt fees. The hunt is scheduled for the second Saturday in October, which is October 8^th.  We will start collecting money at the June meeting.  With the prices of silver and gold rising, it is best to get your fees in early so we can buy more stuff.

Randy Reece has announced his retirement as Treasurer at the end of August.  We have a tentative replacement, but we are always looking for volunteers to help out as backups….particularly the secretary. 

The June Myrtle Beach trip is still on track.  Check in with Randy Reece, if you plan to make the trip.  I always go down with a carload of hopes and come back with a pocket full of bottle caps, but it is always fun.

Miscellaneous:  Maggie Moffatt donated a 1942 Liberty half to the club.  Robert Weaver recovered a silver charm for a Gable Middle School student.

BEST FINDS CONTEST WINNERS – April

(In the event of tie, the name listed is the coin prize winner, but everyone else gets the points who placed in the tie.)

COIN – 1^st–Chad Gouine: 2^nd- Bobby Holliday; 3^rd- Carter Mahaffee

JEWELRY - 1^st - Chad Gouine; 2^nd – Doug Gillett; 3^rd – Bobby Holliday

WHAT IS IT? - 1^st– Carter Mahaffee: 2^nd - Bobby Holliday; 3^rd- Colin Fowler

MILITARY - 1^st– Chris Phillips: 2^nd-  CarterMahaffee; 3^rd - Bobby Holliday

OTHER  - 1^st -  Bobby Holliday: 2^nd -  Vince DiCarlo; 3^rd - Dave Mapstone

# OF COINS – 1^st– Chad Gouine (665) : 2^nd– Bobby Holliday (644); 3^rd - Maggie Moffatt (318)

Financial:  We collected $59.00 in donations at the May meeting.

Vince DICarlo, SCTAA Secretary.

April 2016

South Carolina Treasure and Artifact Association – April Minutes April 25, 2016

The SCTAA met on April 25^th with 28 in attendance.  Tom Goettsche was our one visitor.  Everett Smith and Tom Goettscheare paid new members for 2016.

Upcoming Events.

Teknetics Cannonball Express 7/29/16, Ridgeville TN

Silver Seekers Open Hunt 5/14-15/16

Southern Indiana Treasure 7/24-30/16Vallonia, IN

Buckeye Championship 8/20-21/2016, Concord, OH

Virginia Beach Open Hunt May/14/16

Minutes:  Robert Weaver led a discussion about potential changes to our annual Lake Lure Hunt.  Basically, the discussion centered on the possibility of increasing fees with an appropriate increase in the prizes.  Several options were discussed, but it was agreed that this discussion should be continued at a future meeting after everyone has a chance to consider more options.

BEST FINDS CONTEST WINNERS – April

(In the event of tie, the name listed is the coin prize winner, but everyone else gets the points who placed in the tie.)

COIN – 1^st–Bill Rylands: 2^nd- Colin Fowler; 3^rd- Chad Gouine

JEWELRY - 1^st -Maggie Moffat; 2^nd – Colin Fowler; 3^rd – Vince DiCarlo

WHAT IS IT? - 1^st– Colin Fowler: 2^nd - Roy Evans; 3^rd- Bretton Fletcher

MILITARY - 1^st– Maggie Moffat: 2^nd-  Bobby Holliday; 3^rd - Roy Evans

OTHER  - 1^st -  Bobby Holliday: 2^nd -  Chris Phillips; 3^rd - Bretton Fletcher

# OF COINS – 1^st– Bobby Holliday (447) : 2^nd– Maggie Moffat (363); 3^rd - Chad Gouine (356)

Financial:  Our bank balance as of last month was $896.58

Remember….Our monthly meeting is on the fourth Monday, which is May 23^rd.

Vince DICarlo, SCTAA Secretary.