July 2016

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

The SCTAA met on June 25^th with 29 in attendance.  We had two new visitors who became new members.Nick & Donna Cziwey.

Upcoming Events.

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

SCTAA Lake Lure Hunt 10/8/16( thanks Rebecca for catching the error last month)

The Deep South Treasure Hunt in Birmingham is the same day as the Lake Lure Hunt.  If anyone is interested, the flyer will be on the table.

Business.

The upcoming Lake Lure Hunt is on track.  Everyone is encouraged to bring their $40 to cover the cost of the hunt as early as possible.  The price of silver continues to drift higher.

We have several volunteers for the Spartanburg HobbyCon at the library on September 10^th at HobbyCon at the Spartanburg library.  Anyone else who wishes to join us is welcome.  Talk to Vince

Miscellaneous:  Maggie donated an 1887 silver dollar and a bag of squash and cucumbers.

BEST FINDS CONTEST WINNERS – July

(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- Alton Williams; 3^rd- Doug Gillette

JEWELRY - 1^st - Bobby Holliday; 2^nd – Chad Gouine; 3^rd – Vince DiCarlo

WHAT IS IT? - 1^st–Eben Fletcher;2^nd - Bobby Holliday; 3^rd- Vince DiCarlo

MILITARY - 1^st– Tom Goettsche: 2^nd-  Haskell Staton; 3^rd - Colin Fowler

OTHER  - 1^st -  Bobby Holliday: 2^nd -Colin Fowler; 3^rd - Eben Fletcher

# OF COINS – 1^st– Bobby Holliday (400) : 2^nd– Maggie Moffatt (276) ; 3^rd - Carter Mahaffee and Roy Evans  (178)  ( What are the odds?)

Financial:  The old balance was $1029.10.  At the end of the meeting we had a new balance of 1385.60.

August has five Mondays, so the meeting comes early.  It will be August 22^nd.

Vince DICarlo, SCTAA Secretary.

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.

March 2016

South Carolina Treasure and Artifact Association – March Minutes              

March 28, 2016

The SCTAA met on March 28^th with 28 in attendance. Our new paid members are: Mike Mullins, Darrell and Thomas Johnson, Greg and Dawn Modzel, and Greg Parma.  This gives the club of 40 paid members for 2016.

Upcoming Events. The Blacksburg hunt is scheduled for April 23^rd and 24^th.  Fees range from $60 to $165.   Randy Gatchel puts on an excellent event, and we encourage all to participate.  Handouts are available at the meeting.

Other events include:

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:  The Lake Lure Hunt is scheduled for the 8^th or the 22^th of October.  Members will be notified as soon as the actual date is confirmed.  Until then, please leave both dates open.  We will begin collecting money in July.

Randy Gatchel gave a presentation on his upcoming event in Blacksburg.  We wish him a successful hunt.

On a separate note Randy must give up his position as treasurer due to health issues.  We are currently looking for someone to replace him.  Anyone who wishes to volunteer should contact Kenny Brackett.

BEST FINDS CONTEST WINNERS – JANUARY

(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^ndChad Gouine-; 3^rd- Colin Fowler

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

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

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

OTHER  - 1^stChad Gouine-: 2^nd -  Carter Mahaffee; 3^rd - Bobby Holliday

# OF COINS – 1^st– Maggie Moffat (496): 2^nd– Bobby Holliday (362); 3^rd - Colin Fowler (289)

Remember….Our monthly meeting is on the fourth Monday, which is April 25th^nd.

Vince DICarlo, SCTAA Secretary.

February 2016

South Carolina Treasure and Artifact Association –           

February 22, 2016

The SCTAA met on February 22^th with 25 in attendance.  Rodney Dixon was our one visitor.  Tal Cloud and Darius Windham were paid new members for 2016.

Upcoming Events. The Blacksburg hunt is scheduled for April 23^rd and 24^th.  Fees range from $60 to $165.   Randy Gatchel puts on an excellent event, and we encourage all to participate.  Handouts are available at the meeting.

Other events include:

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:  Randy Reece gave a review of the history of Fisher Metal Detectors back to the 1930s

On a separate note Randy must give up his position as treasurer due to health issues.  We are currently looking for someone to replace him.  Anyone who wishes to volunteer should contact Kenny Brackett.

BEST FINDS CONTEST WINNERS – JANUARY

(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- Alton Williams; 3^rd- Kenny Brackett

JEWELRY - 1^st -AltonWilliams; 2^nd – Chad Gouine; 3^rd – Bill Rylands

WHAT IS IT? - 1^st–Eben Fletcher: 2^nd - Chad Gouine; 3^rd- Chad Carter Mahaffee

MILITARY - 1^st– Chad Gouine: 2^nd-  Eben Fletcher; 3^rd - Chris Phillips

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

# OF COINS – 1^st– Colin Fowler (380) : 2^nd– Maggie Moffat (270); 3^rd - Carter Mahaffee (247)

Financial.  Income during the January meeting….Raffle - $107; Donations Can - $10.35; Dues - $50;  Total - $218.

Remember….Our monthly meeting is on the fourth Monday, which is March 28^nd.

Vince DICarlo, SCTAA Secretary.

January 2016

South Carolina Treasure and Artifact Association – January Minutes  

         

January 25, 2016

The SCTAA met on January 25^th with 25 in attendance.  Visitors included Elliot Rice and Darrell Johnson.  Bobby Johnson is a paid new member for 2016.

Upcoming Events. The Blacksburg hunt is scheduled for April 23^rd and 24^th.  Fees range from $60 to $165, but club members had the opportunity to pay early fees until February 1^st.   Randy Gatchel puts on an excellent event, and we encourage all to participate.  Handouts are available at the meeting.

Minutes:  Kenny Brackett awarded the prizes that were not given out at the January banquet.  Robert Weaver got Treasure Hunter of the Year, and Bill Guthke got Third place Treasure Finder of the year.

Randy Reece gave a review on the background of the White’s Coinmaster that was brought in.

On a separate note Randy must give up his position as treasurer due to health issues.  We are currently looking for someone to replace him.  Anyone who wishes to volunteer should contact Kenny Brackett.

BEST FINDS CONTEST WINNERS – JANUARY

(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- CarterMahaffee; 3^rd- Colin Fowler

JEWELRY - 1^st - Chad Gouine: 2^nd – Barry Fletcher; 3^rd – Colin Fowler

WHAT IS IT? - 1^st– Colin Fowler: 2^nd - Maggie Moffat; 3^rd- Chad Gouine

MILITARY - 1^st– Jimmy Curtis: 2^nd - ChadGouine; 3^rd - Maggie Moffat

OTHER  - 1^st -  Dave Mapstone: 2^nd - ChadGouine; 3^rd - Eben Fletcher

# OF COINS – 1^st– Chad  Gouine(814) : 2^nd– Maggie Moffat (562); 3^rd - Colin Fowler (519)

Financial.  Income during the January meeting….Raffle - $83; Donation - $10; Dues - $25;  Total - $218.

Remember….This is a leap year, and February has five Mondays….our monthly meeting is on the fourth Monday, which is February 22^nd.

Vince DICarlo, SCTAA Secretary.