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September 2007 Newsletter Canadian Heritage Seekers- The Probe Established 1980 Uncovering the Past to Preserve the Future
Volume 31 September 09, 2007 Issue#6
General Club Information Membership Information and Benefits
Membership in the Canadian Heritage Seekers (CHS) will give you access to all the materials in the lending library. The library, which is maintained by Dennis McMullen, consists of several video tapes, books, and magazines. Membership includes invitations to all of the club meetings and gatherings, plus the monthly newsletter. Dues are as follows: Single $20.00 and, Family $30.00 annually. Payment is due prior to the March meeting. *Ask about payment in Silver*
CHS Library The CHS has a library of books, and videotapes for members to borrow. CHS gladly welcomes any donations of books, videotapes/DVD’s, and/or magazines. If you have any items which you would like to donate, please contact Dennis McMullen at 905 -354-5776 or . A copy of the book list is available on request. Board Of Directors President Dennis McMullen Vice-President Brian Ruddick Treasurer Gary Verkade Newsletter Editor Brian+Barbara Ruddick Webmaster Dennis McMullen Membership Linda & Al Ursacki Social Linda & Al Ursacki Director Joe Couture Secretary Open
WELCOME BACK MEMBERS AFTER THE LONG, HOT, DRY SUMMER! THIS YEAR IS A GOOD YEAR TO CARRY YOUR JACK HAMMER INSTEAD OF YOUR DIGGER!!!
Meeting Dates and "Goodie List" for 2007
January 14 2:00 February 11 2:00 March 11 2:00 April 1 7:30 Bill and Anne Walters and Brenda Found May 6 7:30 Gary Verkade and Wayne and April Buchkowski June 10 7:30 Mike Baldasio and Brian Ruddick July No Meeting – Possible evening hunt August No Meeting – Possible evening hunt September 9 10:00am Club Beach hunt and BBQ – Port Weller October 14 7:30 Gerri and Helen Kerekes and Lenny Casilla November 11 7:30 Edith Kent December 9 6:00 Pot Luck Dinner Meeting Location Held the 2nd Sunday of every monthCoronation 50 plus Center 5925 Summer Street, Niagara Falls, ON Lower Level – off of Main Street Mailing Address Web Page 5158 McRae Street chs.8k.com Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1P7 Minutes of the Meeting For June 10, 2007
Attendance: 10 + 1 Guest Guests: George Bubanko of Welland Minutes: Adopted as read by Al Ursacki Seconded: Bill Waltersi Treasurer’s Report: Adopted as read by Gary Verkade Seconded: Mike Baldasio Correspondence Newsletters from: North Shore Metal Detecting Club May/June 2007 Michigan Treasure Hunters Club May 2007 Michigan Treasure Hunters Club June 2007 (via e-mail now) Michigan Treasure Hunters Club Hunt Sept 8- Milan, Michigan form Flyer 1812-15 Military Muster at Willowbank Estate-Saturday June 16 930-4pm Sunday June 17-10:30-4pm Reports of Committee Membership Hunts and Special Events Cave Springs outing – Nothing yet. No Meetings July and August. Either July or august meeting night have a tour of Lundy’s Lane Museum. The other month possible outing. September 9 will be our Beach Hunt/Meeting and picnic/bbq at Port Weller Beach at 10am. No regular meeting until October 14. Donations required for Fish Bowl Hunt. Southern Ontario Hunt Re-Cap
Library: Purchased old National Geographic magazines (46) from Library at $.25 each. Anyone wanting Library list, I will email it to them. The list has been updated to include these magazines. Old Business Club Garage Sale at Dennis McMullen’s house postponed until either late summer or early Fall when more donations have been received. Also might need some help with this sale. 2. Club T-shirts for sale. New Business Updating club website with current newsletters, photos, finds. Will be having finds pictures every month with permission of members. Yes or No. No newsletter until September 09. Any events or changes, you will be notified by phone. Eventually the club will be emailing newsletters to as many people as possible, but will still have a few newsletters available at the meeting for those who do not have a computer. Stickers on Magazines for more club exposure. Ie. Doctor’s office, dentist, waiting rooms, etc. Club purchased 3 of Lloyd and Reta’s old detectors. Can be used for new members not having machines (Beginners)etc. 6. Get well card for Brian-to be signed.
Coffee Break Draws Attendance: Wayne Buchowski 1913 Barber Dime 50/50 Linda Ursaki $10.00 Finds of the Month Coin 1. Wayne Buchkowski – 1814 Wellington ½ Penny Token 2. Dennis McMullen – 1944 USA Mercury Dime Gold Jewelry 1. Dennis McMullen - 14K Gold Chain 2. Wayne Buckowski – 14K Men’s gold Ring Silver Jewelry 1. None 2. None Relic 1. Wayne Buckowski – old glass stopper with metal ring inside 2. Dennis McMullen – Brass Locket Other 1. Dennis McMullen– Hash pipe. 2. Al Ursaki – Lug Nut …………….. Thanks to those who helped selling camera tickets and also to those that brought in donations for Club Garage Sale.Meeting Ended at 9 PM
2007 Gold Coin Challenge Clues Clue # 1 Clue # 3 Not near the water Backed by a bird Not on a hill Encircled by wings Look in the middle Three easy hints Were they had to use fill For you to begin
Clue # 2 Clue # 4 West of the First Its in the ground Last of the Fourth So look around North of the Great Divide A light from above South of the Shore Can be seen nearby
Clue #5 Joe will bring the next clue to meeting Its not where you think This township is old And doesn’t exist Amalgamation took care of this
FOR SALE SECTION
E-mail: ghds@detectorsales.ca Website: www.detectorsales.ca
IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL OR IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY OR OCCASION YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US, PLEASE LET BRIAN KNOW
Director's Meeting July 11, 2007
Present: Dennis McMullen-President, Brian Ruddick-Vice President, Al & Linda Ursacki-Directors
Topics Discussed:
1) How to Increase Membership-several ideas were discussed including more advertising, more word of mouth, having a bring a guest night ,and possibly change our meeting day and time. I have spoken to the meeting hall folks and there are some possible weekday options open. It was decided by executive that we ask members for their input at the next meeting. Would it be more attractive in drawing in new members?
2) Try to fill Executive positions and other jobs-The main job still not filled is Secretary and there is one Directors spot open. It would be nice to have the Finds of the Month taken care of as well! It seems like there are too many people doing too many jobs and there are a lot of members who are doing too little!
3) Challenge Contests for next year: The current challenge contests were discussed and directors were asked if we should keep the current contests or if any new contests could be considered? The Directors will think it over and discuss at a later Directors meeting.
4) Update Web Site: Dennis will correct spelling mistakes and generally updating the website by increasing it to a larger site with more capabilities which will cost the club about fifty dollars a year. One year has already been paid after the club received a donation. The club will hope to have the current newsletter on the website soon so members can download it and this will save the club on printing and mailing costs. A few will still be available at meetings or members not having computers will be phoned for important dates and outings etc.
5) Digital Camera Draw: Everyone agreed that we should continue this draw for next year but it was decided that we go back to two dollars a ticket instead of one. The club has made more money each time the tickets sold for two dollars. We would print 500 tickets at 2 dollars each. The members should be required to sell one book of tickets each. The tickets should be printed and ready at the start of the new year by the Jan. meeting so that the members will have more time to sell them. Hopefully most of the tickets will be sold by the time the Southern Ontario Hunt rolls around. At the hunt silver rounds or something else could be sold.
6) Sept. Beach Hunt/meeting: A general discussion on planning the day's activities. What hunts to have? Prize situation? It was decided that we have enough prizes but silver will have to be purchased. Lundy's Lane Museum Tour July 26/07
The Lundy's Lane Museum tour turnout by club members was very disappointing indeed with only four members in attendance. Deborah Legge was our tour guide who answered questions when asked by members. It was essentially a self guided tour but the displays were very interesting and there seemed to be quite a few exhibits on the war of 1812 ,uniforms in surprisingly good condition, military buttons and badges as well and other exhibits from times past. I would certainly recommend a visit to the museum for members who have not visited it recently or at all.
Announcements Al and Linda Ursaki became Grandparents with the birth of
Aaden St. John Roque July 2, 2007 at 3:15 am And weighing 6lbs. 7oz. JOE AND DONNA’S TRIP TO EUROPE IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY -MAY 31 TO JUNE 20 2007- CONGRATULATIONS!1.Gondolas in Venice 2. Joe+Donna in London 3.Coloseum from their hotel room 4.Lion Monument in Lucerne Switzerland 5. Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The Probe Newsletter Canadian Heritage Seekers Metal Detecting Club Chs.8k.com 5158 McRae St Niagara Falls, ON Canada L2E 1P7
CHS club meetings Are held the second Sunday of each month. Coronation 50+ Centre 5925 Summer St. Niagara Falls, ON (corner of Portage)
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