May 9, 2017 Meeting Agenda

Date: 5/9/2017 12:00 AM

FRIENDS OF MINERALOGY NEW JERSEY CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA FOR 5/9/2017 CALL TO ORDER Membership now stands at (…to fill in) and welcome of guests Treasurer’s Report / New members from shows mention Field Trip Report – Otisville NY trip ShowReport – Presence at Delaware Mineral Society Show, Midland Park Show, Edison Show, Franklin Show (Any relevant) Friends National news or events Re-iterate our decision on staying with website (no domain) and ensure all club members KNOW our website address and club email Continuation of “Membership Recruitment” conversation proposed by KC last meeting, with NEW info from Mike W. (farmer market, fair, etc.) NEW TOPICS: (As many as we can get through – see ISSUES … sheet) PROGRAM: Show and Tell Specimens: Each person brings a specimen of significance to them and tells about the who, what, where, when, how, and why of obtaining the specimens. AND: (idea from KC): “Field Collecting FAQs” – a ‘round-the-table discussion of everyone’s “what works for them” tips and pointers *** If anyone would like to present in place of the proposed Show and Tell, by all means, please feel free to do so. *** NEXT MEETING: To Be Decided – possibly July