CENTRAL VIRGINIA GOLD PROSPECTORS

REPORT ON JULY 16, 2005 MEETING

Our next meeting will be August 20th, 10 AM at the leased property in 
Buckingham 
County.

DIRECTIONS TO LEASED PROPERTY IN BUCKINGHAM COUNTY:

On A map find the intersection of route 15 and route 60 at Sprouse's 
Corner.  

Go 1 ½ miles south on route 15.

In curve you will see a sign for route 714—go to NEXT gravel road and 
turn right.

It is across from two churches on left.

After going through gate, go past trailer on right.  When you come to a 
clearing 
on the left with a large oak tree you should bear to the right.  This 
road will 
take you to the creek.  You should not attempt to go any further than 
the creek 
unless you have an ATV or 4-wheel drive.

The regular meeting will begin at 10 AM.  There will be a number of 
people  
staying for the weekend and camping at the property.  On Saturday 
evening food 
will be provided.  Wally Collard is going to barbeque a pig and also 
have 
additional ribs.  Also, there will  be all the good things that go with 
barbeque 
like potato salad, cole slaw, etc.

There is going to be a "common dig" for all interested in 
participating.  Any 
gold found will be pooled together and then split among the 
participants at the 
end of the event.  Novice prospectors will be paired with  experienced 
prospectors if they want some help

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At the July 16th meeting, the following items were discussed:

·        Treasurer's report was given and the Secretary's report was 
read.

·        An announcement was made and a moment of silence observed for 
Herb 
Nunley, who passed away..

·        The Field Day of the Past event, exit 173 off route 64 west of 
Richmond, 
will take place on September 16, 17 and 18.  Harry McElhone is 
organizing the 
club's set-up and would appreciate help.  If you would be willing to 
volunteer, 
contact him at  harrymc1@peoplepc.com or (410) 749-2861.

·        We are still waiting on final approval of the club 
incorporation 
application.

·        DREDGING UPDATE:  Ditto last month's newsletter.

Club pins have been designed and ordered by our Vice President, John 
Schlabach.  
They are in the shape of the State of Virginia with a pick and shovel 
and gold 
pan.  They will be available at the next meeting.  There will be 2 
different 
prices for the pin—one for with and one for without a small piece of 
gold in the 
pan.

There was a discussion of the procedure for the raffle of the one ounce 
nugget.  
The tickets must be turned in by the September 17th meeting  and the 
drawing will 
be at the October meeting.  If you are not going to be able to come to 
the 
September meeting, the tickets and/or money can be mailed to the club 
Secretary 
prior to then.

Don't forget about the outing at Gold Valley Campground on August 26 
and 27.  If 
you  are planning on attending you must call the campground at  (704) 
538-8047 
and make your reservation.  Be sure to tell them you are with the 
Central 
Virginia Club.

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Some comments about the Buckingham property:

The landlord was very impressed with the work done in pulling 
approximately 80 
tires  up from the ditch.  They are considering how they can properly 
be disposed 
of.

They have been approached about our putting panning tubs on the 
property for 
people to demonstrate and/or practice their panning skills.

Camping for up to 8 days is permitted at the property, just remember 
the main 
rule of no open fires.

We would like to thank Buddy Albert for his donation of  a 12' x 20' 
canvas  
canopy for the club to use at the property, especially if it rains.

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Our Claims Committee Chairman, Tim Baber, reported that they have 
almost 
completed the marking of the leased property boundary.  Surveyor's 
ribbon was 
used so it is easy to see.  Tim requested help between now and the next 
meeting 
to help finish the marking  and some other tasks.  If you can 
volunteer, contact 
Tim at olgadew@aol.com or (804) 492-9944.  (Tim will be in Alaska 
through August 
6.)  Your help would certainly be appreciated !!

At this point Tim Bradshaw gave a presentation on how to properly 
handle 
mercury.  This was very interesting and was followed by a lengthy 
question and 
answer session.  Thanks Tim !!

We look forward to seeing lots of you at the August meeting, whether 
you come for 
a few hours or for both days.  There is going to be a lot going on so 
bring your 
lunch and drinks and stay for the evening meal and entertainment.

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