The Georgia Mineral Society's
42nd Annual
 Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show
May 7-9, 2010
The Cobb County Civic Center
548 So. Marietta Parkway and Fairground St., Marietta, GA
(Parking:FREE)(Admission:FREE)
SHOW HOURS:
Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: Noon to 5 PM

AUCTIONS: Saturday - 1:00 PM

COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER,
548 So.  Marietta Parkway & Fairground Street, Marietta, GA  30339

Contact Information:

Show Chair:  Kim Cochran
770-979-8331  
 mayshow@gamineral.org
www.gamineral.org

THE 2009 SHOW

2009 May Show News
We arrived to setup the show and found that the air conditioning at the Civic Center was out. Set up began. The dealers came in. Exhibit cases were filled. The Demo and Hospitality tables were organized. The Dealer Dinner began at 6:00 PM. Everything was well organized. We had plenty of meat and a good balance of side items and desserts. 

 Without air conditioning, Friday was a hot day even though fans had been set up. As usual, Friday was a little slow. Saturday arrived and we had A/C for a while. The crowds were good. People enjoyed the exhibits and demonstrations. There was a lot of shopping. The auction brought in more then $1,800.

  Sunday came. The A/C was working. Again there were very good crowds. Take down went smoothly and quickly. Jay Batcha won first prize for his exhibit on Georgia Picture Queen Jasper. Martha Brown won 2nd place for her exhibit on Tourmaline. Jay Gorday won 3rd place for his exhibit on faceted stones. Susan Filack won the Working Members prize. She received a nice piece of Texas Palm Wood. 

 Over all the dealers did well. Some sales were down with the economy. I think that it was a very good show. We had a great show committee planning all phases of the show. I want to thank everyone who helped out. I can coordinate efforts but it takes the hard work of many to bring it about. There were many who make our show a success.

 There will be a little while to rest before plans for the 2010 Show begin. I know that I can count on the membership to chip in again.

KIM

Well the Dealer Dinner was held on Thursday, May 7th for the "Show" and it went very well again.  There was plenty of food and the dealers seemed to enjoy it.  I am so impressed with our club...lots of help for this project … Thanks so much to all the cooks and also the kitchen "staff"... Pam, Jay, Mary, Lizabeth, Sara, and Margaret… extra Thanks to Margaret for doing dishes!!  Y'all make it easy work and I look forward to next year!

   Ginger

Exhibit Contest Winners:  
  1. First Place - Jay Batcha / Georgia Picture Queen Jasper
  2. Second Place  -  Martha Brown / Tourmaline
  3. Third Place  - Jay Gorday / Faceting
2003 May Show Postcard in PDF format.... ( 250K )
"MAY SHOW PICTURES"May Show pictures....
CONSTRUCTING A CASE LINER
by Jim Haege
A TRIBUTE TO THE "ROCKSMITHS"
James F. Russell, Sr.
(April 16, 1939 - April 25, 2009)
"Russell's Trees & Treasures"

[Photographs by Jay Gorday]
2005 May Show
2005 May Show

2004 May Show 
- 2008 May Show Committee Volunteers -
Position: Name: Phone: Email
Show Chair: Kim Cochran 770 979-8331
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Dealer Chair:  Anita Westlake 404-761-7849 @
Exhibits: Tom Batcha                   678-407-4224 @
Demonstrations: John Trimble                770-425-5075 @
Hospitality: Richard Graveline  770.972.8714  na
Treasurer: John Trimble                770-425-5075
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Advertising: Jay Gorday  770 986-0822
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Dealer Dinner:

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Database: Mary Porter                   770-998-1018
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Grab Bags: Kim Cochran 770 979-8331
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Auctions: Kim Cochran 770 979-8331
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Set Up/Take Down
 Jay Gorday
 770 986-0822 @

Identification, Location Source, (Lapidary/Artist), Owner/Collector, Photo Source

1. Tugtupite, Greenland, Jim Addison, Julian Gray
2. Dry Head Agate, Wyoming, Kim Cochran, *
3. Moldavite, Moldau River Valley Czechoslovakia,  Perry Curl, *
4. Iron Pyrite, China, Anita Westlake, *
5. Amethyst, Brazil, Jay Gorday, *
6. Sulphur, Steamboat Springs NV, Anita Westlake, *
7. Ammonite, Morocco, Anita Westlake, *
8. Poppy Jasper Freeform Cabochon, unknown,  (Perry Curl), Perry Curl, *
9. Dichroic Fused Glass Earrings, (Perry Curl),Perry Curl, *
10. Labradorite, Madagascar, Anita Westlake, *
11. Malachite, Zaire, Jay Gorday, *
12. Dendritic Agate Cabochon, unknown, (Perry Curl),  Perry Curl, *
13. Gold Filled Wire Pendant with Dichroic Fused Glass,  (Perry Curl), Perry Curl, *
14. 3.8 c. Citrine, Trillium Triangle Cut, unknown,  (Jay Gorday), Jay Gorday, *
15. Sterling Silver Clasp Bracelet with Dichroic Fused  Glass Cabochon, (Perry Curl), Perry Curl, *
16. Mexican Picture Jasper Cabochon, Sierra Madre,  (Perry Curl), Perry Curl, * 
17. Picture Jasper, Oregon, (Perry Curl), Perry Curl, *
18. Lapis Cabochon in Sterling Silver Prong Pendant,  unknown, (Perry Curl), Perry Curl, *
19. Amber, unknown, Sue Gorday, *
20. Fused Glass, (Anita Westlake), Anita Westlake, *
21. Barite, Emerson GA, John Costello, Julian Gray
22. 4.6 c. Victoria Stone, Synthetic, Super Pear 96 cut,  (Jay Gorday), Jay Gorday, *
23. 15.7 c. Amethyst, SRB cut, unknown, (Jay Gorday),  Jay Gorday, *
24. Opal in 14 k gold ring, Opal source unknown,  (John Iacullo), John Iacullo, * 
25. Rainforest Jasper Cabochon, Australia, (Anita Westlake), Anita Westlake, *
26. Copper Mineral Heart Shaped Cabochon. unknown,  (Perry Curl), Perry Curl, *
27. Sterling Silver Ring with a Chrysocolla Cabochon,  unknown, (Perry Curl). Perry Curl, *
28. 4.9 c. Rutilated Quartz, Square Cut, unknown, (Jay Gorday),  Jay Gorday, *
29. Amber, unknown, Sue Gorday, *
30. Carved Bear, unknown, Carl Ziglin, *
31. 8.5 c. Citrine, Lazy Oval Cut, unknown, (Jay Gorday), Jay Gorday, *
32. Gold Filled Wire Pendant with a Red Agate Cabochon,  unknown, (Perry Curl). Perry Curl, *
33. Brecciated Jasper, India, Anita Westlake, *
34. Nantan Meteorite, China 1516, Perry Curl, *
35. Fused Glass, (Anita Westlake), Anita Westlake. *
36. Petrified Wood, unknown,  Perry Curl, *
37. Baltic Amber Necklace, Baltic Sea, GMS, *
38. Petrified Wood, unknown, Perry Curl,  *
39. Ocean Jasper Cabochon, Madagascar, (Perry Curl),   Perry Curl, *
40. Petrified Wood, unknown, Perry Curl, *
41. Carved Lapis Lazuli, Afghanistan, Anita Westlake, *
42. Pyromorphite, Guanxi China, Julian Gray, Julian Gray
43. Crazy Lace Agate Cabochon, Mexico, (Anita Westlake),  Anita Westlake, *
44. Trilobite, Morocco, Kim Cochran, *
45. Malachite Pyramid, Zaire, Sue Gorday, *
46. Diotase, Zaire, Dave Babulski, Dave Babulski

* Photos by Clayton CameraCraft
 

F.Y.I.

The show in May is the only fund raising event in which GMS participates.  We spend more money on publishing the "Tips and Trips" than is collected from membership fees.  We donate money each year to a scholarship fund for junior high schools.  We eventually hope to have the money to purchase a building for our meetings and to use as a workshop.  GMS has lapidary equipment that is in storage because we have no place to set up and teach classes.  When we ask for help at the shows, even if only to come and participate in the auctions, it will only benefit the club, not some imaginary clique.  Please do not be offended by this article, please be active in GMS.

Joan White Waggener
 
The Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil
Mother's Day Weekend Show
Sponsored by The Georgia Mineral Society, Inc.  A Not-For-Profit Educational Organization.
Objective and Purpose: to Educate the Youth of the State & the Members of this Society in the Field of Earth Sciences

Join the Georgia Mineral Society

30+ Dealers
Club Hospitality table
Educational exhibits on Faceting
MINERAL AND FOSSIL SPECIMEN AUCTION !
HOURLY ADULT AND JUNIOR DOOR PRIZES !
SPECIAL DRAWING FOR A JUNIOR & THEIR SCHOOL ! 
$1.00 GRAB BAGS !
Micromount Demonstrations
Lapidary Demonstrations
Club display cases and exhibits
  

Come and enjoy the wonder of Gems, Minerals, Fossils, and Jewelry.
With over 30 dealers from across the US, you will find merchandise in all price ranges.
Jewelry

Emeralds, Rubies, Amethysts, Topaz, Sapphires, Garnets, Aquamarines, Lapis, and many more.  There will be loose stones and ready-to-wear jewelry.  Rings, Necklaces (including the new "Y's"), Bracelets, Pendants, Belt Buckles, Bola Ties, Pins, and many one-of-a kind items.  Professional jewelers can mount your loose gemstones, often while you wait.  Many custom jewelry creations can be sized or fitted to your special needs and wishes.

Mineral Specimens

Beautiful mineral specimens from the United States and around the World; wonderful specimens in every shape, color, and size imaginable for the beginner to the serious collector.

Fossils

Where else can you find so many Dealers with Fossil: Dinosaur Bones; Trilobites; Fish; Petrified Wood and so much more.

Auctions
Saturday at 2:00 PM

Bid on a huge assortment of jewelry, minerals, fossils, gemstones, "Mystery Boxes", agate slabs and more.  We even have bidding just for the kids!  Count on some surprises.  Remember We are a Non-Profit Organization!

Special Events & Demonstrations

Watch while we demonstrate Wire Wrapped Jewelry - Bead Stringing - Faceting - Mineral Identification - Fossil Cleaning - Gem Trees Making - and Talc Carving.  Displays Cases by Georgia Mineral Society Members.  You pick the winner contest!  Our Members will have display cases showing their collections of minerals, fossils, carvings and more.  These are not only educational, but great to look at.
 
(Directions)

Exit I-75 (#263 West) and turn west onto Marietta Pkwy|SR 120 Loop for just over 2 miles
turn left onto S Fairground St. and then right into the Cobb Civic Center's parking lot.

 
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