Our 36th Annual Club Show for 2010
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"Pageant of a Thousand Gems" |
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Held annually at the Borchard Park Community Center in Newbury Park
190 Reino Road (Click here for a map, and follow stoplights to large STAR between school and park)
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Free admission *
* Free parking * |
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
I'd like to extend a warm welcome to everyone who came to our 2010 show, and anyone planning to attend our 2011 show. We are very proud of our show as it gives the Club a chance to share our enthusiasm for rocks and minerals, gems and jewelry, fossils and the earth sciences with everyone in the Conejo Valley community. The Pageant of a Thousand Gems is a great opportunity to learn more about Conejo Gem and Mineral (CGM) Club activities and membership. A staff member at the entrance Information Table will be happy to answer any question you might have, and can provide a club membership application form to anyone who would like to join the CGM. We urge you to bring a friend or family member so everyone can enjoy the show and share with us in the pleasure of this fascinating pursuit.
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SHOW CHAIRMAN REPORT 2010 Show April 24th, 25th Wow what a show! We had a great turnout and perfect weather. Based on our raffle tickets and estimating, about 1900+ people came to our show. Deb Sankovich put in a lot of time on Publicity. Thanks Deb. The food was great thanks to a new menu by Sal Scarpato and Chris White. We had Friday night dinner and Sunday take down pizza. We had many different dealers and the new ones added to our show. Mary Pat did a great job. We had 47 exhibits, that's more then we usually have and they were so many excellent exhibits from members and guests. Thanks Nick Duncan for this. Our Silent Auction went well, many items sold and great bidding at the end of the day silent auction. Thanks Roy Foerster. Dick Weber helped out in many areas that needed help. Thanks Dick for all your help. The Plant Room and Youth Rooms were run by Mitty Scarpato and Camille Van Ast and many members helping out. The Gem Jars did great and we had two happy winners. We even sold some of our T shirts from last year. The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society loaned us cases, brought them to the show, set them up and brought them back when the show was over. Thanks so much to Jim Brace Thompson and John Cook for bringing them. The Dino Dislpay was also borrowed from VGMS. It enhanced our show and helped educate the kids doing Mitty's youth quiz. We gathered the gear from the storage unit and Lapidary shop, then Friday, Chris dropped it off. We had members helping set up on Friday and on Sunday take down. I thought the take down was one of our faster and smoother times. Lyndell Fong took the test for the TFF certificate we needed for the kitchen. Robert Fong, Lee Anderson, and his friend Brian Dempsey really helped out on set up and take down. Thanks Mike Miller for staying overnight Fri/Sat. This was one of the best shows I have chaired. Thanks to: Miriam Teteault Richard & Bianca Cronin Becky Williamson Kathy, Gregory, Sophie Cairns Mu, Nelson, Norman Xy fong Jeff Miller Linda Demangelaere Audrey Harvey Manuel Valdez and Son Calvin Smith Keven, Diane Grizard Arnie Rudman Steve, Terry, Emily Douglas Tracy Phillips Juanie Michael, Jacob Walkers and the rest of the club members, thanks to you all we had a great show. Thanks! Robert Sankovich Youth Room Helpers Dear Plant Room Helpers, |
The 2011 annual show will be our 37th such event, and is scheduled for
Saturday April 9 am - 5 pm
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Sunday April 10 am - 4:30 pm
(self-created art and Club Member-collected objects will be showcased throughout the multitude of club cases, exhibitors booths, and decorations!)
* Free Admission & Parking*
* Youth activities * Door prizes * Plants sale *
* Hands-on Demonstrations * Snack bar * Silent auction *
Gems, Minerals, Rocks, Fossils, Jewelry Exhibits *
* Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, Rock, Fossil Dealers * Gem/Rock/Mineral/Fossil Jars*
*Dinosaur Display*
Contact Information: Robert Sankovich, Show Chairman, rmsorca@adelphia.net 805-494-7734
There are many different interests in our hobby with something for everyone, whether your into jewelry or collecting rocks. It's a hobby that the whole family can enjoy. We will have members giving live demonstrations, beading necklaces, jewelry making, sphere making, and mineral polishing. Members will take the time to explain displays/exhibits to visitors, greet people at the door, and doing what we all love, HAVING FUN.
We hope see you all there!