Sebastian, Florida
Indian River County
Indian River County
TCAS Monthly Meeting Notes
January 2005
The
meeting was called to order by club president, Richard Hart at
No Treasurer’s Report or Minutes were read.
There were 24 members and 12 visitors present.
The
annual club hunt will be
We need people to sign up to plant coins, take tickets, collect money, food chairperson, and clean up.
Letters need to be sent to dealers and merchants to ask for prize donations. These should have been in the mail in November 2004.
Mitch discussed buying prizes.
Richard Hart said he would contact representatives of Bounty Hunter, Garrett and White metal detector for prizes.
It
was suggested that there should be plenty of signs directing people to the new
hunt site since people are accustomed to going to the
Jim Stewart volunteered to be Club Historian. He also makes badges for new members.
Bob Randall has looked into whether the club needs to re-incorporate. He said that it is necessary in order to provide insurance for all club events.
The
officers will meet at Marty Hufnagel’s home on
Questions:
Marion Kerwin asked when and where the best times are to metal detect. Jim Stewart responded with suggestions.
Mitch King said there was some very good treasure found immediately after the hurricanes. Fifty pieces of small Spanish silver has been found since Christmas. He said the hunting isn’t good now because the beaches are covered with two to five feet of NEW sand.
There
has been a problem with the
Mitch also emphasized that all holes should be covered.
Someone asked how coins were thrown up on the beach. Mitch explained that the coins
are washed from the dunes from large high waves.
Someone wanted to know where to buy accessories for their metal detector. They were told that the detector dealers have them. Frank Rothery, club member, sells them and accessories are advertised in treasure magazines.
Richard Hart said that he attended the club Christmas party which was held at Marsh Landing. It was very nice and more people should attend.
Marty Hufnagel will bring doughnuts to the February meeting.
Justin Fassl will bring drinks. The club owes Justin three raffle tickets.
Mary McGee asked where new badge holders could be purchased. They can be purchased at any office supply store. The current ones were purchased at Staples.
The 50/50 winner was Keith Hodell. He won $20.00.
The T-shirt winner was Mary McGee.
The Name Badge winner was Joan Hart.
New Members:
Bert and Carol Smith
50/50 Winner: Keith Hodell for $20.00 of $40.00
T-Shirt Winner: Mary McGee
Name Badge Winner: Joan Hart
Finds
of the Month
Rings: Tom Kelley
Since Tom Kelley was the only person to bring in his treasure for display, he was also the winner of the Find of the Month.
Respectfully submitted,
Sectary, Treasure Coast Archaeological Society
Created March 11, 2005
