Week End Gold Miners Club

WEEKEND GOLDMINERS
Newsletter
Prospecting sites in the Heart of Georgia’s GoldBelt
Volume 35 - Issue 4 April 2008

Coming Events

Meeting May 3rd 2008, Auraria Community Center,
5:00 pm for Board meeting
7:00 pm for the membership meeting

Bear on the Square, April 19th and 20th; Volunteers are needed to help man the booth.

Auraria Community Center, Let’s help out April 26 at 8am. The center needs help with odds and ends with the building and grounds. Let’s help our friends spruce up the place for spring!

Metal Detector Hunt is set for May 3rd at 3 PM weather permitting. Arrive early and plant some coins.

Locks will be changed May 3rd, make sure your membership is paid up to date.

Work Day on May 17th 9 am, Turner. We need a lot of hands to clean and help replacing the tarp on the picnic area.

Common Dig, May 24th and 25th, Bring your friends and family. Turner property

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3799 Whitlock Ave.
Suwanee, Georgia 30024

Presidents Corner

Wow! What a turn out this pass meeting, looks like our membership drive is off to a great start.
Now that the weather is warming up and we all start thinking about getting back into the swing of things. Let’s all check and recheck our gear to make sure it’s in good shape. Don’t forget to change the oil in your engine, check your hoses for leaks. You just might want to check and see if your wet suit needs some repair.

Plus we have the common dig coming up in May great time to bring all your equipment out and give it a test run for the weekend to work out the cob webs. Let’s all remember GOLD does weird things to some people. Especially @ the price it is now.
We all need to remember be kind and respect each other. Common sense goes a long ways.

The Aurora Center needs our help. The building and property needs some T.L.C.
Let’s help out April 26 @ 8am lots of odd and end jobs need to be done.

Big Question

Who wants to join us on the Board of Directors?
Who is ready to step up to the plate and put in their two years on the Board?
If you or if you know someone that wants to put their name on the list just get in touch with John Robertson, he is head of the Election Committee.

Next Board meeting is May 3rd @5pm. General meeting @ 7pm. Don’t forget we have a coin hunt @ 3pm $10.00. I’ll be there with my earphones on and detector in my hand. So, come and join me.

Just a reminder: LIVING ON THE PROPERTIES IS NOT ALLOWED. THAT’S NOT PART OF OUR LEASE. PLEASE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND OUR BY-LAWS. THAT WAY THERES NOT QUESTION ABOUT IT. PLEASE LETS FOLLOW THEM.

THAT OLE SAYING “RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN." DOES NOT APPLY!

Keys will be mailed out soon. Hope to see you May 3rd come early.

Selina Vasek- Still proud to be your president

Thoughts and Prayers

Sam Alford’s family asks for prayers.

On Friday 4/11/2008, my dad, Sam, had a stroke, and he is in the Northeast Medical Center in Gainesville, Ga. He has been put in ICU and we are hopeful that he will be OK. I ask for your prayers that Gods will be done, and that he gives my mom, Shirley the strength she needs.

Thanks Roy

From The Treasurer

We had another great meeting and another great month, signing up 20 new members. We are going to be busy, busy, busy, with the next couple of months with Bear on the Square in April, workday on May 17, and the common on May 24 & 25 Hope to see you there.

Just a few things this month: New keys will be mailed out starting April 15, 2008. If your dues are not paid up then you will not get a key. As soon as you catch up I will send your key. There has been a lot of confusion about the $25.00 on the statements
This is your yearly maintenance fee, not a keying error.

Election is coming up so think about doing something for your club. You the members need to become more active in running your club. Who knows, YOU could make a big difference.

Spring is finally here and everything is so beautiful, EXCEPT some of the campsites on our lease properties. Guys, please have respect for your fellow members and to the land owners and PLEASE clean up your campsite.

Judy Hall Johnson
Treasurer

Membership Director

We had 20 new members for March and the last member number issued was #2177. Bill reminded everybody about the membership drive using the green membership applications. For the member that signs up the most new members, 1st place prize will be a gold nugget, 2nd place prize will be a set of earrings and 3rd place prize is a woman’s ring. All these will be given away at the August 2008 meeting. If you need applications contact Bill Turner. We now have the WEGM license plates for sale for $10.00.

Bill Turner
Membership Director

Ladies Auxiliary

Hello again,

It seems things are picking up here at the meetings and I hope to see more of you next month. We have a lot of activities coming up so be sure and put them on your calendar. In April, we sold 114 raffle tickets and made a deposit of $186.00. Next month, we will be serving BBQ sandwiches with potato salad, chips, and maybe something else as well, you just never know.

For the common in May, we will be serving cold cut sandwiches for lunch and hamburgers and hotdogs will be served for dinner around 6pm. Please bring a side dish or dessert. We will supply the drinks as well. On Sunday, it will all depend on how many people are there. We usually use up any hotdogs or burgers for lunch. We will not be serving a dinner on Sunday. Hope to see you all there!

Thanks again
The Ladies

Election Committee

Elections are near and we need a Vice President, 2 new Board Members, Secretary and a Treasurer. Secretary and Treasurer must submit their resume’s and be approved by the Board of directors before the election. Please contact me as soon as possible.
John Robertson 770-932-2348, jgtr_101@yahoo.com

Election Chairman

Common Dig!

Hello Everybody,

I wanted to thank everyone for all the positive responses I have received so far. We have several pieces of mining equipment being loaned to us, as well as folks who are going to need some team members. We are still trying to find a piece of equipment in house. I have a gentleman who has a machine, but no way to transport. If anyone has a heavy duty trailer we could use, then we might be able to get something worked out.

For all those participating in the common, there will be a nugget raffled off at the dinner on Saturday night. The nugget was donated by Gary Smith. The Ladies will be providing lunch and dinner on Saturday. We will be having a work day on May 17th, the weekend before the common. This is mostly going to be fixing up the community area where the meals are served and cutting back shrubs. The canopy needs replacing and we are going to construct the frame out of wood instead of the metal poles. So bring a hammer or two if you have one.

Bill Turner has donated a nugget to be raffled to those participating in the work day. You can't just show up, you must be working to be included in the raffle.

Don't miss out on all the fun and friendship!
Mike Pratte
BOD

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WEEKEND GOLD MINERS PROSPECTING CLUB, INC
CODE OF ETHICS

The Board of Directors of the WEEKEND GOLD MINERS PROSPECTING CLUB, INC has adopted the following Code of Ethics for directors and officers of the Weekend Gold Miners Prospecting Club, Inc. This purpose of the Code is to:
1.Focus the board of directors and each director and officer on areas of ethical risk;
2.Provide guidance to directors to help them recognize and deal with ethical issues;
3.Provide mechanisms to report unethical conduct; and
4.Help foster a culture of honesty and accountability.
Each director and officer of the WEGM must comply with the letter and spirit of this Code.
No code or policy can anticipate every situation that may arise or replace the thoughtful behavior of an ethical director and or officer. Directors and officers are encouraged to bring questions about particular circumstances that may implicate one or more of the provisions of this Code to the attention of the Chairman of the Board.
A.CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Directors and officers must avoid any conflicts of interest between the director or officer and the WEGM unless the board of directors of the WEGM approves the relationship in advance. Any situation that involves, or may reasonably be expected to involve, a conflict of interest with the WEGM, should be disclosed promptly to the WEGM's board of directors. A "conflict of interest" can occur when:
1.A director's or officer's personal interest is adverse to---or may appear to be adverse to---the interests of the WEGM as a whole.
2.A director or officer, or a member of his or her immediate family, receives improper personal benefits as a result of his or her position as a director or officer of the WEGM.
B.CONFIDENTIALITY
Directors and officers must maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the WEGM and any other confidential information about the WEGM that comes to them, from whatever source, in their capacity as a director or officer, except when disclosure is authorized or legally mandated.
For purposes of this Code, "confidential information" includes all non-public information relating to the WEGM.
C.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS; FAIR DEALING
Directors and officers must comply, and oversee compliance by members, officers and other directors and officers, with laws, rules and regulations applicable to the WEGM.
D.ENCOURAGING THE REPORTING OF ANY ILLEGAL OR UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Directors and officers should promote ethical behavior and take steps to ensure the WEGM:
1.Encourages members to talk to Directors, BOD members and other appropriate personnel when in doubt about the best course of action in a particular situation.
2.Encourages members to report violations of laws, rules, regulations or the WEGM's Code of Conduct to appropriate personnel;
3.Informs members that the WEGM will not allow retaliation for reports made in good faith.
E.COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Directors and officers should communicate any suspected violations of this Code promptly to the board of directors. Violations will be investigated by the board or by persons designated by the board, and appropriate action will be taken in the evAmended 07-02-05
No digging, by any means, in the mine shafts on Yahoola Property, per land owner.

WEGM RULES AND REGULATIONS:

Site Set Back requirements: Paragraph 6: A *NO cutting of ANY vegetation within the 50 foot buffer zone on K.K. Turner property. *Amended 06/02/07

Benny Chester
W`E`G`M 1290
See y'all on the creek.

Camp Fires

Please note: Due to the extreme drought conditions, please keep your camp fires small and have a 5 gallon bucket of water close, and soak the ashes at night and when you leave. Smokey's message "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires".

Hunt Master

Metal detector hunt is set for May 3rd at 3:00 pm with a cost of $10.00, weather permitting. Just to let you know, all but 10 of the coins where found during the hunt. A couple of the buffalo nickels were found from the previous hunt. If you have any questions or comments, please send me a note, call me, or talk to me at the meetings. Thanks.

John Robertson
Hunt Master

Classifieds

FOR SALE

2” Dredge, like new $750 firm
Bob Barry 828-524-1286

4 inch Keene jet flare dredge with extra header box.
Honcoop "old style" high banker.
Call David @ 706-969-1031 or 706-969-1032

Honcoop High banker, used one time, 4HP Honda pump w/hose $900 negotiable.
Frank Miller Hunt Master Cornpopper@gbso.net 386-684-1667

Coleman Pop-up camper for sale.
2001 sleeps 6, with roof air conditioning.
$3000.00 or best offer.
706-864-2714 after 5pm

Member Recipes

PINEAPPLE FLUFF

1 20-oz. can crushed pineapple
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 8-oz. tub of Cool Whip, thawed

Dump crushed pineapple and liquid in a very large bowl.
Sprinkle dry vanilla pudding over it and stir.
Gently fold in Cool Whip.

Serve over slices of pound cake or angel food cake, or
spoon onto graham crackers or Ritz crackers.

CHINESE COLE SLAW (Serves 8--maybe 12 on a buffet)

Brown lightly (at 350) for 10-15 minutes and cool:
2 T canola oil
2 pkgs. crushed Beef or Oriental Ramen noodles (save the flavor packets)
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup hulled sunflower seeds (unsalted, if possible)

Mix together:
16 oz. bag Cole slaw (angel hair type if possible)
1 cup chopped red or green sweet peppers
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)

After noodle mixture cools completely, mix it with the Cole slaw.

Dressing--Mix well:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar (any kind)
1 cup canola oil
1 T soy sauce
flavor packets from noodles

1/2 hour before serving, pour dressing over Cole slaw mixture and toss.

CDC Says "Take 3" this flu season!

Flu is a serious disease. Each year in the United States, on average:

5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and; About 36,000 people die from flu. Take action to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu.

Vaccinate: Take time to get a vaccine.

A flu vaccine is the best way to protect against the flu. The flu vaccine protects against three different flu viruses. Getting a vaccine is very important for people at high risk for serious flu complications and their close contacts. People at high risk include infants, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart disease, and people 65 and older.

This year, an all-time high supply of vaccine is available so more people than ever can seek protection from the flu. Because flu season can last as late as May, getting a flu vaccine now can still be beneficial.

Stop Germs: Take everyday preventative actions.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze—throw the tissue away after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner. Stay away as much as you can from people who are sick. If you get the flu, stay home from work or school. If you are sick, do not go near other people so that you don't make them sick.
Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often spread this way.

Antiviral Drugs: Take antiviral drugs if your doctor says you need them.

There are flu antiviral drugs that can treat the flu or prevent infection with flu viruses.
For treatment, antiviral drugs should be started within 48 hours of getting sick.
For prevention, antiviral drugs are 70% to 90% effective in preventing infection.
These drugs must be prescribed by a health care provider. If you develop flu-like symptoms (usually high fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches), or are exposed to the flu before you get a flu vaccine, your health care professional will decide whether you should take antiviral drugs.

General Minutes

WEGM General Meeting

April 2008

President Selina Vasek called the meeting to order and welcomed all new members and guests.

Special thanks were given to Jack and Joan Robertson for serenading us with several songs on the bagpipes and fiddle. We really enjoyed.

Lifetime member certificates were awarded to #1556 Jimmy Braswell, #1567 Joseph McDonald and #2166 Russ McMullen.

David Hargett made a motion to accept the March Treasurer’s report as posted and the March General minutes as posted in the newsletter. Larry Brumbalow seconded. Motion carries and passed.

Selina announced that the new meeting times will start in May with the Board meeting starting at 5:00 P.M. and the General meeting to start at 7:00 P.M.

Membership Director Bill Turner gave the membership report as follows: We had 20 new members for March and the last member number issued was #2177. Bill reminded everybody about the membership drive using the green membership applications. For the member that signs up the most new members, 1st place prize will be a gold nugget, 2nd place prize will be a set of earrings and 3rd place prize is a woman’s ring. All these will be given away at the August 2008 meeting. If you need applications contact Bill Turner. We now have the WEGM license plates for sale for $10.00. Will Hogsed made a motion to approve the membership report. Dennis Wright seconded. Motion carried and passed.

Hunt Master John Robertson gave the Hunt Master report as follows: He took in $130.00 on the raffle and had a balance of $569.22. John announced that there would be another hunt on May 3, at 3:00 P.M., weather permitting. Cost will be $10.00. Bill Turner made a motion to accept the report. David Harrgett seconded. Motion carried and passed.

Cheryl Pratte gave the Ladies Auxiliary report as follows: They made $188.00 on the March raffle and had a balance of $1,352.17. John Robertson made a motion to accept the report. Gary Smith seconded. Motion carried and passed.

Selina open the floor to the members for question and comments. There were no comments or questions

OLD BUSINESS:

Mike Pratte said that he has had a great response from members about the common to be held in May. He is still working on getting the equipment lined up. If you have any equipment that you would like to donate please call him. Mike stated that if you call and leave a message; please talk a little slower so he can understand what you are saying. Also there will be a gold nugget given away at the common.

A workday has been scheduled for May 17, 2008 starting at 9:00 A.M. at the Turner property. Each worker will be given a ticket and after all the work is done a gold nugget will be given away. Come help get the property ready for the common.

NEW BUSINESS:

Selina stated that John Robertson has been appointed as election chairman. If you are going to run for any of the positions open you need to contact John Robertson before the May 3, 2008 meeting. The following positions are open: Vice-president, 2 board members, Secretary and Treasurer. The ballot will be approved at the May meeting. Also the absentee ballots will be mailed out in the June newsletter. Secretary and Treasurer have to have a resume turned by May 3, 2008. Contact John at 770-932-2348 or email at jgtr_101@yahoo.com

There were some questions about what the duties of the officers were. John Coleman read the duties of the officers from the by-laws.

Bill Turner wanted to remind everybody about Bear on The Square April 19th and 20th.
He will setup on Friday evening around 6:00 P.M. at the square in Dahlonega.

Raffles were held.

Gold Find of the Month: Dennis Wright won the “Gold” find and Nancy Healy won the “Non-Gold” find. Both received a silver round.

New keys will be mailed out on April 15 and locks will be changed by May 3rd. Please make sure your dues are paid up.

Bill Turner made a motion to adjourn the general meeting. John Robertson seconded. Meeting adjourned.

Prepared by Judy Hall Johnson

CLUB CLOTHING

WEGM has great buys on T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and jackets. These make good gifts for all members.