2014 September .pdf

THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE GOLD COAST TREASURE CLUB, INC.
President:
Frank Nash
786-269-5744
Vice-President:
Gary McNew
561-718-5523
Secretary
Jan Smirnow
561-735-8921
Treasurer
Eddie D'Amato
561-385-3841
Hunt Master: Linda Bennett
Home: 561-290-5112
Cell Phone: 561-352-4068
Sales/Raffle Promoter:
Available
Photographer: Steve Hoskins
Librarian: Bo Greenwood
Hospitality Hostess: Available
Prize Coordinator: Jan Smirnow
Membership: Jim Sharp
Website Administrator:
John Lobota
Newsletter Editor:
Linda Bennett
labennettuk@gmail.com

VOLUME 39 NUMBER 9

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE 7:30 PM SEPTEMBER 11
AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM ANNEX
(THE OLD GARDEN CLUB) IN DREHER PARK
IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
OUR CODE OF ETHICS: HAVE PERMISSION AND DO NO HARM

SEPTEMBER MEETING

AUGUST CLUB HUNT

Join us for video night. Snack on
popcorn and soft drinks while
watching a treasure related video.
September Mystery Stumper will
be provided by Devin Stehr.

Ben Smith will be hosting a
planted hunt with prizes on Saturday,
September 20. Since the hunt field
will be under the bridge at Phil
Foster Park - there will be plenty of
shade.
Come at 8:30 am for coffee, OJ
and donuts.
The hunt will start at 9 am. Please
no pulse induction machines, coils
larger than 12" or competition
baskets.
If you plan on coming and can't
be at the meeting for the sign up
sheet, then email Linda to let her
know.

JOIN US EARLY AT
TOM SAWYER RESTAURANT
at 5:15 p.m. before the meeting.
Dutch treat!
3208 FOREST HILL BLVD
PALM SPRINGS, FL 33406

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Email:
gctreasureclub@yahoo.com
Website:
www.apex-ephemera.com/gctc/
Club Mailing Address:
GCTC C/O Gail Hoskins
206 Russell Drive
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Dues are $35 a year.
New members pay an
initiation fee of $5, plus:
$35 if joining between Jan. 1st
and the end of June,
or $17.50 if joining between
July 1 and Dec. 31. $5 extra for
FMDAC membership.

SEPTEMBER 2014

. September
Robert Dobski (9/21)
Steve Hamedl (9/22)
Elijah Krysiewicz (9/4)
Jonathan Lobota (9/10)
Allen Mankin (9/19)
Gary McNew (9/29)
Nathan McNew (9/24)
Diane Scott (9/04)
Gary Spiroch (9/11)
Devin Stehr (9/23)
Stanley Zmeyslo (9/3)

Directions to Phil Foster Park
I-95 to Blue Heron Blvd. Go east on
Blue Heron for estimated 4
miles. Cross the bridge over the
intracostal. At the bottom of the
bridge, turn left into the park.

CLUB WEBSITES
Be sure to check out the two club
websites that John Lobota manages.
He welcomes club members to share
stories, local history, videos, photos
and other knowledge to impart.
http://www.treasurechests.net
http://www.apexephemera.com/gctc/

AUGUST MONTHLY
BEST FIND WINNERS

Good Will Ambassadors

Performing Random Acts of Kindness

Each month, the GCTC recognizes members who
provide selfless service to our community. The first time a
member returns an item, that individual receives a metal
detecting pin (handcrafted by Steve Hoskins) to wear on
his or her hat, in addition to a certificate of appreciation.

FIRST TIME AMBASSADOR

Gary McNew, Tami Lobota (John Lobota stand in)
Devin Stehr, Steve Hamedl
Best Gold with Stones
Gary McNew

Diamond Ring

Best Silver
Tami Lobota

Best Gold
Steve Hamedl

Grill

Most Unusual
Gary McNew

Amy Hamedl
Returned a Cell Phone

ONGOING CLUB PROJECTS

Sterling Silver Elephant

Best Costume
Gary McNew

Swarovski Necklace

Wine Bottle

Best Coin
Devin Stehr

1893 Indian Head Penny

Second Place
Gold with Stone - Masonic Ring(Diamond) - Steve
Hamedl
Gold - 14 k Gold Heart - John Lobota
Silver- Pendant - Devin Stehr
Unusual- Bullets - Michael Krysiewicz
Costume - Ring - Devin Stehr
Coin - $100 Mexican Coin - Steve Hamedl

Our club collects eye glasses, foreign coins,
miscellaneous items of costume jewelry/tokens/metal toys,
pull tabs, and empty ink cartridges. Give Jan Smirnow or
Linda Bennett your donations.

BEWARE OF WHAT YOU BUY ON THE
INTERNET!
Jan Smirnow had recently spoke with John Collins of
White's Metal Detectors and he cautioned that the Chinese
are making metal detectors that are almost exact replicas
of Garrett, etc. White's was being copied, but they were
able outfoxed the fake maker. Anyway he cautioned to
those who are buying on on Ebay and Craigslist to be
really careful. The equipment the Chinese are making is
cheaply done and the prices are inflated, in other words
you may not get what you pay for on the internet!

Gem and Mineral Show
Our club has been invited to have a free table at the
Gem and Mineral Show on November 22 and 23. Jan
Smirnow will have a sign up sheet for volunteers for 2
hour blocks. You will get free admission to the show.
More details to follow.

AUGUST MEETING
27 members attended our Ice Cream Social Meeting on
August 14th. Members had the option of making a Root
beer, Pepsi, Orange or 7up float or just plain ice cream!
Frank Nash donated a delicious chocolate layer cake.
Accompanying all of that was the Chicago Popcorn mix!
Gary McNew, Vice President, led a discussion on the
subject of Pouches – what do you like and not like, can we
redesign it. Ideas were tossed around and finally we had a
somewhat split group, some favored the mesh pouches
with additional zippers and others favored solid pouches
with zipper pockets. Several members gave hints. Steve
and Amy Hamedl always use the mesh pouches with a
safety clip for rings (water hunters). Devin Stehr
suggested using the internet for ideas, especially the
forums. Michelle Renee said she really likes a three
pocket pouch and a mesh one for the water but here real
love in the water is a floating bait bucket.
Michelle Renee, Gem and Mineral Society of Palm
Beach extended the Society’s invitation to join them in
November at Florida Fairgrounds for their annual fantastic
showing of all things natural in stones, etc.
President, Frank Nash, spoke of the Sports event that
was held at the Fairgrounds in early August . Frank , Lori
and Jim Smith were the only club members working for
our club. Thanks go to you three!
He further related the possibility of an upcoming hunt
that could provide a good deal of money for the club,
details will follow on this issue at the September meeting.
John Lobota indicated that he had a machine that could
detect large amounts of cash.
Various really nice finds in the Best finds for the
month, competition is heating up for the Hunter of the
year award!
Jim Smith stumped everyone with a fishing rod spinner
handle! September Mystery Stumper will be provided by
Devon Stehr.
The 50/50 Raffle was won by Nina Smith – a total of
$23. Thanks go to Gage Tyler for his help with the
drawings for the Door Prizes and the 50/50 Raffle!
Submitted by Jan Smirnow

MEMBER FOR SALE ADS
Whites Pinpointer II new $80
CZ3D modified by Tom Dankowski for sale. It is like
new. Purchased for $1200+asking $650 It has just been
checked out and certified by Tom Dankowski.
Email or call me with any questions.
Jerry Laur 561-951-1015 jerrylaur@mac.com
***********************************************
Wanted: Gary McNew is looking for a Fisher CZ20 (not
the 21). 561-718-5523

DAYTONA DIG & FIND
METAL DETECTING CLUB
ANNUAL OPEN NIGHT
COMPETITION HUNT
August 16,2014
Attending
Linda Bennett
Gary McNew
Steve and Gail Hoskins
Jerry and Betty Laur
Frank Nash and Laurie Haire
Steve and Amy Hamedl
Phil and Kathy Marro

GCTC,
INC.
The Tinfoil
Times
C/O GAIL HOSKINS
206 RUSSELL DRIVE
LAKE WORTH, FL
33461

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Club Meeting: September 11
Club Hunt: Sept 20
Gem and Mineral Show: Nov 22 and 23
TCAS Hunt: March 7, 2015
Central Florida Sunshine and Relic Hunt: April 11-12, 2015

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

http://www.apex-ephemera.com/gctc/
Also check out:

http://www.treasurechests.net/