Highlights of Fall Swap 2010

   This first in a planned new series of Oklahoma State Council of Mineralogical Society swaps saw a great turnout despite cold and breezy condition. Held at the Old River Bridge Park on the Illinois River just east of Tahlequah at the Hwy 10 and Hwy 51 Junction, there was plenty of room, access was easy, and everyone enjoyed the river view. The swap was hosted courtesy of the United Keetowah Band of Cherokees who own the property. A pavilion was available for shelter with picnic tables and electricity. All of this was at no cost to the Council, Thank You! And thanks to Joe Bunch, Council Vice President for making the arrangements!

The swap began around 9:30am and continued until around 2:30 or so. The Council provided hamburgers and hot dogs for Oficers and Delegates attending the Council Meeting. We had more than enough to invite everyone present to partake, and just threw a hardhat on the table for donations if anyone wished to contribute. Immediately following lunch, the Council held it's meeting and discussed business, the minutes of that meeting can be read HERE. As soon as everyone had lunch, we conducted an auction of donated items, proceeds to benefit the OSCMS Scholarship Fund. A candidate for the OSCMS Scholarship was presented and voted on by the Board, and the scholarship was passed, award to be presented at the December meeting of TRMS. Click HERE to read the recipients bio and see pics from the presentation.

Below are a few pics provided by Dave Lenninger of the NW Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society. we hope you will be looking forward to the Spring Swap TBA, and get ready to attend the judges and Exhibitors Seminar coming up March 5th at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa.

Click on the thumbnails for full size pictures.