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The Education Committee is constantly seeking out information related to our
Gold prospecting goals. The committee recruits Guest Speakers to provide presentations at the
monthly meetings, and occasionally make visits to club outings. Subjects
covered include:
Geology
Metal Detecting
Mineralogy
Mining Industry
Meteorites
Dowsing
Ghost Towns Abandoned Mine Safety
Support activities at the McCaw School of Mines
and Heritage Museum.
(check out their site on our web links page)
There is always room for members to participate in the activities of this
committee. To get on the Education Committee contact committee chairman for
information.
Club members participated in a Nevada Day
Celebration at the E. W. Griffeth Elementary School on October 29, 2009.
Bill Durban from the Nevada Dept. of Minerals
spoke to about 150 students about the importance of mining in Nevada and our
members gave them a opportunity to pan for gold. Sam's Club provided lunch for
the volunteers and teachers.
Members include Fred Zajac, Randy and Nancy Huffine,
Carl and Marcia Richwine.
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