JUNE NEWSLETTER
OZARK CHAPTER OF THE GPAA
The chapter had its second outing of the year on June 9, 10, 11, and 2009 at Richard Howards place
near Cass Arkansas on Mountain Creek. We had a few campers Friday night. Jim Bagwell was up early
and in the creek where he stayed until it was time for the metal detector hunt. People started showing
up mid morning and by the time of the hunt there were about 15 people that participated including one
crazy person in a wet suit.
People hunted off and on until it was time for our business meeting and then some went back and
hunted till dark after the potluck dinner.
The business meeting was called to order at about 5:00 pm by Jim Bagwell.
Cheryl Echols was present and was presented the Gold nugget she won at the last outing.
Jean Bagwell reported we had $1124.00 in the bank.
Under old business it was decided the next outing would be at K.C. Jones farm in Cincinnati the
directions will follow.
The chapter voted to provide Rodney $200.00 for hauling the trailer and taking care of the port-a-potty.
There was no other old business.
There was no new business.
So we proceeded to the next item and that was the election of officer for the next two years.
President Dwight McDonald
Vice-President Rodney Grotts
Secretary/Treasure Jim Bagwell
Claims Director-Claims Committee Chairman Tony Barnhill
Congratulations to the new officers.
We had the following items donated for the raffle.
Dwight McDonald-Concentrates
Jim & Jean Bagwell-Geodes, camera
Ashley Whitson-Floral arrangement
Tim Smith-Metal detector bag and Vial of emeralds
Tony & Pat Barnhill-Nuts, first aid kit, plates & utensils
Bill Jones-Crank flashlight
Dave Roberts-first aid kit
Rodney Grotts-Road runner plaque by Dale Stanley
We would like to thank all who donated for the raffle and those who donated items for the metal
detector hunt.
We would also like to thank Richard Howard for letting us come to his property and getting the field
ready for the hunt.
We held our raffles next we did not have a nugget this time but we did get to give away the blue bowl
kit and Dave Roberts won it.
Our next large item will be a 2000 watt generator we will start selling tickets next month and for those
who are unable to attend we will be selling tickets by mail along with tickets for the new gold nuggets.
Tickets for the generator will be $5.00 and for choice of Gold nugget $2.00.
4.21 grams 4.28 grams
Directions to K.C. Jones
From I-540 take 412 west to Siloam Springs and exit onto Ar 59 South, go approx. 10 miles to county
road 25, turn left. This turn is in the middle of a curve, so be careful. Watch for the GPAA sign. If you
get to Cincinnati you have gone too far. Once you turn on county road 25 go ¼ mile to a gate turn
right thru gate at some chicken houses should be another GPAA sign follow dirt road back to creek.
If you are coming from the South go thru Cincinnati and follow the above directions.
The outing will be July 10, 11 & 12 look forward to seeing you all. Guess I should close now.
Jim Bagwell