What s in a Date? Regular club business. Finds of the Month

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1 Page 1 of 6 Newsletter Title August 2015 Finds of the Month What s in a Date? Have you ever wondered what actually happened during that year? Besides being a nice find it is also a messenger from the past bringing a year s worth of history with it. This month s find of the month coin winner was a 1921 Morgan dollar...so what happened during that year? Albert Einstein is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics Amelia Earhart takes her first flying lesson and later buys her first plane Insulin is discovered by Canadian scientists Banting and Best Adolph Hitler is named leader of the Nazi Party Regular club business Membership dues: ($25 individual, $30 family) 2015 dues must be paid by August 31, 2015 to be eligible for September meeting contests. Joys and Concerns: Mark Jenkins just had shoulder surgery. Awards: The Jug of Hope, worth $21 went to Mark Kulseth. The Silver Dollar raffle was won by Sue Kaas. The AOK was awarded to Marsha Boyd for volunteering to take over the Treasurer position and the NoNo went to Mark Jenkins for being late and forgetting his keys. Correspondence: MDAW Picnic and hunt, September 20, Mason Lake OPTH Silvery Moon Hunt, September 26, Bremerton Kitsap Fairgrounds Finds of the month totals Gary Clark Ron Aldridge Mark Jenkins Mark Kulseth Rick Razor Phil Hoover Sue Kaas Joe Sacco Tom Evanson Jack Davis & Jon Gentry The club plaque, pictured above, has been found. Congratulations to Joe Sacco who located the plaque, and wins $20 and a silver round (donated by Joe!) We ll have the first clue to the plaque s new location in the next newsletter. Gold, platinum and silver testing and value assessment: At each meeting, Matt Mechler and Jon Gentry have a gram scale and diamond tester, and Ron Aldridge can test gold and silver. Ron can also help with markings and hallmarks. Scavenger Hunt Contest: The new hunt continues until the October meeting. The new hunt list can be found at the back of this newsletter.

2 Welcome new members: None this month Dates to Remember Club Hunt Cancelled due to Indian Flat Camping Board Meeting September 15, 7:00 PM Allison and Sue s House 920 S. 137 th St. Burien Club Meeting September 20, 5:00 PM Highland Park Improvement Club Cookies by Kevin Konen and Jon and Sharon Gentry Subject of the Month Rings found with your detector Club meetings now held from 5:00 to 7:30 PM on the third Sunday of each month. Page 2 of 6 Web site: Please forward changes and updates to Sue Kaas smkaas@msn.com. Club hats and patches: Both are available at club meetings. Patches are $8 and hats are $15. Selling table: The table is available for members to bring items they wish to sell or trade. No used appliances or cars are allowed. Members who bring items must remove them at the end of the meeting. Gold coin raffle: A new raffle started, and will continue until all tickets are sold. Subject of the Month for August: Foreign coins found with your detector. August Club Hunt: Cancelled due to conflicting events. Detecting on public land: Always check with city, county, state or other websites for current metal detecting regulations before you go. Washington State Parks Metal Detecting pamphlet and web site answers many questions about which state parks are open and where to hunt. Check out their web site for more information: Reminder: Most grassy areas are too dry for digging. Unless it s a well-watered park, limit digging to woods or dirt areas. Activity fees for non-members: $15 for club activities, $12 for hunts only. Nickel hunt game: Three silver quarters were awarded for coins found the prior month. Game rules are: Nickels must be found with a metal detector. For every 5 nickels submitted by a club member, a silver quarter will be awarded. Nickels are accepted on a first come, first served basis when you find a needed nickel, Sue Kaas at smkaas@msn.com to record your find then bring your nickels to the next club meeting. Pop can tab collection: In support of Ronald McDonald House, the club will be collecting pop tabs at club hunts and meetings. One raffle ticket will be given for every 10 tabs donated by club members. Tabs will be sent to a fellow detectorist, who will provide coins in exchange. Once the coins are received, raffle tickets will be drawn to win the coins. Club growth: The CTC is always looking for new members. Ideas for new activities, ways to help our community or to promote our hobby are always welcomed. Food Bank donations: Donations are needed all year long to support local food banks. It is suggested that each member bring at least one can of food to each meeting. Please ensure the items are unopened and not past their pull dates. Activity List: Consider how you might support activities in Subject of the Month for September: Rings found with your detector. Cookies for September: Cookies for the September meeting will be provided by Kevin Konen and Jon and Sharon Gentry. Upcoming Club Activities Hope to see you there! Surf and Sand at Alki Beach: September 12 th Camping at Pacific Beach: October 2 nd through the 4 th Moonlight Hunt at Lincoln Park: October 24 th Chairs and tables must be clean and stored at the end of each club meeting.

3 Page 3 of 6 Newsletter Title Thanks: A special thanks to the business that supports and provides donations to our hobby and events: Bryan Geraghty, Northgate Coins, August Finds of the Month Summary 4 pts 1921 Silver Dollar Mark Jenkins 4 pts 14K Gold Bracelet Inscribed "Friends" Ron Aldridge 3 pts 1895-O Barber Quarter Ron Aldridge 3 pts 1902 Elks Carnival Token Gary Clark 2 pts 1943 Walker Half Gary Clark 2 pts Tungsten Ring with Silver and Diamonds Ken Cochran 2 pts 1950-D Franklin Half Mark Kulseth 1 pt Sterling Ring Mark Kulseth 1 pt 1916-S Wheat Penny Rich McCleary 1 pt Sterling Silver Cub Scout Ring Phil Hoover 1 pt Bicentennial Half Phil Hoover 1 pt Silver Ring Rich McCleary 1 pt Standing Liberty Quarter Jon Gentry 1 pt Old Sterling Cross and Chain Jon Gentry 1 pt 1968 Kennedy Half Joe Sacco 1 pt Sterling Ring Joe Sacco 1 pt Gold Collar Ring Mark Jenkins 4 pts Young or Old Victoria Dime Jack Davis 4 pts Brass Elephants Phil Hoover 3pts Good-For Token - Butch's Pool Room Phil Hoover 3 pts Elizabeth Arden Lipstick Bill Becker 2 pts Milk Token Mark Kulseth 2 pts 1926 FOE Badge Ron Aldridge 1 pt 2004 One Rand - Rhodesia, Africa Ron Aldridge 1 pt 50 Caliber Shell Casing Jon Gentry 1 pt 1993 Honduras 10 Centavos Rich McCleary 1 pt Toy Pistol Gary Clark 1 pt Good For 5 Cents Token Gary Clark 1 pt Simpson Figure Ken Cochran 1 pt University Park and Shop Token Jon Gentry 1 pt Military Button Rich McCleary 1 pt 1969 Canadian Penny Bill Becker 1 pt Tootsie Toy Mark Kulseth 1 pt Hicklin Penny Hoard Joe Sacco Treasure Hunter s Code of Ethics I WILL always check federal, state, county and local laws before searching. It is my responsibility to know the law I WILL respect private property and will not enter private property without the owner s permission. Where possible, such permission will be in writing. I WILL take care to refill all holes and try not to leave any damage. I WILL remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter that I find. I WILL appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private property. I WILL as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times. I WILL work to help bring unity to our hobby by working with any organization of any geographic area that may have problems that will limit their ability to peacefully pursue the hobby. I WILL leave gates as found. I WILL build fires in designated or safe places only. I WILL report to the proper authorities any individuals who enter and or remove artifacts from federal parks or state preserves. President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Board Members: Sergeant at Arms Membership: Mail dues to: Newsletter: submissions to: Meetings: Mark Kulseth Mark Jenkins Marsha Boyd Joe Sacco Loraine Robbins Garry Robbins Jon Gentry Sue Kaas John Shape Donna Shape Hazel Pl. S.E. Auburn, WA Sue Kaas smkaas@msn.com Third Sunday of each month 5 PM at the Highland Park Improvement club 1116 S.W. Holden St., Seattle Located in West Seattle 1 mile west of the 1 st Ave. S. bridge. Guests are always welcome!

4 Page 4 of D 1938 S 1939 D 1942 S 1943 D 1944 D 1945 D 1946 S 1948 S S 1951 S 1952 D P Game Rules: Nickels must be found with a metal detector. For every 5 nickels submitted by a club member, a silver quarter will be awarded. Nickels are accepted on a first come, first served basis when you find a needed nickel, Sue Kaas at smkaas@msn.com to record your find then bring your nickel to the next club meeting. An updated list of needed nickels will be available at club meetings and distributed in the monthly newsletter. Party at Pacific Beach! October 2 4, 2015 Join us at Pacific Beach for hunts, games, food and hanging out with other club members Festivities will include: A seeded night hunt with prizes and a hosted spaghetti dinner on Friday A token hunt with prizes starting Saturday at 9:00am A seeded hunt with prizes Saturday afternoon A potluck Saturday night (please bring a favorite dish to share, we ll provide baked chicken) Lots of games and contests throughout the weekend Game prizes awarded Sunday morning There are still quite a few spaces available at the Washington State Park camp site, and rooms available for as low as $79 per night at the Sand Dollar Inn. We hope to see everyone there! Questions? Call Sue Kaas on

5 CASCADE TREASURE CLUB OPEN COINS 2015 NAME SCAVENGER HUNT MAY - OCTOBER ALL ITEMS [1] POINT EXCEPT BONUS [3] POINT ITEMS RED PULL TAB WHEAT PENNY SUSPENDER PIECE 1909 WHEAT PENNY ROSEBUSH TAG INDIAN HD PENNY DOOR KNOB PLATE SILVER WAR NICKEL PLATED / JUNK RING V NICKEL HOSE NOZZLE BUFFALO NICKEL RIFLE CASING / CARTRIDGE BARBER DIME AX HEAD MERCURY DIME METAL BUTTON MILITARY ROSIE DIME PORCELAIN / GLASS BUTTON STAND LIB QUARTER W/ DATE RAIL ROAD SPIKE BICENTENNIAL QUARTER SQUARE NAIL PRE 1900 BARBER HALF COPPER WIRE WALKER HALF BICYCLE NAME PLATE KENNEDY HALF TOY CAP GUN CHINESE CACHE COIN POCKET KNIFE CANADIAN SILVER COIN DOG TAG DATED CANADIAN LOONEY SCOUT ITEM CANADIAN LG CENT TAX TOKEN WASH. STATE MEXICIAN COIN GAME TOKEN BRITISH COIN SEATTLE TRANSIT HALF MOON TOKEN SPANISH REALE GOOD FOR TOKEN OTHER PRE 1960 FOREIGN COIN BRASS SCREW/ NAIL WASHINGTON STATE QUARTER TOOTSIE TOY SEATED US DIME OR QUARTER LEAD TOY 1973 US DIME JEWELRY ITEMS ENTERED ARE FOR PREVIOUS MONTHS DETECTING.925 0R STERLING ITEM 1 st place winner is outright 10K JEWELRY ITEM 2 nd & 3 rd place will be drawn 14K ITEM from all participant entries. 18 K GOLD RING BRACELET GOLD CHAIN COIN PURSE WATCH BONUS 3 POINT ITEMS GOLD COIN SILVER DOLLAR AYPE 1909 ITEM LARGE CENT U.S. ENGRAVED GOLD RING Use first two letters of meeting month you turn items in as marker for found items. [Ma for MAY] Use this sheet for all months All items must be found in WASHINGTON STATE & Shown as found

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