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MINUTES OF THE WYOMING PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION

                      Meeting was held at 11:00 A.M. on December 11,1999. At the 
                      Sundowner Station, Riverton, Wyoming 
                      Vice President Grahm called the meeting to order. 
 
 

                      There were three officers present. President McMillan being 
                      excused. 
 
 

                      Everybody introduced himself or herself. 
 
 

                      The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted as 
                      amended. 
 
 

                      Treasurer’s report was given. Motion made and seconded to 
                      approve treasury report. Motion carried. 
 
 

                      Old business called for. 
 
 

                       Ross Powers told the membership that Jean Baker had got 
                      the certificates printed. A certificate was passed around for 
                      the membership to see. Ross further stated that we are 
                      waiting on the seal from the state to emboss over a gold 
                      seal. It was also noted that we are checking for somebody 
                      to calligraphy the names on the certificates. 
 
 

                      Alice Marlatt showed the WPA belt buckles she has for sell. She also 
                      told members some about the materials the buckles are made of and the 
                      inscriptions on the rear.  It was explained again that the club receives 

                       $10.00 of the price of the buckles. It was also mentioned 
                      that you could order the buckles on the WPA web site. 
 
 

                      Vice President Grahm brought up a discussion on lifetime 
                      memberships. 

                      A committee was formed, consisting of Tom Grahm, Ross 
                      Power, Bruce Drake, Brad McMillan, and Dan Palmer. 
                      Committee meeting was set for December 19,1999 at the 
                      Sundowner Station at 1:00 P.M. 
 
 

                      WPA membership cards were discussed. Secretary Drake 
                      described what the cards would look like and informed 
                      members that would have cards to look at next meeting. It 
                      was decided that any member 16 years of age or older in 
                      each paid household would receive a membership card. 
 
 

                      Steak dinner was discussed. It was noted that there were 
                      not enough steaks for the members that had paid their dues 
                      already. After discussion it was decided for David to take an 
                      accurate head count and to order correct number of steaks 
                      for next meeting. 
 
 

                      Ross talked about the trip to Duesenburg, CA. in mid 
                      February.  He explained the outing cost $175.00 for five 
                      days. He further explained the schedule and a little of what 
                      to expect. Ross stated that the Duesenburg claim is a LDMA 
                      claim. He then went on to explain the differences between 
                      the GPAA and the LDMA. Ross also explained that Brad and 
                      himself would be taking their own vehicle and that anyone 
                      interested in going could follow them, but they would have 
                      to take their own vehicle. Ross stated that it would be nice 
                      to have Wyoming represented at the outing. 
 
 

                      New business was called for. 
 
 

                      Bruce Drake told about BLM trying to shut down roads in 
                      wilderness areas. He then passed around petitions against 
                      the closures and asking for a 120-day extension on the 
                      action. 
 
 
 
 

                      Bruce explained a little about the club’s video library. He 
                      also asked that anybody that has any tapes they would like 
                      to donate to the club to bring them to him and he will make 
                      them available to the membership to check out. 
 
 

                      It was brought up for discussion that the claims committee 
                      that we have has not been attending the meetings. It was 
                      suggested that Brad talk to Les Armstrong and Pat Ubanski 
                      and determine if they are still interested in being on the 
                      committee. Further discussion was tabled until Brad had 
                      contacted Les and Pat. 
 
 

                      Ross stated the Jean would like to have a panning contest 
                      in Atlantic City on the Fourth of July. He stated that a similar 
                      contest was run in Idaho Falls and they had over one 
                      thousand participants. Jean stated that he would like to 
                      work on getting sponsors to be able to offer a $1000.00 
                      purse. A committee was formed with Jim Rutter, Jean Baker, 
                      Barbara Palmer, and Brad McMillan as the members. 
                      Meeting of the contest committee to follow regular meeting 
                      in January. 
 
 

                      Ross brought up the Tara claims and stated that he needs a 
                      check from the club to file for the WPA. It was further 
                      explained that these would be WPA claims and not GPAA 
                      claims. They will be WPA exclusive claims (only WPA 
                      members will be allowed on them). Jean explained about 
                      some of the gold found on these claims and stated that it 
                      would be worth the WPA dues to be able to go on them. 
 
 

                      Jean talked about spreading seed on the Carroll Claim yet 
                      this year. He explained about some of the reclamation done 
                      on other sites. 
 
 

                      President McMillan stated that anybody with claims 
                      anywhere should consider having the WPA paying the fees 
                      and listing it with the chapter. 
 
 

                      Jim Rutter mentioned the fact that there have been people 
                      seen detecting on ore dumps that have private claims. He 
                      explained which ones to stay off of. 
 
 

                      It was stated that Randy Hutchinson has 4x4’s available to 
                      use on WPA claims as corner stakes. 
 
 

                      Brad told about talking to Gary at the national GPAA office 
                      about the possibility of winning an Alaskan trip. He stated 
                      that they have discussed the club with the most increase to 
                      membership would be put in a special drawing for the trip. 
                      He also stated that nothing is written in stone. 
 
 

                      Brad asked that an invitation be sent to Dave Hausel to be a 
                      speaker at the January meeting. 
 
 

                      Next meeting to be held January 8,2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the 
                      Sundowner Station. 
 
 

                      Motion made and seconded to adjourn meeting. Motion 
                      carried. 
 
 

                      Respectfully submitted by 
                      Corette Drake, Secretary WPA 
 


 


 

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