Del–Air Rockhounds Calendar of Upcoming Events: February 2021
Thursday February 04:
‘Zoom’ General Meeting @ 7:30 pm Meeting invites to be sent out to all members with an email address 1-2 days before the meeting.
Sunday February 14: Valentine’s Day.
Don’t Forget Your Special Sweetheart!
Monday February 15: President’s Day
Send your best to George & Abe.
Can you believe it’s already February! It’s very cold and our rain is finally arriving this week. The vaccine is moving forward, albeit with a few hiccups, and we’re coming up on one full year since the pandemic started. My, how time flies! We had a stellar turnout for our Whale Bone Hunt on Saturday January 23rd. The weather was beautiful and sunny all the way up to about 3:00 pm when the rain finally rolled in. By this time, most everyone had already finished their hunt and we were all spread out at the picnic tables eating our lunches. Almost everyone found whale bone along with a fine array of seashells and drift wood. After being cooped up for so long, it really was a sight to behold seeing so many people enjoying themselves at this beautiful beach and still wearing masks and keeping proper distances. Thanks to all who attended and made this a really great day! Chris Ward, President; Editor
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February’s ‘Zoom’ Program:
“Tips & Tricks at the Jeweler’s Bench” Presented by: Brad Smith
Top artisans in every field have their favorite ways of solving common problems.
Making a piece of jewelry is no exception. Accomplished jewelers have a variety
of tips and tricks for saving time and improving the quality of work.
Brad Smith will share his favorite tips from over 20 years of experience in the
jewelry industry including a decade teaching hundreds of students. The tips
range from soldering and polishing to stone setting and ways to cut costs.
The presentation will include a slide show followed by time for questions or
demonstrations.
Smith is a studio jeweler, lapidary, author, and jewelry instructor. He enjoys
rockhounding, is a long-time member of the Culver City Rock Club, and is
the author of five jewelry making books.
officially welcomes new member…
Jeong Guk Oh
…to our rockhound family! Jeong was
unanimously voted in during our January
Zoom meeting. Welcome to the family, Jeong.
We are honored to have you.
