60th Anniversary Sixty years ago on this very day, 4 September 1961, a meeting was held to form a club for hobbyists who wish to collect, identify and cut minerals and gemstones in the Cairns District. Members, we owe it to past members who formed this club, to keep this club thriving. Retiring From Presidency After four years of presidency, I have decided to take a break. I would like to reassure members that I’m not abandoning the club, though I will not be able to attend the club as often as I would like, due to work and leisure commitments.

The QLD government is open to opening new fossicking areas in northern QLD The club is recognised by the QLD government for the purposes of adding ideas and suggestions PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS FOR GRANTED. We need to add momentum, make all the work required worth their while and help where we can Please see News and Reports From General Meeting, August 7, 2021 for the basis for this and an indication of what is already in progress.

Sokar Phillpot is celebrated and recognised as a star member by the Cairns Mineral and Lapidary Club for her work for Gemfest 2021 To quote from club management: A special mention needs to be made for Sokar Phillpot. Incredible contribution behind the scenes for food planning, catering, cooking, product and packaging ordering. Ran back and forth all weekend keeping supplies up and still doing extra work for prize draws and conducting announcements all day!

Update 12 August 2021 The COVID-19 club lockdown is over. The club will be open on Saturday 14 August. Mask wearing required. With Restrictions for Covid Impacted Areas. Mask wearing at all times, so don’t forget to bring your mask. Social distancing one person per two square meters. Abide by our Covid Safe Conditions of Entry. Volunteers needed to sanitise our club rooms. Michael Hardcastle President CMLC 8 August 2021

Report by President Other Reports Cairns Show Report Gem Festival Report Treasurers Report Website Report Summary Web Administration Position Fossicking Report, New Fossicking Areas Fossicking Report, Mount Gibson Designated Fossicking Area Fossicking Report, Club Lease and Access Agreements Fire and Safety Members New members Courses, Classes Dates and News Course Certificates and Presentations General Business Report by President I’ve been pretty busy of late!

Report by President Other Reports Gem Festival Preparation Treasurer Fire and Safety Website Members New members Course Certificates and Presentations Courses, Classes Dates and News General Business Report by President I am trying to get members to enter in the Lapidary section of the show. We are now allowed to enter late entries on Thursday morning (8th July), so next Wednesday (7th) is the last day you can bring them into the club for me to get them over to the show on Thursday morning.

Report by President Other Reports Gem Festival Preparation Treasurer Fire and Safety Website Members New members Course Certificates and Presentations Courses, Classes Dates and News General Business Report by President I have been busy working, however I managed to put in a 10 hour day with Matt and Electrician, Lance O’Brien, to carry out the club’s Test and Tagging. 182 plugs, which was more than expected, were tested and tagged with Lance finding a few faulty ones that were attended to.

Report by President Other Reports Gem Festival Preparation Report Report by Treasurer Fire and Safety Website Report Summary Members New members Course Certificates and Presentations Courses, Classes Dates and News General Business Report by President Matt Redgen has been appointed to the management committee, welcome and thank you Matt for volunteering for the position. Members who missed the silicone mould demonstration, in August 2019, can attend a silicone mould workshop being organised by Laurence and Trevor.

President’s Report Notes on renovations, terminology and gas torches Other Reports Gem Festival Preparation Report Treasurer’s Report Website Report Summary Members New members Course Certificates and Presentations Courses, Classes Dates and News General Business President’s Report There is not much to report I have been working in the jewellery room getting a few things ready for the little oxy propane gas torches and I still haven’t completed that yet.

President’s Report Other Reports Gem Festival Committee Report Treasurer’s Report Fire and Safety Officer’s Report Website Report Summary Members New members Certificate Presentations Courses, Classes Dates and News General Business President’s Report We have many new members joining our club. We would like to reintroduce the 10 O’clock Stop work morning tea bell. This is a great social activity and a chance to introduce and get to know our new members.

President’s Report I hope you all enjoyed the Christmas Party which I was extremely disappointed that I missed. My apologies for not being present but I did have a bad cold and I had no other choice but to adhere to the rules and not attend. I believe you all had a good time and congratulations to everyone who won prizes in the raffle. To those members who turned up on the 19th December for the end of year spring clean thankyou so much you really cleaned up.

Well this year has certainly been different. The club was closed for nearly four months between March and July due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This resulted in the cancellation of many activities including our major fundraiser, the Annual Gem Festival. What a disappointment for members, stallholders and the public whom I received many enquiries from. Membership I can understand why some members have been a little hesitant to re attend the club following reopening on 18 July.

COVID-19 Safety Rules and Plan Summary Entrance is through back of building on right near shipping container Exit is through front COVID-19 safety plan requires registration and acceptance of entry conditions Where reasonably practical, ensure you maintain at least 1.5 meters physical distancing from others, including at meal breaks Bring own cup Bring wipes if using electrical machines Formal Rules Conditions of Entry COVID-19 Safety Plan Floor Plan Notice As per notice issued through the secretary on 14 July 2020:

Acceptance from New President, Michael Hardcastle, 2017 First and foremost I’d like to thank the outgoing President Bill Reece for his contribution of time and dedicated work effort over the past 20 years to make the club what it is today. Thank-you Bill. I am pleased to know that Bill is not leaving but stepping back to Vice-President. I became a member of our club about 7 years ago because of my interest in fossicking.

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