2015 July Newsletter - Roadrunner Prospectors` Club

Volume 29-7 A Monthly Newsletter Published by the RoadRunner Prospector’s Club
July 2015
Presidents Corner
You will be receiving this newsletter around the 4th of July, possibly a little quicker if you
are receiving your newsletter by email. If you have not signed up to receive you newsletter
by email, I urge you to do so. You will receive your newsletter quicker and save the club a
bunch. Most people are not aware of the cost of mailing between 1100 and 1200 newsletters.
No we cannot mail them for 49 cents; I wish we could. We then would have those considerable funds to spend on such things as events and claims acquisition.
As it stands now the Club has claims for sale in the Wickenburg area and the Quartzite
area. No serious offers yet, but it’s a bit warm to go out to inspect claims at this time if the
year. We are also investigating the possibility of acquiring other claims. As these things develop we will keep everyone posted, but I would still prefer to send things by email rather
than a mass mailing.
The Board is considering having another meeting up country in the Mayer area in the
same fashion as last year. This will not be a general meeting, but a late summer “get together”, probably on a Saturday. Food and sodas will be provided. Last year it worked out very
well. We are working on it and will let you know.
A problem has developed on the Rich Hill claims and I am therefore sending everyone a
cautionary warning. The road where a left turn is made at “Decision Corner” on the Weaver
Creek Road is now blocked with a gate with a “no trespassing” sign that the owners are enforcing. We have had some members trying to get to our claims turned back with harsh
words from the purported owners or representatives. Our members have all acted in a courteous fashion and therefore avoided any unpleasantness. I strongly urge all members act likewise if confronted with type of a problem wherever it may occur. The Board is now alerted to
the problem and we are looking into it to see if we have a right to continue to use the road or
must find another way to those claims, if possible. I have prospected in that area for about six
years and I am sure other members have prospected on those claims for many years before I
first visited them. Nonetheless, we now have a problem and I do not recommend anyone attempt to use that road without specific permission from the purported owners. If we have legal rights we will assert them, but the Board does not want any harm to come to any person.
After all, this is a recreational pastime even though under the law it is clearly mining protected by the 1872 Mining Law. If other members have encountered problems of this nature,
please let the Board know. More on this later.
In closing, please stay safe out there and make it a good month.
Frederick Horn, President
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BOARD & OFFICE DIRECTORY
MONTHLY MEETINGS
General Meetings:
3rd Thursday of the month - 7:00 PM @ Arizona American Italian
Club 7509 North 12th St. Phoenix, AZ (No meeting in December)
Monthly outings:
Held on the weekends following the Third Thursday of the month.
Guests are welcome to attend regular meetings and outings.
Board Meeting:
forthTuesday of the month - 7:00pm Club Office
New Member Orientation:
Club Office 9:00 a.m.. See calendar for dates.
The Bird Tailings is published as a service to Roadrunner Prospectors’
Club, Inc. members. Opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of
the management or of its members. Publication of information in this
newsletter constitute, no guarantee of accuracy. Use of any information
found in this newsletter is at the sole risk of the user. Neither the RRPC,
it’s board of directors, nor the editor of this publication assume any
liability for damages resulting from the use of information found within
the newsletter content.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced either in part or
in whole without written consent of the Roadrunner Prospectors’ Club.
The newsletter encourages submissions of any article mining related,
opinion pieces, cartoons, want-ads, sales of items, etc.
Roadrunner Prospecting Club phone numbers:
Voice message 602-274-2521
Office Fax: 602-274-4335
PRESIDENT
Fred Horn
VICE PRESIDENT
Karl Weber
SECRETARY
Carol Nickel
TREASURER
Bill Hunt—(602) 348-8261
3 YEAR BOARD MEMBERS
Bob Hood
(vacant)
2 YEAR BOARD MEMBERS
Reeve Kahabka
Bill Nickel
1 YEAR BOARD MEMBERS
Bob Wierzal
Bruce Myers
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Office Manager
Membership Manager
Pete Baker
Pete Baker
Website
Pete Baker
Brian Jost
Mailing address:
RRPC
P.O. Box 56804
Phoenix, AZ 85079
Newsletter
Pete Baker
Facebook
Mike Powelkop
Website: http://www.roadrunnergold.com
Dues/Fees:
• Annual dues are due by December 1st
of each year.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoadrunnerGold
•
Club Office is located at:
2744 W. Osborn R.
Phoenix, AZ 85017-5023
(Open 9:00am to 1:00pm Wednesday). Between Thomas Rd
and Indian School Rd, west of 27th Ave.
Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF =
$44.00) due by December 1st of each
year.
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$20.00 Map Packet Replacement Fee
$10.00 badge Replacement Fee
Email: rrpc-office@roadrunnergold.com
Member Address Change Form:
Send to: RRPC, PO Box 56804, Phoenix, AZ 85079-6804
or email: rrpc-office@roadrunnergold.com
Member Number: ________
Name: ________________________________________
New Address: __________________________________
__________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________
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Prospecting Instructional Web Links
Bill Hunt found these YouTube video links which offer some helpful instructions in the art of
panning. Check them out.
Gold panning made easy. 40 + years experience
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrhsjVH_LO8
Panning for Gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnkg4b6EIxc
Gold Panning -- Backwash & Tap Method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cbiiohp5bQ
Drywashing a Small Wash in Arizona
http://youtu.be/hWnZaDXoJgY
Gold Panning Made Easy
http://youtu.be/OrhsjVH_LO8
Claims for Sale
The board has decided to put the following claims up for sale. These claims were visited
very few times and in addition two are at a long distance/drive time from the Phoenix area.
The claims have not yet been advertised to the general public, but will be in approximately
two weeks.
Map 13: Claim E
Claim F
Claim G
Claim H
Mine Lab
Gold Master
Gold Bug
Lobo
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$6,000
Map 22: Claim F-1
Claim F-2
D6 Placer 1
D6 Placer 2
$15,000
$15,000
Interested members can contact the club office.
Remember: Leave No Holes
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New Memberships Needed
The club would like to grow the membership and has agreed to institute a reward system for
any member who recruits new members into the club. Once the new member has officially
joined, the recruiting member will receive a VIP size nugget. The membership application has
been modified to include space for new members to insert the name and badge number of the
member who recommended them to the club. New applications are available at the club office
and will be available at each monthly meeting. Also, business cards will be available at our
meetings which have space for your name and badge number. You can hand these out to any
prospective new member. A link to a printable application can be found on the “How to Join”
page, on the club website: www.roadrunnergold.com.
So, talk to your friends and family who may be interested in prospecting and mining, and
also folks you see out on the claims that are not members. These are your potential candidates
who might have an interest in our club benefits.
Remember to give them your name and badge number in order for you to receive credit and
a shiny VIP .3 dwt nugget.
Your RRPC wants to go green and save you money
A large cost for your prospecting club is the monthly newsletter that is printed and mailed to
several hundred members. In order to try and reel in this monthly expense, starting in June, we
are going to electronically send the newsletter to all members who have an E-mail listed in our
files. Not only will we save trees and money, but, we will be able to get the newsletter to you
instantly. Be the first to see and know what is going on in your club, and enjoy the newsletter
in living color.
Please call the office if you do not have an e mail account with us. We will be happy to add
you to our E-Mail list.
Outings Volunteers Needed
To make our club members and guests welcome to the outings we can always use volunteers
to setup RPC direction signs and/or setup an entry point to the outing(s) to greet the members
and guests and pass out RPC literature and/or any other support as needed. Volunteers need
to be at the claim close to sunrise and end no earlier than noon depending on the effort needed. You can volunteer for specific outings, or ongoing, or be on call. To be eligible to be entered into the VIP nugget drawing you must volunteer prior to the outing so we can plan on
your support and activity so our members and guests have a good experience. You do not
need to be present to win a nugget. Contact the RPC office as noted in this newsletter for
more information.
If a member would like to present an activity at any outing such as prospecting equipment
demo’s, mining techniques, where to find the gold, or fun activities at the club picnics for
adults and kids, or whatever you can think of to enhance the outings experience. Volunteers
names are added to the monthly VIP nugget drawings and do not need to be present to win a
nugget. Contact the RPC office as noted in this newsletter for more information. A notice of
the activity will be put in the newsletter prior to the outing(s).
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July 2015 Classifieds
For Sale: Life Membership #2078. $400, Buyer pays $250
transfer fee. AMF paid for 2015. Please call Robert
Lundquest at (928) 207-7946.
For Sale: Life Membership #2432. $400, Buyer pays $250
transfer fee. AMF paid for 2015. Please call Bob Penkethman
at (623) 546-1694.
For Sale: Life Membership #1065. $400, Buyer pays $250
transfer fee. AMF paid for 2015. Please call Marilyn Halpny
at (480) 983-5212.
For Sale: Life Membership #1799. $400, Buyer pays $250
transfer fee. AMF paid for 2015. Please call William McDaniel at (928) 632-5170.
For Sale: Life Membership #4105. $400, Buyer pays $250
transfer fee. AMF paid for 2015. Please call Mary Williams
at (623) 266-9948.
For Sale: 3” dredging equipment. And, a pull-along ATV
trailer. Please call Hans Sommer for details and pricing –
(928) 237-7318
For Sale: (1) Like New, Traded-In Minelab GPX 5000, included all stock accessories. $3500.00 (normal price
$5795.00) Like New, Traded-In Minelab CTX 3030, includes
all stock accessories. $1800.00 (normal price $2499.00) (1)
Used XP Deus Metal Detector (call for details and model)
Other equipment for sale, call for listing of items. Contact Rob Allison (623) 362-1459 or (602) 909-9008 cell or text
message, Email: rob@robsdetectors.com
For Sale: Tesoro Bandido Metal Detector with new coil,
barely used, $400. Please call Jim Boast in Mayer, AZ: (928)
632-9075.
Wanted: 4WD long bed truck 2000 or newer. Also a truck
camper – prefer an Arctic Fox. And we need another metal
detector and a 7” elliptical coil for a Fisher Gold Bug 1. Call
Mike Lentes at (928) 499-0202
For Sale: 4” Keene Dredge, Never Been Used. Model 4400ph, 6.5HP Honda, Quick disconnect, 20’ suction hose.
Sale due to illness. $2,200.00. Please call Bob Del Grosso at
(480) 395-9212.
For Sale: 40”x48” 2 wheel trailer, with wood for a box.
Brand new. $175.00. Mini sluice $35.00. Please call Don
Stultz at (623) 544-2716.
For Sale: NEW 4HP 4 stroke Lifan LF160F-AQ engine with
6:1 gear reduction, ¾” x 2” shaft with keyway, NEVER used.
$100.00 Will power a trommel, boulder wench, or conveyor.
Please call Jeff Snyder at (480) 371-7407.
For Sale: Portable Braun Jaw Crushing System. One ton per
hour capability, trailer mounted with new tires and spare. 4”
x 2” crusher with 2” hammer style pulverizer. 3” rock to 80
mesh in one pass, also, possible to rerun 80 mesh product.
$5,250.00 or will trade for 4 oz of gold. Please call (602) 570
-8147 ask for George.
(Classified Ads — continued)
For Sale: Have you ever thought of opening a prospecting
store? I have a garage full of parts/accessories and supplies left
from a now defunct prospecting store to sell cheap. It's a 'one
price takes all' deal. Best offer. Russ Ford in Dewey, AZ
928.710.5064
For Sale: Gold King dry washer, 12x36 inch box with 3.4 hp
Briggs & Stratton blower, Seldom used. $600. Gold King dry
washer, 9x24 inch box with 2 cycle McCulloch blower, Used 3
seasons. $400. Call Bob Penkethman at (623) 546-1694.
For Sale: 5 used Beck Drywashers. These are full size wooden,
hand operated production drywashers. Motors can be adapted
to them. Price: $200 -$800 or gold. I also have the rights to the
company for sale if you want to start a business. Russ Ford in
Dewey (928) 710-5064
For Sale: 4" Gold King dredge. 5hp Briggs Motor has been
stored and will need some tlc. $1,000. Russ Ford in Dewey
(928) 710-5064
For Sale: Gold Buddy dry washer, Ryiobi engine, 31cc, dry
vac, stand and hoses. Keene Sluice, A51 10”x36”. Call Jim
Hamilton at (623) 847-4972.
For Sale: Three mining claims. (1) COFFEE HOUR, AMC
371029. Located on Hassayampa River about 12 miles South
of Prescott and about 1700 Ft. long. $2000. (2) BOZO, AMC
403543. Located on Hassayampa River about 11 miles South
of Prescott and about 1000 Ft long. $1000. (3) BIG ROCK
AMC 397166. Located on Groom Creek about 4 miles South
of Prescott and about 900 Ft. long. $600. Prices are firm, but
willing to trade for guns of equal value. All claims require
4WD access. Reason for selling is age and health as I can no
longer work them. Please call Dave Ridenhour at: (928) 4450564.
For Sale: From former RRPC President Eddie Mills estate:
Gold King drywasher smaller style $300. Gold Buddy selfcontained mini-highbanker $200. Wooden puffer drywasher
$70. Mini cleanup sluice $10. Screen tent, EZ-Up, Lots of pressure hoses with fittings, pans, scoops, boots and misc
stuff. Contact Jeff Snyder at 480-371-7407.
The following folks have joined RRPC since our last newsletter. Please welcome them into our club:
Jeff & Susan Palme
Nicholas & Maria Crabtree
Alan Erickson
Ed & Sue Bondzeleske
Jeff Doolittle
Ralph Stemp
Bob & Barbara Warman
Prescott Valley, AZ
Surprise, AZ
Socorro, NM
Maricopa, AZ
Washington, UT
Jerome, AZ
Dewey, AZ
VIP Winners from the June meeting:
Laura Cawley – Meeting Support
Doug Boker – Claims Marking
Erik Blouch – Office Support
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Shadow Mountain
Screw Products
Gold King Mfg LLC
Prospecting Equipment Repair
2545 E. Marilyn Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85032-4920
Ph - (602) 992-9173
Cell - (602) 625-4572
Mavis (623)-386-6430
Prospecting Supplies
Scott (623)-694-4389
Howard R. Bentley
Falcon Metal Detectors
PO Box 8353 Mesa AZ 85214 (480) 396-1181
www.falconmetaldectectors.com
Wally DeShon
BunksArizonaProspecting.com
Home of the Hermit Pick
Dry Washers, Maps, Accessories,
Carbon Fiber Detector Shafts
Calvin “Bunk” Bunker, 928-830-5350
PO Box 2581, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Please remember
Leave No Holes
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