The GPAA is looking for a local young couple, GPAA members, 25 - 35 years old for a 30 second commercial they’re shooting around here. They’ll be metal detecting together out in the desert and speaking from a script into the camera. Also there is hugging at one point so a couple is ideal. They are paying $100 for each person and taking care of expenses as well.

If you are interested, send your contact information (i.e. names of the couple, address, phone, ages, GPAA member number, etc.) and a photo to Chris Culp at the GPAA. Chris is the GPAA editor and his email address is  cculp@goldprospectors.org.

If you have any questions, you can contact Chris directly using the email address above or at (951) 699-4749 x160.

The July 2010 Temecula Valley Prospectors meeting will be held on Saturday, July 10th, at 9:00 am. Our meetings are held at the Temecula Community Center located at 28816 Pujol St., Temecula CA.

We have a new Grand Prize that you really need to come and see. It is the Keene DW2 Mini Dry Washer w/12V Power and is one of the most portable Dry Washers available.

We also have some really cool things that will be on the main raffle table too. From talking with Jim, there will be a Keene A51A Mini Sluice, a 28″ Beach Scoop, and more.

If you’ve been out digging or detecting this month, don’t forget to bring your finds to share with the group. Who knows… you might just win some gold!

All are welcome, so we hope to see you there.

** UPDATE **

We will discussing a possible event at the Stagecoach Days in Banning on September 9th to 12th.

Jim Jeffery will be discussing a new technique of Sluicing Without Classifying which should be very informative.

8- Members participated in the JULY - Finds of the Month.

GOLD FINDS WINNERS:

• Don A. won a vial with gold for his find at Mariposa County.
• Tracy S. won a Bicentennial Coin for his finds at Wickenburg, Arizona.

Other Participants:

• Smith-B. brought in gold found at Gold Mtn.
• Tom C.  brought in gold that he found at Barstow.

TREASURE FINDS WINNERS:

• Lorrie Y. won a vial with gold for his finds in local parks and Dohenny Beach.
•  John B. won a bicentennial Coin for his find at local beaches.

Other Participants: 

•  Ray & Deb B. brought in finds they found a Murrieta Parks.

 Thanks for sharing your finds with the membership. Good luck and bring home the gold!

Doug B.

The June 2010 Temecula Valley Prospectors meeting will be held on Saturday, June 12th, at 9:00 am. Our meetings are held at the Temecula Community Center located at 28816 Pujol St., Temecula CA.

Our Metal Detector & Roy’s Rocker Grand Prize was given away last month and Ken has acquired a new grand prize that is going to knock your socks off… are you sitting down? Well here it is…

Keene DW2 Mini Dry Washer w/12V Power

Simply the lightest, most compact, portable and efficient Dry Washer on the market. The easy turning hand crank controls the vibration on our DW2, enabling heavier materials to settle faster. The over-sized Marlex hopper has an adjustable flow control to provide an even flow of material with increased capacity. The dual riffle design greatly improves fine gold recovery and has a snap latching system which makes removal of the riffle tray a snap for clean up. Ir includes the optional 12 Volt electric motor that operates the vibrating crank shaft for faster settling of heavier material. Efficient, light, portable and a breeze to operate, this Dry Washer is an absolute value.

The retail value of this Dry Washer is $775, so you need to make sure you get your share of the tickets, because this one is going to be HOT!!

We are still waiting on confirmation of our speaker this month, but we’ve had a lot going on this month, so you’ll want to come and catch up on what everyone’s been doing and share your adventures too.

All are welcome, so we hope to see you there.

7 Members participated in the APRIL Finds of the Month.

GOLD FINDS WINNERS:

• Jim & Sue Jeffrey Won a vial with Gold for their find at Two Quartz & Dome Rock, AZ.
• Tom Clark Won a Bicentennial Coin for his find in the Desert
• Diane McNamara Brought in her find from Dale Mining Area
• Tracy Snethen Brought in his find from the GPAA Crystal Area
• Frank Ramirez Brought in his find from Dale Mining Area

April 2010 Gold

April 2010 Gold

April 2010 Gold

TREASURE FINDS WINNERS:

• Diane McNamara Won a vial with Gold for her find in Desert/Beach
• Lorrie Young Won a Bicentennial Coin for his find in Parks

April 2010 Treasure

DISPLAY:

Diane McNamara Brought in a large quantity of Garnets she found at the Horse Thief Area

Thanks for sharing your finds with the membership. Good luck and bring home the gold!

Doug Balhorn

The May 2010 Temecula Valley Prospectors meeting will be held on Saturday, May 8th, at 9:00 am. Our meetings are held at the Temecula Community Center located at 28816 Pujol St., Temecula CA.

The Grand Prize Raffle (Roy’s Rocker Picture & Garrett Scorpion Gold Stinger Metal Detector) will be drawn this month, so be sure to come and get some additional tickets. You don’t have to be present to win the Grand Prize, but the more tickets you have in the bucket, the better your chance to win!

Our speaker this month will be Cory Rudolph who has been prospecting for more than 40 years. Cory will be touching on some real interesting topics, so plan on being there. You definitely don’t want to miss this one!

All are welcome, so we hope to see you there.

8 Members participated in the March Finds of the Month.
GOLD FINDS WINNERS:

• Doug Balhorn won a vial with Gold for his find at the Club Trip to East Fork.
• Jack Hamilton won a Bicentennial Coin for his finds at the First Chance GPAA Claim and Lake Elsinore area Gold.

Gold Finds March 2010

TREASURE FINDS WINNERS:

• Arnold Shields won a vial with Gold for his finds in the hills of Hemet.
• Ray and Debbie Bratton won a Bicentennial Coin for their finds in local parks and old lots.

Treasure Finds March 2010

OTHER PARTICIPANTS:

• Jim Jeffrey brought in Gold found at East Fork.
• Susan Balhorn brought in a large collection of coins and jewelry found at parks in Temecula and Beaches.
• Peter Anest brought in Quartz, Phospherous he found in Murrieta.

DISPLAYS:

• Tracy Snethen brought in a neat display of Gypsum he found in Utah and Arizona.
• Jim and Sue Jeffrey brought in a very extensive collection of miners lamps, western spurs, crushers, and helmets.

Miner's Lamps Display

Gypsum Display

Thanks for sharing your collection with the membership.

Doug

Hi Everyone,

Nancy DeFalco from the GPAA contacted Ken Hannan, our Chapter President, today looking for some help over at the GPAA office in Temecula. She wasn’t specific about what she needed help with, but it is usually some type of basic assembly of kits or items (i.e. DVD’s, snuffers, etc.).

They are looking for help this Friday, April 9th, at 8:00 am. Any volunteers from our Chapter that show up to help will earn Chapter Credits for TVP and lunch will be provided by the GPAA.

If you think you will be able to help out, please email Ken Hannan at president@gpaatvp.com so he can get a count to Nancy.

Here is the location information for those that can make it:

Gold Prospectors Association of America
43445 Business Park Drive, # 113
Temecula CA 92590
951-699-4749

The April 2010 Temecula Valley Prospectors meeting will be held on Saturday, April10th, at 9:00 am. Our meetings are held at the Temecula Community Center located at 28816 Pujol St., Temecula CA.

This month, we are privileged to have Jerry Hobbs, president of Public Lands for the People, as our guest speaker. The PLP is a great advocate and support to the prospecting community and it will be interesting to hear what is going on and learn how we can get involved to help.

Last month we introduced the new Grand Prize Raffle. A beautiful picture called “Roy’s Rocker” by John Agrella. This month, we have sweetened the pot! Thanks to a generous donation by Vice President Mark Weaver, we have added a Garrett Scorpion Gold Stinger Metal Detector to the package. That’s right… the winner walks away with both!

Garrett Scorpion Gold Stinger

Hope to see you all there!