Western Colorado Chapter of Gold Prospectors Assn of America
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At the Meeting
Happy Birthday to Matthew!
Congratulations to Lester for winning the monthly nugget!
Calvin gave a report of the Denver Gold Show held the prior weekend. 8 volunteers went to help with the show. Our chapter will receive a percentage of the tickets for helping with the show. We will also receive chapter points for each of the volunteers. The show was sponsored by the Foothills Prospectors chapter. President Tina was very appreciative of the assistance provided by our chapter.
He also talked about upcoming events we are invited to participate.
Honorary lifetime memberships were presented to Deb Littlefield, one of the chapter founders, and RD Round.
Mr. Detector wants to have a swap meet at his business. It will be held May
Dick stated he helped a guy with some GPAA claims in the Leadville area. He also did a GPAA claim below the BOSS claim which is only accessible by foot. Shannon Poe with AMRA is going to meet with BLM to see about getting motorized access.
Calvin is the purchasing agent and was given permission to use his discretion with a limit.
The results of the silent auction for the 2# bag of Felix concentrates which had cost $120 with $18 shipping will be held at the May meeting.
Where To Find Us:
Western Colorado Chapter of Gold Prospectors Association of America
115 West Main
Olathe, CO
Phone +1-970-596-4627
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Mailing address
63579 Spring Creek Rd #12
Montrose, CO 81403
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MINER'S CODE OF ETHICS
I will have on site all necessary permits and licenses.
I will not prospect in areas closed to prospecting and mining.
I will respect other prospectors' claims and not work claims without owners' permission.
I will fill in my prospecting holes.
I will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources, wildlife, fisheries, and
private property and respect all laws or ordinances governing prospecting and mining.
I will be thoughtful, considerate, and courteous to those around me at all times.
I will only build fires in designated or safe places and in accordane with current federal,
state, and local guideline.
I will be careful with fuels and motor oils and be cognizant of their potential destructive
effect on the environment.
I will not refuel motorized equipment in the stream and will not allow oil form motorized
equipment to drip onto or into the water.
I will remove and properly dispose of trash and debris that I find.
I will not remove stream bank material, destroy natural vegetation or woody debris dams, nor discharge excess silt into the waterways.
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