1120 Rock Club

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Why we limit participation for field trips
There are a few reasons.

• Some of the sites are small! For example, the gold panning trip is on a small section of the creek. If we have too many people join, there won't be enough room for everyone to pan. The limit is there so the people who go will have access to the site.
• Claim owner restrictions. Most of the sites we visit are privately claimed. The claim owners allow the club to join because we have insurance. We are on someone else's claim which means we follow their rules, and sometimes they may impose a maximum for participation. It is our job to follow their rules so we may have continued access to these places.
• Wagonmaster (field trip leader) limitations. Most field trips have 1 wagonmaster, and they can only be responsible for so many people! We add a participation limit so there is less stress on the wagonmaster.

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• When: Before 8am Saturday 8 August
  Meet the trip leader at the Science Center in Polson Park, Vernon before 8am
  Leave at 8am sharp to the site
• Where: Inches Creek (near Cherryville)
• What: Waterline agates, quartz, opal, geodes
• Tools needed: Rock hammer, small sledge hammer, chisel, kneeling/sitting pad, squirt bottle, proper footwear with good ankle support, bug spray, water and snacks
• Terrain difficulty: Somewhat difficult, not ideal for small kids and dogs
  Site is on a rocky slope that requires careful climbing
  Site requires moving large rocks to find treasures
  You can also dig at the bottom of the slope or on the road (easier terrain)

Limited spots available: Please text Jeremy at 250-870-8449 to reserve your spots
You need to receive confirmation from the field trip leader that you are registered for the field trip
Let them know how many people you are registering for, and confirm that you are a paid member of a BCLS club
If you are not, you need to sign up or renew by emailing Carrie at carrie-okey@shaw.ca
You will not be able to sign up for the club at the field trip; you need to be signed up before the field trip

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• When: 6:45am Sunday 9 August
  Meet trip leader at the Science Center in Polson Park, Vernon at 6:45am for check in
  Trip leader will be leaving at 7am sharp
• Where: Lightning Peak (Monashees)
• What: Peridot
• Tools needed: **Hi-vis vest required**, hammer, chisel, good hiking footwear, squirt bottle, water and food, bug spray
• Terrain difficulty: High
  Requires 45-minute hike with steep parts through forest to reach the site
  Approximately 1.5-hour drive to Kettle River turnoff, and then 1 hour drive on gravel road
  Not kid friendly
  Dogs OK but in bear country

Limited spots available: Please text/call (no calls after 8 PM or before 9 AM) Tony at 250-351-5499 to reserve your spots
You need to receive confirmation from the field trip leader that you are registered for the field trip
Let them know how many people you are registering for, and confirm that you are a paid member of a BCLS club
If you are not, you need to sign up or renew by emailing Carrie at carrie-okey@shaw.ca
You will not be able to sign up for the club at the field trip; you need to be signed up before the field trip

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Meeting Wednesday 26 August

Senior Centre
1353 Richter Street^Map

Doors open at 6:30 pm
The meeting starts at 7:00
You may bring treasures to talk about and a small contribution for the door prizes