The 2016 Show Committee
SHOW CO-CHAIRS……………………… Wayne Urion
Elaine Kipp
BUDGET & FINANCE…………………… Eric Hottenstein
FACILITY COORDINATOR & Setup…
Wayne Urion
Show Theme: “Where in the World?”
There are seven continents on home planet Earth. Six of these landmasses
offer us collectable wonders to enjoy.
Take a journey with us to exotic and everyday locales to view beautiful,
colorful gems, rocks and fossils that will amaze you.
The Delaware Mineralogical Society
Presents the
53rd Annual
DEALER COORDINATORS…………… Teddi Silver
Vicki Pizzini
Come visit with us at our March 5-6, 2016 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show to
see the wonders of Nature, displayed in dozens of Exhibits--all brought to
you by the Delaware Mineralogical Society and its partners.
GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW
EXHIBITS & JUDGING…………………. Esther Kerns
Paula McCarter
This year, every locale will be a candidate for representation. Check your
Show Program for details.
At the
PUBLICITY COORDINATORS……..….. Gene Hartstein
Wayne Urion
Many of our Exhibits will focus on American collections, as well as cover
the exciting displays of world-class specimens for your enjoyment.
ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR………. Carla Gauger
RAFFLE…………………………………… Carla Gauger
CLUB CASE COORDINATOR…………. Esther Kerns
JUNIOR BOOTH COORDINATOR.…… Mary Ann Levan
Assistant (Fossils)…………….. Sophie Homsey
Assistant (Minerals)…………… Willard Barrowclough
We will have representatives from many of our partner organizations
present to answer questions about their Exhibits.
If you're a scientist, student, collector, or just a curious visitor, who
appreciates a good show, please do join us!
Delaware Technical & Community College
Stanton, Delaware
March 5-6, 2016
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Visit our local Museums, University Collections, and area Archaeological
Societies to see and learn more.
CLUB SALES COORDINATOR..……… Bill Stephens
LAPIDARY ARTS Demos………………. Marji Marshall
Judy Barlow
TRANSPORT COMMANDER……..…… Eric Hottenstein
NUTRITIONAL PROVIDERS……..…..
Marji Marshall
Barbara Brunett
SHOW Program………………………….. Ken Casey
SHOW Signs……………………………… Wayne Urion
SHOW Photographer……………………. Ken Casey
Our thanks and appreciation to the many DMS member volunteers
who have helped to make this show possible for public enjoyment .
NOTE TO PARENTS: Children are welcome at our show, and we encourage that
you bring them. However, mineral and fossil specimens are often fragile. Please
caution your children to look with their eyes and not their fingers. Handling of
specimens is not allowed without explicit permission from the dealer or
owner. You may be liable for damages. Thank you.
DMS is a proud member of the American Federation of Mineralogical
Societies (AFMS) and the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and
Lapidary Societies (EFMLS).
Please join us for our next show on:
March 4-5, 2017
www.delminsociety.net
“Omnem movere lapidum”
Growlosaurus rex
Celebrating our 53rd Show!
On behalf of the DMS, Welcome to our show!
Wayne Urion and Elaine Kipp - Show Co-Chairs
ABOUT OUR SHOW
DOOR PRIZES and RAFFLE PRIZES: Hang on to your admission
ticket. Every hour a winning number will be drawn for door prizes.
Several raffle prizes will also be offered to those who purchase raffle
tickets ($1 or $5 for 6) at the admissions desk.
THE EXHIBITS
Show Theme: Where in the World?
Come and see the sparkle of exhibits by the Iron Museum, club members, and guest
rockhounds. Enjoy!
CLUB MEMBERS SALES: Some of our members will have mineral &
fossil specimens for sale, as well as hand-crafted jewelry.
Iron Hill Museum/Delaware
Academy of Science………
Bill Stephens…………………
*Edward Bayley………………
Hans Van Binsburgen………..
Alex Kane……………………..
Joe & Lorraine Polityka………
*Paula McCarter………………
Jim & Amelia Craig Stauffer…
*Michael J. Jacob……………..
David Ellis…………………....
Jeff Chalfant…………………
Diana Silvestri……………….
Charles Szczepanski……….
DEMONSTRATIONS: The grinding and polishing of stones, faceting,
jewelry-making, and other lapidary related crafts will be demonstrated
by DMS members & Tuscarora Lapidary Society members, who enjoy
the lapidary arts and hand-crafting.
*Wayne Urion……………….
Philip Betancourt……………..
David Dinsmore………………
William Severance…………..
EXHIBITS: See the many excellent exhibits of fine minerals, fossils,
self-collected minerals, fossils, jewelry, and lapidary materials. We
also will have two local Archaeological Societies participating.
DEALERS: Specimens and supplies are available from our 18 quality
dealers of minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, and lapidary materials.
JUNIOR BOOTH: The junior booth offers mineral, fossil, and lapidary
rough that has been donated by friends of the DMS. Specimens are
offered for sale at very affordable prices to benefit the novice collector.
Demonstrations may include: Lapidary, Faceting, Beading,
Chain-maille, Wax-carving, Scrimshaw, Cabbing, Wirewrapping,
Wirewrapping Rings, Pearl Stringing, Bead Crocheting, Native
American stonework, Mineral Identification, and more!
MEMBERSHIP: Membership information for our club, the Delaware
Mineralogical Society is available at the club table located in the entry
lobby and at the demonstration booth. See anyone at the front desk if
you have any questions. Info is available at www.delminsociety.net.
REFRESHMENTS: Snacks and beverages may be purchased from
The Landing Café Concession and vending machines. No food is
permitted in the Gymnasium, please. There are also many good
restaurants within a mile of DelTech.
Esther Kerns, Coordinator…..
Tom Pankratz, Coordinator….
Petrified Wood from around the
Country
MPM Wavellite
Calcites of Missouri's Viburnum Trend
A Colorful Show
Minerals
Garnets - Lots of Garnet
An Acicular World
Goliath and Friends
Habits of Quartz
Agates from Argentina
Minerals
Geodes, Nodules, and Thundereggs
The Artifacts of the Unami: The Turtle
Men, the Best of the Lenape
What in the World?
Garnets
Recent Acquisitions
In Memory of Paul Desautels
(1920-1991)
DMS Club Theme Case
'Where in the World?'
DMS Fieldtrip Cases (2)
Junior Member Exhibits:
Mary Ann Levan, Coordinator.
*Nathan Harrison……………..
*Austen Specht……………….
*Guthrie Specht……………….
DMS Blue Rockers
Geodes
Mineral Crystals and Shapes
Pseudomorph Minerals
Judges: Philip Betancourt, William Severance
* Indicates Competitive Exhibit: Competitive exhibits are judged using a
comprehensive point system established by the DMS for each of the above categories
depending on the level of experience (junior, novice, advanced) of the exhibitor.
Exhibits are not judged against one another. A minimum of points must be earned to
achieve a first, second, or third place award. The exhibit earning the most points is
awarded the Best of Show. In general, judging is based on presentation, quality,
showmanship, accuracy, rarity, and variety. The EFMLS/AFMS has its own criteria.