JULY 2006 CENTRAL VIRGINIA GOLD PROSPECTORS MEETING

The next meeting of the CVGP will be held at the BUCKINGHAM 
property on July 15th.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGE OF 
LOCATION.  The meeting will begin at 10:00 AM—RAIN OR SHINE. 

DIRECTIONS TO LEASED PROPERTY IN BUCKINGHAM COUNTY:

On A map find the intersection of route 15 and route 60 at 
Sprouse’s Corner. 

Go 1 ½ miles south on route 15.

In curve you will see a sign for route 714—go to NEXT gravel road 
and turn right.

It is across from two churches on left.

After going through gate, go past trailer on right.  When you 
come to a clearing on the left with a large oak tree you should 
bear to the right.  This road will take you to the creek.  You 
should not attempt to go any further than the creek unless you 
have an ATV or 4-wheel drive.

There will be NO lunch provided so please bring your own food and 
drinks.  Please read this entire newsletter for an explanation of 
what will be happening after the meeting.
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REPORT ON JUNE 17, 2006 MEETING

The June 17th meeting was called to order with about 50 members 
and guests present.  

Several items to note:  A new member directory is being compiled 
for distribution.  It will include the names and contact 
information only of those people who have actually attended a 
meeting.

We were also reminded that when we join or renew GPAA or join 
LDMA to tell them you are a member of the Central Virginia club 
so we can get credit.

Volunteers are still needed to help at the gold show in Lynchburg 
on October 14 and 15.

Old Business:  The rule about the gate at Buckingham was 
repeated—Leave the gate as you find it—either locked or 
unlocked.  Also, it has been observed that someone is not filling 
in the holes they dig.  IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT  ALL HOLES BE 
FILLED  BEFORE LEAVING THE PROPERTY.

The Treasurer’s Report was given and the Secretary read the 
report on the May meeting.

It was agreed upon by the members present that all land fees 
installment payments must be completed by the September meeting.

We were reminded that we need everyone’s help selling the tickets 
for the ounce gold nugget and the Garrett metal detector raffles

The outing to Cotton Patch in North Carolina is scheduled for the 
last week in September.  Let us know if you are interested in 
attending.
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DREDGING AND NEW PROPERTIES:

Several individual club members have received approval from VMRC 
to dredge  on the properties that they submitted.  The Club’s 
application that covers 7 different properties is still being 
processed.  If you submit your application for a piece of 
property you want approved, it can be done in a short period of 
time.

Ben announced that all the details have been agreed upon for the 
club to lease 6 new properties in the Buckingham County area.    
They are all close to the property we already lease in 
Buckingham.  The arrangement for the 6 pieces of land is that we 
will have access for prospecting for 104 feet from the center of 
the steam going through the property on each side.  There now 
will be a total of  approximately 540 acres that the club has 
permission to prospect.  Camping will also be allowed on these 
properties and the same rules regarding fires, holes dug, etc. 
will apply.  Some of the land will be available year-round.

Plan for the July meeting:  The official meeting will be short.  
Then those members who are participating in the Lane Use Fee will 
divide into 6 groups.  Each group will go to one of the new 
properties for a specified length of time and then will proceed 
to the next property on the list.  If you have a four-wheel drive 
or ATV it might come in handy for this outing.  If the weather 
has made the roads on the new properties too muddy to travel, 
there will be a presentation done giving directions to all the 
new properties, outlining of the property boundaries and, 
hopefully, handouts showing these details.  

We hope to have printed brochures showing a map of the property 
and directions to get there.

This tour will take most of the afternoon so come prepared for 
the weather and bring your food and liquid needs.

It was also decided that the August 19th and September 16th 
meetings will be held at the main Buckingham property.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting on the 17th.

REMINDER The time for election of new officers is rapidly 
approaching.  Please keep this in mind and if you are willing to 
serve or if there is someone you would like to nominate, please 
let us know.