Tomah Wisconsin GPAA Chapter – May 2018

Welcome

Welcome to the 2018 GOLD FEVER Newsletter.  Another year, another gold prospecting opportunity.  If you have not tried to find gold, you need to give it a try.  Let us know if you need help to get started, there are many people with experience that the help you.

 Do not forget the Newsletter and pictures can always be found at:

President’s Message

Next month metal detecting outing May 19

      We will be meeting at the fairgrounds in Viroqua at 10:00am. The fairgrounds are on Hwy 14/61 or Main St. near the north end of town. Richard has lined up some new areas for us to look this year. Bring your own lunch and drinks, and of course you metal detectors and digging tools. If you want to participate and don't have a detector there should be a few extras around or someone could share mine with me I also have a real old one that im not even sure works anymore if I have to I could try that one

 On June 16 we will be making our annual trip to Nugget Lake in western Wisconsin. The number for the park is 715-639-5611 it’s rather late to get a camp site but you could still try. I look forward to seeing lots of you there for the picnic and a little prospecting.

 I’m also thinking of another outing there in Sept or Oct maybe not on our normal weekend but somewhere after the third week in Sept and before the third weekend in October. This could cover both months. I will be in California at roaring camp the first and second weekends of September not sure if I can turn around by the third week and do another outing. We will have a map to Nugget next month.

 The last of the snow left my yard on April 30th this year had 20 + inches just two weeks ago.

 I still could use some help at the Omni center in Onalaska on the weekend of June2-3 to help demonstrate prospecting equipment and panning at the Coulee Rock Clubs rock and gem show.

See you in the creeks Mike Fait

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Upcoming Events

May 5, 2018 -- Wausau Prospectors – Meeting/Program – Swap Fest/Prospecting for Diamonds in Glacial Material.

May 19, 2018 - Tomah Club Meeting Town of LaGrange Town Hall – at 1:00 pm

June 1, 2, & 3, 2018 - Wausau Prospectors – Outing – Ontonagon Michigan

June 2-3, 2018 – Coulee Rock Club – Rock & Gem Show – see more info below

June 16, 2018 - Tomah Club Meeting Outing to Nugget Lake

July 21, 2018 – Tomah Club Meeting – to be determined.

July 27, 28, & 29 – Midstate Metal Detector Club 22^nd Annual Open Hunt.

Tomah Wisconsin GPAA Chapter Minutes April 21, 2018

 

Old Business:                                                                                                                                                              

The April meeting was held at the Town Hall at the Town of Lagrange, 22731 Flint Ave. on Route #21 west of Tomah Wisconsin on April 21, 2018,   26 members and guests attended.  

Mick Whalen – demonstrated the Gold Wheel (not sure if thst is what it was called).  He displayed how to get that small, small gold out of classified pay dirt.  Thank you Mick, you did a great job.

  New Business:

The May meeting will be an outing to do metal detecting.  See details in Mike’s Message above.  Please bring you own lunch and drinks.

The Coulee Rock Club – Rock & Gem Show – will be a great outing for anyone interested is rocks & gem.  The club will be having a booth and would be very grateful for any help provided. 

Other outings to look forward to are the Wausau chapters outing to Okanagan Michigan June 1-2-3 for copper hunting, or maybe some gold exploration in the area. August outing to Snyder Park in Clark county August 3-4-5. They are also having a metal detecting outing May 12 in the Owen area. We are having a metal detecting outing May 19 site to be determined yet.

 Raffles:  

50/50 raffle – Kurt Bublitz

Gold Raffle - Gold Nugget: Ken Olp                                                                                                                                                                   Nugget Lake gold – Larry Bender                                                                                                                                  Pickers – Ken Olp                                                                                                                                                       Chicken Alaska concentrates bag: Diane North   

Special Raffle – Sluce – Wayne Eliffison                                                                                                                                          Rock Crusher – Richard Niemyiski                                                               

 Special thanks to all who brought raffle prizes, Thank you to all that donated items for the Table Raffle –  Larry Bender, Gary Morrison, Mike Fait, Gale Fait, Richard Niemyjski, Diane & Bill North, Kurt Bublitz , John Schwingle, Jeff Hastings, Richard Powell,  Diane Kollins, and Mick Whalen. Hope I didn't miss anyone.        

Gold Price on 4/3/18 was $1,311.60               Silver Price on 4/3/18 was $16.39

Respectfully submitted by Diane North – Newsletter Editor

 

Tomah Gold Club e-mail:   

Here is the hunt flier for 2018 if you cannot open the attachment you can also download from the club website http://midstatemdc.com/ even if you do not come for the hunt come and visit raffles going on all day Saturday.

Also check out all the Metal detector special out for this spring most end May 31

 

 

 

Sponsored by:

Outdoor Outfitters

The MidState Metal Detector Club welcomes you to their 22^nd Annual Open Hunt and State Championship.  We pride ourselves in providing an affordable, fun event for the entire family.  Early entries enable better hunt planning.

Hunts will be held rain or shine.    Location - Deer Trail Park Campground near Nekoosa, WI   

100% of entry fees and donations are planted in the form of coins or tokens over the 2 days of the hunt.

·         Wisconsin State Championship – 2 day Competition Hunt (Sponsored by First Texas Products)                     

·         Raffles held throughout the weekend, and a Merchandise Drawing  – with donated merchandise and prizes

·         Treasures of Yesteryear Museum & Antique Detectors on display in club trailer

·         Metal Detecting Dealers, Miscellaneous Businesses and clubs will have booths on site

·         Visit the club website for hunt fliers or updates http://midstatemdc.com/

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Schedule of Events (Times are approximate)

Friday Night:    5:00 to 7:00 Welcome and Registration

 Dark                Free Night Hunt (All coins/prizes are donated)

Saturday:  8:00 to 8:45 Registrations

  9:30 to 10:00   Freedom Hunt

10:30 to 11:00   Wayne Otto’s Dollar Digging Hunt – Clad Dollars and Silver Halves (Sponsored by Outdoor Outfitters)

11:20 to 12:00   Wisconsin State Championship Competition

12:00 to   2:00   Lunch

  2:00 to   2:30   Liberty Hunt

  3:00 to   3:30   Kids Hunt – Ages 7-12 – Detector Needed

Ages 6 and Under – No Detector Needed

  4:00 to   4:30   Memorial Hunt - $20.00 Extra Fee

                          (US and Foreign Silver)

  4:15 to   5:15   Detector Throw Contest

                         

  4:30 to    ???   Merchandise Drawing

 Sunday:   8:00 to   8:30 Registration 

 9:00 to   9:30    Finals for the Wisconsin State Competition Hunt

            

10:00 to 10:30   Big Dig (Sponsored by Outdoor Outfitters)

 

10:40 to 10:45   Competition Hunt runoff (in case of ties)

11:00 to 11:20   Awards, and Announcements.

11:30 to 12:00   Key Hunt

(Detectors Donated)

12:30 to 1:00     Vintage Hunt (oldies and goodies)

 

 

Directions:

This year’s hunt will be held at Deer Trail Park Campground near Nekoosa, WI

From Wisconsin Rapids

Head south on Hwy. 13.  Turn right on Hwy. 73 for 3½ miles. Turn left on County Rd. Z just after Evergreen Bowling Alley. Go 3 miles south. Campground is on the right.

Parking at hunt site – Make sure you are parked where

allowed - No Parking in camp sites. You will have to move!

Also watch your speed, and please pick up your trash.

 

 

Please thank and support the following business for their donations to our 21^st Annual Hunt, and for their continued support to our 22^nd Annual hunt in 2018.

American Digger Magazine  www.americandigger.com              ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal                      

Artistic Signs – 715-325-5000 WI. Rapids, WI                        Lost Treasures Magazine

Detector Electronics Corp- www.metaldetector.com               Minelab USA -  Downers Grove, IL            

Deerfield Detectors- www.deerfielddetectors.com                   O’Reilly Auto Parts     http://www.oreillyauto.com

Doug’s Treasure Den – Wisconsin Rapids, WI                        Outdoor Outfitters - Waukesha, WI                                        

First Texas Products (Bounty Hunter, Fisher, Teknetics)        ProSticker.com – www.prosticker.com

Garrett Metal Detectors, Texas                                              Superior Balance Scales www.superiorbalance.com

Gary’s Coin & Stamp – Wisconsin Rapids, WI                    Wilcox All Pro Tools – Montezuma, IA                               

Gary Kruesel – Token Collector -1-507-282-0147                  Western & Eastern Treasures Magazine

                                                                                               Whites Electronics Inc - Whites of the Great Lakes

                                                                                                                                                                                     

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Campground

Deer Trail Park Campground

13846 County Road Z
Nekoosa, WI 54457
Phone: (715)886-3871
E-Mail: deertrl@wctc.net

www.campingfriend.com/DeerTrailPark

This Campground is where the Hunt will take place. Mention the MidState Metal Detecting Club Open Hunt when reserving a campsite.

More information about the Wisconsin Rapids area, you can visit these websites.

www.visitwisrapids.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                          Entry Form (1 Entry form per person please)                                                          

DISCLAIMER: The sponsoring club, its members, nor its officers connected with this hunt will be held responsible for theft, injuries, or damage incurred.  Hunt at your own risk.  Be a responsible hunter and fill in your holes.  Only probes and diggers of no more than 2 inches in width will be allowed in any hunt, (No rakes allowed). No Pulse machines - Headphones Required. If these conditions are not met, you may be asked to leave the hunt field.  All coins and tokens are buried shallow as possible.

 * Due to changing Silver prices we reserve the right to change all Hunts and targets*

Name __________________________________________________________________________________    

Address _________________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________ State _____________Zip _______________

Phone___________________________________Email _______________________________________

Open Hunt

$_____ Regular Entry (2 days - $100.00 per person)

$_____ Regular Entry – Saturday Only (1 day - $60.00 per person)

$_____ Regular Entry – Sunday Only (1 day - $55.00 per person)

$_____ Pre Teen Entry – Age 12 and Under (2 days - $75.00 per person)

$_____ Pre Teen Entry – Age 12 and Under – Saturday Only (1 day - $45.00 per person)

$_____ Pre Teen Entry – Age 12 and Under – Sunday Only (1 day - $40.00 per person)

$_____ Special Saturday - Memorial Hunt ($20.00 Pre-Registration by July 1, 2018)

$_____ Total

Wisconsin Championship Hunt – Pre Registration by July 1, 2018

100% Payback – All Championship Hunt Trophies will be donated by ProSticker.com

Select Division – Age as of July 27, 2018 – You must stay in your age Division or go to Pro Division

*There has to be 2 or more entered in a Division if not you will be moved – Payouts are: 2 in division pays 1st only.  3 in a division pays 1st and 2nd.  4 or more in a division pays 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

o   Juniors - Boys and Girls (Age 17 and under)

o   Men                                (Age 18-54)

o   Senior Men        (Age 55 and Over)

o    Women (Age 18 and Over)