Gold Fever!!!

Tomah Wisconsin GPAA Chapter – August 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:

www.huntforgems.com/gpaatomahwi/

President’s Message

Hi everyone I’m going to the Wausau outing at Snyder Park and wedges creek Saturday the 4 and Sunday the 5. I will report on outing at next meeting August 18.

At the July meeting I talked about us going back to Nugget on Sept 22 with no meeting on the 15 as I will just be getting back from Roaring Camp in California on the 10th. The proposed outing will be from 10:00 till 3 if you get there a little late come and find us on the creek. All participants regardless of experience will get and equal share of the concentrates from all the participants. There will not be a meeting or meal you will need to bring your own lunch. Everyone is welcome to come to my camp site after the outing for supper. Probably hotdogs and beans! The latest on the creek is that it is real low on sluggish, with some algae in some puddles.

This month Wayne Ellefson sr. is going to bring his gold wheel to do a demonstration.

I’m still waiting for my GPAA gold mining claims guide so you are not alone!

See you in the creek Mike

Upcoming Events

August 3, 4, & 5, 2018 – Wausau Prospectors Outing - Snyder Lake

August 18, 2018 – Tomah Club Meeting Town of LaGrange Town Hall – at 1:00 pm

September 8, 2018 – Wausau Prospectors Outing - Black River slucing for Diamonds and Gold

September 22, 2018 – (4^th Saturday) Tomah Outing to Nugget Lake

October 6, 2018 – Wausau Prospectors Meeting/Program – Election of Officers’ & California Gold Prospecting

October 20, 2018 - Tomah Club Meeting Town of LaGrange Town Hall – at 1:00 pm – 2019 Election of Officers

Tomah Wisconsin GPAA Chapter Minutes July 21, 2018

Old Business:

The May meeting was held at Tomah Club Meeting Town of LaGrange Town Hall - 17 members and guests attended.

We talked about another outing to nugget on Sept 22 it wouldn't be a picnic but a group dig where all the concentrates would be split evenly with all the participants. Also Gary Thompson talked about Indiana Gold Panning. He had some great information for those that would like to go to Indiana. If you have any questions, let Gary know.

Tomah GPAA Club has lost a long time member on July 05, 2018. Elhart Mickelson grew up in Stillwater, MN, then he served 2 years and was honorably discharges as a corporal in the United State Army. His hobbies were prospecting, metal detecting, woodworking, collecting tractors, spelunking in the mountains, spending time with family and friends, and going out for tea and pie.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan Marie Mickelson, four children, Johnathon Juel Michelson of Buena vista, Co., Lori Ann Mickelson of Buena Vista, CO, Kimber Iann Mickelson of Neillsville, WI and Dan Harold Koehler of Neillsville, WI.

A Memorial Service for Ehart was held on July 21, 2018 at the Hillside Community Church in Neillsville.

New Business:

Next month August 18 will be a normal meeting at Lagrange Town Hall in Tomah. There will be a Gold Wheel demo and information. Bring a dish to pass.

Raffles:

50/50 raffle won by Jeff Hastings – again – 2 months in a row.

Gold nugget won by Diana Ricks

Thank you to all that donated items for the Table Raffle – Larry Bender, Mike & Gayle Fait, Jeff Hastings, Diane North, and Diane Kollins. Sorry I missed anyone who donated.

Gold Price on 8/1/18 was $1,215.50 Silver Price on 8/1/18 was $15.35

Respectfully submitted by Diane North – Newsletter Editor

Tomah Gold Club e-mail:

No e-mails this month.

Recommended Reading

There is still plenty of gold out there waiting to be unearthed, but it takes time and research to find the good areas to go. Here are some mining related eBooks that will help in your hunt for gold. Some are focused on different types of prospecting methods, and others focus on the various gold bearing locations throughout different states.

Start Finding Gold! - A Guide to Prospecting in the Midwest is an excellent resource for prospectors in the Midwestern U.S. It documents gold-bearing locations throughout the states of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Finding gold in the Midwest can definitely be a challenge, so learning about areas where it has been found before is very important. This is an eBook, which will be emailed directly to you as a printable-PDF at the time of purchase. A great resource for serious Midwest miners!

Metal Detecting for Gold - Expert tips for finding gold nuggets with your metal detector gives a comprehensive look at how to find gold with a metal detector. It includes great information about selecting a gold detector, how to properly research areas to prospect, properly using your detector, and tips and trick to increase your success. This is an eBook, which will be emailed directly to you as a printable-PDF at the time of purchase. If you are serious about finding gold nuggets with a metal detector, then this is a fantastic resource!

The Gold Prospector's Guide is a great great resource for all prospectors who want to learn about finding gold. It covers various prospecting techniques and historical indicators that will help you find gold bearing areas. This is an eBook, which will be emailed directly to you as a printable-PDF at the time of purchase.

Lost Gold Mines of the West - 21 Tales of Lost Gold & Silver Mines takes a look at some of the famous lost mines throughout the western U.S.! There is lost treasure out there just waiting to be found! This is an eBook, which will be emailed directly to you as a printable-PDF at the time of purchase.

Officers – elected for 2018.

President – Michael Fait (mgfait@charter.net) 715-384-9265 (Cell phone to be used only on meeting days = 715-305-8319)

Vice-President – Gary Morrison 715-316-2555

Secretary – Jeanne Morrison 715-316-2555

Newsletter Editor - Diane North (dbnorth@centurytel.net) 608-635-7031

Treasure – Gayle Fait (mgfait@charter.net) 715-384-9265

Outing Chairman – Jeff Hastings (monkeyhast@frontier.net) (608) 637-3097

Claims Director – Richard Niemyjski (richnski@frontiernet.net) 608-637-3295

State Director – Mike Flint (mwink12@excite.com) 608-372-0694

APPROVED DEALERS:

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Wisconsin Area Clubs

he Kettle Moraine Prospectors of Wisconsin – We still meet in the Community Center in Plymouth, Wi. on the second Saturday of the month, providing the church doesn't have something else on their schedule .- 1:00 PM Meetings Contact: Chuck Riel – 414-328-3194 or visit wisgold.org/index.html

Midstate Metal Detecting Club – meets every 3^rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Shooters Bar and Restaurant at the intersection of Hwy 39 and 54, next to the Shell Station. Contact: Steve Miller 715-572-1845

Wausau Prospectors – meets the 1^st Saturday of the month at 11:00 am at the Village Town Hall in Brokaw Wisconsin. Address is: 218 2^nd St., Brokaw, WI. Take US 51 north of Wausau and take exit 197. Then go east on county road WW. At the 4 way stop in Brokaw take a right. You are there (just past the Credit Union). Contact: Kurt Bublitz 715-340-2831 or e-mail lizzy101@charter.net

Wisconsin Michigan Prospectors.GPAA Chapter – holds their meetings on the 3^rd Saturday of every month at 11:00 am, at meeting location for the next few months at Newinghams Supper Club at 722 Main St. Wausaukee, WI 54177. Contact Ron Smith.

MAY THERE BE GOLD IN EVERY PAN !!!!