SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF TREASURE HUNTERS Member Federation of Metal Detecting & Archeological Clubs Founded spring of 1989 / Club Newsletter May 2009 www.swathclub.org President: Joann Thomas Sgt.-at-Arms: Frank Griffith Vice President: Gene Mace Finds board: Bill Baker & Chris Hulse Secretary: Helen Lynn Newsletter Editor: Mike Showalter Treasurer: Jerry Lynn Club Webmaster: Mike Showalter SPECIAL NOTICE May 19th, 7:00pm (3rd Tuesday) - S.W.A.T.H. club meeting at the Mid-Columbia library in Kennewick. APRIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS President Joanne Thomas opened the meeting. Diane Olson was standing in for Helen Lynn and she read the minutes from the last meeting. Treasure report was read. We talked about going to Denney's on HWY 395 and Ken. Avenue for breakfast and mini hunt. The first min hunt will be held the 2nd Saturday in June. If you choose to join us for breakfast please be there at 8 a.m. If you do not choose to join us for breakfast be in the parking lot at 9 a.m. and we will all go to the mini hunt together. By laws were edited at the last meeting and voted on at tonight's meeting. All changes in the by-laws were approved. The club purchased a canopy 14 X 12 with 2 doors for the hunt. We are looking into the purchase of 2 - 8 ft. tables. Gene Mace offered tables until we find some on sale and Jerry Lynn will also supply tables. Steve Churchman read Hunt News. We need help for the Hunt! Please let us know any areas you can help with. Steve Churchman read article from treasure's Magazine about us. Silver Round winners 1st. Frank Griffith and 2nd Judy Davis. 50/50 winner Gene Mace. Club treasure clue: May 25th. Next Meeting is May 19th. APRIL 2009 FINDS COIN Lois Powell 1947S penny 1st place Frank Griffith 1963P dime 2nd place Jim Wilson 1959 penny 2nd place Gene Mace 1976 quarter Lyle Thomas quarter Nancy Thomas 1965 quarter FOREIGN COIN Gene Mace 1996 Guatemalan dollar 1st place Nancy Thomas 1979 Canada dime 2nd place Frank Griffith 1984 Canada penny Jim Wilson 1994 Canada penny Lois Powell 1980 Canada penny WILDCARD Frank Griffith 1935 WA tax token 1st place Lois Powell horseshoe 1st place Lyle Thomas 1981 quarter 2nd place Gene Mace 50 centavos Jim Wilson 2008 dollar Nancy Thomas clip GOLD JEWELRY SILVER JEWELRY Frank Griffith .925 silver ring 1st place Gene Mace I love Mom pendant 2nd place COSTUME JEWELRY Nancy Thomas Avon ring 1st place Frank Griffith ladies ring 2nd place Gene Mace silver skull & cross Jim Wilson ring Lyle Thomas butterfly MISC Frank Griffith key chain flashlight 1st place Lois Powell Playboy Bunny 1st place Nancy Thomas zip pull flower 1st place Jim Wilson flashlight 2nd place Gene Mace buggy hub cap Lyle Thomas pull tab CLUB TREASURE CLUES Clue 1: It's pretty lonely right now, but I am not forgotten, that will change, the place where I am buried has an assortment of things to do if so inclined. Clue 2: Diamonds are precious and rare. They are everywhere. Clue 3: May 25th. 2009 YEAR TO DATE POINTS 42 Frank Griffith 28 Jim Wilson 22 Gene Mace 20 Dick Loderhose 19 Nancy Thomas 13 Dan Autery 13 Joann Thomas 12 Jerry Lynn 11 Lois Powell 9 Dennis Armstrong 9 Lyle Thomas 5 Bill Baker 2 Helen Lynn CODE OF ETHICS I WILL respect private property and will not treasure hunt without owner's permission. I WILL fill all excavations. I WILL appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources, wildlife, and private property. I WILL use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times. I WILL build fires in designated or safe places only. I WILL leave gates as found. I WILL not destroy property, buildings or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures. I WILL not tamper with signs, structural facilities or equipment. I WILL not litter.