February 2024
MFSTC Newsletter
The in Person meeting was called to order at: 7:05 PM by President, Mr. Dwayne Meanor. Dwayne introduced the club officers, Vice President Andy Cooper, Treasurer, Mr. Gary Pennington and Mr. Tom Burleson, Secretary and Newsletter. Dwayne acknowledged all the volunteers and thanked them for their service.
Thank You: Ed Stratton for helping with the raffles and Dave Franz for handing out the door prize tickets.
Club Library: See John Vise the Librarian
Membership Chairman: Dennis Powers
Webmaster: Will Stoffel
M.F.S.T.C Facebook Page Moderator: Amy Taylor
Buddy List: This is a list of people needing or giving assistance with their type of Metal Detector. Anyone is interested in joining the Buddy list see Andy Cooper. We need someone to replace Andy Cooper due to his taking over as Vice President.
Gold and Diamond Testing: See Nathan Pressler if you need something checked out. Testing will be done in March, June, September, and November.
February’s Club Outing: The outing was held at Leakin Park.
Next Month Club Outing: Saturday March 9th at Kirwan House on the Eastern Shore.
Upcoming Outings: None
Treasurers Report: $1678.78
Presentation: Andy Cooper gave a wonderful presentation on colonial coins. Thank you, Andy.
Attendance: 53
Special Guest: None
Guest: Bob Shaffer, Kurt Rabenold and David Lauritzen
New Members: Bob Shaffer and Kurt Rabenold (* David Lauritzen - mail in)
New Business. Applications for Metal Detecting Permits for Baltimore County were accepted. [* note “Green Copy for 2024] … The authorized 2024 permits were given out by Mike McMullough. Thank you, Mike. Also, all board submission must be placed on the board before break. If not, they will not be counted.
Donations: Last month Bob Grigg donated a Civil War bullet display. It was raffled off at this meeting. Thank you, Bob.
2024 Leg of Gold Monthly Winner: Jack Ashley
Silver Round: Dennis Dean
50/50 Raffle: Bill Kalwa
Monthly Attendance Award: Ed Burgee
Coin Contest: 1s t Mike McMullough 2nd Andy Cooper 3rd Gary Pennington 4th Ed Stratton
Club Favorite: Tiffany Welch (WWII Medal)
Relic Contest: 1st Gary Pennington 2nd Dwayne Meanor 3rd John Cherney
Clad: 1st Steve Zulich 2nd Andy Cooper 3rd Tim Mazz
New Activities: Ed Stratton will bury the token before the March meeting. Thanks Ed!
Information on Metal Detecting Permits for Baltimore City and Baltimore County can be found on our web site Maryland Free-State Treasure Club.
Next Club Meeting: March 28th We will have our first Mini Hunt of the year starting at 6:30PM and the meeting at 7:00 PM
Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM