AMAZING!! Jan & I having returned from our annual winter stay in Florida and presiding over my first meeting of 2008, it was great to see everyone again. I certainly want to extend a big Thank You to Terry, Jim, Harry, Boobie and everyone else that gives of themselves to keep our club going. Often as I look at our club and what all goes on and knowing what it takes to keep our club moving forward, I am sometimes amazed. Maybe the word amazed may seem like a strong word, because this word can often mean seeing or finding something that was very unexpected. Certainly, the idea that our club continues to move on is not unexpected as I know the commitment and dedication to our club and our hobby of all those I have mentioned as well as each and every member is really the backbone of any success we enjoy and ever will have. Still, with the problems that most non-profit clubs and organizations are having to deal with these days, prices of gas, precious metal prices in our case, just to name a couple, I often feel at least a little amazed. This feeling comes to me when I see our well attended meetings, new faces becoming new members at most meetings, growth is so important. Also, the finds our members make each month is nothing less than amazing to me. Often, this feeling then becomes one of confidence which is good but is also a feeling to be wary of. Many organizations and people have failed in their endeavors simply by having too much confidence. I guess the confidence I feel is that with the dedication our membership has, we will be able to stay afloat and hopefully continue to prosper through all the difficult times ahead. .

The bottom line is, we all love this hobby, enjoy sharing it with each other, and as long as we are all open to change and the needs and concerns of each other, our success should continue. I am sure the founders of our club would be amazed to see where we are today, and would be proud of what they started. Still, I am amazed ever so slightly at times. The May 15 meeting was well attended and a lot was accomplished. Our Spring Hunt and Terry’s free hunt on June 14 at Terry’s home in Emlenton sure sounds like yet another great time for members and guests. I hope everyone will plan on attending this one of a kind event. Hands on demonstrations on the use of most detectors are planned along with tips and techniques from many of our more seasoned hunters will be made available. As in the past, everyone should plan on bringing a covered dish to share for the picnic. Any and all donations for any of the hunts are also greatly appreciated. A special welcome to all the new members into our ranks this year. It is great to see new faces, many of which are becoming involved in our hobby for the first time. I hope our club is very helpful to you and especially helps you get the most out of your participation in our hobby. Thanks also to those members that refer friends and relatives to us. Our growth in membership over the past few years is largely due to your efforts and our superior website. Thanks to Pete, Boobie and Harry for the superb running and maintaining of our website. The new forum is now up and working, so I hope everyone can find some time to visit our website and use the forum. A lot of hours and work went into getting it ready. Well, if the rain ever stops, maybe we can get out and swing that coil some. The best of health to all, here’s hoping everyone can find time to get out and that your finds are truly amazing.     

THOUGHT

The storms of our life,

Prove the strength of our anchor..

Best Wishes & God Bless,

  Jack Barrett

        BCTH PRESIDENT

 MINUTES OF the MAY 15TH  2008 MEETING

Jack Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M., followed by the pledge to the flag & a moment of silence for the troops.

GREETINGS

32 members & 3 guests:  Ron Cower, & our two newest members:  John & Sharyn McGallis.  

MINUTES

Jim Hindman read the minutes from the April meeting. Motion to accept was made by Red Craft, seconded by Boobie.

STRIP TICKET WINNER

Larry Leathers # 452--$100

WEBSITE

The new forum is up & running through EZhost.  Check it out.  It's easy to register & navigate.

Thanks to Harry Niemeyer, Pete Bennett, Boobie & his son.

HUNTS

The Club Spring Hunt will be held on June 14, 2008.  The Club is putting $316 into the hunts.  There will be 2 hunts. 8:30 registration.  $25 Entrance Fee.

Hunt #1 will be for Clad Coins., Hunt #2 will be a Ticket Hunt for an array of prizes.

Everyone should bring a covered dish or other items for our picnic. There will be a grill & refrigerator.

Following lunch will be Terry's 4th Annual Free Wood's Hunt.

 For anyone that needs help or has questions about their detectors--there will be many club members willing to share information.

Andre & Paula LaStrapes are planning a Brown Bag Hunt, with the date to be announced, at an old park.  More information to follow.

Second annual Lost Treasure Hunt in New York, approximately 350 miles.  Room & Hunt Fees are available for June 6, 7, & 8.

After some discussion about dates for the Fall Hunt, the date has been tentatively set for Saturday, September 27th, with registration at 10:00 A.M.  More information to follow.

TREASURER’S REPORT

As of 5-15-08, the club balance was $424. Club still owes Greg Miller $70 for balance of the Christmas dinner.

Debts:  $6.83 to Jim Hindman for business cards.

$13.66 to Harry Neimeyer for newsletter expenses.

Motion to accept was made by Joe Guerre, seconded by Tom McCarthy.

FMDAC NEWS

March 31st is the deadline for FMDAC cards.

RAFFLE TICKETS

$75 donated to the 50/50 raffle.  $37.50 to the winner, Richard Morgan.

Vic's Silver Drawing-1890 "O" Silver Dollar--Harry Neimeyer was the winner.

Thanks to Kathleen Bollinger for selling 50/50 tickets & Vic Kamer for the Silver Dollar Drawing.

DISPLAYS

BEST DISPLAY--Red Craft--2 large cents, 1845 1/2 dime, 1876 seated dime & 8 silver coins.

BEST COIN--Dan Bollinger--1868 two-cent piece.

BEST JEWELRY--Larry Swank--silver chain with an Egyptian Pendant.

BEST ARTIFACT--Gary Waddell--a Whippit Hub Cap.

OLDEST COIN--(Ted Listek????)--1874 "N" Canadian Dime

MOST SILVER--Joe Novastat--9 silver coins

CONSOLATION WINNER--Jack Barrett

ATTENDANCE WINNER--Our Guest, Ron Cower.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Bob Brown made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:05, seconded by Janice Barrett.

Butler County Treasure Hunters "Members Only" hunt.

JUNE 14,2008

Fee is $25.00
Registration is at 8:30
First hunt  9:30

PLUS TERRY'S FREE FUN HUNT
$$$$$ ENTRY FEE $$$$$
NOTHING

We are asking for any donations of any kind, this hunt is for everyone, esp. for the younger kids

COME AND JOIN IN ON THE FUN OF A SEEDED HUNT

####CLUB HUNT SCHEDULE ####

There will be two hunts

One hunt with lots of buried clad coins

&

Another hunt with buried silver dimes and tickets for silver coins.

So come early and bring something for our Picnic starting after the club hunts are finished.

The time for Terry's unique hunt is after the

Different Metal Detector Demonstrations.

THIS WILL BE A TOTAL WOODS HUNT, SO YOU HUNT AT YOUR OWN RISK

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PLEASE JUST COME OUT FOR A FUN DAY OF METAL DETECTING
AND GETTING TOGETHER WITH FELLOW MEMBERS

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DIRECTIONS: WATCH FOR SIGNS ALONG ROAD
I'm located at the end of Gerwick Road
(STONE HOUSE) Find Emlenton, a. 16373 on map.
The road to my house is located
on the other side of the river from Emlenton on
 Rt 208 & 38. Look for SQUAW VALLEY RD It's in the middle of the hill leading away from town.
 There is another road across called Big Bend Rd., turn on Squaw Valley, go under Interstate 80,
Gerwick Rd is straight ahead. Follow to end.

SPRING HAS ARRIVED

Yes Spring has arrived and it is here with a bang. We have had 89, 90, 91, 92 & 93 degree days here in early June. Try to wear light colored clothes and take lots & lots of water while treasure hunting. Take a break and sit under a tree for a few moments.

Some helpful information.

Heat stroke symptoms:

Unconscious or has a markedly abnormal mental status dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, or coma.

Flushed, hot, and dry skin although it may be moist initially from previous sweating or from attempts to cool the person with water.

May have slightly elevated blood pressure at first that falls later.

May be hyperventilating.

Rectal (core) temperature of 105°F or more.

Suspected heat stroke is a true, life-threatening medical emergency. Call for an ambulance and request information as to what to do until the ambulance arrives.

A person with suspected heat stroke should always go to the hospital (or call for an ambulance) at once.

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The easiest symptom to recognize is that with

Heat Exhaustion the skin will be wet and sweating profusely, while with Heat Stroke the skin is usually hot and dry. (But not always, see above statements)

Call 911

Start cooling with ice and cold water immediately.

Butler County Treasure Hunters Web Site: http://www.butlertreasurehunters.net

How To Pinpoint With A DD Coil

Picture your DD coil as a windshield wiper blade out in front of you. As you sweep the coil (wiper blade), and it passes over a target, the target is not detected until it is directly under the center of the blade. Wiggle, or move the coil slightly back and forth from left to right keeping the tone as high and loud as possible, as you slowly pull the coil back towards you. When the signal drops out, the target is directly off the front tip of the coil. (See diagram below).

The above article was taken from the Treasure Hut Forum