Metal detectors as Christmas presents
By Webmaster | December 10, 2008
Are you planning to give a metal detector as a Christmas present? Are you hoping that someone else will put a detector under the tree for you? Is Santa going to bring a brand new Fisher, White’s, Garrett, Tesoro or Minelab detector down the chimney on Christmas Eve?
If so, welcome to the hobby of metal detecting. It’s a ton of fun. Recent spikes in gold and silver prices have brought a new generation of people into the hobby, and we’re glad that you’ve joined us! Memphis is a great location for metal detecting since we’re in close proximity to lots of old neighborhoods and even a few Civil War battle sites.
The best way to get started treasure hunting is to come to one of our meetings. The Memphis Metal Detector Club is always looking for new members, and we’ve got a lot of experts who can give you the tips and techniques you need to get started in the right way. Learning from experienced detectorists can help you avoid the frustrations that plague some beginners and put you on the path to finding the good stuff sooner.
Our next official meeting is at 7:00 on Thursday, January 15th at the White Station library, and visitors are always welcome. Feel free to bring your detector if you need help getting it configured properly… odds are good that one of our members owns one like it. If you’ve made any finds with your new machine, bring them and enter them in our Finds of the Month contest.
We’ll almost certainly be discussing the Spring Hunt, as well, which is a great opportunity to try out your detecting skills and win some great prizes.
Happy holidays, and we look forward to seeing you in January!
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August meeting notes
By Webmaster | September 16, 2008
Sara just sent out the most recent recap, and it is quoted below. Don’t forget this Thursday’s meeting and the upcoming hunt!
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As you all should know by now, we requested for members to pay for the Fall Hunt on or before the August meeting. However, if you did not pay on or before the August meeting, and you still would like to participate, you may pay your fee for the hunt at our next meeting….that will be THIS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2088 @ 7:00 p.m..
There will be three hunts. $30.00 each or all 3 for $ 75.00. You may pay by check or cash. You can also fill out the Hunt Disclaimer at the September Meeting. Remember this hunt is for members only and bring your own lunch or you may purchase your lunch at one of the surrounding restaurants.
Reminder: The fall hunt will take place October 25, 2008 at Centennial Park in Millington, Tn.(we will not hunt at Sardis this year). Registration begins @ 8:00 a.m. and the first hunt begins 9:30 a.m.. We welcome all members who would like to hunt. If this is your first hunt with the club, we would like to welcome you even more! If you have any questions regarding the hunt or the meetings please don’t hesitate to ask us. We will answer them to the best of our knowledge.
MMDC would also like to welcome our newest member- Yvonne Colbery.
MMDC brochures will be made. Anyone who would like to volunteer to pass them out, please do so at our next meeting.
MMDC cards with our club information are ready. Feel free to ask for a few at the meeting and pass them out at your convenience.
August 2009 Finds Of The Month:
1st Place: Benny Hendrix- jewelry
2nd Place: Sid Witherington- coin
2nd Place: Sid Witherington- relic
3rd Place: Jim Scaccia- ring
3rd Place: Terry Clifton- relic
3rd Place: Jim Bryson- coin
Split the Pot- James Scaccia
Door Prize- Billy DePriest
Thank you,
Sara Kee
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Banner turn-out at the August meeting
By Webmaster | August 21, 2008
Great attendance at tonight’s meeting. The photos don’t do it justice, but check it out!
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August meeting
By Webmaster | August 20, 2008
Don’t forget this month’s meeting… Tomorrow night, August 21, at 7:00. See you there!
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June 2008 newsletter
By Webmaster | July 14, 2008
Here’s the latest newsletter from Sara:
MMDC Newsletter for June 2008
The Fall Hunt will be Oct.25, 2008. There will be three hunts and the cost is $75.00. Please try to register early. We would like to have most people registered by our August meeting or sooner. This hunt is for members only and we are bringing our own lunches.
This year, we are also going to have a Test Plot at the FALL HUNT! This is a friendly game of who can detect coins, jewelry, junk, etc. the most accurate! Yes, you will win a prize if you the most accurate.
At our next meeting, which is July 17,2008, we will have a guest speaker. It should last around 20 minutes. If you would like to register then for the FALL HUNT, you may do so as well.
MMDC welcomed two new members during the month of June. Mr. Malcom Astor and Mr. Kirk Schinzel are our new members are we are excited to have them!
On September 10 and December 10 a Relic Hunt will be shown on Direct T.V. Channel 116 entitled Away Outdoors. The Pursuit Channel. The exciting thing is Bill Bugg and Sid Witherington participated in this hunt and just maybe shown on television! Be sure to check it out.
Finds of the Month
First Place- James Sccacia with a Carolus 1786 Mexican coin.
Second Place- Sid Witherington with a Civil War Artillery Hammer.
Second Place- Terry Clifton with 10K Class Ring
Third Place- Bill Bugg with a Mississippi Tax coin
Third Place- Sid Witherington with 10K Gold Signet Ring.
Third Place- Joey Rendon with a Fire Dept. hat badge.
Bill Bugg’s name was chosen for the name drawing and he won an 1883 Silver Dollar.
Jim Scaccia won $24.00 with Split the Pot.
FINALLY! MR. JIM BRYSON WON WHEAT PENNY BINGO! He won a Silver Half Dollar.
Our next meeting is July 17, 2008 @ 7:00p.m.
Thank you,
Sara Kee
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