NRMC Jan Meeting (zoom only)

Agenda for the Next Meeting – Wednesday January 28, 2026
from 7-9 pm by ZOOM
This meeting will be By ZOOM only. The meeting will be hosted by Jennifer Laporte and the East Ferris Public Library. Thank you, Jennifer! The ZOOM link will follow a few days before the meeting. The meeting will commence at 7 pm and will include updates on field trips, the sale and auction, the election, an announcement about the John and Nancy Link Awards for 2026, and an exciting, interesting presentation. Dr Peter Wozniak will speak about rock and mineral fakes and forgeries. In a world where it is becoming increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, we need all the help we can get!

Welcome & Introductions by members and guests.
· Do we have a quorum for voting? (15 for regular business and 25 for major business) – Kandyd Naylor
· Review of the agenda—any additions?
· Business:
· Motion to approve the minutes of the November club meeting—Lloyd Hall
· Membership Co-ordinator’s report— How to update your membership—Jennifer Laporte
· Treasurer’s report and associated business
· Workshop update – mechanics and supervisors
· Jewellery update— Olivia Dudley
· Field Trip Update— Wade Hines; Newfoundland trip in 2026 – Julia
· Social Media Update — Jennifer, David Gross
· Other business – everyone
· John and Nancy Link Awards for 2026
· The 2026 Sale and Auction – volunteers needed
· Haileybury show Saturday May 2 – you can be a vendor
· NRMC 2026 election!
· Motion to close the business portion of the meeting
· Presentation at 7:45 pm– by Dr. Peter Wozniak
· Show-and-Tell—Something fake from your collection 😊