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CHICAGOLAND GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW

 

Chicagoland's GEM,MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW (27th Year)

2003 Memorial Day Weekend

Demonstrations, Children's Rock Area, Educational Exhibits, Programs, Dealers, Lapidary Arts, Jewelry Exhibits, Faceting, Cabochon Cutting, Polishing Gemstones, Silversmithing, Beading, Wire Wrapping, Special Youth Activities and Programs 

Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, May 24, 10am - 6pm

Sunday, May 25, 10am - 6pm

DuPage County Fairgrounds

2015 W. Manchester Rd.

Wheaton, IL

Adults - $5.00:Students (13-17) - $3.00

Seniors- $3.00 Children (Under 13) Free

Seniors, Students - $6.00

Rhea Britton, Show Chairman 630-896-7133

E-mail at ChicagolandGems@aol.com

 

SWAP AREA IN ANNEX

 

Do you have collectables filling up your house and garage?  Then bring them to swap with others to diversify and beautify your collection.  Nothing to trade but you see that special specimen - buy trade dollars with U.S. cash and use our trade dollars to swap. See Frank Pranschke and his helpers.

 

SILENT AUCTION IN ANNEX
 

Wonderful bargains to be had.  Our silent auction table has specimens and bid sheets.  Sign your name and bid. Take your chance on becoming the high bidder when Franks team closes the tables.  Lots of fun.  Put down as many bid on an item and lots of luck.

 

DEMONSTRATORS

 

These demonstrations will be taking place throughout the show in the Home Economics Building East.

 

Lorel Abrel, WSLC

Beading, Carving

Lyle Backus, CRMS

Opal Cutting

David Bergmann, ESCONI

Micromounts

Sheila Bergmann, ESCONI

Carving

Ruth Busch Wax Casting

Don Cronauer, WSLC

Silversmith

Bob  Fiern  Beadings
Frankie Fiern Bead Cabochons

Joan Gardner, MGGCS

Cutting Star Stones

Hans Hoeffner, CRMS

Faceting

Margaret Knight, DPBCS

Design

T erri Licko

Silvercraft

David Liss, CRMS

Fossil Preparations

Dorothy McMahan, CRMS

Cameo Carving

Betty Novak,  CRMS

Beading and Design

Bess Novak, CRMS

Wire Ming Trees

Kelsey Parker, Peotone

Memorial Bracelets

Jan Podielski, SSESC

Cutting Asterated Stone

Elizabeth Podeielski

South Sub Earth Science

Edwin Reams, Peotone

Faceting

Ann Richardson, MGAGS

Fossil Cleaning

Alberta Schultz, WSLC

Wire Wrap Jewelry

Alberta Schultz, WSLC

Wire Wray and Painted Stones

Bill Zima, DVGS

Faceting and Egg Carving

Lois Zima, DVGS

Ming Trees and Design

Kay Werner, ERAMS

Recycling Dishes

Luch Werner, ERAMS

Cabochons

Glenn Wills, DVGS

Scrimshaw/Howlite

 

EXHIBITS

 

A special thank you to Ric Vogel for his large display of Bonsai.  He has worked hard to achieve the oriental ideal of a marriage between ancient rocks and living things, many of which are very old.  He also appears in native costume.

 

EXHIBITORS

 

Lorell Abrell, WSLC Chrissy Heine, ERAMS Betty Novak, CRMS
John & Wanda Bather, ERAMS Missy Heine, ERAMS Frank Pranschke, DPVGS
 Robert Beadle, CRMS Messica Horwitz, ERAMS Mary Quil, WSLC
Sheila Bergmann, ESCONI Sylvia Josefek, ESCONI Jean Reynolds, ESCONI
Don Brazda, ESCONI Ed Karlovsky Ann Richardson, MG & GS
Rhea Britton, FVRMS Marge Karlovsky Mary Riciardi, ERAMS
Irene Broede, ESCONI Margaret Knight, DPVGS Marie Rittorno, DPVGS
Ruth Busch, CRMS Mark Kuntz, ERAMS  Walyne Rittorno, DPVGS
Richard Chamberlain, FVRMS Terry Licko, WSLC Alberta Schultz, WSLC
Ruth Chamberlain, FVRMS David Liskey, ESCONI Max Schultz, WSLC
Karen Dave, WSLC Lizzardo Museum  Bill Zima, DPVGS
Eagle Lapidary Dorothy McMahan, CRMS  Lois Zima, DPVGS
Jim Fairchild, ESCONI Mineral Miner  
Frankie Fiern Eileen Mizerk, ESCONI  
 Joan Gardner, MG & GS Karen Nordquist, ESCONI  
John Good, ESCONI  Bess Novak, CRMS  

 

FOOD SERVICE

Food and refreshments are available throughout  the show in the Home Economics Building. The caterer is Windy City Pizza.  The menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza. 

 

CHICAGOLAND GEMS AND MINERALS ASSOCIATION

 

President            Rhea Britton

Vice-President    Bill Zima

Treasurer            Richard and Ruth Chamberlain

Secretary            Betty Novak

 

MEMBER CLUBS

 

E.S.C.O.N.I. Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois
E.R.A.M.S.    Elgin Rocks and Minerals Society
F.V.R.M.S.   Fox Valley Rocks And Mineral Society
G.O.L.D.  Greater Oak Lawn Diggers
C.G.M.S. Calumet Gem and Mineral Society
C.R.M.S.  Chicago Rocks and Minerals Society
D.P.V.G.S.   Des Plaines Valley Geological Society
D.R.C.  Duneland Rock Club
S.S.E.S.C.      South Suburban Earth Science Club
W.S.L.C.  West Suburban Lapidary Club

             

 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

 

Show Chairman Rhea Britton
Exhibits Betty Novak
Kids Korner Jean Schoen
Demonstrations Dorothy McMahan
Dealer Chairman Mark Kuntz
Security ASI Security
Setup Dorothy Auler
Setup Kitchen Rhea Britton
Media & Club Publicity Karen Dave
Printing Mark Kuntz
Admissions Joan and Wanda Bather
Hospitality Booth Member Clubs
Fairgrounds Liaison Rhea Britton
Caterer Windy City Pizza
Badges Lois Zima
Signs Craig Heinze
Auditor John Bather
Swap Area Frank Pranschke
Silent Auction Frank Pranschke

 

DEALERS AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS

 

1 St. Paul Gem & Minerals California
2 Geodon Gems Illinois
3 The Outcrop Illinois
4 Carved Opal & Obsidian Texas
5 Castigan's Minerals Minnesota
6 Russell's Trees & Treasures Indiana
7 MO'R Designs Minnesota
8 Silvertown Fine Jewelry Ohio
9 Eagle Lapidary Arkansas
10 Mineral Miner Illinois
11 Morehead Enterprises Michigan
12 Security and CGMA Show Office  
13 Kid's Korner For Children  
14 GP Rocks West Virgina
15 Aquarius Wirewrap Arkansas
16 Schooler's Minerals & Fossils Missouri
17 Semperts Florida
18 Caveny Creation South Carolina
19 John Quinn Opals Illinois
20 John Be Crystals Arkansas1
21 Hospitality Table CGMA Clubs
22 The Geo Source Illinois
23 Zoological Research Service Minnesota
24 Bearpaw Lapidary Illinois
25 Bernie's Gems Indiana
26 Bonsai Creations - Special Exhibit Mr. Rick Vogel
27 Rib River Wisconsin

 


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