MEMBER FEDERATION OF METAL DETECTOR & ARCHEOLOGICAL CLUBS, INC. Volume 42 Issue 6 June, 2017 YANKEE TERRITORY COINSHOOTERS Website: www.YankeeTerritoryCoinshooters.com FOUNDED JANUARY 1976 Articles May Be Copied Provided Credit Is Given The Author and YANKEE TERRITORY COINSHOOTERS Yankee Territory Coinshooters P.O. Box 1811 Hartford, CT 06144-1811 FIRST CLASS Official Newsletter Of MEETING PLACE: William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, Ct. 06109 Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. Room B-1 (Ballroom) NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 See Bruce Kramer for club patches 1-$3 / 2 for $5
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MEMBER FEDERATION OF METAL DETECTOR & ARCHEOLOGICAL CLUBS, INC.
Volume 42 Issue 6 June, 2017
YANKEE TERRITORY COINSHOOTERS
Website: www.YankeeTerritoryCoinshooters.com
FOUNDED JANUARY 1976 Articles May Be Copied Provided Credit Is Given The Author and YANKEE TERRITORY COINSHOOTERS
MEETING PLACE: William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, Ct. 06109
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. Room B-1 (Ballroom)
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, July 12, 2017
See Bruce Kramer for club patches 1-$3 / 2 for $5
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Yannkee Territory Coinshooters
Meeting Minutes May 10, 2017
Announcements
The meeting was started with a moment of silence. The Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented. The April 12th balance was $1,966.79 +
Receipts of $869.00 – Expenses of $643.48 = the May 10th balance of $2,192.31. Silver coin inventory - $29.80 face value, 0 Silver rounds, 19 Silver dollars and 9 Barber Half dollars.
The Secretary’s report was accepted as printed in the Probe. Please make sure your email address on record with the Club is current, as emailing is the Probe
distribution method. If you have issues getting the Probe, please email Bruce Kramer with your current email address at [email protected]. The Probes will also be posted on our Facebook page. Bruce K. will be handing out the copies to members who do not receive them electronically.
There was one new Guest Book entries on the YTC website. Keith Andrews from New London County checked in. He said “Look forward to attending meeting in June I hope - with possibility of membership - new at detecting and it's a blast.”
Facebook – a reminder that the club hosts a “members only” page on Facebook. The page is only viewable by YTC members and is a great way to share pictures, stories and coordinate activities. If you are not on our Facebook page, you are missing a lot of good finds and information from our members. Contact Matt Dakin or Mike Stanczyc to get added. We are up to 82 members. As a reminder, there is also a public Facebook page that is accessible to the general public. Make sure you know which one you are posting on. The Yankee Territory Coinshooters site is private. It has “Secret Group” in the header. The Yankee Territory Coin Shooters Metal Detecting Club is a public group and has that stated in the header.
The Members Only Section of the YTC Website is accessible by all members through one username and password. Contact any one of the board members if you need access.
There was no new FMDAC news. We need a volunteer for coffee duty. This would consist of bringing the two coffee makers to the
meetings and getting the coffee made. We have no volunteer for the June meeting. It is with great sorrow that we note the passing of long time life member and friend Richard
“Mac” MacRobbie. He will be missed.
Old Business
Any club member may attend the executive board meetings. The meetings are usually held the
week before the regular club meeting. If you have an interest in attending, you can contact any member of the board for the date, time and place. Contact information for the board members is listed in the Probe.
The club has an incentive to attend the monthly meetings and other club events. Each time you come to a meeting or event, stop at the head table and get a ticket to fill out. Every meeting you attend or other event, you will get an additional ticket. At the end of the year a drawing will be held for one ounce silver rounds.
The planned hunt at Camp Isola Bella that was being set up by Jeff Pelletier was postponed due to inclement weather. Looking to possibly reschedule for September.
Website update: our current domain hosting is going to run out in July. Mike Caron has graciously volunteered to host the website. He is still working on content and migrating the webpage to the new host.
We are still looking for a volunteer to take over the role of treasurer after the current year. Katie will be retiring from the position at the end of the term and we need to have a volunteer to train under her while she is still around.
Dave G has sent out and provided hard copies at the meeting, surveys looking for input/suggestions on ways to possibly improve the Polar Bear hunt. Members are encouraged to fill out the sur-veys so we can help make the event better in the future.
The YTC handbook is complete and is available on Facebook. Many thanks to Bruce and Rick Browne for all the hard work put in to updating our handbook.
New Business
A discussion was had concerning the natural finds hunt that Roger Moyles had set up. There were some finds, mostly farm implement relics. There was an Indian head penny and a silver dime found. The farmer said we could come back. He also refunded the hunt fee, which was very nice of him. Thanks Roger for setting this up.
A review of the natural finds hunt at the J.N. Webster Boy Scout Camp was discussed. There were lots of coins found, silver jewelry, 3 gold rings, a large cent and silver coins were all found on the parade field in addition to some other relics that were found about the property. We raised quite a bit of money that was donated back to the Boy Scouts. We are looking to have another Boy Scout camp hunt in the Fall (Camp Mattituck). Thanks to Jeff and Katie for setting up the hunt.
The dates have been set for the annual Hammonassett and Rocky Neck natural finds beach hunts. They are set of July 16th for Hammonassett (July 23rd rain date) and August 13th for Rocky Neck (rain date August 30th)
Mentoring Program – Any new members who are looking for advice on specific detectors or any-thing else are encouraged to contact Dave G. so that he can get you hooked up with the appro-priate individual in the club.
More upcoming meeting programs: Lance Kozikowsky will be the August meeting topic. He is a Blacksmith, Tinsmith and Coppersmith at Sturbridge. He has also worked at the New Gate pris-on museum. He does talks on revolutionary war blacksmithing and the revolutionary war. He is a very engaging speaker and should make for a great presentation. He does have a speaking fee, so we would be looking for donations at the door. More details to follow.
The topic of the evening was a talk given by member Paul Ranieri. Paul gave a talk on the origins of silver Cobbs, the role played by Christopher Columbus in the early exploration of North America and the manufacture of early silver coins. Paul brought in some of his own collection to show the variety of coins and various sources of literature. It was a very good presentation. Thanks Paul.
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North America and the manufacture of early silver coins. Paul brought in some of his own collec-tion to show the variety of coins and various sources of literature. It was a very good presenta-tion. Thanks Paul.
Anyone having Boy Scout neckerchief slides that they want to donate, please bring them to the meeting and get them to Jeff Calzarette. These will be donated back to the scouts and rumor has it that they will be very appreciative to get them back. This also helps with the goodwill that would allow us to hunt other Boy Scout properties in the future.
A discussion was had concerning ticks and the many diseases that they carry. Methods of preven-tion were also discussed and included bug repellants that contain DEET and the clothing treat-ment Pyrethrum. Protect yourself when you are out in the woods.
The following individuals completed Level 1 of the Challenge list: Jeff Calzarette and Dave Gregorski. Level 1 & 2 were completed by Roger Moyles and Vince DiBattista. Congratula-tions to all of these guys.
Thanks to Matt Heath for running the 50/50 and coin raffles. Raffles: 50/50 – Paul Ranieri Silver Dollar – Bruce Morris Silver half dollar – Keith Massimino Attendance Draw – Martin Lysomirske Meeting adjourned around 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Michael Stanczyc
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Finds of the Month By Bill Wright
COIN
Gold/Silver
Pre 1800 JoJo Lantiegne 1786 Half Real
1800 - 1899 Ray Dapkus 1830 Capped Bust Half Dime
Post 1900 Mike Stanczyc 1900 Barber Dime
Vince DiBattista 1940 & 1961D Washington Quarters
Mark Sirois 1952 Roosevelt Dime
Ken Gudernatch 1960 Roosevelt Dime
Bill Wright 1964 Roosevelt Dime
Other
Pre 1800 Jim Mauro Spill of 6 Coppers, Colonial, Large Cent etc.
Token/Medal Dave Gregorski $1 Las Vegas Token From 1980
JEWELRY
Gold Phil Skewes 18K Man's Ring
Mike Stanczyc 14K White Gold Ring
Russ Drachenburg 14K Gold Puzzle Ring
JoJo Lantiegne Gold Locket
Silver Bob Brock Silver Spoon Handle Ring
Jeff Calzarette California Assoc. School Principals Pendant
Matt Dakin Sterling Pendant
Ken Gudernatch Sterling Angel Head
Patrick DeMichele Silver Chain
Other Bruce Morris Tungsten Carbide Jewelry
Vince DiBattista Pope Francis Cross
Dave Gregorski Disney Charm
Mike Marvonek Tungsten Ring
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Cont. FOM
RELIC
Toy Roger Moyles Lead Soldier
Jeff Calzarette 1/2 of a Sleigh Toy
Military JoJo Lantiegne Civil War Era Infantry Button
Other Dave Gregorski Colonial Sunburst Button
Consolation Prize Brian Swiderski Possible Pistol
Keith Massamino Sterling Card Holder
Bill Wright 1921 Middletown Dog Tag
Vince DiBattista Buckle
Ken Gudernatch 1700's Cufflink
Matt Dakin Colonial Silver Plated Knee Buckle
Roger Albert 1917 Dog Tag
Mike Marvonek E Cigarette
Jim Mauro Button with 6 Stars
NON METAL
JoJo Lantiegne Cattle Tag
Mike Stanczyc Yankee Candle
Matt Dakin Boy Scout Leather Pouch Decoration
Ken Gudernatch Plastic Hand
Dave Gregorski Toy Soldier Grenade Thrower
Vince DiBattista Part of $1 Burnt Bill
Roger Moyles Plastic Pendant
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Checker Board By Bill Wright
JoJo Lantiegne: 1786 Half Real – Found in a friend’s yard. This was found after kicking a tree out of the way. Ray Dapkus: 1830 Capped Bust Half Dime – This was found at the Club Hunt at the Boy Scout camp. Ray’s detector wasn’t working well. 20 minutes before the end of the hunt, Ray found this coin about 25 feet from where a Boy Scout knife was found. Mike Stanczyc: 1900 Barber Dime – Found at a school in Granby that has been closed for a couple of years. Jim Mauro: Spill of 6 Coppers, Colonials, Large Cent etc. – After not finding much all day, Jim and Jo Jo checked out a cellar hole area. This was found in a penned in area across the road. Matt Dakin: 1869 Shield Nickel – Matt was pleasantly surprised when a nickel signal turned in to a Shield Nickel. Phil Skewes: 1918 French Coin – Found at a State Park in the dry sand. Dave Gregorski: $1 Las Vegas Token from 1980 – Old school and Dave was hoping for old silver. Phil Skewes: 18K Man’s Ring – A nice find made at the Scout Camp in the Parade field. Bob Brock: Silver Spoon Handle Ring – Found at a house built in the 1820’s. This was found about 1 inch deep near the back door. Bruce Morris: Tungsten Carbide Ring – Found in Cancun, this was thought to be White Gold. Roger Moyles: Toy Soldier – Found in Rhode Island in a yard Roger has detected several times. JoJo Lantiegne: Civil War Era Infantry Button – This was found about 50 feet from where the Colonial Copper spill was found. Dave Gregorski: Colonial Sunburst Button – Found Day 1 of the Scout Camp Hunt. Found near the old Knowlton House. JoJo Lantiegne: Cattle Tag – Found next to a dead cow. Brian Swiderski: Possible Pistol – A prime candidate for electrolysis. Found at the BONE Hunt in New Hampshire.
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August Meeting Program: Revolutionary War enthusiast Lance Kosikowski will be
our guest speaker.
He will portray colonial blacksmith Stephen Buckland of East Hartford, turned Captain, who joined in the war against England. He will be dressed in period garb and talk about the life and times during this period of American history. He will bring with him an as-sortment of relics and artifacts to present including period rifles and bladed weaponry. Lance has a vast background in early American history, is a blacksmith, a tinsmith and a copper smith. He has worked at Sturbridge Village, as well as Old New-Gate Prison. Those attending this meeting are encouraged to bring in their Revolutionary War arti-facts, as well as other Colonial period relics to add to what will be an exciting meeting.
Please note, to help offset the cost of this meeting program a donation box will be set up at the entrance of the meeting. $2 is the suggested range we are asking for people to donate who attend the meeting. Thanks!
Members, John Cabral, Allyson Cohen, Laura Kucharzyk, Jeff Pelletier, and Rick Walauski at the Blackthorne Treasure Weekend, this past weekend.
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Up Coming Hunts-Local and Out of State
Upcoming Metal Detecting Hunts - Last Updated 3/10/2017 I will be constantly updating this list so If you have questions ,anything to add or see any errors please e-mail me. Jeff P. [email protected]
*Central Florida Metal Detecting Club – [OPEN TO ALL] Central Florida Sunshine Shoot Out & Relic Hunt APRIL 1st Click on link for more details - http://www.thecfmdc.com/
*Lost Treasure Weekend [OPEN TO ALL] Blackthorn Resort E. Durham NY June 16th-19th MORE DETAILS SOON http://blackthorneresort.com/entertainment-events/
*YTC Club Hunts: [YTC MEMBERS ONLY] Boy Scout Camp [Possibly Voluntown) September 16 & 17 Click on link for more details http://www.yankeeterritorycoinshooters.com/
*Massachusetts Treasure Hunting Association [OPEN TO ALL] John Govoni Memorial Open Hunt Milton Mass. OCTOBER Click on link for more club details http://www.masstreasure.com/index.php/act/2012-11-03-00-01-18
*Nor’easters club Hunts: [ MEMBERS ONLY ] The 4th Annual Great Catskills Coin shoot and Relic Hunt AUGUST Catskills Weekend Hunt multisite hunt with all new locations. JUNE 10th-11th The Fruit Orchard Hunt OCTOBER Click on link for more details http://www.noreasters.net/great-catskills
*Nutmeg Treasure Hunters Club [MEMBERS ONLY] NO HUNTS PLANNED AT THIS TIME Click on link for more details http://www.nutmegtreasurehunters.com/#
*Putnam / Winchester Metal Detectorists & Archaeological Society Hunts: [MEMEBERS ONLY] NO HUNTS PLANNED AT THIS TIME Click on link for more club details http://www.greattreasure.com/
*Silver City Treasure Seekers – Taunton , MA. [OPEN TO ALL] Bi-Annual Treasure Show 2018 Click on link for more club details http://www.silvercitytreasureseekers.net/index.html
Club Patches available from Bruce Kramer. 1@ $3 2@ $5
Workers restoring the historic Thomas Hale Homestead in Glastonbury (CT) came upon a couple of old coins – a 1766 Irish copper, and a 1787 Fugio cent. They were found while dismantling the original main doorframe. In Colonial and early American times, it was a common gesture of hope for ‘Good Luck’ when coins were hidden in the door frame of a new home, usually in the lintel (top crosspiece). Fugio cents were the first coins officially issued by the United States. The design and/or legends are often credited to Benjamin Franklin. The implied themes are unity (“We Are One” with a chain of 13 links), independence (“Mind Your Business”) and “Fugio” with a sundial, suggesting ‘time flies’. [From a report in the 4/16/17 Hartford Courant, plus personal knowledge.] Dave G.
Detecting-speak and Other Gems
When a treasure hunter says ‘my wife’s detector is better than mine’, he means his wife always finds more coins than he does.
When a THer says ‘that park is completely worked out…there’s nothing left to find’, he means ‘I found 125 coins there last week, and want it all to myself’. If you were another person, would you like to be a friend of yours? The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail and not his tongue. The best possession one may have is a true friend. ‘Goldfish don’t like Jell-O’…from a 5-year-old. The grass plug goes back with the green side up. [Reprinted in part from the Indian Territory THers club newsletter, July, 2001.]
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2017 Meeting Dates
William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, Ct 06109 6:30 p.m. Room B-1 (Ballroom)
July 21, 2017 August 2, 2017—September 13, 2017—October 11, 2017—November 8, 2017
December 13, 2017 (Holiday Party)
YTC Raffle Item
Paul Lavery has donated a very nice item to the club, in support of its treasury. It is a Nautica man’s wristwatch, valued at over $100. We will be holding a raffle for this item over a period of several months (details below). Also consider this as a possible ‘upscale’ gift. This is a good way to support your club…and you might just win!
The watch has basic timekeeping, plus many other features - here are a few:
Water resistant to 100 meters, date, elapsed time feature, stainless steel case, Tachometer (speed measurement) stopwatch, adjustable band
Tickets are available at club meetings –June, July, August - $1 each or 6 for $5. (No need to keep a stub – just put your name on the ticket( s) and deposit in the labeled container.) Drawing will be at the August meeting - winner need not be present. Dave Gregorski will be running this event – see him or Vince DiBattista for tickets.
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Yankee Territory Coinshooters Code of Ethics
Respect the rights and property of others.
Never destroy historical or archeological artifacts.
Observe all laws, whether national, state, or local.
Aid law enforcement officials whenever possible.
Leave the land and vegetation as it was.
FILL IN ALL HOLES.
Remove all trash and litter, take it with you when
you leave.
Remember that all coinshooters may be judged by
the example YOU set. Always conduct yourself
with courtesy and consideration toward others.
Coins N’ Gold Exchange Bonus Offer for YTC members selling: 2% with this
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YTC Officers President Matt Dakin 860-742-0428 [email protected] Vice President Vince DiBattista 860-666-0270
