Happy New Year!!!!
NEXT MEETING TUES Feb. 16th
Join us at our next meeting for fun and friends. We are gearing up for the big GPAA GOLD SHOW! Help sell raffle tickets, as this is a major fundraiser for CVP. This is sure to be lots of fun, invite a friend and let the CVP fever grow!
Sign up for working the Gold Show or any questions or concerns regarding the Gold Show, contact Gloria @ 559-288-9949.
Buy tickets for your chance at some of the gorgeous gold nuggets, quartz gold, sunstone gems, or a silver miner coin!

.... CVP's 2010 GPAA GOLD SHOW PRIZES
EDUCATION EVENTS. - We are taking a break until next spring, look here for announcements of our next education event. For more information please call Dave Kerber at 559-284-0545
UPCOMING OUTINGS
Join us at the membership meetings for information on our outing. Hope to see you soon for a lot of fun.
PLEASE HELP OUR MINI MINERS, Prizes and supplies NEEDED!
We always are in need of supplies and raffle prizes for our kids table. We hold a "mini miners" raffle at every meeting. This does not cost anything for the kids to be in the raffle and EVERY kid gets a prize. So we are asking for ANY donations of prizes for the kids. We welcome anything you can donate to our kids THANK YOU!!.
Monthly Outings
Due to some problems with insurance, some outings have been changed to "Adventures." These are non-CVP places to go and explore/prospect on your own or with other members. Don't forget to log in to the Members Area to find directions under "Scheduled Outings".
Nugget News Flash
I am proud to announce that CVP won a blue ribbon at the 2009 Fresno Fair. Our display is in the Gem and Mineral Building. Stop by and take a look. Thank you to our President Nancy for lending us the gold to display and to Don Taylor for being there to set it up. Congrats to you both for makinging it happen!!
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CURRENT FRESNO WEATHER
Prospecting Reports
Club members are asked to take note of the new feature in the "Members Only" section of the Home Page entited, "Prospecting Reports." This is a great area for members to share some interesting spots where they have found gold or just good fun. Just sign into the "Members Only" section and click on the "Prospecting Reports" button. This will bring up a dialogue box that will ask you some pertinent information such as the date, location, and personal comments. This is a nice way of sharing information with other prospecting buddies who will do the same in return. It is a "win win" situation.
Need Someone to Prospect With?
CVP is all about friendship and sharing as well as finding gold. We have many new members as well as long time members who occasionally would like to go prospecting but want some company. Prospecting is not as much fun if you go by yourself and it is not always good from a safety point of view to not have a buddy with you. CVP has initiated a "Prospecting Buddy" Program where you will be matched with another experienced prospector who you can go prospecting with or maybe learn a few tips on new prospecting techniques or equipment.
If you are interested in either a "Prospecting Buddy" or carpooling, then contact our president, Nancy Roberts, her number is in the Officers Directory located in the members section of the web site.
So, now you don't have a car excuse to stay home!