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NCFC Lapel Pins and Mugs

We now have 2 outstanding NCFC items for sale. We have attractive NCFC Logo Lapel Pins and Mugs that have the NCFC logo on one side and an Isotelus trilobite on the other. Each of these items sells for $3 each. If you are interested in purchasing either of these items, contact Donna Cole.

Field Trip Incentive Program: Any member who comes up with a new collecting site and leads a trip there will be rewarded with a free North Coast Fossil Club membership for one year.

NCFC Annual Membership Dues were collected at the December 2012 meeting and the January 2013 Banquet. Your payment will cover your membership for all of the year 2013. If you still have not paid your annual membership dues, please mail a check to our Treasurer: Craig Tipton, PO Box 44, Perry, Ohio 44081-0044.

Looking ahead to future events:

Dinosaurs Invade Brunswick Lake

Several striding trails of dinosaur tracks in concrete are ready for viewing at Brunswick Lake, located behind the Giant Eagle on Rt 303, just west of I71. The impressions represent at least ten species of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, most formed from molds of actual footprints made by Glen Kuban during his track work in several states. The walkway starts with the oldest tracks (Triassic), proceeds through the Jurassic and Cretaceous, and ends with Moa tracks from New Zealand, so as you travel up the walkway, you are essentially walking through time. The project is a joint venture of Glen, the Brunswick Artworks, All Concrete Services, and the City of Brunswick. NCFC members Carl Fechko and Beth Krumhanzl helped with the installation, and two decorative benches with paleo-art tiles were created by local school children. A tentative date of July 4th has been set for a "ribbon-cutting," by which time an interpretive sign should be installed. Hopefully the city will also install a parking area (for now you can park along the road near the walkway). For track photos and illustrations of the track-makers, please visit: http://paleo.cc/brunswick/Brunswick-tracks.htm

A very special family event for NCFC members and their guests

that will include an auction to benefit the NCFC

and a delicious picnic/potluck meal.

You really don't want to miss this fun event!

The Annual Picnic/Auction

Saturday, July 20, 2013

10:00 AM

Minnow Pond Shelter

Located in the Beartown Lakes Reservation

in Geauga County

(Click on the links above for helpful maps showing the location of the NCFC Picnic/Auction.)

This year's special picnic theme is Unusual or Odd Looking HATS.

Beth Krumhansl is sewing a beautiful quilt that will be auctioned

at the picnic. To see a larger image of this beautiful quilt that

Beth will donate for the auction, click on the picture to the left.

Directions:

From Cleveland and points east: Travel I-422 E. Exit I-422 at Route 306. Travel south 1.2 miles on Route 306 to

Taylor May Road. Turn east on Taylor May Road and travel 2.7 miles to Quinn Road. Turn south on Quinn Road and

continue 1.2 miles until it ends in Beartown Lakes Reservation.

From Erie and points north: Exit I-90 at Route 44. Turn south on 44 toward Chardon. Continue through Chardon

Square, and southward toward Ravenna approximately 21 miles. Turn west onto Washington St., traveling 3 miles

toward Chagrin Falls. Turn south onto Munn Road. Continue 1.8 miles and turn west onto Bartholomew Road.

Travel .9 miles until Bartholomew ends at Quinn Road. Turn left onto Quinn Road and travel .4 miles until it ends in

Beartown Lakes Reservation.

From Warren and points west: I-422 W to OH-305. OH-305 becomes OH-82. Turn left on Crackle Rd. Turn right on

Auburn Road / CR-4. Turn left on Bartholomew Rd. Turn left onto Quinn Road and travel .4 miles until it ends in

Beartown Lakes Reservation.

Successful auctions in past years have greatly contributed to the financial stability of our club. Once again, we are

asking you to please bring with you to the picnic, fossils or fossil related items, which will be auctioned off for the

benefit of our club.

The club will provide the hamburgers (aka Brontoburgers), bratwursts (aka brachiobrats), buns, plates, eating

utensils, cups, napkins, condiments and ice. The amount of food provided by the club is based upon a sign-up sheet

that was filled in by members. If you are planning to attend the picnic and you did not sign your name to the list of

members who were planning to attend, please send an email to Beth Krumhansl indicating how many in your party will

attend. Beth's email address is megbethkrum@aol.com Your email will greatly help Beth in determining how much

food to purchase for the picnic.

Members attending are asked to bring a side dish, and/or dessert, plus their own beverages. No alcoholic beverages

are permitted in this location .

Also, don't forget to bring a sufficient amount of money to guarantee your successful participation in the auction!

July 27, 2013 - Field Trip - Attend the picnic to sign up, learn the details, and get a field trip planner.