Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club News May 2018 Special points of interest: National Hunt May 5th & 6th 2018 Cookies brought by: None needed WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!! The club s National Hunt is coming up this weekend, May 5th and 6th. We need YOU to come out and make this another successful hunt! Inside this issue: National Hunt Info About The Club What can you do? Help with setting up and planting fields, help with the concessions, bring homemade 1 Don t forget to bring your detector, sunscreen, Secretary Notes 2018 National Hunt 2 date donations for BINGO, the Women s hunt, and the Night Clue Anniversaries money to buy detector raffle tickets, silver half dollars, and for concessions. Remember to bring Scavenger Hunt Birthdays & desserts, and help clean-up on Sunday afternoon. 3 hunt. Come out and expect to have a great time! Coming Events Find of the Month 4 2018 National Hunt 5 National Hunt 6 Winners Flyer Information Garrett AT Max Detector Raffle Contact info Board Members 7 8 Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club Who We Are: Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of metal detecting as a hobby. No brand or model of metal detector is endorsed by the club. Membership is open to the public with the only requirement being that all members follow the Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics. Club dues are $25.00 per year. Meetings: We meet on the first Friday of each month at the Wagoner Community Building at the corner of Jefferson and Cherokee Street in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Meeting begins at 7:30 pm Next Meeting: Friday, June 1, 2018.
Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club The Outpost Page 2 April 2018 Secretary s Notes Meeting was called to order at 7:35, with the pledge led by Matt Fortney and the prayer by Howie Rosser. Vice President Howie welcomed members. He welcomed three new members: Rex Oden, who learned about the club via Facebook, Melvin Cullum, who learned about the club via Francis Tracy, and Tre Knight, who learned about the club via Bev. We had one other guest. Howie reminded members to turn in the pull tabs by the end of the break, which goes to the Ronald McDonald House. Howie read this month s birthday and anniversary, and the members sang Happy Birthday to Gary Young. Cathy then gave the Secretary s report, followed by Larry s Treasurer s report. Larry talked about the detectors bought for the main hunt, prizes, and coin prizes to be given away at the National Hunt. He also talked about the need for volunteers to run the various hunts, and if anyone is interested, please see a board member. Cathy sent around a list of food items needed for the National Hunt, and several members signed up. Larry mentioned the Topeka Treasure Hunter s Club has a hunt in May, if anyone is interested, to see the flyer on the front table. At the club s Spring Night Hunt, one prize ($10) was not found. A drawing was held with those who paid/showed up. And the winner is.. Jerry Callison. told a story about detecting, and Howie talked about trying to find some property hunts for members. He told members to let a board member know if they hear of any place the club can go detect together. Larry shared how that Willie Wetzel has helped the club several times by donating money. He recommended to honor Willie with a Lifetime membership. Mary Tracy motioned to make Willie a Lifetime member, and Howie Rosser seconded it. It was unanimously passed by all members present. The Donation Raffle was held with Mary Tracy officiating, and with the assistance of Howie Rosser and Miranda Young. There were 21 prizes donated. Break time All are invited to enjoy the cookies and coffee, as well as vote on the displays brought in by members. The Finds of the Month amateur and professional winners were calculated and announced by Richard Carr, Francis Tracy. The Golden Eagle goes to Ken Fanning for his 1898 O Barber Half. Nightly winners Display drawing: Ken Fannin (Display votes: 1st Ken Fanning/2nd Howie Rosser/3rd Lee Wierzchowski) Donation drawing: Larry Koch Attendance drawing: on the 1st draw Richard Millsap Pull Tabs winners: Rex Oden (864) 50/50 drawing for $30 Richard Millsap * Consolation Jerry Hoffman With a reminder of that the May meeting is canceled due to the following day being the club s National Hunt a the Creek County Fairgrounds, in Sapulpa. All finds for the Find of the Month contest found since the April meeting are to be brought to the June 1st meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:00. Respectfully submitted by Secretary Cathy Young Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club s 32nd National Open Treasure Hunt May 5th and 6th, 2018 at the Creek County Fairgrounds, Sapulpa, OK.
Clues given by: Lee Weirzchowski Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club The Outpost Page 3 Hidden Scavenger Clue Clue #1: Having retrieved and delivered the payroll Lt. Proctor went back to Ft. Gibson only to find a new assignment waiting for him. Capt. Harrison told him to take a special package to be buried for a fallen soldier. Getting his directions he was to locate a sixty-nine year old guy at a camp site who would lead him to the burial location. There he was to bury this package at the stone memorial. Matthew Young 5/6 Tom Neville 5/7 Julia Rankin 5/9 Jody Hamilton 5/16 Bruce Pearson 5/29 Rex & Mary Oden 5/5 Gary & Cathy Young 5/26 Shawson & Nichole Hebert 5/28 Coming Events... April 6th Regular club meeting May 4th Meeting is cancelled due to National Hunt being the next day. Bring your Finds of the Month entries to the June meeting. May 5th & 6th Three Forks National Hunt, Sapulpa, OK May 26th & 27th ITTHC National Hunt June 1st Regular club meeting (Don t forget your finds since the April meeting.) June 2nd Water Hunt (location to be determined) July 6 Regular club meeting (Ice Cream Social during break) July 7 Water Hunt (location to be determined) August 3 Regular club meeting
Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club The Outpost Page 4 January Find of the Month Winners Pro Division Amateur Division Oldest Coin Oldest Coin 1893 Indian Cent Ken Fanning 1952 D Wheat Cent Richard Millsap 1895 Indian Cent Wayne Starr 1917 Lincoln Cent Jewelry Jewelry Gold Plated Bracelet No entry Junk Ring Junk Ring Howie Rosser Val. Coin Silver & Gold Val. Coin Silver & Gold 1898-O Half Dollar Ken Fanning 1944 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Rex Oden 1939 Washington Quarter 1935 Mercury Dime Wayne Starr Valuable Coin - Other Valuable Coin - Other 1911 D Cent Ken Fanning 1973 D Cent Richard Millsap 1919 Buffalo Nickel Howie Rosser 1943 War Nickel Larry Koch Relic Relic Ada, OK Watch Fob Ken Fanning Pop or Beer Opener Richard Millsap Dick Tracy Badge Meat Hook Howie Rosser Military Relic Military Relic Musket Ball Army Button Non Metallic Non Metallic Arrowhead Small Tabasco Bottle Richard Millsap Bottle Wayne Starr No entry Tie: Marble No entry Marble Howie Rosser Golden Eagle Award Ken Fanning 1898-O Half Dollar
Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club 32nd National Open Treasure Hunt Saturday & Sunday ~ May 5 th & May 6 th, 2018 4 miles west of Sapulpa, Oklahoma on Highway 66 At the Creek County Fairgrounds N35*58.946 W96*11.524 12:30 2:00 Saturday Registration Concession stand will be available all afternoon. 2:00 2:30 Silver Half Dollar Hunt Only silver half dollars will be buried. All fees are used to buy silver halves. 3:00 3:30 Gold Coin/Wheat Cent Hunt Targets will be buried for gold coins. All fees are used to buy 1500 wheat pennies and the rest for gold coins. 7:30 10:00 Registration & Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs to order, Sausage biscuits and more! 9:00 9:45 Deep Competition Hunt All fees are paid out to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. 10:00 10:30 Ladies Hunt Buried pennies and tokens for prizes. 80% of fees are silver/20% are prizes. 11:00 11:30 Kids Hunt Lots of coins and prizes for kids 12 and under. *Adults are asked to stay out of the Kid s field all day. * Saturday Schedule 4:00 4:30 Silver & Dollar Hunt Golden dollars will be buried with prize tokens for the silver dollars. There will be one (1) silver dollar for every two (2) entries. All fees are put back into this hunt. 5:00 6:45 Dinner Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Nachos, Frito Chili Pie, chips, and more!!! 7:00 9:30 BINGO For cash and prizes! Sunday Schedule 11:00 1:00 Lunch Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Nachos, Frito Chili Pie, chips, and more!!! 11:45 12:15 Silver Quarter Hunt All fees are put back into this hunt. Silver quarters are buried. 1:15 2:15 2:15 3:00 Main Coin & Prize Hunt Silver dimes and tokens for prize targets are buried. There will be one (1) metal detector for each 25 entries. All fees used for coins, prizes and detectors. Prizes and Detectors Awarded Early Entry Cut-off April 20, 2018 Camping is available on site. See registration table for more information. Clip, fill in, and mail with entry fees to: Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club PO Box 753 Wagoner, OK 74477-0753 There will be a $40.00 returned check fee for bank expenses. Only Cash Will Be Accepted At The Hunt Site. ~~~ Hunt Held Rain Or Shine! ~~~ NO REFUNDS!!! Please circle the hunts you are entering. Silver Half Dollar --------------------------------- Gold Coin/Wheat Cent Hunt ----------------- Silver & Dollar Hunt ----------------------------- Deep Competition Hunt ----------------------- Ladies Hunt --------------------------------------- Silver Quarter Hunt ----------------------------- Kids Hunt ------------------------------------------ Main Hunt ---------------------------------------- Total number of hunts entered: Before April 20 $ 35.00 $ 25.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 $ 60.00 Total: Late Fee $ 45.00 $ 35.00 $ 20.00 $ 15.00 $ 70.00 Total: Please circle the hunts you are entering. Silver Half Dollar ---------------------------------- Gold Coin/Wheat Cent Hunt ------------------- Silver & Dollar Hunt ------------------------------ Deep Competition Hunt ------------------------- Ladies Hunt ---------------------------------------- Silver Quarter Hunt ------------------------------ Kids Hunt ------------------------------------------- Main Hunt ------------------------------------------ Total number of hunts entered: Before April 20 $ 35.00 $ 25.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 $ 60.00 Total: Late Fee $ 45.00 $ 35.00 $ 20.00 $ 15.00 $ 70.00 Total: Name: Address: City: St: Zip: E-Mail: Name: Address: City: St: Zip: E-Mail: For more information contact Larry Koch (918-348-6780 or lhkoch1946@gmail.com) or Tom Spears (918-261-2750 or spears2@crosstel.net). If you want a confirmation of receipt of entry, please provide an e-mail address. By entering/attending the hunt you agree you will not hold any of the sponsoring club, club members, land owners, or club officers connected with this hunt responsible for theft, injury, or damages.
Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club The Outpost Page 6 YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!!!! As we approach May, its time to finalize plans for our club s National Hunt. WE NEED YOU to help with the various hunts, set up the chairs and tables, string fields, bury coins/tokens, work in the concessions, raffle off silver halves while people are waiting to begin their next hunt, sell tickets at the detector raffle table, and help clean up after the hunt. FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED!! Attention all bakers...we need some homemade desserts to sell in the concession stand. There will be a food list passed around the April meetings. If you can donate any items, please write your name down and get with Cathy to make sure she can get the items before the hunt. CONCESSIONS: Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs to order, Sausage biscuits, and more! Don t forget the Hunter s Special! Lunch/Dinner includes: Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Frito Chili Pies, Nachos, Chips, and more. Lots of homemade desserts. Lots of help is needed to make the concession stand work efficiently. ALL proceeds go to help fund club activities. Bingo - The games will begin at 7:00 pm for Cash and Prizes! BINGO cards are purchased for $3.00 each or 2/$5.00. Popcorn will be sold before and during the half-time break. Your Help is needed to run and/or bury the following hunts: (If you are interested, please see a board member.) A little info about each Hunt: Silver Half Dollar Hunt - Silver half dollars will be buried in this field. All fees are used to buy silver halves. Gold Coin/Wheat Cent Hunt -1500 Wheat pennies are buried along with targets for the Gold Coins. All fees are used to first buy the wheat pennies and then for the gold coins. Silver & Dollar Hunt Golden dollars will be buried with prize tokens marked for the silver dollars. There will be 1 Silver Dollar for every 2 entries. All fees are put into this hunt. Deep Competition Hunt - Targets are buried deep in the field. Points are scored for each target found. All fees are paid out to 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd place winners. Ladies Hunt - Silver and tokens for Prizes will be buried. 80% of fees are for silver and 20% of fees are for prizes. Silver Quarter Hunt Silver quarters will be buried, with all fees put into this hunt. Main Coin & Prize Hunt Silver dimes and tokens for prize targets will be buried. We will have 1 Medal Detector for each 25 entries. All fees are used for Coins, Prizes, and Detectors. Members are asked to bring prizes valued at $25 to be used as prizes in the main hunt. FREE Night Hunt - This hunt will take place after BINGO. Bullets, Buttons, Coins, and other items will be in placed in the field. No lights are allowed! Donations are appreciated. Kids Hunt - For kids ages 12 and under. Lots of coins and prizes tokens are put in the field. *Adults are asked to stay out of the Kids hunt field all day. Be an ACTIVE club member Come out and help make YOUR club s National Hunt successful!!
Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club The Outpost Page 7 This year our club is raffling off a Garrett AT Max Metal Detector. This detector is built for the professional treasure hunter. The extreme depth and performance in all terrains with this detector, is perfect for land and water (to 10 ft.) detecting, so it will fit all your metal detecting needs. Don t forget to bring in the tickets you sold to your family and friends, or anyone interested in metal detecting. You can still purchase tickets at the hunt site. Tickets are $1 ea ch. The drawing will be on Sunday, May 6th, after the Main Hunt.
Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club The Outpost Page 8 Contact Info: Club 918-614-0638 ThreeForksTreasureHuntersClub@gmail.com Larry Koch 918-348-6780 lhkoch1946@gmail.com Tom Spears 918-261-2750 spears2@crosstel.net Gary Young 918-869-5778 garyva74403@yahoo.com 2016 Club Officers: President: Beverly Stach Vice President: Howie Rosser Secretary: Cathy Young Treasurer: Larry Koch Board Members: Tom Spears Mary Tracy Francis Tracy Jerry Callison Charles Williams Gary Young Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club Fan Page Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club P O Box 753 Wagoner, OK 74477-0753