AFRC EVENT KNOWN AS MAY DAZE
Every May long weekend the AFRC holds its annual meeting and much more which has become to be known as May Daze. There is sharing of technical hobby information, an opportunity to participate in field trips, acquire machines and rocks through an auction or tailgating and meet other like minded people from clubs across the province. Both members of clubs and general public (nonmembers) are welcome to participate in the event but only paid up members of the lapidary clubs are allowed to vote at the annual meeting.
On Friday people begin arriving with their trailers, motor homes and tents. Others rent rooms at nearby motels. Friday is mostly to get accommodations settled, set up the hall and prepare rocks and other items for the auction. A barbecue of hamburgers and condiments will be made available at nominal cost per person.
Saturday is filled with a variety of activities. A few activities such as field trips are preplanned. Others are volunteers who demonstrate their skills and pass along tips to beginners. Some ad hoc workshops may be pleasant surprises. Display cases provide information about materials and members' activities. Some choose to enjoy coffee and visit for part of the time. A potluck is served about 5:30 pm. The Rock Auction is the main attraction on Saturday evening. The auction items are rocks and anything related to the hobby. Some of the auction items are donated. Other items are consigned with 15% of the selling price going to the AFRC and the consignee receiving 85%. The auction takes place on Saturday after the potluck supper.
Sunday begins with a complementary pancake breakfast. The annual general AFRC meeting begins at 10:00 am. and lasts for an hour or more. Although everyone may contribute to the discussion at the meeting, only paid up club members are allowed to vote on the motions. The remains of the potluck makes up the Sunday noon buffet. The food seems to taste even better on the second day. After lunch, tailgating takes place either inside the hall at the tables, or outside selling out of the back of the truck or the trunk of the car. The AFRC asks that all tailgaters donate 10% of their sales to the club using the honor system. The last item on Sunday's agenda is clean up and leaving the hall in its original condition.
If you plan to stay for the pot luck meal on Saturday night, bring an item of food for everyone to share. Stoves, refrigeration, etc is available. The food you bring will be shared both on Saturday night and also on Sunday noon.
Remember to bring your own cutlery, plates, cups, drinks, etc.
Please click on the following file download for a full list of events and location information.
MayDaze 2017
On Friday people begin arriving with their trailers, motor homes and tents. Others rent rooms at nearby motels. Friday is mostly to get accommodations settled, set up the hall and prepare rocks and other items for the auction. A barbecue of hamburgers and condiments will be made available at nominal cost per person.
Saturday is filled with a variety of activities. A few activities such as field trips are preplanned. Others are volunteers who demonstrate their skills and pass along tips to beginners. Some ad hoc workshops may be pleasant surprises. Display cases provide information about materials and members' activities. Some choose to enjoy coffee and visit for part of the time. A potluck is served about 5:30 pm. The Rock Auction is the main attraction on Saturday evening. The auction items are rocks and anything related to the hobby. Some of the auction items are donated. Other items are consigned with 15% of the selling price going to the AFRC and the consignee receiving 85%. The auction takes place on Saturday after the potluck supper.
Sunday begins with a complementary pancake breakfast. The annual general AFRC meeting begins at 10:00 am. and lasts for an hour or more. Although everyone may contribute to the discussion at the meeting, only paid up club members are allowed to vote on the motions. The remains of the potluck makes up the Sunday noon buffet. The food seems to taste even better on the second day. After lunch, tailgating takes place either inside the hall at the tables, or outside selling out of the back of the truck or the trunk of the car. The AFRC asks that all tailgaters donate 10% of their sales to the club using the honor system. The last item on Sunday's agenda is clean up and leaving the hall in its original condition.
If you plan to stay for the pot luck meal on Saturday night, bring an item of food for everyone to share. Stoves, refrigeration, etc is available. The food you bring will be shared both on Saturday night and also on Sunday noon.
Remember to bring your own cutlery, plates, cups, drinks, etc.
Please click on the following file download for a full list of events and location information.
MayDaze 2017
