We are excited to announce the addition of 2 new 20 acre claims located on Map 12!
On the map page you will find updated claim maps, Google Earth files, GPS files, and coordinate packages. Check out the updated map packet for the new combo for the gates going to our claims.
As many of you have already heard, our club President Jeff Roman and his wife Carol have decided to move closer to grandchildren and are stepping down from their positions.
Don Martini has volunteered to step up from VP to President, and board member Peter Glenn has volunteered to take on the role of VP.
Beckie Hicks has taken on the position of Club Administrator. Please give her a warm welcome when you see her at the meetings or call the office.
Well Jeff and Carol have left us in an interesting position. They have managed and steered this club into becoming the premier prospecting club in Arizona.
They have handed this board of directors a financially sound and operationally solid business. That’s right, with over 1300 members and 5,500 acres of claims, this club takes energy, skills and talent to run.. Jeff and Carol have shown us that and hopefully taught us how it’s done.
Some simple points that you might not know:
As the administrator and sole office person, Carol has saved the club hundreds of dollars a year in postage fees that she negotiated, thousands of dollars a year in credit card fees, and hundreds of dollars a year in smaller savings, like bidding out insurance and other office expenses.
Over the years Carol has been the welcoming face and voice of the Roadrunners to everyone who called on the phone or came through the door. Her favorite phrase is “My Pleasure”.
President Jeff, our head volunteer, meanwhile, spent immeasurable time dealing with the BLM and Prescott National Forest, keeping our claims in order, and bring on 6 new claims.
He spent countless hours days, nights and weekends manning the “President’s Phone” helping new and experienced members alike, find claims, get squared away with maps on their phones and coach them where to find gold. You’d be surprised how many people called and simply asked- "Where do I find gold?", and they always got good advice.
It’s probably a good guess that many of you recall a personal interaction with Jeff, and experienced firsthand his desire to help folks have a good time finding gold.
The position he leaves the current Board of Directors in is both amazing and challenging at the same time.
Please be assured that the current members who volunteer their time to be an offcer or director are some of the most capable and committed folks in the club. With our new administrator Beckie Hicks now in place, we have a very strong team in place.
As a relative newcomer, I have observed every member of this board tirelessly perform their given tasks with a sole focus on what’s good for the members and the club. That, my friends, is very likely to continue.
So as the torch is passed, we’d like to recognize Jeff and Carol for their dedication to the club.
Don Martini
Anyone who has been to one of our backhoe digs knows Brandi. Regardless of the weather, she is there supporting the club making sure everyone has a safe and fun time at the dig.
Please join us in congratulating Brandi for this well deserved award.
Ryan is the owner of A&B Prospecting. Over the years, he has recommended customers to check out our club. When one of them joins, Ryan refuses to accept a referral nugget. He also gives the new and old prospectors good advice on the equipment he sells.
Thank you, Ryan, for your support!
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| Claims Maintenance: | Mark Vaughan |
| Office/Meeting Support: | Shannon Vaughan |
| Steward of the Land: | Doug Garbini |
Remember that you can buy your tickets now online in our store!
Special raffles are announced on the RAFFLE page.
