THE SEARCHER

a publication of the Sea Shell Searchers of Brazoria County

September, 2003

 The primary purpose of the Sea Shell Searchers of Brazoria County, a not for profit organization, is to provide educational opportunities for the scientific study and conservation of molluscs and other related fields.
Membership is open to everyone. See the club web page for details. Correspondence regarding the newsletter should be directed to Newsletter Editor, SSSBC, 400 College Dr, Clute Texas 77531. <http://bcfas.org/museum/SSSBC/SSSBC.html>

 Next meeting Sept 2nd 7:00 PM at Museum of Natural Science
400 College Dr Clute, Tx
Program is COA 2003. Members are asked to bring a covered dish to share.

 Seashell Auction
The annual auction will be held at the art studio Sept 20th starting at 12:00 noon.
1st silent auction at 12:15 with 1st oral at 1:00 PM. Snacks will be provided. Members can bring a dessert or salad if they desire. See below for list of shells in the auction.
If you would like to donate to the auction, see Wayne or Wanda.

 Sea & Shore Brazoria County Fair
Fair is Oct 10-18th. Entries for Sea & Shore due Oct 4th.
See Wayne for more details. He has a few cases left.

 2003 Sea Shell Searchers Shell Show Oct 24-26, 2003
See Patty or Wanda or the web page for details.
http://bcfas.org/museum/SSSBC/ShellShows/SS2003/SSSSS2003.html
Melo sp Olivella nivea COA 2003 (snail) Cymbiola vespertilio Morum watanabei
shell bowl Cassis tuberosa Thais melones (2) Pleurotomaria hirasei Marginella musica
Murex radix Cassis tuberosa Strombus galeatus Serpulorbis xenophora Chank Shell (Mexico)
Murex regius Strombus alatus Ancilla dimidiata Marginella accola (4) Cronia margaritucola (5)
Stylobates sp Pitar lupanaria Murex ramosous(lg) Bahamian Shell Stamps Fissurella virescens (2)
Oliva sericea Mitra mitra (3) Conus brunneus (4) Opeatostoma pseudodon Harpa major f. conoidalis
Harpa harpa Strombus gigas Haliotis vulcanicus Conus mariculatus (3) Nassarius arcularius (15)
Turris crispa large shell bowl Cypraea stercoraria Harpa harpa (dark red) Laevicardium multipunctatum
Lambis lambis Terebra subulata Cardita crassicasta Cryptopectin speciosum Fusinus colus fm longicauda
pearl oysters Volema myristica Agaronia travassosi Olivancillaria urceus Strombus fusiformis (orange)
Haliotis varia Amalda bulliodes Olivella verreauxii Rhinoclavis aspera (7) Cypraea fuscodentata shaerica
Strombus pipus Ancilla faustoi crochet dollies (6) Nassarius cornatus (4) Cypraea chinensis f. violacea
Lambis chiraga Oliva circinata Cypraea annulus (5) Mitra puncticulata (3) Olivancillaria vesica vesica
Thais tuberosa Voluta magnifica Morula anaxeres (3) fossil fish Green River bag of Phillippine miniatures
shell bracelet Conus bengalensis large shell picture Turbo chrysostomous (5) Cypraea algoensis sanfrancisca
Cypraea cervux Haliotis squamata Purpura panama (2) Chicomurex problematicus Athleta boswellae fm. magister
Morum ninomiyai Bufonoria nobilis Vexillum stainforthi Bathymodiolus childressi Fusitriton magellanicus murrayi
Pila ampullacea Chicoreus ramosus 3 pieces shell cloth Cantharus tranquebaricus Strombus gibberulus f. gibbasus
Lambis digitata Conus gloriamaris Horse Conch (Mexico) Olivancillaria steeriae

 Minutes May 6, 2003
 CALL TO ORDER: The May 6, 2003 meeting of the Sea Shell Searchers was called to order by president Wanda Coker. Guests were welcomed and introduced.
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Motion by Cliff Harris, second by Alan Satchell to approve minutes as mailed in newsletter. Motion passed.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Cliff Harris reported that there has been no change in the treasury this month.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Hostess - Freida White reported that Roe Davenport is still sick.
2. Field Trips - Dean Harris reminded the club of the trip to Panama City Shell Show in June and COA in July. The club picnic will be held at Quintana on Aug. 23 starting at 12:00.
3. Historian - Give news articles and pictures to Dale Satchell.
4. Auction - Wayne Humbird reminded the club that the auction will be Sept. 20 in the Art Studio. Wayne is taking donations.
NEW BUSINESS
1. By-law revision - Steven Coker reviewed the by-law revision. Motion by Cliff Harris, second by Dave Barziza that the by-law revision be accepted. Wayne Humbird called question. Question passed. Motion passed revising the by-laws.
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - Steven Coker, speaking for the nomination committee, nominated the following slate of officers:
President - Wanda Coker
Vice President - Steven Coker
Treasurer - Wayne Humbird
Recording Secretary - Patty Humbird
Corresponding Secretary - Irene Norris
Motion by Freida White, second by Cliff Harris that nominations cease. Motion passed. Motion by Cliff Harris, second by Dave Barziza to accept the slate by acclamation. Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Jamboree - Darwin Alder reported that 60 people registered. It was a very successful, wonderful Jamboree. Thanks to all who attended and everyone who helped.
2. Discussion of 2004 Shell Show and possible venues
3. Fair entries - October 4.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Tina Petway, second by Cliff Harris that the meeting adjourn. Motion passed.
PROGRAM: During supper a slide presentation on the club's year was viewed.

September

San Luis Pass

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http://co-ops.nos.noaa.gov

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9/1/2003

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01:29AM

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07:01AM

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02:20PM

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10:30PM

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9/2/2003

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02:17AM

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06:44AM

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03:22PM

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9/3/2003

Wed

12:44AM

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03:34AM

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04:59AM

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04:32PM

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9/4/2003

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02:50AM

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05:45PM

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9/5/2003

Fri

03:44AM

1.5

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06:56PM

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9/6/2003

Sat

04:19AM

1.5

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07:59PM

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9/7/2003

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04:47AM

1.5

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08:54PM

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9/8/2003

Mon

05:07AM

1.5

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10:20AM

1.2

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01:45PM

1.4

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09:42PM

0

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9/9/2003

Tue

05:24AM

1.4

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10:27AM

1.1

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02:58PM

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10:25PM

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9/10/2003

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05:38AM

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10:46AM

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04:03PM

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11:02PM

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9/11/2003

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05:51AM

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11:12AM

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05:05PM

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11:36PM

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9/12/2003

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06:03AM

1.2

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11:42AM

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06:07PM

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9/13/2003

Sat

12:07AM

0.7

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06:13AM

1.2

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12:15PM

0.6

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07:13PM

1.3

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9/14/2003

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12:36AM

0.9

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06:16AM

1.2

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12:51PM

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08:27PM

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9/15/2003

Mon

01:02AM

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06:05AM

1.2

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01:31PM

0.4

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09:55PM

1.3

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9/16/2003

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01:22AM

1.2

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05:04AM

1.3

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02:18PM

0.4

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9/17/2003

Wed

04:12AM

1.4

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03:14PM

0.4

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9/18/2003

Thu

03:57AM

1.5

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04:20PM

0.3

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9/19/2003

Fri

03:45AM

1.5

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05:29PM

0.3

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9/20/2003

Sat

03:40AM

1.5

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06:32PM

0.3

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9/21/2003

 Sun 03:47AM

1.5

 H 07:24PM

0.3

 L

9/22/2003

 Mon 03:59AM

1.5

 H 08:11PM

0.3

 L

9/23/2003

 Tue 04:13AM

1.5

 H 09:28AM

1.3

 L 01:23PM

1.4

 H 08:54PM

0.3

 L

9/24/2003

 Wed 04:28AM

1.5

 H 09:34AM

1.1

 L 02:40PM

1.5

 H 09:37PM

0.3

 L

9/25/2003

 Thu 04:43AM

1.5

 H 10:01AM

0.9

 L 03:52PM

1.5

 H 10:20PM

0.5

 L

9/26/2003

 Fri 04:56AM

1.4

 H 10:36AM

0.7

 L 05:03PM

1.5

 H 11:05PM

0.7

 L

9/27/2003

 Sat 05:08AM

1.4

 H 11:17AM

0.4

 L 06:18PM

1.5

 H 11:51PM

0.9

 L

9/28/2003

 Sun 05:17AM

1.4

 H 12:02PM

0.3

 L 07:40PM

1.5

 H

9/29/2003

 Mon 12:40AM

1.2

 L 05:19AM

1.4

 H 12:53PM

0.1

 L 09:11PM

1.6

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9/30/2003

 Tue 01:35AM

1.4

 L 05:01AM

1.5

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