Metal Detecting
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Coil & Diggers Club of Lane County (CDCLC) Oregon     PO Box 87, Dexter, Oregon 97431

 

The Purpose of This Club 

Next Club Outing is Saturday, May 12. Next Club Meeting is Tuesday, May 15. Members please renew your dues!

Membership is open to anyone interested in the hobby of metal detecting.

Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday
of every month.

Now meeting in Eugene at the
Eugene Elks Lodge
2470 West 11th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
7-9pm

Next meeting will be
May 15 , 2012

Have questions? Send us an email by
clicking here

 

 
To bring people together who enjoy all aspects of the hobby of metal detecting.
To provide a monthly gathering place for members and a monthly outing to enjoy the sport of metal detecting.
To teach those new to the hobby about:

the Metal Detecting Code of Ethics;

the proper use of equipment, and techniques for recovering targets;

rules and regulations that affect our hobby, such as where one can and cannot hunt, and how to obtain permission for hunting on private property;

how to preserve and display great finds.
To be a resource to local law enforcement agencies for the search and recovery of crime scene evidence.
To be a resource to archaeological organizations for the search and recovery of historical artifacts.
To be a resource to the general public for the search and recovery of lost personal items.
To be a leader among other similar clubs, pursuing programs that benefit the hobby and protect our image, as well as benefit our public parks and lands. i.e. Park Steward Program or Adopt a Park, etc.
To have fun, enjoy the outdoors, and meet other people with similar interests.

 

2011-12 Best Find of the Month Winners

April 2011 ~ Neil McElroy -1905 Indian Head Cent
May 2011 ~ Jerry McAulif -Silver ring with stone
June 2011 ~ Neil McElroy -Silver ring
July 2011 ~ Robert Davenport -10K gold ring
August 2011 (tie) ~ Ron C. 1909-s Wheat Cent and Kip O. 10k Gold Ring
Sept. 2011 ~ Kyle Schauer -14K Gold Bracelet
Oct. 2011 ~ Bill Barnes -1907 Barber Dime
Nov. 2011 ~ Wayne Esach -1881 nickel 3c coin
Dec. 2011 ~ Rosie DeLise -1953 Franklin Half dollar
Jan. 2012 ~ Neil McElroy -WWII era sterling sweetheart pin
Feb. 2012 ~ Don Quinton -14k gold/diamond ring
March 2012 ~ Mike Barrett -1908 Barber Quarter

Best Find of the Year for 2011-12 goes to Don Quinton for his 14k Gold Diamond Ring.
Detectorist of the Year for 2011-12 goes to Neil McElroy.
Congratulations to all of our winners!


1874 Indian War Infantry Buckle found!
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Club members Wayne Moore, Ron Carroll, Neil McElroy and Barb Tyler work with the Eugene Police Department to locate a buried firearm used in a murder. For more pics Click Here.

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Our Motto
Be responsible... for our actions
Be respectful... of those around us
Be rewarded... with great treasures!

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