About SVDB
We now have over 125 members and most attend our lively, interesting monthly meetings.
For more information about SVDB, see our:
- Bylaws
- Library - a large collection of books, magazines, videos, and other resource material.
- Organization chart
- Recovery Team - a group of volunteers who respond to requests for searches - lost jewelry, requests by the police, and anything that requires a metal detector as a service to the community.
If you are a member of a Law Enforcement or a private citizen who needs help in finding and recovering lost items, please feel free to contact the club for assistance. There is no charge for this service. Contact: click Here.
For a Membership Application click Here.
History
In August 1982 the first meeting was held at the Fair Oaks
Library meeting room with approximately eight people in attendance.
September 1982 the second meeting was held with approximately 12
people present this was the official beginning of the club. Officers
were selected and the meeting date was set for the first Wednesday
of every month. The initials from the 1909 SVDB penny were used to
develop the name Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs. The club grew
slowly but steadily over the following months with Don Medaris of
the Sacramento Coin Exchange providing door prizes and assistance.
Six of the founding members were Ed and Betty Murarik, Guy and
Bobbie Shreve, Dick and Reta Carle.
Early in 1985 the other metal detecting club in our area, The Nugget
Nudger disbanded and their members joined SVDB.
When the club by laws and Constitution were written in 1986 we
realized what a diverse group we were, so all types of treasure
hunters were included. In 1989 the Mining Research club disbanded
and many of its members joined SVDB.
We continue to look for ways to contribute to our community. Several
of our members have assisted local law enforcement agencies in
searching crime scenes. We belong to the California Federation of
Mineralogists Societies (CFMS). Today, the Sacramento Valley
Detecting Buffs club has greater than 120 members and continues to
be an active community club.
The Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs welcomes you to join our fine
organization and hope you will gain because of your membership. We
also hope you will share your talents.
Most metal detecting in our group hunts is for coins, jewelry, relics, and artifacts. Some members will also hunt for gold and silver (prospecting), and some are interested in beach and water detecting.
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