activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 14
- Acquisition and Maintenance of Mining Claims Organized Mineral Prospecting AccessAcquires and maintains over 280 active gold claims on more than 5600 acres for members to use for prospecting and placer mining, including paying over $55,000 annually in claims maintenance fees to the Bureau of Land Management.
- Commitment to property acquisition and organizational investmentCommits organizational funds to the purchase and maintenance of property and infrastructure that benefits the club and its members.
- Community and Social Events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts social events for members and their families, such as an annual family picnic, holiday party, and a fall metal detector coin hunt.
- Hosting of annual social and family events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes annual family-oriented events including a family picnic, holiday party, and a fall metal detector coin hunt for all ages.
- Member Access and Support for Prospecting Organized Mineral Prospecting AccessProvides members with access to claim maps, negotiates and supplies required permits and plans of operations, and maintains a "Gold Busters" list to connect members seeking prospecting partners.
- Member Communication and NetworkingPublishes a monthly newsletter, "The Bird Tailings," with club information and maintains a "Gold Busters" list to connect members seeking prospecting partners.
- Office Operations and Public MeetingsOperates an office open to the public every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and holds general meetings open to the public on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.
- Operation of public-facing club office Community Service Access PointsOperates a club office open to the public every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for inquiries and member services.
- Organization of prospecting events and member outingsHosts regular member events including backhoe digs, night digs, weekend outings following monthly meetings, and reclamation events to promote active prospecting and community engagement.
- Organizing Prospecting Outings and EventsOrganizes various prospecting outings and events for members, including "Backhoe Digs," night digs, and general outings following monthly meetings, which guests are also welcome to attend.
- Organizing Prospecting and Social EventsOrganizes various outings, including "Backhoe Digs," night digs, and reclamation events, as well as social gatherings like an annual family picnic, holiday party, and fall metal detector coin hunt.
- Provision of operational permits and regulatory support for prospecting Organized Mineral Prospecting AccessNegotiates and supplies all required permits, plans of operations, dredge permits, and claim maps to enable legal and safe prospecting on club-managed claims.
- Public Engagement and Information DisseminationOperates a public office weekly, holds monthly general meetings open to the public, and publishes a monthly newsletter, "The Bird Tailings," with club information.
- Reclamation Events Community Litter and Waste CleanupsOrganizes several reclamation events throughout the year.
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- Cost-saving financial and administrative management Back-Office Financial ManagementConducts cost-saving measures including negotiating reduced postage and credit card fees, bidding out insurance and office expenses, and conducting annual CPA-reviewed financial reviews.
- Educational Programs and Member OrientationHosts regular educational programs, guest speakers, and new member orientations at monthly meetings to inform and train prospectors.
- Hosting of public and member meetings with educational programming Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHolds monthly general meetings open to the public featuring guest speakers and educational programs, along with new member orientations and regular financial reviews made available to members.
- Member Access and Information for Claims Organized Mineral Prospecting AccessProvides members with access to claim maps, identification badges, and a members-only website, and negotiates and supplies all required permits and plans of operations for prospecting on club claims.
- Member Education and OrientationProvides new members with rules, regulations, bylaws, and operational plans, and hosts regular educational programs, guest speakers, and new member orientations at monthly meetings to inform and train prospectors.
- Provision of member resources and communication tools Organized Mineral Prospecting AccessProvides members with access to updated claim maps, a members-only website, identification badges, bylaws, operations plans, a monthly newsletter ("The Bird Tailings"), and a "Gold Busters" list to connect prospecting partners.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- Environmental stewardship and land ethics promotion environmental_stewardshipThe club instills environmental responsibility by promoting Leave No Trace principles, requiring compliance with reclamation practices, and rewarding stewardship behaviors to ensure sustainable land use.
- Environmental stewardship as a core operational value environmental_stewardshipThe club promotes environmental sensitivity by encouraging Leave No Trace practices, requiring reclamation of mining areas, and rewarding members who demonstrate responsible land use.
- Environmental stewardship promotion environmental_stewardshipThe club actively promotes Leave No Trace principles and responsible land use, encouraging members to pack out trash, manage waste and fires properly, and backfill mining areas, while recognizing those who exemplify stewardship.
- Family-centered prospecting experience family_oriented_approachBy operating as a family-oriented club and securing claims in scenic, accessible areas, the organization fosters intergenerational engagement and enjoyment of nature through prospecting.
- Family-oriented engagement model family_oriented_approachBy operating as a family-friendly organization and securing claims in scenic, accessible areas, the club encourages multigenerational participation and fosters a welcoming environment for all ages.
- Family-oriented engagement model family_oriented_approachBy operating as a family-friendly club and securing claims in scenic areas, the organization encourages multigenerational participation in prospecting and outdoor recreation.
- Funding club operations through member fees member-funded_operationsThe organization uses an annual Operations Support Fee to fund core operational needs such as office support, meetings, and organized mining outings, ensuring sustainable and member-supported infrastructure.
- Member engagement through managed mining claims member-driven_claim_managementThe club acquires and manages mining claims specifically to enable and support member participation in prospecting and placer mining, serving as a central mechanism for active involvement.
- Member support and skills development member supportThe club provides coaching and guidance to members—both new and experienced—on locating claims, using maps, and finding gold, fostering skill growth and confidence in prospecting.
- Member support and skills development member supportThe club provides coaching and support to members of all experience levels in critical prospecting skills such as claim location, map use, and gold discovery, enhancing member success and retention.
- Member-driven claim acquisition and management member-driven_claim_managementThe club acquires and manages mining claims specifically to enable member participation in prospecting and placer mining, prioritizing access and engagement over commercial extraction.
- Member-driven claims acquisition and management member-driven_claim_managementThe club acquires and manages mining claims specifically to enable member engagement in prospecting and placer mining, prioritizing access and hands-on experience for its members.
- Member-funded operations model member-funded_operationsThe organization funds its core operations through an annual Operations Support Fee paid by members, which covers administrative functions, meetings, and organized mining activities, ensuring sustainable and self-reliant club management.
- Member-funded operations model member-funded_operationsThe club funds its core operations through an annual Operations Support Fee, which covers administrative functions, member meetings, and organized mining outings, ensuring sustainable self-governance and service delivery.
- Shared cost management for federal mining claims shared-fee_claims_managementTo maintain access to public land claims, the club collects a Federal Mining Charge from members to cover required maintenance fees paid to the Bureau of Land Management, distributing costs equitably among users.
- Shared-fee claims management shared-fee_claims_managementTo maintain federal mining claims, the club collects a Federal Mining Charge from members to cover required payments to the Bureau of Land Management, distributing costs equitably among participants.
- Shared-fee claims management system shared-fee_claims_managementTo maintain federal mining claims, the club collects a Federal Mining Charge from members to collectively cover required maintenance fees paid to the Bureau of Land Management, enabling compliant and coordinated land use.
- Strategic asset disposal process strategic_asset_disposalUnproductive or undesirable claims and properties are systematically divested through a sealed-bid process, ensuring transparent and equitable value recovery for the club.
- Strategic divestment of non-core assets strategic_asset_disposalUnproductive or undesirable mining claims or properties are systematically divested through a sealed-bid process to optimize resource allocation and maintain operational focus.
- Strategic divestment of unproductive assets strategic_asset_disposalUnproductive or undesirable mining claims or properties are periodically removed from the portfolio using a sealed-bid process, ensuring efficient asset management and reinvestment potential.
- Supporting members in prospecting skills and knowledge member supportThe club provides coaching and support to both new and experienced members in critical areas such as locating claims, using maps, and finding gold, enhancing individual success and retention.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Board Governance and Committees
Elected Board of Directors manages club operations, enforces rules, approves expenditures, and oversees action committees; board members serve on committees and are held to attendance and conduct standards
Claim Access Program
Provides members exclusive access to RRPC-managed mining claims for prospecting and placer mining, subject to 14-day use limits within any 30-day period and compliance with federal and state regulations
New Member Orientation
Encourages new members to attend an orientation meeting within their first year to learn about club bylaws, rules, regulations, and responsible prospecting practices
relationships · 11
who they work with
- A&B Prospecting Partner — Ryan Deshon, owner of A&B Prospecting, recommends customers to the club and provides advice to prospectors.
- Arizona American Italian Club Partner — Hosts general meetings at their location.
- Arizona American Italian Club Partner — Hosts the club's general meetings.
- BLM Government — Deals with the Bureau of Land Management to keep claims in order.
- Bureau of Land Management Government — Consulted for camping limits and permits organized club digs with an approved Notice of Intent (NOI).
- Bureau of Land Management Government — Follows BLM guidelines for reclamation fines and adjusts Federal Mining Charge based on BLM fees.
- Bureau of Land Management Government — Pays claims maintenance fees to the Bureau of Land Management.
- Prescott National Forest Government — Deals with the Prescott National Forest to keep claims in order.
- Prescott National Forest Government — Dredge size is limited on claims located within this forest.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Government — Complies with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Government — Members must abide by Section 404 (Clean Water Act) regulations.