Treasures in the Sand

‘Sand Wars-Return of the Metal Detectors’

September 9 & 10, 2022

Our 14th annual Treasures in the Sand was held September 9 & 10, 2022 at Sudbury Beach in Penticton, BC on beautiful Skaha Lake.

This year’s theme was “SAND WARS – RETURN OF THE METAL DETECTORS” –  with special guests Chewbacca & Storm Trooper and of course, R2D2 (huge thanks to creator Michael M). R2 was a huge hit!

We had 30 participants for the Friday night hunt and 67 participants for the all day Saturday hunts. Thanks to our MC for the day, club President, Ken D. Thanks to Bryan & Kirstin L for doing such an awesome job with the Twoonie Hunt. Thanks to Karen M, our fabulous hunt master.  And thank you to all who helped set up and tear down.  Our hunts are such a success because of you all. 
 
 
The proceeds of $6900+ from the WestJet ticket raffle went to Penticton Academy of Music.   Big shout out to club member Rudy J who sold 5 books! The auction was a great success as well.  A sincere thank you to all the individual and corporate contributors. We appreciate your generosity. 
 
This years hunt was in memory of Jim Tennant, a long time club member. Every participant was entered into a draw for a 1/2 Troy Pound American Eagle coin donated by club member Bob S.  Jim’s children, Rick & Cari were in attendance and shared some great metal detecting stories about their beloved Dad with us. They also drew the winning ticket.  Club member Ken D won the coin. Thank you so much Bob, for the donation.
 
                                                             
 
 
MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS
 
Kathryn McCourt –  WestJet Ticket Raffle
 
 
Friday Night Winner…
Chris Kasper – Fisher Pin Pointer
 
Saturday Winners…
Derek Hill – XP ORX
Adam Morley – Garrett Ace 300
Eric Summerville – Garrett AT Gold
Jacob Kasper – Fisher F22
Mike Kosman – Minelab Equinox 800
 
         
 
A very, VERY special thanks to all our sponsors: GPS Central, Fred’s Gold Panning & Mining Supplies, Canadian Treasure Seekers, First Texas ProductsGarrett Metal Detectors and Elite Auto Centre.  And, of course, WestJet.