About Us
Our club was established in 1958. It started from a night school program led by Laurie and Joan Meggait and has operated in different locations, including garages, basements, and greenhouses. Our first permanent workshop was in the old ice arena basement, and with help from the municipality, we moved to our current location on Fern Crescent, next to the artist in residence. We are a family-oriented arts group, welcoming all ages to explore creativity through activities like stone carving, gemstone faceting, jewellry design, silversmithing, enamelling, and more.
We honour our lifetime members who have donated countless hours and resources to the continued success of the club.
Laurie Meggait
Joan Meggait
Peter Billick
Dick Singbeil
Juris Petersen
Kevin Healy
Ken Rimmer
Walter Pinder
Anne Gapper
Carol Barnett
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Volunteers Like You
The Maple Ridge Lapidary Club is entirely volunteer-operated and relies on fundraising to keep our programs running. We are always seeking volunteers with a variety of skills and abilities to help run events, mentor and teach members, support workshops, and contribute in many other ways. Your time and talents are invaluable to our community—become a volunteer today!
Executive Members
President, Kala Vengels
Vice-President, Franny Skorepa
Treasurer, Derek Seaton
Secretary, Darlene Jensen
Director at Large, Lizzi Frausto
Past President, Walt Pinder
Past President, Carol Barnett
Past President, Anne Gapper
Past President, Debbie Brandon
Membership, Linda Mantei
Executive Meeting Schedule
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March 19
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April 16
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May 21
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June 18
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August 20
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September 17
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October 15
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November 19
Coordinating Volunteers
Show Committee – Derek S
Special events – Anne – Kala and Susan
Sunshine – Christine
Wagon Master – Steve – Kala
Art Studio Tour – Debbie – Kala
Canteen – Debbie R.
Social media – Lizzie
Nominations – Walter
Community Liaison – Debbie B.
Crack-A-Geode - Chad
Family Drop-ins – Kala – Christine - Lisette
Web Master - Jillian
Classes - Denise
BCLS Delegates – Carl, Marilyn, Steve
Shop Stewards – Carl, Thomas, Walt, Derek, Steve
Carving – Carol M.
Sponsors
2025 Raffle Draw Results
Draw took place on Dec 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm
Prizes and winner names
1. Quartz Crystal Cluster – T. Bacon
2. Octopus Soapstone Carving – D. Cullen
3. Seahorse Trio Soapstone Carving – C. Nigut
4. Rainforest Jasper Block – S. Zwarich
5. Tiger Eye Block – S. Speke
6. Faceting Stone Rough – N. Barillaro
7. Cabbing Stone Rough – K. Vengels
8. Brazilian Agate Nodule – S. Speke