Empire State Metal Detector Association
Our Team
Hello, the team of club officers (or board members) consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These officers work throughout the year (not just at the club meetings) to make the club the best it can and to assure that all members learn about the fantastic hobby of metal detecting and improve their skills and opportunities for finding great locations and great finds.
The board members are nominated by club members at the February meeting of each year. These nominees are published in the March newsletter and then voted upon at the April meeting of each year by paid in full, voting members.
Along with the club officers we often use members to chair and participate in one or more committees. We are always looking for volunteers for these committees and could use you help and expertise.
Gino DiCarlo, President
As the Club President, I’ve had the privilege of combining my love for history with the joy of leading this amazing group. I’ve always been passionate about the past, a spark that began in childhood when my parents gifted me my first metal detector. While my early adventures didn’t yield many treasures, they ignited a lifelong interest in discovery. About 15 years ago, I upgraded to my first serious metal detector, and since then, I’ve relished the thrill of making meaningful recoveries. Attending our monthly meetings and sharing this passion with fellow enthusiasts has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey.
Roland Ozols,
Vice President
I have been an active member of the club for many years. I started metal detecting about 20 years ago using a simple Bounty Hunter detector that cost about $100. Since then I’ve owned five other detectors, always trying to improve my odds of finding more treasures and less trash. I’m currently using an XP Deus 2. I’ve detected in eight states and been to England three times to detect. I enjoy learning more about detecting and about the interesting and unusual things we all find by swapping stories with other detectorists.
Erik Peffers - Secretary
I have been detecting on and off for several years. Now that I am retired I hope to devote more time to the hobby. I enjoy finding coins and old relics. Most of all I enjoy meeting people along the way.
Glenn Galloway
Treasurer
Coming Soon
Club Hunt Committee
This committee always welcomes assistance in preparing for the Annual Club Hunt and Picnic. From finding and talking to potential sponsors to organizing volunteers for setting up the fields, planting the coins and organizing the food and day's events.
Program Committee
This committee is always open to suggestions for topics for our monthly meetings. Along with topics we also welcome potential speakers. If you have a topic or know someone that might be a speaker that the club might be interested in please contact a committee member or one of your club officers.