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.
Margaret Simonds,
Vice President
I am the current Vice President and have been an active member for several years. I enjoy talking with club members and love listening to the stories about their finds. I enjoy the opportunity to detect and participate in club hunts. My best find was a cow bell found on the land where my ancestors lived. It is not the greatest thing to find, but it's history makes it important to me. I thank everyone for this opportunity to serve the club and look forward to the clubs future meetings and attending the club hunts.
Mike Holt, Secretary
I started metal detecting almost 20 years ago. I really enjoy being outdoors and this hobby has taken me to some amazing places. I’ve made a lot of new friends, met some great people, increased my knowledge of American
history and, of course, found some cool "Treasures". Keep on diggin!
Marie Fryc
Treasurer
I'm currently the Club Treasurer and have been active in the club for numerous years. My detector is a Garrett AT Pro and I love detecting. The club hunt is something I look forward to every year. I also look forward to the meetings every month they are always interesting and informative.
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.