EVENTS
Annual Events (Scroll below for current year's EVENTS CALENDAR)
- The Shell Auction held in April is a combined social event and a verbal auction, silent auction and discount shell table(s). Please see a detailed description of the SDSC auctions below the current year's calendar (scroll down on this page).
- The Shell Bazaar held in July is an informal gathering of shell enthusiasts to share shells and shell collecting stories with one another. Many attendees bring shells for sale or trade.
- The West Coast Shell Show held in August is hosted by the San Diego Shell Club. There are award winning exhibits, experts available to answer questions about shells and dealers selling shells from around the world. All children receive a special shell gift just for being a part of this special event compliments of the Club and its members. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for more information about the West Coast Shell Show Registration, Rules and Judging, as well as directions to Balboa Park in San Diego, where the show is held.
- The September and Pot Luck Party is a social gathering at one of our member’s homes where we discuss the progress of our club and plan for the upcoming year.
- The Shell Auction held in November is a Club hosted luncheon with socializing followed by a verbal auction, silent auction and $1 and $5 tables. Please see a detailed description of the SDSC auctions below the current year's calendar (scroll down on this page).
- The Holiday Party held in December is an evening event where we enjoy dinner, memorialize the events of the previous year, and usher in the New Year with a presentation by a special guest speaker.
PLEASE NOTE: The San Diego Shell Club enjoys taking pictures of its events! We post them in the "Picture Gallery" on this site. Sometimes we post them in the SDSC Facebook page. If you do not wish to have your photo taken at any event, please speak to the relevant club members at that event, making your wishes known. Thank you.
Board of Director Meetings - Open to General Membership
Please request the Zoom link from the President or the Corresponding Secretary of the club through [email protected]
Please request the Zoom link from the President or the Corresponding Secretary of the club through [email protected]
Schedule of 2025 BOD Meetings:
- January 12, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- February 16, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom (date rescheduled due to Super Bowl)
- March 9, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- April 13, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- May 11, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- June 8, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- July 13, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- August 10, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- September 14, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- October 5, 2025 (first Sunday) at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- November 9, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
- December 14, 2025 at 4 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom
2025 Club Events Calendar
Please be aware that there may be changes of dates, times and/or locations of events, so check back here regularly if you plan to attend an event.
JANUARY: General Meeting, Zoom Presentation of a Special Speaker. January 18, 2025
Please be aware that there may be changes of dates, times and/or locations of events, so check back here regularly if you plan to attend an event.
JANUARY: General Meeting, Zoom Presentation of a Special Speaker. January 18, 2025
"How I Organize and Care for My Shell Collection " by Robyn Waayers, 4 pm Pacific Time
(click image below to see larger version of it)
FEBRUARY: IN-PERSON General Meeting: "Mini-Auction and Social Gathering". February 15, 2025
(click image below to see larger version of it)
(click above to see bid list)
MARCH: General Meeting, Zoom Presentation of a Special Speaker. March 15, 2025
"Rediscovery of a Lost Species of Murex" by David Berschauer, 12 noon Pacific Time
Via Zoom:
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Via Zoom:
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(Click image below to see larger version of it)
APRIL: Shell Auction (no General Meeting). April 19, 2025
To be held at the home of Barney and DeAnne Hunold in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California
Note: If you are not a member of the San Diego Shell Club and would like to attend this event, please contact us at [email protected] for directions to the event. Only members of the SDSC may bid on shells at the auction though. It is easy to become a member - see the membership page on this site here if you are interested.
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This auction will feature a large selection of shells from the SDSC's shell collection. The flier to the left shows only a small sampling of these shells.
Here is the Bid List for the auction. And here is a link to images of more of the shells. There will be almost 100 lots of shells in the verbal auction, and many more available in the silent auction. Directions to the auction, as well as detailed information about the timing and other aspects of the auction experience were emailed to all SDSC members in good standing. |
MAY: General Meeting, Zoom Presentation of a Special Speaker. May 17, 2025
"The Impact of Equatorial Currents on Select Gastropod Fauna of the
Panamic Marine Province" by Dr. Paul Tuskes
4 pm, Pacific Time, via Zoom
Panamic Marine Province" by Dr. Paul Tuskes
4 pm, Pacific Time, via Zoom
(click image below to see larger version of it)
JUNE: IN-PERSON General Meeting: "Mini-Auction and Social Gathering". June 7, 2025
To be held at the home of Robyn and Gary Waayers, Julian, California
11:30 am to 3 pm
11:30 am to 3 pm
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1. A Mini-Auction of a selection of club shells
2. The opportunity for members to bring shells to show off or trade with others 3. Possibly some shells for sale or trade, offered by club members |
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A few of the shells in the mini-auction - see above for full listing
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JUNE: Not an SDSC event, but of interest, from our neighbors, the Pacific Conchological Club!
Shell Auction and party - June 22, 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Ferguson's Marine Specialties
(click on flier below to see larger version of it)
(click on flier below to see larger version of it)
JULY: The SDSC Shell Bazaar & General Meeting. July 19, 2025
This will be a relaxed social gathering with shells as the central theme (of course!). There will be a Mini-auction of SDSC shells, members are encouraged to bring shells that they might show off or sell, and there will be pizza and drinks provided.
(more information soon)
AUGUST: Annual West Coast Shell Show (No General Meeting): August 23-24, 2025 (Open to Public)
SEPTEMBER: Fall Party and Potluck. September 20, 2025
At the home of Nile el Wardani in San Diego, California
~ This is an opportunity to visit with other shell club members, swap stories and get to know each other better
~ It is a potluck so bring some food to share
~ This is an opportunity to visit with other shell club members, swap stories and get to know each other better
~ It is a potluck so bring some food to share
(more information soon)
OCTOBER: Julian Shell Show - in Julian, California: October 11 and 12, 2025
At Julian Town Hall
10 am to 4 pm
(more information soon)
10 am to 4 pm
(more information soon)
OCTOBER: IN-PERSON General Meeting and Second "Member Auction": October 18, 2025
This is an opportunity for SDSC members to auction off their OWN shells, and have an opportunity to acquire quality shells from other members, all in an auction format.
Location and Time of Member Auction:
At the home of Paul and Ann Tuskes in San Diego
~ Snacks and Pizza: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
~ Viewing from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
~ Auction will start at 1:00 pm
Location and Time of Member Auction:
At the home of Paul and Ann Tuskes in San Diego
~ Snacks and Pizza: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
~ Viewing from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
~ Auction will start at 1:00 pm
How to Participate: Relevant forms will be sent to SDSC members in good standing via email. The deadline for submitting those forms, which consist of 1) an MOU, 2) a Registration Form and 3) Blank Data
Labels is October 1, 2025
Forms should be sent to David Waller via email
At the Auction: Members entering shells need to have them on display well before 12:30 pm
(plan to have them on display by 12:00 pm)
Labels is October 1, 2025
Forms should be sent to David Waller via email
At the Auction: Members entering shells need to have them on display well before 12:30 pm
(plan to have them on display by 12:00 pm)
NOVEMBER: Shell Auction & General Meeting/Elections: November 15, 2025
At the home of Leo and Linda Kempczenski in Tustin, California
(more information soon)
DECEMBER: Holiday Party and General Meeting: Date and Time to be Determined
(more information soon)
Additional Information About the San Diego Shell Club's Auctions
Live, in-person auctions are given twice per year, in April and in November. The club endeavors to provide the highest quality shells for these events, and participants may view the verbal auction and silent auction offerings for about an hour in advance of the auctions. A bid list will be emailed out to members in good standing one or several weeks in advance of the auctions. Sometimes photos of some of the shells available at the auctions will be made available online for advance viewing. Additional details about the auctions will be emailed to all members in good standing!
A note about collection data and auctioned shells: From time to time the club will acquire a large private collection of shells. Sometimes there is a "database" of collection data associated with these collections. Below are link(s) to sets of data associated with particular private collections. If a winner of a shell in unsure of which collection the shell came from, that winner should feel free to reach out to a shell club contact member or through the contact form on this site for additional information.
Data Sets for Specific Collections of Shells. These data sets are also available in the Resources section of this site (click here).
Pratt Collection Data (click here to access pdf).
A note about collection data and auctioned shells: From time to time the club will acquire a large private collection of shells. Sometimes there is a "database" of collection data associated with these collections. Below are link(s) to sets of data associated with particular private collections. If a winner of a shell in unsure of which collection the shell came from, that winner should feel free to reach out to a shell club contact member or through the contact form on this site for additional information.
Data Sets for Specific Collections of Shells. These data sets are also available in the Resources section of this site (click here).
Pratt Collection Data (click here to access pdf).
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Additional Information About the Annual West Coast Shell Show
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West Coast Shell Show Registration, Rules and Judging
If you are considering entering the West Coast Shell Show, please see the Registration Form here:
San Diego Shell Club 2025 WCSS Registration Form pdf West Coast Shell Show Announcement, Rules and Information about judging can be found here: 2025 WCSS Information Packet.pdf Directions to Balboa Park and Casa Del Prado
1. Take Hwy 163 South to Park Blvd Exit. 2. Turn left at Park Blvd and the left onto Village Place. 3. The closest parking would be the Carousel/Spanish Village lot or the lot adjacent to the Natural History Museum. 4. You can also take the Balboa Park Tram to the Prado stop and walk east along the Prado to the Casa Del Prado. |
A few selected images from past Shell Shows
(see link above for more photos)
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