Roy,
Agreed, there has not been a lot of changes in the Lease status of a lot of the Eastern properties. There has been additional land included into at least one lease and we are activity seeking additional leases in the east.
I always ask that members have their ear to the dirt and if they know of any property that has gold, parking and the ability to have a chapter outing on a property that they contact me with at least the owners name and we will take it from there. I have had very little if no response.
Your three question are excellent -

Q-What does the GPAA require for a Leased Claim?
A- The property must be gold bearing, have adequate parking for multiple members to utilize the land (a good gauge of this is, could your chapter have an outing on the property and all of the members and guest be able to park and utilize the land safely without creating issues that would cause the land owner to question their decision to lease the property) and what type of prospecting is allowed by the land owner.

Q-What does the GPAA pay for leasing?
A- There is no set price per lease. We will negotiate with the owner for any lease that makes sense for the membership and the area.

Q-What is expected of both parties?
A- From the owner - Year round access unless it is an area is not conducive to year round entry, minimal interference with members in their activities (unless a member is blatantly breaking the rules we prefer all interaction be done at the office level aside from meet and greets by the owner) contractual obligations with first right of renewals to the GPAA.
From the GPAA - GPAA Members conduct themselves in a manner that is a positive representation of the GPAA and the prospecting industry as a whole, Pack it in pack it out mentality and that members follow the rules of the property as set forth in the owners agreement with the GPAA

There is a bit more that goes along with this but I am guessing that you get the jest of the process in creating a long term relationship between the land owner and the GPAA for our members to enjoy.

Great Questions and Great Answers.

I know that there are a lot of us back east that would help out anyway we could once a target property is identified.

I recently prospected two creeks in Washington and Lincolnton Counties and did not get any color. Had I got color, I would be seeking additional guidance from Kevin.

May your prospecting be golden!

Brad

Brad,
Keep doing what you do. I know the Members will benefit from your vigilance.

Thanks Kevin! AND WILL DO.

Top Notch Help Kevin- Thanks!

I'm really trying to do my part here- even looking for land to BUY (mostly in Ga.) then convert to something we all could use. It's just that most of the information showing how to use the BLM/Google Earth/ tools is a bit outdated...or I need a Dummies Book written in black crayon and many pictures to take me step by step because I can never get any results.