Culver City Rock and Mineral Club   Culver City, California

The Culver City Rock and Mineral Club (CCRMC) promotes education, knowledge and skills development in the earth sciences and lapidary arts.   Our interests include mineralogy, paleontology, cutting, faceting, polishing, casting, metalsmithing, and field collecting for rocks, minerals, fossils and artifacts.

CCRMC is a non-profit California corporation founded in 1960.   We are sponsored by the Culver City Parks and Recreation Department and are a member of both the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies

The Club operates a fully equipped lapidary shop for use by members, publishes a monthly bulletin called The Nugget, and organizes frequent field trips to local collecting areas.   CCRMC sponsors the popular Fiesta of Gems Rock and Mineral Show each July, and the Club maintains an extensive library of books and videotapes for loan free of charge to its members.

CCRMC intites you to join us at one of our future meetings.   Please send us an email or give our President, Gary Mitchell a call at 310 559-2921.

 The Del Air Rockhounds Club   Reseda, California

The Del Air Rockhounds Club was founded in 1952 with members mostly residing in the San Fernando Valley area of California. Our club is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing knowledge of the lapidary arts and techniques, geology, mineralogy and related fields. We operate our own lapidary shop, with members available to teach and demonstrate lapidary techniques to other members. Our members enjoy lapidary related programs, demonstrations, exhibitions, displays and lectures. We also take monthly field trips to our local deserts and mountains for exploration and the study and collection of lapidary specimens.

 El Dorado County Gem and Mineral Society   Placerville, California

The El Dorado Mineral and Gem Society of Placerville, California, was founded in January 1949. The club's purpose is to learn about and share interests in rocks, minerals, fossils, earth sciences, and the lapidary arts.

The club holds monthly meetings, has a junior program and sponsors a variety of special events including field trips, lapidary classes, an annual rock and gem show and hosts the county fair mineral displays.

The club members also publish a monthly Newsletter, which is free to its members. Current activities of the club can be found on this web site.

In its support of earth science education, the club contributes to its college scholarship fund, and club members make presentations at local elementary schools and shares rock and material with them.

General meetings are open to the public and are held at the Senior Center, 937 Spring Street, Placerville, California, 7:00 P.M., on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (except July and December when special meetings are held).

The Society is a non-profit organization.  It is affiliated with the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies and is a member of the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce.

 Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society   Fallbrook, California

Welcome to the web site of the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society. The FGMS was founded in 1957 and consists of a group of individuals who share common interests in gems, minerals, jewelry, geology, paleontology, and the related earth sciences and lapidary arts.

The Society is based in Fallbrook, San Diego County, California -- just a "stone's throw" from some of the most productive gem mining areas in the United States.

FGMS membership is open to the public, and includes individuals with wide ranges of interest and experience -- from neophytes to seasoned professionals. FGMS members are united in their enthusiasm for mineralogy, related earth sciences, and the lapidary arts. This enthusiasm is evidenced by the Society's museums and by the numerous activities conducted by the Society each month.

Please feel free to explore our web site. Click on major topics located near the top of the page and subtopics listed to the left. And when you are in Fallbrook, please drop by one of our two museums, have a look at our exhibits and supporting collections, and chat for a while.

 Fossils For Fun Society, Inc.   North Highlands, California

The Fossils For Fun Society, Inc. (FFF) is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of promoting fellowship, and to gain and disseminate knowledge through the study of fossils. FFF promotes a better understanding of, and further interest in the study and enjoyment of fossils, artifacts, and related subjects. To this end, FFF seeks, studies, preserves, and presents educational displays of evidence of early life. FFF also publishes and distributes educational material about fossils and early life.

FFF is affiliated with the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies. FFF believes that through the exchange of ideas and knowledge, we ensure our continuing education, enhance our artistic and esthetic development, improve our mechanical skills, better our public image, and increase our understanding of nature.

Membership in FFF is open to any person, 8-years of age or older, or institution in sympathy with the objectives of the Society. Membership is established upon completion and acceptance of the membership application form, and payment of dues as prescibed in the Society's Bylaws.

Annual dues are presently $18 per single member, $8 each additional member at the same address, $8 per Junior member, and $13 per newsletter-only membership. Dues are for the calendar year.

 Kern County Mineral Society   Bakersfield, California

KCMS is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1935 and is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of gems, minerals and fossils. Emphasis is placed on the sharing of knowledge and experience.

There is a vast store of knowledge, experience and information among our members, all willing to share their expertise in all phases of earth sciences, be it geology, mineralogy, paleontology, or in specimen preparation, the art of lapidary, including faceting, cutting, shaping and polishing all manner of material.

The family orientation and fellowship are enhanced by frequent guided field trips to many locations throughout California and neighboring states. A wide variety of collectable material is ordinarily found. Other society functions include furnishing guest speakers for civic and fraternal organizations, basic earth science demonstrations, and secondary schools throughout Kern County

 Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley   Hayward, California

The Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley was incorporated in 1948 to exchange information, teach others the lapidary art and go on field trips in search of the Earth's treasures.

A well-equipped workshop required more space and expense than most members had available.  This led to setting up and equipping a club workshop that expanded several times through the years.

At the workshop members can learn to cut and polish rocks (flat lapping, cabochons, sphere making and faceting) as well as jewelry making, metal smithing, lost wax casting, bead stringing and weaving, carving and intarsia.

The Society also maintains a large library of books and videotapes. 

We also present an annual show, with member exhibits and demonstrations, and dealers from all over North America.

 Mineralogical Society of Southern California   Pasadena, California

The Mineralogical Society of Southern California is dedicated to the dissemination of a general knowledge of the mineralogical and related earth sciences through the study and collecting of mineral specimens. Organized in 1931, it is the oldest mineralogical society in the western United States.

The MSSC is a scientific non-profit organization that actively supports the Pasadena City College Physical Sciences Department, its associated Dana Club, and the Edwin V. Van Amringe Memorial Geology Scholarship Fund. Support is also given to the Los Angeles and San Bernardino County Museums of Natural History.

The MSSC is affiliated with the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

 Monrovia Rockhounds Inc.   Monrovia, California

MOROKS is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing knowledge of the lapidary arts, geology, mineralogy, and other related fields. We belong to both California Federation of Mineral Societies and the American Federation of Mineral Societies. Monrovia Rockhounds Inc. (MOROKS) was founded August 28th 1957. The club colors are green & white.

Members enjoy lectures, slide shows, displays, demonstrations, lapidary classes, our club library as well as field trips for exploration, study and collecting specimens. The monthly meetings are the focus of our membership who also receive our newsletter. Additional activities include field trips, participation in local promotions and an annual show at which members are encouraged to exhibit.

 The Mother Lode Mineral Society   Modesto, California

The Mother Lode Mineral Society is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of promoting an appreciation of the Earth Sciences in the Mother Lode Area of Northern California.

 Northern California Mineralogical Association   California

The NCMA is a group dedicated to the study of microminerals. Our 70 plus members are a diverse group of individuals who span the entire range of mineral expertise, from the casual collector to the geological professional. Some of our members enjoy the artistry and perfection of microminerals. Others enjoy getting out in the wilderness to collect minerals. Still others are interested in the technical aspects of mineralogy and the never ending search for the next new mineral. Some people just like to gather with their friends and socialize.

Once per year, the NCMA sponsors a 3-day symposium in El Dorado, CA. Members gather from all over the United States to meet their friends and share the year's finds. A bountiful giveaway table ensures that everyone has an opportunity to enhance their collection. In addition to the minerals, the NCMA brings in speakers from around the world to lecture on the latest geologic and mineralogical topics. There are also mineral slide shows, demonstrations, a mineral auction, and even a catered dinner!

 Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society   Oxnard, California

Welcome  to the Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of earth sciences and lapidary arts. We currently have over 100 members located in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, & other surrounding cities. This site is for our members and others who are interested in rockhounding, gem faceting, lapidary, beading, and other related activities.

Our Monthly Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 PM, in the Thousand Oaks room of the Oxnard Community Center, at 800 Hobson Way (map). The format includes a short business meeting, followed by refreshments, and an educational program. Guests are always welcome at our meetings!

We present an annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show, open to the public, in November.

 Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club   Palmdale, California

Welcome to Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club. We are a Lapidary Arts club established in 1957 in the city of Palmdale California. We are a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies as well as American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. We have monthly general meetings on the 4th Monday of the month (except July & August) at the Palmdale Cultural Center at 7:00 P.M.

 Palomar Gem & Mineral Club   Escondido, California

Palomar Gem & Mineral Club, a nonprofit corporation open to all adults and young people, was organized to promote the study of rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, and related subjects; such purpose to be developed through regular meetings with education programs, field trips for the collection of geological specimens and classes for teaching lapidary arts. The Palomar Club shares its knowledge of the earth sciences by sponsoring Gem & Mineral Shows featuring exhibits, displays, and demonstrations. The Club was founded March 20, 1954.

 Paradise Gem & Mineral Club   Paradise, California

Welcome to the Paradise Gem & Mineral Club. Our goal is to promote and advance the appreciation of rocks and minerals. We have an annual picnic, an annual show, field trips and monthly programs chosen for their appeal to those interested in the earth sciences, lapidary techniques and general rock hounding. Our club is a non profit organization that is affiliated with the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS) and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) and the Superior California Club. Visitors and Guests are always Welcome!

 Pasadena Lapidary Society   Paradise, California

The Pasadena Lapidary Society is an educational non-profit community oriented organization dedicated to the American and California Mineralogical Societies standards in collecting, designing, assembly, and display of gem stones and minerals.

General meetings are held at 7:30pm on the third Wednesday of every month at the Masonic Center in Sierra Madre at 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Non-members are welcome. Please join us to learn about up-coming workshops, fieldtrips, and other club activitie

 Porterville Area Gem and Mineral Society   Porterville, California

The Porterville Area Gem and Mineral Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1977 for the purpose of fostering an interest in the Earth Sciences and in the rock, gem, and mineral hobbies.

 The Puente Hills Gem & Mineral Club   Hacienda Heights, California

The Puente Hills Gem & Mineral Club is a family-oriented club for those who have an interest in geology, earth sciences, rock collecting, jewelry making and the lapidary arts. Our general meeting is usually held on the second Saturday of each month, except in July, August and December. We meet in the Fellowship Hall of St. Marks Lutheran Church, 2323 Las Lomitas Drive, in Hacienda Heights. Our meeting includes educational programs, displays and kid’s activities. In August we have our Summer Picnic, and in December we hold our Holiday party.

We offer field trips to rock-collecting locations, mines, and museums. In April we present the “Magic in Rocks” Gem & Mineral Show, with dealers, displays, demonstrations, and kids activities. We also attend community events and make presentations at schools and to youth groups.

The Club was established in 1968, and today we are a California non-profit corporation. We are a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. We encourage all those who might be interested to visit one of our meetings. St. Marks Lutheran Church is located at 2323 Las Lomitas Drive, Hacienda Heights. To get to St. Marks, from Colima Road take Hacienda Blvd. northbound about ¾ miles north to Tetley St. From the 60 freeway take Hacienda Blvd. southbound about 1½ miles south to Tetley St. Turn west on Tetley Street (at the Chevron station), and go west to the second stop sign. Turn diagonally left onto Las Lomitas. St. Marks is 150 yards ahead on the right. The Fellowship Hall is on the left side of the steps to the church.

 Roseville Rock Rollers   Roseville, California

The Roseville Rock Rollers was formed in 1960 and has grown from a small group of approximately 16 members to the present membership of about 100 adults and juniors. The interest of the group has remained the same, to disseminate knowledge of Mineralogy and Earth Sciences as well as to encourage study in these subjects. The original group was very far sighted and wanted the organization to grow and expand its interests in all aspects of the hobby. The interests now encompass collecting of minerals, lapidary work, fossil collecting, and the full spectrum of Earth Sciences.

To share the accumulated knowledge and collections, the club had their first Gem and Mineral Show in conjunction with the 1962 Placer County Fair. In 1972 the club decided it could best serve its members and the public if the show was held at the fairgrounds but became an entity in itself. In June 2005, the Rock Rollers hosted the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS) annual Gem & Mineral Show at the Fairgrounds. On March 25-26, 2006, the Rock Rollers will host their 44th Annual Club Gem & Mineral Show.

 San Diego Gem and Mineral Society   San Diego, California

The San Diego Gem and Mineral Society exists to help people increase their understanding and appreciation of gems, minerals and the lapidary arts. We offer classes, field trips, lectures, and regular meetings for a variety of interests.

 San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society   San Francisco, California

General Meetings: First Friday of each month, 8:00 PM Place: SFGMS Clubhouse 4134 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA (between 46th and 47th Avenues)

Social General Meetings include, but are not limited to: Installation Dinner - January Club Open House - May Annual Show - August Christmas Party - December Social Meetings are held at different dates and times, and sometimes different locations, than General Meetings. Call the Clubhouse at 415-564-4230 to verify date, time, and location of social meetings.

 The Santa Ana Rock & Mineral Club   Santa Ana, California

The purpose of SARM (The Santa Ana Rock & Mineral Club) is to promote and encourage the art and practice of lapidary.

Our monthly meetings (visitors are welcome), offer an opportunity for people who are interested in rocks, minerals and fossils, to gather with fellow enthusiasts and share their knowledge, experiences, and ideas.Exhibits, speakers, movies, craft projects, and slide shows about items of interest in the hobby are some of the things presented at the meetings.

Club organaized field trips and campouts show you where to go to find rocks, and help you learn how to identify what you’ve found. At our club shop you learn how to use club equipment to cut, shape and polish the rocks you find, and our knowledgeable members can show you how to turn your finds into beautiful jewelry, clocks, carvings, and other items. We have an active Junior membership (under 18 years). For safety reasons we do require that at least one responsible adult join with a junior member.

 Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society   San Jose, California

Objective and Purpose: To instill in our members and the community an interest and appreciation for rocks and minerals by furthering their knowledge of the earth sciences through the dissemination of the knowledge, methods and procedures for the collection, identification, cutting, polishing, gem setting and mounting of rock and mineral specimens.  To promote good fellowship, proper ethics, conduct and relations of the members with each other, with the community and with the members of other eath science societies in the pursuit of these activities.

Society Features: Field trips, study groups, juniors activities, on-line bulletin, annual gem and minerals show, public lands access committee, library, social events and special events.

 Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society   Santa Cruz, California

The object of this society shall be to unite and associate those persons who are interested in the study and collecting of minerals and gemstones; for the mutual improvement in the art of cutting and polishing gem or semi-gem material; and for increasing the knowledge of its members about the various earth sciences. Organized May 1949

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Viking Hall (Scandinavian Cultural Center ), Plymouth & Button, Santa Cruz, CA. The general meetings involve a short board meeting including public announcements and open discussions. An organized educational presentation is given after a short social break and raffle. Junior participation is encouraged and guests are always welcome.

 The Searchers Gem and Mineral Society   Anaheim, California

Looking for a new hobby? ... new friends? .... adventure? Why not join the Searchers?   We have an active membership with rockhounding field trips nearly every month. As a member you'll also get the benefit of our brand new lapidary workshop with state-of-the-art lapidary equipment. We just added four brand new Genie lapidary units to our collection of lapping, cutting and polishing equipment.

 Searles Lake Gem and Mineral Society   Trona, California

The Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society was founded in 1939 as a non-profit organization to foster public interest in the lapidary arts and geology, especially the geology of saline minerals.  The club has several activities to further these goals, including our annual Gem-O-Rama gem & mineral show. You can learn about all of our activities by going to the Site Map and then clicking on those activities of interest to you.

 The Sierra Pelona Rock Club   Canyon Country, California

The SPRC is a private club which anyone can join upon fulfilling the following requirements. We are non-commercial, non-sectarian, and non-partisan.

 South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society   Torrance, California

The South Bay Lapidary and Mineral Society was formed in 1948, when a small group met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis in Hermosa Beach, California Since then, meetings have been held at members' homes, at Clark Stadium in Hermosa Beach, at the Joslyn Center in Manhattan Beach, and currently are held at the Torrance Civic Center Library.

In 1956, our Society was formally accepted as a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Our lapidary show has been an annual event since 1950. Our educational cases of minerals fossils are used as teaching aids in the school systems of the South Bay, Inglewood, and Los Angeles County.

We currently have 82 members, 10 subscribers, 5 life members and 1 honorary member on our society roster. Life and honorary memberships are awarded for extraordinary service to our society and the community. The Society was formed to collect and study minerals; to study and practice lapidary arts and to teach others; to disseminate a more general knowledge of mineralogy, lapidary work, and related sciences; to provide the opportunity to exhibit and trade specimens; and to exchange ideas among mineral (rock)collectors and hobbyists

 Southern California Paleontological Society   Los Angeles, California

The Southern California Paleontological Society, founded January 5, 1960, is a non-profit organization which pledges itself to work in cooperation with scientific institutions and for the preservation of the fossil record. Participation is invited in the program to collect, preserve, and study paleontological material.

The Society meets monthly for an informative program about fossils and fossil collecting. At the meetings, members display fossils collected on the Society's monthly field trips to fossil localities in Southern California and the Southwest.

 Southern California Chapter of the Friends of Mineralogy   Pasadena, California

Members of the Southern California Chapter of the Friends of Mineralogy are collectors, museum curators, amateur and professional mineralogists, and educators devoted to propagating interest in mineralogy. For all our diverse backgrounds, we are united in our desire to see minerals appreciated and understood. Our goals are to bring about a coalescence of professional and amateur mineralogists, to offer the Chapter's services and resources to southern California natural history museums, and with them to establish definitive, comprehensive collections of California minerals. Annual membership dues of $10 include membership in the national organization, Friends of Mineralogy.

 Southern California Micro-Mineralogists   Riverside, California

Who we are:

We are a group of people who collect and study minerals and crystals so small that they have to be viewed under a microscope to see their beauty. Of the nearly 3600 mineral species that have been described to date, only 800 occur in sizes that can be seen easily with the naked eye. The perfection of small crystals greatly exceeds that of their larger counterparts.

Micromounting:

The microscopic minerals that we collect are usually mounted inside a small box measuring one inch on each side. These are called micromounts. The advantages of micromount and micro-mineral collecting include: a collection consisting of a large number of specimens can be assembled that takes up very little space; small mineral specimens are much more affordable; it is much easier to field collect specimens with small perfect crystals and many more field collecting opportunities are available; and some mineral species only exist as micro-crystals.

Meetings:

We meet regularly on the third Saturday in April, August and December at the Jurupa Mountains Cultural Center in Riverside, California. Meetings start at 10 am and usually run until about 2 pm, with a break for lunch. At meetings, members bring their microscopes plus some specimens for shared viewing. Usually there is a theme for each meeting and sometimes there is a short program with slides or video. Join us at one of our meetings, look through our microscopes, and see what you have been missing.

 Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society   Marysville, CA

Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society is a member of California Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Cooperative Field Trip Chairmen's Association & American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

 Trinity County Gem & Mineral Society   Weaverville, CA

Dedicated to promoting interest and appreciation of mineralogy, geology, lapidary and allied earth sciences

 Ventura Gem and Mineral Society   Ventura, California

The Purpose of The VGMS is to promote interest and to sponsor and provide means and activities which will result in the dissemination of information and knowledge in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, lapidary, and similar sciences; to conduct lectures, classes, or study groups to further education and interest in the aforesaid sciences; and to make and exhibit mineral collections.

Everyone is invited to attend any of our General Meetings.

 V. I. P. Gem and Mineral society   San Fernando Valley, California

The purpose of the club is educational and is expressed and developed through meetings, programs, exhibitions, field trips and projects. (See CLUB HISTORY) The club prides itself in being open to innovation and following up on new ideas. Our club is open to anyone interested in the the objectives of the group and always welcomes new members.

The VIPs have always had an excellent Guest Speaker program, with experts talking on subjects ranging from gemstone enhancement to jewelry design to microphotography of specimens. We also participate in several gem and mineral shows each year by entering a club case which displays the most interesting items from our members collections. Our group usually takes two or three field trips per year as a group, and has started to combine them with LA Rocks field trips.

Over half of our members are on-line, and are available as a valuable resource to answer your questions regarding collecting, lapidary work, lapidary equipment, metalsmithing, etc., etc.

 Woodland Hills Rock Chippers   Canoga Park, California

Our club, a non-profit corporation, was formed for educational and instructive purposes: to foster collection and study of minerals, to disseminate knowledge about them, to sponsor field trips to find them, to encourage the use of them in lapidary and faceting studies, etc. And to have one whale of a good time doing those things with all of our friends.

Regular meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 7:30 PM at the Canoga Park Community Center, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park. Field trips are usually on the 4th weekend of the month, unless holidays are involved. Guests are always welcome to attend.

Membership is open to interested applicants after they have attended at least 2 meetings. Annual dues are due in November for the following year. Membership fees are currently $17 for adults, $11 for juniors (ages 10-18) and $6 for pebble pups (ages 4-9). New members pay an additional $5 initiation fee per person. Late joining new members may have lower dues as they are prorated after mid-year.

We are affiliated with the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

 Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society   Yucaipa, CA

The specific purpose of the Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. is to promote the earth sciences, paleontology, and the lapidary arts within the community. The objectives are to have educational meetings, earth science field trips, and exhibitions with members and the community invited. YVGMS is a proud member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

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 Colorado Federation of Gem & Mineral Societies   State Wide, Colorado

Preserving Colorado's rockhounding past and future.

 Colorado Mineral Society   Lakewood, Colorado

COLORADO MINERAL SOCIETY (CMS) was founded in 1936 by a group of distinguished individuals within the mineralogical field. The organization was incorporated as a non-profit, educational organization in 1948. The Society is affiliated with the Colorado Federation of Gem and Mineral Societies, Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, a founding member of each group.

 Colorado Prospector.com  Colorado

Colorado is known historically as a mining state. Naturally attracting prospectors on vacation wanting to find a nugget, a little color in their pan, or maybe one of the many gem specimens Colorado is also known for. Ready to do some prospecting?......... Where do you start? Land status research can be a tricky thing to figure out but we would like to help everyone who is interested in learning. Education being one of the CP clubs main goals, we would like to help folks learn the begining steps of mining. One of those first steps obviously would be land status of the area you wish to explore, or maybe you are still looking for that place. This is where the CP club membership could come in mighty handy!

 The Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society   Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society (CSM) is an incorporated, non-profit organization with these goals:

To promote and disseminate knowledge of the earth sciences, especially as they relate to mineralogy, lapidary, and fossils.

To encourage study, collection and fashioning of minerals

To accomplish the same through social meetings, lectures, programs, displays, shows, and field trips.

The Pick & Pack is published monthly by the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society.

Meetings are the third Thursday of each month, except August, at 7:30 PM, Senior Center, 1514 Hancock, Colorado Springs, CO.  Visitors are welcome.

Dues: Individual-$15.00; Family - $25.00; Junior - $2.00

 Columbine Gem and Mineral Society   Salida, CO

Columbine Gem and Mineral Society is Chaffee County, Colorado's own rockhunting, fossil, artifact, lapidary and earth science club. Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month in the Meeting Room of the Mount Shavano Manor at 525 West 16th (at J street) in Salida, Colorado and start at 6:30 PM. Meetings include programs, door prizes and refreshments. Guests and visitors are welcome.

 Denver Gem and Mineral Guild   Denver, Colorado

Founded in 1964, the Denver Gem and Mineral Guild pursues exploration, experimentation, and education in the earth sciences; the discovery, development and preservation of minerals and mineral deposits; and the advancement, encouragement and utilization of the principles of art and craftsmanship as applied to gems and minerals.

 The Flatirons Mineral Club   Boulder, Colorado

The Flatirons Mineral Club is a non-profit organization, established March 9, 1957, dedicated to developing and maintaining interest in all aspects of earth science and associated hobbies.

Membership dues are $15 per year, beginning in October of each calendar year. To join, contact the club by mail or attend a meeting.

Regular Club Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., at the West Boulder Senior Center (9th and Arapahoe, northeast corner) -- enter the parking lot just west of the Boulder Public Library.

 Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club   Durango, Colorado

Founded in 1947, the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club provides a great opportunity to learn about the earth sciences and the lapidary arts. The primary purpose of this organization is to collect and identify rocks, gems and minerals. With a fully equipped workshop, members can cut and polish their own specimens. Silversmithing and other associated crafts are also offered on a regular basis.

Activities include informational programs, field trips, lectures and seminars. The Annual Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the club, attracts hundreds of people to the La Plata county Fairgrounds.

 Fort Collins Rockhounds   Fort Collins, CO

Our members share a common interest in rocks and minerals. Areas of interest include lapidary work (cutting and polishing rocks, tumbling, and faceting gems), and jewelry making. Meetings feature club business discussions, rock show-and-tell, give-aways, various programs and presentations, videos, and snack/social time. The club organizes field trips within about half a day's drive from Fort Collins, and sponsors the annual Fort Collins Gem and Mineral Show at the Lincoln Center each March. Visitors are always welcome to attend meetings.

 Littleton Gem and Mineral Club   Littleton, Colorado

The purpose of the Littleton Gem & Mineral Club (LGMC) is to assist in the enjoyment of finding, procuring, collecting, processing, identifying, exchanging, and displaying gems, minerals, fossils, and jewelry as a hobby.

Special interest groups, such as "Cabbers & Faceters" and Mineral Study Groups, may be formed with the consent of the Board of Trustees to meet, study, exhibit, or otherwise promote the pleasures of the hobby.

 North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Clubb   Arvada, Colorado

Our club is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the earth sciences. Visitors are always welcome to our monthly meetings which are held the second Friday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Arvada Senior Recreation Center. Join us for presentations, field trips, social interchange, and local shows.

Our members enjoy rockhounding (rocks, minerals, and fossils), faceting, jewelry making, diverse geology, and sharing stories about the "one that got away" (or at least was too big to carry home).

 Pueblo Rockhounds   Pueblo, CO

Back in 1952, when George Sherman, a Pueblo Army Depot worker, and William Doertenbach, of Doertenbach Furriers, called to order the first meeting of the Pueblo Rockhounds, their purpose was to share a common fascination with gems, minerals, fossils, and Indian artifacts. That same goal is in the minds of the current members of the same club. Being in existence for more than a half century and having members with several hundred collective years of experience in the rock field, we love getting together and sharing information, asking questions, and helping each other grow in the knowledge and love of rocks and minerals.

If you have an interest in rocks and minerals or any area of geology, we would love to have you become part of our group. If you would like to have someone speak at your school or group gathering, please contact us and we will try to accommodate your need.

 Western Interior Paleontological Society   Denver, Colorado

We are a Denver, Colorado nonprofit organization that primarily focuses on paleontology. All aspects of the earth sciences are encouraged, however, including geology, paleoarcheology and occasionally space sciences. Research is always strongly encouraged.

Western Interior Paleontological Society has three outstanding benefits. They are the programs, the field trips and the newsletter, "Trilobite Tales".

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 Bristol Gem & Mineral Club   Bristol, CT

Members include mineral collectors, jewelry makers, gem cutters and faceters, and nature enthusiasts. Anyone interested in rocks, gems, and minerals is welcome to join. The club maintains financial independence to be able to establish a continuing and adequate meeting place, cooperate with similar organizations, and support the expenses incurred. The club encourages the spread of the hobby with the general public, schools, and other organized groups. The club is insured and a member of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical Lapidary Societies, Inc.

 Connecticut Valley Mineral Club   Hadley, CT

The Connecticut Valley Mineral Club was established in 1940 to stimulate a general interest in minerals and mineral collecting. Today, the Connecticut Valley Mineral Club continues to fulfill this objective. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Springfield Science Museum, Tolman Wing at the Quadrangle in Springfield, MA. Our meetings include occasional mineral presentations, general club business, and a room full of people willing to help you enjoy mineral collecting. In addition, we sponsor numerous field trips throughout the season and an annual Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show.

 The Danbury Mineralogical Society   Danbury, Connecticut

Meetings: First Thursday of every month (except July, August, September and January) at the Mill Ridge Middle School, Danbury, CT, at 8:00 PM. All are welcome.

 Lapidary and Mineral Society of Central Connecticuy   Meridan, Connecticut

Organized in 1970, LMSCC (aka Meriden Mineral Club) is a non-sectarian, non-partisan, and non-profit group dedicated to the promotion, study, and encouragement of interest in rocks, minerals, fossils, and lapidary arts through lecture, discussions, and field trips.  It is insured and a member of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical Lapidary Societies, Inc.  Membership is open to anyone with an interest in gems, minerals, and fossils.  The Club meets monthly usually on the 4th Monday of each month (except July and August), 7:30 PM in the faculty lunch room at Maloney High School, Gravel Street (near East Main Street and I-91), Meriden, CT.  The public is welcome, refreshments are always served.  A map to the school can be found on the web site.

This web site is intended for the use of club members and to promote the club and its annual gem, mineral, and fossil show to prospective members and the public at large.  Information about the club, news, show information, photos of club events, and other resources are provided by the links on the web site.

 New Haven Mineral Club   Milford, CT

The New Haven Mineral Club was founded in 1933 to "Provide a nonprofit organization for the study and promotion of the geological sciences and lapidary arts". Our annual Gem and Mineral Show and our monthly meetings are open to the public. However, we invite you to JOIN our club so that you can: Receive our monthly Bulletin in the mail.

Obtain access to our organized collecting trips. Learn about mineral and fossil collecting, Connecticut geology, and the lapidary arts from experienced club members. Take part in the decision making process of the club including choice of monthly programs, field trip localities, and the content and quality of our annual Show.

 Stamford Mineralogical Society   Stamford, CT

We are a group of amateurs, professionals, youngsters and seniors who share a love of the earth sciences and meet each month for SMS business, mineral and earth science programs. We have regularly scheduled field trips to collect minerals, visit appropriate sites for education, and attend mineral related events. SMS publishes a monthly bulletin for members and sponsors an annual mineral show in late fall. We've made significant contributions to educational programs in Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, Fairfield, Boston, and most of the libraries in southwestern Fairfield County. We invite you to attend our regular meetings and the annual show held at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center-90 Harding Rd. in Greenwich, CT If interested in field trips, our insurance requires membership. Attend a meeting. To be a casual participant, we welcome you at our regular meetings. If you would like to participate at a greater level, we welcome your membership. Come learn and share, bring your skills and interests; the society will need your active involvement in many ways. The Stamford Mineralogical Society, SMS, is also an acronym for 'Sharing Member Skills'. Join us and become a part of the Stamford Mineral Society, a membership run organization.

 Thames Valley Rockhounds   Ledyard, CT

To encourage pursuits in the knowledge of minerals, of fossils, and lapidary arts. Engage in field trips. Assist in the identification of single and collections of specimens. Provide indentified specimens for educational purposes. Uphold the hobby national standards and to earn a valued, respected position in the local, state, and national communities.

 Delaware

 Delaware Mineralogical Society   Prices Corner, Delaware

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and education of mineralogy, paleontology and the lapidary arts.  We have monthly meetings at the historic Greenbank Grist Mill at Prices Corner.  We have speakers/programs that promote the goals of the society at each meeting.

 Florida

 Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society   Melbourne, Florida

The Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society, Melbourne, Florida, meets the first Wednesday of each month, at the Front Street Civic Center, 2210 S. Front St. Our meetings consist of business, followed by an educational program, either by a guest speaker, a club member, or a video tape. Next is a club member "Show and Tell", where members display and describe gemstones and jewerly that they have crafted, or mineral specimens and fossils that they have found or purchased. We then have a "Mineral of the Month" topical discussion, given by one of our club mineral experts, including specimens for viewing. We then adjourn to enjoy refreshments and fellowship.

Our club currently has over 100 members, including multiple membership within several families. We offer our members, a variety of educational "hands on" classes, in gemcutting and jewelry making. These classes are held on Saturday afternoons, and on other weekday evenings, as scheduled, at the Ruth Henegar Center, 625 E. New Haven. Our shop is blessed with a good inventory of lapidary, faceting, and other equipment. While all of our instructors are well qualified in their fields, I hasten to add that among our faceting instuctors, two of them are reknowned veterans. This would be John Almasi and Phil Stonebrook. The club sponsers an annual "Parade of Gems" show, held every November at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

 The Gem & Mineral Club of DeLand Florida   DeLand, Florida

The The Gem & Mineral Club of DeLand, Florida is a Member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies and of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Membership is open to all. Membership dues are for the calendar year and are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 18.

 The Florida Gold Coast Gem and Mineral Society   Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

The The Gem and Mineral Society is a group of congenial people who all share a love of nature its creation. Rock-hounding, mineral collecting, fossiling, geology, mineralogy, gemology, crystallography, and the metal arts are some of the fields enjoyed by members. Within the membership are both amateurs and professionals who practice silver/goldsmithing, wire wrapping, faceting, cabochon cutting, stone tumbling, rock carving, beading, lamp working (fusing glass), metal casting, stain glass making, and other disciplines.

 Florida State University Geological Society   Tallahassee, Florida

The FSU Geological Society is devoted to a number of activities to promote understanding of geology, assist students in pursuing a career in the geological sciences, and generally create a sense of unity among students and faculty. Members of the FSUGS are also involved in various fundraising events, such as the rock and mineral sales. Geological Society events are not only intended to be informative and helpful, but most importantly to be FUN for everyone involved. Canoe rides, overnight camping trips, and spring break cross-country excursions are popular favorites for old and new members alike. If you're interested in participating in any of these events, then please have a look at the membership info page to see how you can join.

 Fossil Club of Miami   Miami, Fl

The Fossil Club of Miami was organized to promote interest in the field of Paleontology and to educate, encourage, and assist in the proper techniques of the collection and preservation of fossil remains. Many of our members have extensive collections and are willing to assist others in identifying their finds. Our meetings our informal and members have a chance to discuss fossil sites and plan field trips. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

 Gainesville Gem and Mineral Society   Gainesville, Florida

The Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of each month at: Doyle Conner Bldg 1911 SW 34th St. Gainesville, Florida Time: 7:30PM

 Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches   West Palm Beach, Florida

The Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches holds regular monthly meetings which includes a business session and a program on a subject relating to our Earth science hobby.

Meetings are held at the Garden Club, West Palm Beach, across from the science museum. Map

The meetings, with the exception of December, are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM. The December Meeting is held on the second Thursday at 7:30PM.

 Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society   Bartow, FL

Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society, Inc. meets at 7:00 P.M., the second Thursday of each month at the Auburndale Women's Club, 243 E. Lake Avenue. Visitors are always welcome.

 Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society   Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society is a non-profit organization that was created to stimulate interests in rocks and minerals by furtherance of the activities of the members of this society in the earth sciences; to disseminate knowledge, methods and procedures for the collection, identification, classification, cutting, polishing, setting, and mounting of specimens for these activities; and to promote good fellowship, proper ethics and conduct in the relationships of said members with each other and with members of other earth science societies in pursuit of these activities.

 Manasota Fossil Club   Sarasota, FL

The Manasota Fossil Club was formed to bring together those people in the Manatee and Sarasota County, Florida area who are interested in paleontology, local fossils and artifacts. We meet every month, except July and August, at the Fruitville Library from 5:45 to 7:45 P.M. The library is located just east of Interstate I-75 at Fruitville Road (exit 210) and Coburn Roads in Sarasota. Visitors and new members are always welcome to attend.

 Pinellas Geological Society, Inc.   Largo, Florida

The The Society was formed in 1958 as an educational, non-profit organization for the purpose of promoting the knowledge and interest in the sciences of geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archeology and the lapidary arts of silver and goldsmithing, faceting, cabochons, channel work, bead knotting and design, gem and mineral identification, and to share experiences. The Society is located in north Pinellas County. It is affiliated with the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

 Southwest Florida Fossil Club   Punta Gorda, FL

Two field trips a month in addition to scheduled Kids fossil workshops, raffles with an Annual Scholarship Auction. Club volunteers speak at local schools, participating with fossil show & exhibits. We have served Southwest Florida for 25 years. Families and children are always welcome!

 Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society   St. Petersburg , FL

As individuals some of us collect minerals or fossil specimens, others create finished gem stones from rocks and crystals and still others make beautiful jewelry from metals and gems — and many members do all three.

 Tampa Bay Fossil Club   Tampa Bay, Florida

The Tampa Bay Fossil Club is a family oriented organization focused on paleontology, archaeology, and the natural sciences in general. Meetings are held monthly at the University of South Florida and feature prominent speakers from many areas of science. The Tampa Bay Fossil Club awards two annual scholarships to University of South Florida students working in the field of paleontology and geology. The 18 year old club hosts numerous field trips and gatherings through the year.

 Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club   Tampa Bay, Florida

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Our clubhouse is open from 7 to 9 every Tuesday night, and from 10 AM to 1 PM Saturdays.

 Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society   Holly Hill, Florida

The Tomoka gem and mineral society (TGMS) is a group of individuals who share an interest in rocks, minerals, gems, earth sciences and lapidary arts. The society was formed in 1964 as a non profit organization and incorporated in 1966. The purpose of the society is to promote knowledge and interest in the earth sciences and lapidary arts and jewelry. Due to the interests and skills of the members, there is a heavy focus on lapidary arts and jewelry making..

 Georgia

 Athens Rock and Gem Club   Athens, Georgia

The Athens Rock and Gem Club is a non-profit organization. Its objective and purpose is "to promote the recreational, educational, and scientific aspects of lapidary arts, rock and mineral collecting, and earth sciences, for adults and children".

Meetings are usually the third Tuesday of the month, excluding July and August. Locations of the December (Christmas party) and June (picnic) meetings are announced. Meetings are held in the Fellowship Room at the rear of the Friendship Christian Church, located at 285 Tallassee Road, Athens. The church is located about 0.6 miles northwest of the Athens by-pass, on the left side of Tallassee Road. The business part of the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. The educational program begins at about 8:00 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend the business meeting, but some may prefer to attend only the educational program.

Annual dues are $15.00 (single adult) and $17.50 (family of two); $20.00 (family of three or more). Dues are due by the October meeting of each year. Checks should be made out to the Athens Rock and Gem Club and sent to the Treasurer. If a family membership, provide the names of all individuals in the family who will take part in any club activities.

 Augusta Gem & Mineral Society   Augusta, Georgia

Our Club members are involved in all areas of the Gem, Mineral and Fossil hobby, such as Sphere Making, Faceting, Lapidary, Jewelry Making, Chain Making and Glass Bead Making.

 Carroll County Gem & Mineral Society   Carrollton, GA

The purpose of this society shall be to effect a close association of those persons interested in the study of rocks, gems, minerals, the Earth Sciences and Arts relating to them, and to promote good fellowship and friendship with others.

 Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society   Marietta, Georgia

Located in Marietta, Georgia, the Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and collecting of rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and the practice of the lapidary arts.

 Cotton Indian Gem & Mineral Society   Stockbrdge, GA

Cotton Indian Gem and Mineral Society was founded to promote interest in the various Earth Sciences, and in particular, the subjects of Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Ecology, Lapidary and other related subjects.

 The Georgia Mineral Society   Atlanta, Georgia

The Georgia Mineral Scociety, Inc., Georgia's oldest gem and mineral society - Founded in 1935.  The Georgia Mineral Society, located in Atlanta, is the largest gem and mineral society in the South with over 750 members. Our society was founded in 1935 by Dr. S.W. McCallie, State Geologist of Georgia.  GMS sponsors over 25 field trips and host two club shows per year.  The society has active sub-sections (mineral, fossil, micro-mount, gem) that meet separately from the general membership meetings.  We are the founding member of the DMC field trip sharing program of the SFMS field trip committee and have established the Georgia Mineral Heritage Program to help preserve mineral sites through out the state.  We are a completely volunteer organization dedicated to educating the youth of the state and the members of this Society in the field of Earth Sciences."

"Earth first...we'll collect on the other planets later."

 Mid-Georgia Gem & Mineral Society   Macon, GA

To promote the earth sciences, the lapidary arts, and the collection, study and display of rocks, minerals and fossils; to promote the public awareness of these efforts in educational and recreational activities.

 Rome Georgia Mineral Society Inc.   Rome, Georgia

Our club meets every second Monday of the month at the Rome-Floyd County Library. The social time is at 7:00pm with the meeting starting at 7:20pm. The membership dues are $15.00 for a family or $12.00 for an individual. Please come join our family! We are growing and want you to help keep it strong!

 Hawaii

 Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii   Honolulu, HA

Established in 1970, the Rock & Mineral Society of Hawai'i, Inc. is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to mineral and rock collecting and appreciation and the lapidary arts. Hui Pohaku meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month (except for adjusted dates in November and December) at the Makiki District Park in Honolulu from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Please enter the parking lot from Ke'e'aumoku Street.

 Idaho

 Eureka Rock & Gem Club   Mountain Home, ID

Rockhounding, Field Trips, Silversmithing, Lapidary, Minerals, Wire Wrapping, Faceting, Annual Club Show, Jewelry, Lapidary, and Faceting Instruction.

 Hells Canyon Gem Club   Lewiston, Idaho

Rock Club Objective: To bring people together who enjoy rock and gem collecting; the practice of lapidary art, jewelry making; to encourage them in the pursuit of their hobby and the study of related earth sciences.

 Idaho Gem Club   Boise, Idaho

The purpose of the Idaho Gem Club is to promote mutual, educational and scientific interest and benefits of its members in mineralogy, geology, gemology, the art of lapidary science, and kindred art and sciences.

Founded in 1934. We are based in Boise, Idaho at the Mountain View Church of the Brethren, 2833 N. Cole Road. Meetings are held in the gymnasium of the church. Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30. In July & Aug, the picnic's at 6:30 - call for directions to the picnic area.

 Illinois

 Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Club   Rock Island, IL

The purpose of this non-profit organization is to promote interest in collecting, studying and working with gems, minerals and fossils. Organized in 1955, the Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Club joined the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical & Geological Societies in 1959. It is also a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month, September through May at 6:00 PM. In the Hauberg Civic Center, at 1300 24th Street, Rock Island, IL. Picnics are held at various locations during June, July and August.

 Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club of Decatur   Decatur, IL

The Club participates in many activities, including monthly meetings and programs, fieldtrips and sponsorsip of the Annual Show. 2008 will be our 56th yearly show.

 Chicago Rocks and Minerals Society   Chicago, Illinois

The objectives of the Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society are to study, disseminate, and promote interest in the earth sciences - emphasizing the various aspects of geology, paleobotany, mineralogy, and the lapidary arts, as well as to collect minerals, fossil specimens, and cutting material. Plus, we tend to socialize a lot, entertain ourselves with fabulous speakers, and eat great snacks!

Meetings are typically held on the second Saturday of each month (except March {auction}, July and August) at the Salvation Army - Irving Park Corps building at 4056 N. Pulaski Avenue, Chicago, IL at 7:30 PM. Visitors are welcome to come out and see what our club is all about! Additional events and programs are announced in the monthly meetings and in the Pick and Dop Stick, our nationally-recognized award-winning monthly bulletin (only available with membership). Member dues are currently $13 per person per year (from 9/1 to 8/31). A second adult member from the same household is an additional $5; children under 15 are free. Speaker information may be found on the "Events" page. Please contact the Treasurer ( found on the "Contacts" page) for membership dues payments.

 Des Plaines Valley Geological Society   Des Plaines, IL

The Des Plaines Valley Geological Society is dedicated to the education and promotion of the earth sciences and their related arts.

 Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois   Glen Ellyn, Illinois

ESCONI is an not-for-profit organization whose aim is to promote an interest in earth sciences including: archaeology (ancient life), paleontology (fossils), geology (minerals and micromounts), and lapidary (stone polishing and the fabrication of jewelry).

 Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society   Springfield, Illinois

Purpose: To foster interest in, knowledge about, and scientific appreciation of the fields of gemology, mineralogy, geology, anthropology, paleontology and related branches of the earth sciences.

 Peoria Academy of Science Geology Sections   Peoria, Illinois

The Geology Section of the Peoria Academy of Science is dedicated to the study of all fields of the Earth Sciences, including Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Conchology, and the Lapidary Arts. Educational programs relating to some aspect of the earth sciences are presented at the monthly meetings. Members participate in field trips to collect minerals and fossils and hold workshops to do in-depth study of specific topics.

 Siloam Springs Earth Sciences Club   Mt. Sterling, Illinois

To foster interest in, knowledge about and sciencific appreciation of the fields of Gemology, Mineralogy, Geology, Anthropology, Paleontology, Conchology, Lapidary, Archaeology, and related earth sciences.

 West Suburban Lapidary Club   Elmhurst, Illinois

The objectives of the club are to foster the development of the lapidary arts and the jewelry craftsmanship, to improve craft skills, and to increase public interest in handcrafted gems, jewelry, and their materials.

 Indiana

 Evansville Lapidary Society   Evansville, IN

The purpose of our club is to promote interest in the lapidary arts and earth sciences and to broaden knowledge through the medium of regular meetings, programs or speakers, demonstrations, field trips and social activities.

 Indiana Geology Club   Indianapolis, Indiana

A geology club of some thirty plus years invites you to come to our meetings.

The Indiana Geology Club was known as the NAFI/NAC Geology Club. It has been a long time since our membership was restricted to employees or their families of the Eastside Navy Facility by the requirements of our Welfare and Recreation Committee. Our memberships are open to all and without restriction. We get our money through our dues ($10/address/year). The dues pay for the newsletter, and a small honorariums for guest speakers. In the past our programs have included the caves, minerals and fossils of Indiana

Our interests are far ranging and are not limited just to geology. We share these interests at our meetings - we even love to look at slides.

When? We try to schedule the fourth Friday of each month. Where? Community Room, Methodist Medical Center Plaza East, 9670 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indiana. The meeting room entrance is at the rear of building, NW corner.

 Lawrence County Rock Club   Bedford, IN

We are an educational organization dedicated to the advancement and enhancement of rock, mineral, fossil, and gem collecting, the study of geology and earth science; the development and study of lapidary arts; and the exchange of ideas, information and the comradery between individuals and groups with similar interests and purposes. Meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Company Concourse Located at 1402 H. St., Bedford, IN.

 Midwest Chapter Friends of Mineralogy   Bloomington, Indiana

The Friends of Mineralogy (FM) is an organization devoted to the advancement of serious interest in minerals and related activities. It consists of mineral collectors, professional mineralogists and curators of public and private collections. The bond uniting these people is a love of mineral specimens and a desire to spread appreciation and knowledge of minerals. FM was formed in 1970 in Tucson, Arizona. An initial project was the establishment of The Mineralogical Record. The FM has had a close and continuing association with The Mineralogical Record and with Rocks & Minerals Magazine. One of the organization's important activities has been support of the two magazines as vehicles for the preservation and dissemination of mineralogical information.

 Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society   Fort Wayne, Indiana

We are located in Fort Wayne Indiana. We are a non-profit, family-oriented club. We collect minerals, fossils, rocks and Indian artifacts. We have members who do lapidary, gold and silversmithing, faceting, cabachons and wirewrapping. We meet at 7-9 pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month (except November and December on the 3rd Wednesday) at

 Iowa

 Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society   Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society was organized for the purpose of studying the sciences of mineralogy and geology and the arts of lapidary and gemology.

 Central Iowa Mineral Society   Des Moines, IA

The Central Iowa Mineral Society, founded in 1946, is a civic organization of individuals who study rocks, minerals, fossils, geology and the environment. CIMS conducts monthly lectures and programs, field trips throughout the year, picnics and rock swaps. All ages and level of experience are welcome. CIMS has an active presence in the Des Moines community. The group sponsors numerous rock shows, displays material in schools and museums, volunteers many hours to educate the public and civic groups, sets up the geologic trail at the Saylorville Gorge and recently supported the exhibit "Hatching the Past" at the State Historical Building. The mission of CIMS is to educate its members and others about rocks, minerals, fossils and related topics through programs, field trips collecting and sharing.

 Geological Society of Iowa   Iowa City, IA

The Geological Society of Iowa (GSI) is a non-profit corporation whose objective is to advance the science of geology, especially Iowa geology. Anyone with an interest in geology or earth science can be a GSI member. There are three classes of membership:

 Mid-America Paleontology Society   Iowa City, Iowa

MAPS is one of the few strictly fossil clubs in the country. It is for the novice/beginner who wants to know more about these treasures from the past; it is for the old-timers who have so much expertise and knowledge to share with the rest of us; and it is for all those who fall in-between who share our love of fossils.

 Sac & Fox Lapidary Club   Fairfield, IA

WE ARE ROCKHOUNDS! Rockhounds are those people who enjoy collecting, studying and/or polishing various rocks and minerals. Some of us make jewelry from our materials which may take us into the art of silver and goldsmithing. Some of us collect various mineral specimens. Some are into fossil collecting. And some just enjoy looking for and collecting pretty rocks. Therefore we have a not-for-profit club to further these interests. And, we are learning a lot!

 Kansas

 Topeka Gem & Mineral Society   Topeka, Kansas

The The Purpose of the Topeka Gem & Mineral Society shall be exclusively educational and scientific:

to promote interest in geology and the lapidary arts
to encourage the collection and display of rocks, gems and minerals
to encourage field trips and excursions of a geological, mineralogical or lapidary nature
to encourage greater public interest and education in gems and minerals, cooperating with the established institutions in such matters.

 Witchita Gem & Mineral Society   Witchita, Kansas

The purpose of the Wichita Gem and Mineral Society shall be educational and scientific; to disseminate knowledge of the earth sciences pertaining to minerals, rocks, fossils, artifacts and similar subjects, including the cutting, grinding and polishing of these minerals. To encourage field trips and study the science of geology and to encourage greater public interest in the earth sciences.

 Witchita Paleontological Society   Witchita, Kansas

The Wichita Paleontological Society was founded in 1996 for the purpose of promoting interest and knowledge of the science of paleontology. It is intended that the society be a network for the exchange of information between professionals and serious amatuers in the field.

Meetings are held once a month and include a presentation related to paleontology. There are numerous field trips and workshops each year. Special programs are arranged periodically. Most activities are open to all but we encourage you to become a member.

 Kentucky

 Blue Grass Gem & Mineral Club   Lexington, Kentucky

THE BLUE GRASS GEM & MINERAL CLUB meets the 3rd Sunday of each month except June. The object of the club is (1) The furthering of interests and education in the mineralogical sciences, (2) The collection and preservation of mineral, fossil and gem specimens and (3) development of skill in the art of lapidary.

 Kentucky Paleontological Society   Lexington, Kentucky

The Kentucky Paleontological Society was founded in 1993 for the purpose of promoting interest in and knowledge of the science of paleontology. It is intended that the Society be a network for the exchange of data between professionals and serious amateurs in the field. A newsletter is published monthly, and several field trips are arranged annually.

Meetings of the Society are held once a month. Visitors are welcome.

 KYANA Geological Society   Louisville, Kentucky

we are a non-profit educational organization, which was founded in 1961, to promote interests in geology, minerals, fossils, and lapidary arts in kentucky & southern indiana. meeting - third tuesday of each month at the louisville nature center, 3745 illinois ave, louisville, ky 7:00 - 7:30 pm swap meet-social - 7:30 - 9:30 pm our regular meeting across from louisville zoo ne of the louisville international airport

 Rockhounds of Central Kentucky Rock, Mineral, & Gem Club    Lexington, Kentucky

If you like to collect, buy, sell, drool over, look at, and talk about rocks and minerals; join us because that is what our club is all about.

 Louisiana

 Ark-La-Tex Gem and Mineral Society   Bossier City, Louisiana

We are a rock enthusiast club located in North-Western Louisiana. We host an annual show, hold monthly meetings, go on rock hunting trips, and publish a monthly newsletter. You can access all portions of out site through the drop-down menu above.

 Maine

 Kennebec Rocks & Minerals Club   Winthrop, Maine

This club is dedicated to the pursuit of rockhounding in all of it's phases and to the education and guidance of it's members and the public in the furtherance of this hobby

 The Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society   Portland, Maine

The Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to all educational and cultural aspects of geology, mineralogy, lapidary arts and related subjects, and to the camaraderie generated by the membership's mutual interests. The membership runs from curious novice to trained and experienced mineralogists and geologists. The society is sponsored in part by the Geosciences Department of the University of Southern Maine. Meetings are open to the public and are held the last Saturday of each month in Payson Smith Hall, room #1, on the USM Portland campus. Meetings start at 7PM on Saturdays and usually feature a program on some aspect of rock and mineral collecting of interest to the members

 Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club   Bangor, ME

The Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club was organized in March 2004 to foster the interest in rocks, minerals, fossils and lapidary in the Bangor area. During the summer the club sponsors collecting field trips to various sites statewide. During the winter we hold workshops on Lapidary and jewelry making techniques.

 Maryland

 Baltimore Mineral Society   Baltimore, MD

The Baltimore Mineral Society, Inc., is a non-profit organization. It was organized in 1951 to promote interest in mineral/fossil collecting, micromounting, mineralogy, and related forms of the earth sciences. The society promotes good fellowship among the area clubs and greater appreciation for nature’s wonders.

 Calvert Marine Museum Fossil Club   Solomons, MD

In the summer of 1985 the first edition of the quarterly newsletter of the Fossil Club appeared. The editor, Sandy Roberts, named it The ECPHORA in addition to naming the museum news bulletin, the Bugeye Times. After five years, Donna Richardson became the editor, later followed by Bill Taylor, Skip Snelson, Mike Elwood, Paul and Hillary Murdoch, and today by Dr. Stephen Godfrey. The ECPHORA includes articles about current research being done at the museum, recent finds brought to the museum, book reviews, and references to on-line articles of interest to our members. Schedules of future field trips, meetings, and guest speakers also are included. The ECPHORA is sent to all members, six fossil clubs on the East Coast, and to five museums, including the U.S. National Museum (the Smithsonian), and to the British Museum. The ECPHORA has come a long way, since its inception!

 Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore, Inc.   Baltimore, Maryland

The Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore, Inc., a non-profit organization, was established in order to allow its members to gain knowledge and skills in gem cutting and in identifying and evaluating lapidary materials. Through field trips, exhibitions, and cooperation with other societies, we endeavor to further our own knowledge and that of the general public.

Our meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM, except in January, July and August, at our workshop which is located at Meadow Mill at Woodberry, 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 116, Baltimore, MD, 21211.

 Gem, Lapidary, and Mineral Society of Montgomery County, MD., Inc.    Rockville, Maryland

The Gem, Lapidary, and Mineral Society of Montgomery County Maryland., Inc was organized in 1963, and is now Incorporated as a non-profit educational organization. Our purpose is to increase knowledge and popular interest in earth sciences, geology, mineralogy, paleontology (Fossils), lapidary arts, and related subjects. Members represent a broad cross section of adults, juniors and families with all levels of expertise. Sharing this common interest, they enjoy the fun of collecting, studying, identifying, displaying, cutting, polishing, faceting, and sharing. Current membership is about 140 adults and 22 juniors. We are affiliated with the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc. and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.

 Maryland Geological Society   Bowie, Maryland

The Maryland Geological Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, study and display of all aspects of the geological sciences. Membership is open to all and all are welcome!

 Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club   Clinton, Maryland

Promoting the study of rocks, fossils and minerals

 Massachusetts

 Boston Mineral Club   Boston, Massachusetts

The Boston Mineral Club (BMC) was founded in 1936 to "promote the study and collecting of rocks and minerals, to encourage friendly cooperation among mineralogists and collectors, [and] to promote the study of mineralogy and related arts and sciences coming within the purview of earth sciences..." In the pursuit of these goals, the BMC offers educational programs at club meetings, mineral collecting field trips, a newsletter, and access to our mineralogical reference library.

The Boston Mineral Club is a member of the American Federation of Mineral Societies and the Eastern Federation of Mineral and Lapidary Societies.

 Connecticut Valley Mineral Club   Springfield, Mass

The Connecticut Valley Mineral Club was established in 1940 to stimulate a general interest in minerals and mineral collecting.

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Springfield Science Museum, Tolman Wing at the Quadrangle in Springfield, MA. Our meetings include occasional mineral presentations, general club business, and a room full of people willing to help you enjoy mineral collecting. In addition, we sponsor numerous field trips throughout the season.

Micromounters of New England   Chelmsford, Massachusetts

The MMNE was organized on November 8, 1966 for the purpose of promoting the study of minerals that require a microscope. See A Brief History by Janet Cares

As the name implies, we are unique, different from other mineral clubs, and try to emphasize this difference. Most of, but not all of, our members already have a basic knowledge of minerals and usually are members of one or more unspecialized mineral clubs. We try to restrict our programs, publish articles, and notices of other events to items relating to micromounting and to localities in or adjacent to New England. Occasionally we include classic micromounting localities such as Franklin, NJ; Tiptop Mine, SD; or Hagendorf, Germany preferably with MINERALOGY SIMILAR TO LOCAL MICROMOUNTING LOCALITIES.

We rely on our members to volunteer their time or expertise to help keep the club running smoothly. In return members get desirable giveaways at each meeting, and exchange specimens or information with others, often obtaining help in identification of unknowns. In May, members have the opportunity to hear a prominent speaker on a topic of value to micromounters, and may purchase good specimens at bargain prices. We try to keep dues and other expenses to a minimum in order that everyone may participate. See Thoughts on Micromounting by Pat Barker