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ST. LOUIS MINERAL
& GEM SOCIETY
Saint Louis, Missouri
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NEXT MEETING: December 2ndChristmas Party! Planetary Sciences Building Washington University Second floor main classroom 7:30 p.m. |
NEXT FIELD TRIP: The gravel bar at Chain of Rocks (Illinois side) has been low enough to hunt. Check here and if the river level is below 9 feet, go find something cool!Next club trip: TBA |
Who We Are
The St. Louis Mineral & Gem Society is a nonprofit club. Members consist of mostly amateurs, interested in:
- Rocks
- Minerals
- Fossils
- Gems
- Lapidary (Stone Polishing)
- Earth Sciences
The club was founded in 1951 to help promote our hobby and knowledge of the earth. Our club meets once a month from September through May, usually on the first Friday of the Month. (The September meeting is the first Friday after Labor Day.) Each meeting includes a program related to the hobby, door prizes and refreshments. Once or twice a year we have an auction.
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Club meetings begin at 7:30 PM in Room 203 of the Earth & Planetary Science Building on the Hilltop Campus of Washington University in University City. From Forsyth Boulevard, turn north onto Hoyt Drive. Hoyt Drive runs parallel to Skinker Blvd, between Forsyth Blvd and Forest Park Parkway (Millbrook Blvd). |
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Pebble Pups, the rock club for kids, gets together for some hands on activities during a portion of each regular club meeting.
Field trips are scheduled during most of the months between September and June.
We host an annual show in early November.
In June we have a picnic at one of the St. Louis area parks. The festivities include a rock auction, plenty of good food, bingo and the sharing of friendship.
Rock Lore
Our club's newsletter is called "Rock Lore". Back issues can be found at the links below:
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009
May 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
April 2010
May 2010
August 2010
September 2010
Have Rocks, Will Travel!
Several members of the Society volunteer to speak to schools, scouts, and other groups about rocks, minerals or earth science. Educators should contact Tom Nelsen (below) to find out more
Science Fair Awards
Society members serve as judges for Earth Science related projects in the St. Louis Regional Science Fair. We provide prizes for the best three Earth Science projects.
Club Affiliations
The St. Louis Mineral & Gem Society is affiliated with The American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) and the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies (MWF).
The club also participates in events sponsored by the Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs. These activities include an annual show, a swap at the Missouri Mines State Park and joint field trips
Membership and contacts
A family membership costs $20 a year (this covers parents and children under 18). A single adult membership is $15 a year. A single junior membership is available for ages 10 through 17 at $5 a year.
2010 St. Louis Mineral & Gem Society
Club Officers:
President: Jack Uxa
1st Vice President (Programs): Harold Schlegel
2nd Vice Presidents (Rock Lore Co-editors): Brad & Gwen Weatherbie
Secretary: Russ Lampertz
Treasurer: Joe Erlanger
Board of Directors
Life: Jane Ershen, Don Gaertner, Glenn Williams
2010-2011: Debby Stahl, Mike Venegoni
2011-2012: Vicky Corley
GSLAESC Representatives
Brad Weatherbie, David Wixom
Committee Chairs
Cheer: Marcia Tuchel
Christmas Party: Harold Schlegel
Field Trips:
Have Rocks, Will Travel: Tom Nelsen
Hospitality & Refreshments: Eileen Von Hatten & Gwen Weatherbie
Pebble Pups: John Macke
Picnic: Jane Ershen
Show Kid's Booth: Rick Kottemann
Show Publicity: Glenn Williams
STLMAGS Show: Melissa Perucca
