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    Michiana Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.




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The purpose of the Michiana Gem & Mineral Society is to promote the study and enjoyment of the earth sciences and the lapidary arts, and to share lapidary knowledge and techniques.

The Michiana Gem & Mineral Society, a not-for-profit organization, is affiliated with the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies and with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.


As a club we welcome friends, families, anyone whom has an interest in the fields of geology, mineralogy, lapidary arts, or earth sciences in general. There is a little something for everyone.

Meetings

General meetings are usually held on the fourth Sunday of each month, 2:00 PM EST in the basement of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 805 S. 29th St., South Bend, IN.  Doors open at 1:30 PM, take the stairs to the basement to the left of the Wall Street main entrance.  The program begins about 2:45 PM.  Guests are always welcome.

Regular exceptions include April or May (on third Sunday to avoid Easter Sunday and/or Memorial Day weekend), July (picnic, but no meeting), August, (annual show, but no meeting) and the November/December meeting and Christmas party.  Board meetings are held before the general meetings.  The MGMS annual club show is usually held the third weekend of August.  

Check the Calendar page for the meeting dates.

Membership

MGMS annual membership dues are payable to the MGMS Treasurer by December 15th.  Use the membership application below for new memberships or your annual renewal.

Membership TypeAnnual Cost
Individual $10.00
Family
(2 adults per household
and children ages 4 to 16)
$20.00
Junior
(age 16 and under with sponsor)
$1.00
Subscriber
(newsletter only)
$7.50

MGMS Membership Application.

Newsletter

The MGMS newsletter, The Rockfinder, is published monthly except July and August.  Email articles to the editor, Jason Hefner at hefner_family@hotmail.com.

Members Area

Some areas of this website can only be accessed by members of the Michiana Gem & Mineral Society.  To gain access, send a request to webmaster@michianagms.org.

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