| Month | Day | Activity | Meeting Program |
| January | 28 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| February | 25 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| March | 24 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| April | 28 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| May | 19 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. Note: this is the third Sunday to avoild the holiday weekend. | |
| June | 23 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | - |
| July | 28 | Short
club meeting & picnic from 12:30 to 5:00 pm (South Bend time/
Eastern Daylight time). It is open to MGMS members and ther immediate
families. There will be short club meeting to discuss our upcoming show. The club will provide chicken and table service. Please bring a dish to share and your own drinks. Please RVSP TBD by Sunday July 14th via going button on FB, phone or Text 574-850-7423 or Email TBD so we know how many to expect and how much food to order. Note: the picnic starts at 12:30 pm EDT, we'll eat between 1:00 and 1:30 pm It is at The Mishawaka Res, SE of Capital Ave. & Lincolnway East (IN-933), Mishawaka, IN Directons from downtown Mishawaka: - head East on Lincolnway E. (IN-933) and continue past Capital Ave. (IN-331) - several blocks East of McDonalds turn right (South) at the sign for The Res (Klline St.) - turn right (West) onto E 7th St - continue right (North) onto Mariellen Ave & follow the curves. - The RES will be on the left | Annual Club Picnic to be held at the The Mishawaka Res, final plans for the annual show Mishawaka Res 13950 Scout Lane Mishawaka, IN 46544 |
| August | 16-18 | Annual Club Show at St. Joe County 4-H Fairgrounds Show hours open to public: Friday: 10 AM to 7 PM Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM | Annual Club Show St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds 5117 Ironwood Rd South Bend IN 46614 |
| September | 22 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| October | 27 | Nomination of MGMS officers for 2025 Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm - visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| November | - | No club meeting in November | - |
| December | 8 | Short
meeting, election of MGMS officers for 2025 and lunch. The
Christmas Party is potluck. Everyone please bring a side dish or
dessert to be shared with everyone. The club will supply Martin's
chicken, plates, utensils, and paper products.. The meal will be
followed with a cigar box gift exchange much like last year. Open
to all MGMS members and their families. If
you didn't sign up for the lunch at the October meeting or have
any questions, please contact Jan Pellus by email npellus@hotmail.com no later than November 12
to let her know how many adults and children will attend.
Jan needs to know so she can order sufficient food
and enough tables and chairs are set up for everyone.
Also provide your phone number in the email to her . If you contact Jan by email to sign up make sure she replies to you to confirm your attendance. Note: we will have a short meeting at 12:30 PM EST and begin eating at 1:00 PM (doors open at 12:15) in the same place as our meetings – Our Redeemer Fellowship Hall. | Christmas Party |
| Month | Day | Activity | Meeting Program |
| January | 22 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| February | 11 | The MGMS will participate in the 31st Annual Science Alive at the St. Joe County Public Library 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sign up to volunteer. | The St. Joe County Public Library is located at 304 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601 |
| 26 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | ||
| March | 26 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| April | 23 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| May | 21 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. Note: this is the third Sunday to avoild the holiday weekend. | |
| 26-28 |
See Invitation to join some field trips sponsored by the Three Rivers Gem and Mineral Society and Beacon Mine May 26-28, 2023 in Members Area |
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| June | 25 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | - |
| July | 7 - 10 |
See Invitation to join some field trips sponsored by the Three Rivers Gem and Mineral Society and New Jersey July 7-10, 2023 in Members Area |
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| 23 | Short
club meeting & picnic from 12:30 to 5:00 pm (South Bend time/
Eastern Daylight time). It is open to MGMS members and ther immediate
families. There will be short club meeting to discuss our upcoming show. The club will provide fried chicken, macaroni and potato salad, paper plates and utensils. Please bring your own drinks. This is different from previous years when we had a carry-in / potluck meal. Please RVSP Nancy by Sunday July 9th via going button on FB, phone or Text 574-850-7423 or Email njfnancy@sbcglobal.net so we know how many to expect and how much food to order. Note: the picnic starts at 12:30 pm EDT, we'll eat between 1:00 and 1:30 pm It is at The Mishawaka Res, SE of Capital Ave. & Lincolnway East (IN-933), Mishawaka, IN Directons from downtown Mishawaka: - head East on Lincolnway E. (IN-933) and continue past Capital Ave. (IN-331) - several blocks East of McDonalds turn right (South) at the sign for The Res (Klline St.) - turn right (West) onto E 7th St - continue right (North) onto Mariellen Ave & follow the curves. - The RES will be on the left | Annual Club Picnic to be held at the The Mishawaka Res, final plans for the annual show Mishawaka Res 13950 Scout Lane Mishawaka, IN 46544 | |
| August | 18-20 | Annual Club Show at St. Joe County 4-H Fairgrounds Show hours open to public: Friday: Noon to 7 PM Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM | Annual Club Show St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds 5117 Ironwood Rd South Bend IN 46614 |
| September | 10 |
See Invitation to join some field trips sponsored by the Three Rivers Gem and Mineral Society and Flint Ridge September 30, 2023 in Members Area |
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| 24 | Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm -
visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | ||
| October | 22 | Nomination of MGMS officers for 2024 Regular meeting - doors open at 1:30 pm, meeting starts at 2:00 pm - visitors are always welcome. Bring your own drink and snacks as needed. We will not be having refreshments. | |
| November | - | No club meeting in November | - |
| December | 3 | Short
meeting, election of MGMS officers for 2024 and lunch. The
Christmas Party is potluck. Everyone please bring a side dish or
dessert to be shared with everyone. The club will supply Martin's
chicken, plates, utensils, and paper products.. The meal will be
followed with a cigar box gift exchange much like last year. Open
to all MGMS members and their families. If
you didn't sign up for the lunch at the October meeting or have
any questions, please contact Jan Pellus by email npellus@hotmail.com no later than November 12
to let her know how many adults and children will attend.
Jan needs to know so she can order sufficient food
and enough tables and chairs are set up for everyone.
Also provide your phone number in the email to her . If you contact Jan by email to sign up make sure she replies to you to confirm your attendance. Note: we will have a short meeting at 12:30 PM EST and begin eating at 1:00 PM (doors open at 12:15) in the same place as our meetings – Our Redeemer Fellowship Hall. | Christmas Party |