Affiliated Organizations

American Lands Access (ALAA)

The American Land Access Association is a political action group organized to promote the amateur collectors’ interest in present and proposed policies, rules and regulations that may impact rockhounding.  Individuals and clubs are encouraged to join ALAA and work for continued access to public lands.  More information is available at the ALAA website http://amlands.org/6673.html.

Special Congress Representing Involved Bulletin Editors

(S.C.R.I.B.E.)

The Special Congress Representing Involved Bulletin Editors (SCRIBE) is an international organization of bulletin editors of amateur gem, mineral and earth science societies designed to improve communications among clubs and assist editors with ideas.  More information is available at the SCRIBE website http://scribe.rbnet.net and the Editors Resources page.

AFMS Scholarship Foundation

While the Scholarship Foundation is an independent organization, its board is purposely co-mingled with the AFMS board of directors.  For more information on this program see the AFMS Scholarship Foundation page.