Listed below are the Clubs of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies by state. Double-click on the state below to go to the specific state or scroll down to the state. Contact information may be out of date. Please verify the information with the person listed.
Alabama Mineral And Lapidary Society, Inc.
Club Website: <www.lapidaryclub.com>
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month except June at 6:30 P.M. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St; Mountainbrook, AL
Show: 1st full weekend in June, 2012. Tannehill State Park, 12632 Confederate Pkwy; McCalla, AL
Editor: Sandra Sullivan . <doodle_35173 at yahoo.com>
Show Chair: Gene Blackerby <black2200 at att.net>
Bulletin: Rockhound Roundup
Webmaster: Jack Smith
Bristol Gem & Mineral Club
Club Website: <www.bristolgem.org>
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Douglas Beals Senior Community Center, 240 Stafford Av; Bristol
Show: October 15-16, 2011. Douglas Beals Senior Community Center
240 Stafford Av; Bristol, Ct
President: David Korzendorfer <dkorzend27 at comcast.net> 860-651-9980.
Secretary: Katie Collins <kathleenc55 at cox.net> 860-651-9980
Editor: Linda Weidemier
Bulletin: Down In The Dumps
Webmaster: Barbara Korzendorfer
Danbury Mineralogical Society
Club Website: <www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org>
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month (except January, July, Aug. Sept) at 7:00 p.m.
Broadview Middle School, 72 Hospital Av; Danbury, CT
Swap: June 2012. Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum, Kent,CT
Show: September 8 - 9, 2012. New Milford High School, Rts. 7 and 202; New Milford, CT
Secretary: <tomplona at charter.net>
Editor: Lizzie Triano <lizziewriter at optonline.net>
Bulletin: The Danburite
Webmaster: Pat Hackett
Lapidary And Mineral Society of Central Connecticut, Inc.
Website: <www.lmscc.org>
Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Maloney High School, 121 Gravel St.; Meriden, CT
Show: March 10-11, 2012. Maloney High School, 121 Gravel St; Meriden, CT 06450.
President: Mike Zalielski <mzagielski at comcast.net>
Editor: Harold Moritz <fritzandsheila at pobox.com
Bulletin: Chip & Pick
Webmaster: Harold Moritz
Manchester Gem & Mineral Club
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Lutz Childrens' Museum, 247 S Main St; Manchester
Show: Date yet to be determined. Lutz Childrens Museum, 247 S Main St; Manchester, CT
President: Harold Mortiz <fritzandsheila at pobox.com>
Editor: Kathleen Collins <kathleenc55 at cox.net> 860-659-2026
Bulletin: The Prospector
New Haven Mineral Club
Club Website: <www.newhavenmineralclub.org>
Meetings: 2nd Monday of month Oct. - May- at 6:30 P.M
524 Brooksvale Av; Hamden, CT
Show: Aapril 1, 2012. Amity Regional Jr. High School, Sheffield Rd; sOrange, CT
President: David Nock <president@newhavenmineralclub.org>
Editor: Lisa Alter
Bulletin: Triassic Valley Bulletin
Stamford Mineralogical Society
Club Website: <www.stamfordmineralsociety.org>
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at 7:30 p.m.
Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd; Old Greenwich, CT
Show: November 3-4, 2012. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
90 Harding Rd; Old Greenwich, CT
President: Nancy Mattson <ngm11 at msn.com>
Editor: Edward Mattson
Bulletin: The Vug Examiner
Webmaster: Howard Heitner
Thames Valley Rockhounds, Inc.
Meetings: 1st Monday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Bill Library, 718 Colonel Ledyard Hwy. Ledyard, CT
President: Richard Schakelton, 860-974-2143
Vice President: Michele Fitzpatrick <mfitz at tvcconcentric.net>
Bulletin: Geode
Delaware Mineralogical Society
Club Website: <www.delminsociety.net>
Meetings: 2nd Monday of month at 7:00 P.M. with some exceptions. Check website.
Greenbank Mill; 500 Greenbank Rd; Wilmington, DE
Show: Mrach 3-4, 2012.
Delaware Technical College; 400 Stanton-Christiana Rd (Rt. 58); Stanton, DE
President: Ken Casey <kencasey98 at yahoo.com>
Editor: Scott Peters
Bulletin: The Geogram
Webmaster: Ken Casey
Gem, Lapidary And Mineral Society of Washington, D.C.
Club Website: <www.glmsdc.com>
Meetings: 3rd Friday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Chevy Chase Comm. Center; 5601 Connecticut Av. NW )at McKinley St), Washington, DC
President: Matt Charsky <charsky.matthew at epa.gov>
Editor: Cassandra Barbagosa
Bulletin: The Dopstick
Webmaster: Mike Colella
Micromineralogists Of The National Capital Area
Meetings; 4th Wednesday of month at 7:30 P.M.
Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd; Arlington, VA
Conference: April 27-29, 2012. MHA Conference Center; Elkridge, MD.
For info and Registration contact S. Weinberger (info below)
Editor: Kathy Hrechka <kshrechka2 at msn.com>
Conference Chair: S. Weinberger <cscrystals2@verizon.net>
Bulletin: The Mineral Mite
Mineralogical Society Of The District Of Columbia, Inc.
Club Website: <www.mineralogicalsocietyofdc.org>
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of month at 7:45 p.m.
Kirby Room, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
12th & Constitution Av NW; Washington, DC
President: Tom Tucker <threedogtom at earthlink.net>
Vice Pres: Andy Thompson <thomson01 at starpower.net>
Editor: Sheryl Sims
Bulletin: Mineral Minutes
Webmaster: Betty Thompson
Central Florida Mineral And Gem Society
Website: <www.cfmgs.org>
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7:30 P.M. 105 Drennen Rd; Orlando, FL 32806
Show: March 30-April 1, 2012. Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
President: Michele Bogle <cfmgs.president at gmail.com> 407-250-5828.
Vice President: Gordon Oakley <oakleysmall at gmail.com>
Editor: Gordon Oakley
Bulletin: The Thimblicker
Webmaster: Gordon Oakley
Florida Panhandle Gem And Mineral Society
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7 P.M.
Washington High School, Room 201; Pensacola, FL
President: David Blackman <rockethound at gmail.com>
Treasurer: Philip Shaw, <Gene7272003 at yahoo.com>
Editor: David Blackman
Bulletin: The Agatizer
Gem & Mineral Society Of The Palm Beaches, Inc.
Club Website: <www.gemandmineral.cc>
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of month at 7:30 P.M.
West Palm Beach Garden Club, 4800 Dreher Trail N, W. Palm Beach, FL
Show: November, 2012 So. Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd; W. Palm Beach, FL
Editor: Jeff Ursillo <www.gemandmineral.cc>
Bulletin: The Rockhound
Webmaster: Jeff Ursillo
Miami Mineralogical And Lapidary Guild, Inc.
Club Website: <www.mmlg-inc.org>
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month at 8:00 P.M. Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129.
Liaison: Sandy Mielke <webguy at mmlg-inc.org>
Bulletin: The Geode
Webmaster: Sandy Mielke
Northeast Georgia Mineral Society
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 7:30 P.M. Cornelia Library, Main St.; Cornelia, GA
Liaison: John "Butch" Rees <ButchR at windstream.net>
Editor: Richard Walter
Bulletin: Rockin n' Readin
Blue Grass Gem And Mineral Club of Central Kentucky, Inc.
Club Website: <bggamc.invitwebsites.com/>
Meetings: 3rd Sunday of month at 2:00 P.M.
Either Tates Creek or Beaumont Branch, Lexington Public Library.
Show: April 27-29, 2012. Irvine, KY
Treasurer: Jim Donofrio <jcmedono57 at insightbb.com>
Editor: Jane Volk <jane.volk at insightbb.com>
Bulletin: The Conglomerate
Webmaster: Jane Volk
Geological Alliance
Meetings: Varies. Held at Members homes. Contact club for information.
Treasurer: Judy Budnik 513-575-1990. <wisoh at msn.com>
Mineral & Fossil Interest Group (MAFIC)
Meetings: 2nd or 3rd Sunday of "even" months. Contact club for information on location.
INTERNAL Liaison OFFICER: Alan Goldstein. <deepskyspy at insiahtbb.com>
EXTERNAL Liaison OFFICER: David Horn <crystalman at earthlink.net>
Editor: Alan Goldstein
Kennebec Rocks And Minerals Club
Website: <kennebec-rocksandminerals.com>
Meetings: 3rd Friday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Kennebec Savings Bank, Main St; Winthrop, ME
Swap/Show: Labor Day Weekend. National Guard Armory; Western Av.; Augusta, ME
President: David Pillsbury <Pillsbury.David at gmail.com>
Editor: Ron LePage. <ronlep at midmaine.com>
Bulletin: Kennebec Rockhounder
Webmaster: Mary Johnson
Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society
Club Website: <mainemineralclub.org>
Meetings: Last Saturday of each month September - May, at 7:00 P.M.
Payson Smith Hall; USM Portland Campus.
Show: 21-22, 2012. St Joseph;s College, Standish, ME
President: Patrick Bigos <webmaster at mainmineralclub.org>
Editor: Michelle Berube
Bulletin: Rockin' Around
Webmaster: Patrick Bigos
Oxford County Mineral And Gem Association, Inc.
Club Website: <oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation.blogspot.com>
Meetings: 1st Friday of month at 7:00 P.M. Oxford Hills High School, South Paris, ME
Show: July 14-15, 2012. Telstar High School, Rte. 26; Bethel, ME
President: Ken Briggs, <rhinokevin1 at gmail.com>
Show Chair: Randall Withee <WitheeRandall at yahoo.com>
Editor: Dennis Brown
Bulletin: Oxford Mineral & Gem Association Newsletter
Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club
Meetings: 2nd Saturday of month at 2 pm
48 Henderson Ln; Milford, ME
Show: November 3-4, 2012. Brewer Auditorium, Brewer, ME
Secretary: Ruth Siebert <pmlc2004 at yahoo.com> 207-234-2253
Treasurer: Ency Whitehill <encywhitehill at myfairpoint.net> 207-866-2546
Editor: Ruth Siebert
Bulletin: Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club Bulletin
Webmaster: Ruth Siebert
Water-Oak Gem And Mineral Society, Inc.
Meetings: 1st Saturday at 6:00 P.M. Mt. Merici School, Chase Av; Waterville, ME
Show: To be determined
Liaison: Kathleen Collins <kathleenc55 at cox.net>
Editor: Ellery Borow
Bulletin: The Rocky Road
American Fossil Federation
Club Website: <americanfossilfederation.com>
Meetings: 2nd Sunday, January, March, July, September & November at 11:00 a.m.
Bowie Community Center, Bowie, MD
President: Jim Patzer <jim.patzer at jhuapl.edu>
Editor: Jim Patzer
Bulletin: Fossil Finder
Baltimore Mineral Society, Inc.
Club Website: <baltimoremineralsociety.org>
Meetings: 4th Wednesday of month except December, May, August and November at 7:30 pm Cockeysville Fire Hall, 11210 York Rd; Cockeysville, MD
CONFERENCE; October 5 - 7, 2012. MHA Conference Center, Elkridge, MD
President: Bradley Grant. <info at baltimoremineralsociety.org>
Treasurer: Carolyn Weinberger <cscrystals2 at verizon.net>
Editor: Mike Seeds
Bulletin: The BMS Conglomerate
Webmaster: Bradley Grant
Chesapeake Gem And Mineral Society, Inc.
Club Website: <www.facebook.com/pages/Chesapeake-Gem-Mineral-Society/286641528037138>
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month except August at 7:30 P.M. (Dec. & July - 6:30 PM)
Woman's Club of Catonsville, St. Timothy's Lane & Old Frederick Rd; Catonsville, MD
Show: May 19, 2012. Ruhl Armory, York Rd at I-695; Towson, MD
President: Richard Hoff <rhpease at comcast.net>
Editor: Carolyn Weinberger <cscrystals2 at verizon.net>
Bulletin: Chippers Chatter
Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore, Inc.
Club Website: <www.gemcuttersguild.com>
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of month except January, July and August at 7:30 P.M.
Meadow Mill at Woodberry, 3600 Clipper Mill Rd.; Baltimore, MD
Show: September 22-23, 2012. Howard County Fairgrounds, I-70 & MD 32; West Friendship, MD
Liaison: Steve Weinberger < gemcuttersguild at gmail.com >
Editor: Carolyn Weinberger <gemcuttersguild at gmail.com>
Bulletin: Gem Cutters News
Webmasters: Emily Brooks and Adam Block
Gem, Lapidary And Mineral Society of Montgomery Co., MD Inc.
Club Website: <www.glmsmc.com>
Meetings: 2nd Monday of month except July & August at 7:45 P.M.
Rockville Sr. Center, 1150 Carnation Drive; Rockville, MD
Show: 17-18, 2012. Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St; Gaithersburg, MD
President: Andy Celmer <president at glmsmc.com>
Editor: Gerald Elgert <bulletineditor at glmsmc.com>
Bulletin: The Rockhounder
Webmaster: Mark Dahlman
Maryland Geological Society, Inc.
Club Website: <www.ecphora.net/mgs
Meetings: 3rd Sunday every other month at 11 A.M.. January, March, May, July, Sept, Nov. Bowie Community Center, 3209 Stoneybrook Dr; Bowie, MD
President: John Smith <rick.smith.mgs at gmail.com>
Treasurer: David Anderson <davander at erols.com>
Editor: Gerald Elgert
Bulletin: The Rostrum
Webmaster: Daryl Serafin
Patuxent Lapidary Guild
Meetings: 3rd Monday of month at 7:00 P.M.
169 Defense Highway (Annapolis Precious Metals)
WEBSITE: <www.patuxentlapidary.org>
Advisor: Ken Moser <mosemac at aol.com>
Editor: Ellie Barna
Bulletin: Lap Talk
Webmaster: Wayne Elseth
Southern Maryland Rock And Mineral Club
Club Website: <www.smrmc.org>
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Clearwater Nature Center, 1100 Thrift Rd; Clinton, MD
Show: February 19, 2011. The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD
Liaison: Michael Patterson 301-297-4575
Editor: Jessica Dixon
Bulletin: Rock Talk
Webmaster: Bob Davidson
Boston Mineral Club
Club Website: <www.bostonmineralclub.org>
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of month Sept - June. at 8:00 P.M.
Harvard Mineralogical Museum, Haller Hall, 24 Oxford St; Cambridge, MA.
AUCTION: January 14, 2012. Needham Village Club, 83 Morton St; Needham, MA.
President: Nathan Martin <rocknate at gmail.com 781-674-0017
Vice President: Barbara Wagner <barbwagner26 at gmail.com> 508-341-4044
Editor: Linda Frahm
Bulletin: Boston Mineral Club News
Webmaster: Joe Mulvey
Connecticut Valley Mineral Club
Club Website: <www.cvmineralclub.org>
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of month at 6:30 P.M.
Springfield Science Museum, Tolman Wing; Springfield, MA
Show: March 24-25, 2012. Holyoke Hotel & Conference Center, 245 Whiting Farms Rd; Holyoke, MA
Past President: Fred Wilda <info at naturesfinestcreations.com>
Treasurer: Joann Parda - 413-592-5063
Editor: Lee & Allen Forsythe
Bulletin: CVMC Prospects
Webmaster: Wayne Corwin
Nashoba Valley Mineralogical Society
Club Webpage: <www.americantowns.com/ma/westford/organization/nashoba_valley_mineralogical_society>
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month (Sept - June) at 7:00 P.M
Call to verify time and place, but usually at J. V. Fletcher Library; 50 Main St; Westford, MA
Treasurer: Alan Martin 978-692-9427
Editor: Anita Honkonen
Bulletin: The Pegmatite
Webmaster: Alan Martin
North Shore Rock And Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: <www.nahant.com/nsrmc/2011-Welcome.html>
Meetings: 3rd Friday of month 7:45 P.M.
284 Bay Rd., So. Hamilton, MA
Show: May 5-6, 2012. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Rt. 207 Boston St (Route 1); Topsfield, MA.
President: Steve Taney <staney at comcast.net>
Editor: Lisa Weinberg
Bulletin: Mineral Matter
Webmaster: Donna Lee Hanlon
Northern Berkshire Mineral Club
Club Website: <nbmclub.webs.com>
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month at 6 pm.
No. Adams Public Library, Main St, No. Adams, MA.
Show: September 2012. Specific date and location to be announced.
President: Larry Michon <Lmicon at rcn.com>
Editor: Larry Michon
Bulletin: The Streakplate
Webmaster: Larry Michon
Southeastern Massachusetts Mineral Club, Inc.
Meetings: 2ndThursday of month except July & August- at 7:30 P.M.
So. Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA
Club Website: <SEMMC.com>
Auction: April 28, 2012. Mitchell Memorial Club, 29 Elm St; Middleboro, MA
President: Jim Gaudet <rocks2gems at verizon.net>
Treasurer: Curt Stevens, <curtstevens at hotmail.com>
Editor: Kurt Van Meter
Bulletin: Outcroppings
Webmaster: Patricia Zuffante
Worcester Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: <www.worcestermineralclub.org/>
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7:15 P.M.
Trinity Episcopal Church, 440 Main St; Shrewsbury, MA
Show: Third Saturday in November, 2012. National Guard Armory, 701 Lincoln St; Worcester, MA
Treasurer: Ken Carlson <kwcarlson at verizon.net>
Show CO-ORDINATOR: Lisa Gaskill <lisagaskill at hotmail.com>
Editor: Ron Morin
Bulletin: New Diggings
Webmaster: Ron Morin
Capital Mineral Club
Club Website: <www.capitalmineralclub.org>
Meetings: 1st Saturday of month Sept. - May at 2:00 P.M.
Salvation Army Bldg., 58 Clinton St; Concord, NH
Show: August 25-26, 2012. Everett Arena, Concord, NH
President: Gordon Jackson <gsh8544 at aol.com>
Editor: Steffen Hermanns
Bulletin: Crystals and Cabs
Webmaster: Steffen Hermanns
Keene Mineral Club
Club Website: <sites.google.com/site/keenemineralclub/>
Meetings: 1st Saturday each month except June, July & August at 7:00 pm
Contact club for location
Show: 1st Saturday in May. Contact club for location
President: Shane Moore <mineralsrock13 at gmail.com>
Presidential Gem And Mineral Society
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Contact club for location
Editor: David Tellman. <tellman at nciaa.net> 603-837-9764
Bulletin: The White Mountain Rockhounds
Saco Valley Gem And Mineral Club
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Tin Mountain Nature Center, Bald Hill Rd; Conway, NH
Show: Date and location to be determined.
President: Marlene York <ryork1776 at aol.com>
Field Trip Chair: Richard Dennison <rgdennison at gmail.com>
Editor: Marlene York
Bulletin: The Quartz Reporter
Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club
Club Website: <senhmineralclub.org>
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 7:00 P.M
St John's Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Av; Dover, NH
Show: April 14-15, 2012. Veterans Hall, Back River Rd; Dover, NH
President: Kenneth Creed <kcreed at main.rr.com>
Editor: Shirley Autio
Bulletin: Granite Chips
Cape Atlantic Rockhounds Club
Club Webpage: <capeatlanticrockhoundsclub.com>
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 7 pm.
Cologne Ave at Hamilton Turnpike, Mays Landing, NJ
Show: May 12-13, 2012; September 15-16, 2012 Cologne Ave at Hamilton Turnpike, Mays Landing, NJ
President: Bill Bowman, 856-692-8670
Treasurer: Victor Scaranda: <yorkytown at comcast.net>
Editor: Bill Bowman
Bulletin: Cape Atlantic Rockhounds
Webmaster: Rev. Howard Stoddard
Delaware Valley Earth Science Society, Inc.
Club webpage: <www.DVESS.org>
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 7:30 P.M. Educ. Bldg behind United Centenary Methodist Church, 151 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ
President: Ann Benson <selenitequeen at gmail.com>
Treasurer: Gary Weinstein <garyskyrock at hotmail.com
Editor: Ann Benson
Bulletin: D.V.E.S.S. Capades
Webmaster: Terry Wilson
Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society, Inc
Meetings: 3rd Saturday in March - June, Sept - Nov.. at 1:30 pm.
Franklin Mineral Museum, 32 Evans St; Franklin, NJ
Show: April 28-29 and Sept. 29-30, 2012
Franklin Elementary School, Washington Av; Franklin, NJ
President: Rich Keller <franklinNJ at hotmail.com>
Treasurer: Denise Kroth <deniseb111 at aol.com>
Editor: Richard Keller
Bulletin: The Picking Table
Morris Museum Mineralogical Society
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of month Sept - June- at 7 p.m.
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd; Morristown, NJ
Show: Fall - Saturday & Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, 2012. Morris Museum Summer - 1st Saturday in August, 2012 Delbarton School, 230 Mendham Rd; Morristown, NJ
Treasurer: John Sanfacon <jsanfacon at delbarton.org>
Editor: Brendan Dunn <brencon3 at optonline.net>
Bulletin: The Rockhound Register
New Jersey Lapidary Society, Inc.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of month at 8:00 P.M.
Union Co., Vo-Tech, 1776 Raritan Rd; Scotch Plains, NJ
Editor: Dan Kohn
Bulletin: New Jersey Lapso News
New Jersey Mineralogical Society, Inc.
Meetings: Call for time and location
Show: October 20-21, 2012 Trailside Nature & Science Center; Mountainside, NJ 07092
Treasurer: Russell Brarens <rnb515 at aol.com>
North Jersey Mineralogical Society, Inc.
Club Website: <www.nojms.org>
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of month at 6:30 P.M.
Paterson Museum, 2 Market St; Paterson, NJ
Show: March 10-11, 2012. Pope John Paul II Center, 775 Valley Rd; Clifton, NJ
Swaps: October 14 and May 20, 2012. Glenburn Estate, Riverdale, NJ
President: Ron Schulz <rlbjs at verizon.net> 973-537-0855
Vice Pres: Jeff Wilson <buckwood4 at yahoo.com> 973-293-7911
Bulletin: The Treasure Chest
Webmaster: Jeff Wilson
Buffalo Geological Society
Club Website: <BGSNY.org>
Meetings: 1st Friday of month at 7:30 P.M. (October - April)
Parkside Lutheran Church, 2 Wallace Ave; Buffalo, NY
Show: March 24-25, 2012. Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY
President: Robert Hoffman <rhoffman43 at gmail.com>
Editor: Marilyn Broad
Bulletin: Geoletter
Webmaster: Craig Posmantur
Capital District Mineral Club
Club Website: <www.albanyrockclub.com>
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month t at 7:30 P.M.
NY State Museum, Madison Av.; Albany, NY
You must arrive between 7 - 7:15 to gain access to the meeting room
Show: February, 2012. NY State Museum, Madison Av; Albany, NY
Secretary: Bill Controfield <controfeldauto at comcast.net> Put CFMC on subject line
Webmaster: Anne Woods <schmanie at albanyrockclub.com>
Bulletin: The Capital Rockhounder
Webmaster: Anne Woods
Fulton County Mineral Club
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Gloversville Library, 58 E Fulton St; Gloversville
Show: October, 2012. Johnstown Moose Lodge, Rt 30A; Johnstown, NY
Swap: August 5-6, 2012. Crystal Grove, St Johnsville, NY
Treasurer: Robert Hartig <phartig at nycap.rr.com>
Bulletin: Little Gems
Gem And Mineral Society of Syracuse, Inc.
Club webpage: <www.gmss.us>
Meetings: 3rd Monday of month at 7:30 PM
Clubhouse at Shoppingtown Mall; (2nd floor next to Sears), Syracuse, NY
Show: July 14-15, 2012. SRC Arena, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY
President: Dick Lyons <rchlyns at aol.com>
Editor: Keith Gilmer
Bulletin: Crack 'N Cab
Webmaster: Dana Schwartz
Island Rockhounds, Inc.
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 7:45 P.M.
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Av; Bellmore, NY
Club Website: <www.islandrockhounds.org>
Show: March 24-25, 2012. Holiday Inn, Plainview
Editor: Cheryl Neary
Bulletin: Rock Bottom Facts
Webmaster: Janice Kowalski <islandrockhounds at hotmail.com>
Lakeshore Gem And Mineral Club, Inc.
Meetings: Call for date, time and place.
Treasurer: Carl Miller <kobold1 at erols.com>
Editor: Marion Wheaton
Bulletin: Lakeshore Ramblings
Long Island Mineral & Geology Society
Website: <www.limineralandgeology.com>
Meetings: 2nd Monday of month at 7:30 P.M.
George Young Community Center, South Jamesport Rd; Jamesport, NY
Show: July 30-31, 2011. Site yet to be determined.
Vice President: Ron Russ <69Rockstar07 at gmail.com>
Secretary: Frank Basile <cypernut at optonline.net>
Editor: Ron Lupo
Bulletin: Crystal Clear
Webmaster: Garrett & Eugene Genova
Mid-Hudson Valley Gem Mineral Society, Inc.
Club Website: <www.mhvgms.org>
Meetings: 3rd Friday at 7:30 P.M.
Friends Meeting House, 249 Hooker Ave; Poughkeepsie, NY
Show: 3rd weekend of September, 2012. Gold's Gym Family Center
President: Steve Kelland <smkell45 at aol.com>
Bulletin: Garnet Gazette
Webmaster: Stephanie LaRose <slarose at gmail.com>
Mineral Minds
Meetings: Westfield Central School, Westfield, NY
President: Michael Putney
Editor: Michael Putney
Bulletin; Mind Your Minerals
Nassau Mineral Club
Meetings: 1st or 2nd Saturdays at 9:30 am. 50 Barry Dr; Glen Cove, NY
Secretary: Barbara Kruger
Editor: Leona Keeley
New York Mineralogical Club
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 6:30 P.M.
Holiday Inn - Midtown, 440 West 57th St; New York, NY
Show: March, 2012. Holiday Inn, 57th St. between 9th & 10th Av; New York, NY
Editor: Mitchell Portnoy
Bulletin: Bulletin of The New York Mineralogical Club
New York Paleontological Society
Club Website: <www.nyps.org>
Meetings: 3rd Sunday of month at 2:00 p.m. Sept. - May. American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY.
President: Donald Phillips, <president at nyps.org>
Editor: Donald Phillips
Bulletin: Newsletter of the New York Paleontological Society
Webmaster: Paul Lutz
New York Southern Tier Geology Club, Inc.
Meetings: 2nd Monday of month Sept - June at 7 P.M. Johnson City Sr. Citizens Center, 30 Brocton Av; Johnson City, NY
Show: March 31 - April 1, 2012. Johnson City Sr. Citizens Center, 30 Brocton Av; Johnson City, NY
President: Tom Ogden <tandjogden at stny.rr.com>
Bulletin: The Crystal Gazer
Orange County Mineral Society
Website: <www.orangecountymineralsocietynewyork.com>
Meetings: 3rd Friday of month at 6:30 p.m. 100 N Galleria Dr; Middletown, NY
Show: June 9-10, 2012. Museum Villiage, 1010 Rt 17M; Monroe NY
President: Frank Clyne <f.clyne at yahoo.com>
Liaison: George Gardianos, <gggard at optonline.net>
Editor: John Wheeler
Bulletin: Shale Mail
Webmaster: Matthew Clyne
Rochester Academy of Science - Mineral Section
Club webpage: <www.rasny.org/mineral>
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month Sept. - May except Dec & April at 7:30 P.M. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Av; Brighton, NY
Show: 3rd weekend in October, 2012. Minett Hall, Monroe Co. Fair & Expo Center, Rt 15A & Calkins Rd; Henrietta, NY
President: Nancy McCann <mineralpres at rasny.org>
Editor: Paul Dudley <mineral at rasny.org>
Bulletin: The Rockester News
Webmaster: Paul Dudley
Rochester Lapidary Society, Inc.
Club Website: <www.rochesterlapidary.org>
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month, September - May at 7:30 P.M
Rochester School for the Deaf, Forester Hall, Rochester, NY
Show: October 20-21, 2012. Monroe Co. Fairgrounds.
President: Toni Hill <ToniHill@rochester.rr.com>
Vice Pres: Hollis Heinzerling <HHeinzer@rochester.rr.com>
Editor: Dan Imel
Bulletin: The RockCollector
Webmaster: Dan Sperber
Saint Lawrence County Rock And Mineral Club
Club Website: <www.stlawrencecountymineralclub.org>
Meetings: 1st Thursday at 6:30 P.M. Canton Library, Canton, NY
Show: August 25-26, 2012. Community Center, Madrid, NY
President: William De Lorraine <wdellie at gmail.com>
Editor: William De Lorraine
Bulletin: Rock Pickins
Webmaster: Glenn Simonelli
Staten Island Geological Society, Inc.
Club Website: <www.sigeological.bravehost.com>
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month (Sept - June) at 7:30 P.M. St Clare's School, science room, 151 Lindenwood Rd; Great Kills, Staten Island.
Editor: Dot Fleming <bndflstcks at verizon.net>
Bulletin: Geoexaminer
Webmaster: Guy Morvillo
Suffolk Gem And Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: <www.suffolkgem.com>
Meetings: 3rd Monday of month at 8:00 P.M. Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library, Montauk Highway & S. Country Rd; Brightwaters,NY
Show: 1st weekend in December, 2012. Briarcliffe College, Patchogue, NY
Director: Martin Besso, <MB1233 at optonline.net>
Editor: Cheryl Neary
Bulletin: The Conglomerate
Webmaster: Kerry Ann Hilliard
Twin Tiers Rock & Mineral Club
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of month at 6:30 P.M. 636 E. Sullivanville Rd; Cayuta, NY
President: Evanna C. Koska <evannac at cs.com>
Wayne County Gem And Mineral Club,Inc.
Club Website: <www.wcgmc.org>
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month at 7:30 P.M. check website for June, July & August)
Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Court; Newark, NY
Show: Check website for date and location.
President: Pat Chapman <batnpill at empacc.net> 607-868-4649
Field Trip Chair: Bill Chapman <batnpill at empacc.net> 607-868-4649
Editor: Pat Chapman
Bulletin: Wayne County Gem & Mineral News
Webmaster: Bill Lesniak
Catawba Valley Gem And Mineral Club, Inc.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at 7:00 P.M.
St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 921 2nd St NE; Hickory, NC
Club Website: <www.cvgmc.com>
Show: March, 2012. Hickory Metro Convention Center.
Field Trip Chair: Harry Polly, <pollysrock at yahoo.com>
Show Chair: George Max <max at lr.edu>
Editor: Velda McLean
Bulletin: Tar Heel Rockhound
Webmaster: Mike Streeter
Gaston Gem, Mineral & Faceter's Club
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month except June, Dec at 7:00 P.M. 519 W Franklin Blvd; Gastonia, NC
Club Website: The club is on Facebook
Show: October 5 - 7, 2012. Gaston County Park (Biggerstaff Park), Highway 279.; Dallas, NC.
Show Chair: Jackay McDaniel <jackaythegrizz at aol.com>
Editor: Carl Ross
Bulletin: The Emerald News
Beaver County Geological Society
Meetings: 4th Wednesday of month at 5:30 P.M.
Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Av; Beaver, PA.
Secretary: Lisa Anderson <lha2944 at yahoo.com>
Berks Mineralogical Society
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at 7:30 P.M.
Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Rd; Reading PA
Show: May 14 - 15, 2011. Leesport Farmers Market, Rte 61; Leesport, PA
President: Jim Woodeshick. <brwoodpile at yahoo.com>
Editor: Jim Woodeshick
Bulletin: The Geode
Central Pennsylvania Rock And Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: <www.rockandmineral.org>
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of month (except August & December) at 7:30 P.M. St Thomas United Church of Christ 6490 Liglestown Rd; Harrisburg, PA
Show: September 15-16, 2012. Zembo Shrine, 2801 N Third St; Harrisburg, PA
Host of the 2012 EFMLS Annual Convention
Swap: October 27, 2012. South Mountain Fairgrounds; Arendtsville, PA
Editor: Beverly Eisenacher
Bulletin: Rock Buster News
Webmaster: Bruce Skubon <webmaster at rockandmineral.org>
Che-Hanna Rock And Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: <www.chehannarocks.com>
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 7:00 P.M. except June, July, Aug. & Dec.
Sayre High School Cafeteria, Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA
Show: March 24-25, 2012. Athens Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Hall 150 Herrick Av; Sayre, PA
President: Robert McGuire <uvbob at epix.net>
Publicity Chair: Hazel Remaley <northridge5 at verizon.net>
Editor: Frank Meadows
Bulletin: Shin-Skinner News
Webmaster: Bob McGuire
Delaware Valley Paleontological Society
Club webpage: <www.dvps.org>
Meetings: 4th Thursday of month at 7:30 p.m. 3rd Thurs. in November & December Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy; Philadelphia, PA
Show: March 31 - April1, 2012. Lulu Temple, Plymouth Meeting, PA
President: Ken Shuck <klshuck at comcast.net>
Show Chair: Frank Young <frank at fossilandnaturetrips.com>
Editor: Ed Grobelny
Bulletin: DVPS Newsletter
Webmaster: James Duhadaway
Franklin County Rock And Mineral Club
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 7:30 P.M.; Wilson College, Room 110 Lortz Hall; Chambersburg, PA
Show: March 26-27, 2011. Shalom Christian Academy, Chambersburg, PA
Swap: October 29, 2011. South Mountain Fairgrounds, Arendsville, PA
Treasurer: Chris Long <Christine at zoomlynx.com>
Editor: Michael Mowen <mlmo at innernet.net>
Bulletin: The Franklin County Rockhounder
Gem City Rock & Mineral Society
Meetings: 1st Saturday of the month at 9:30 am.
Renaissance Centre Building, 10th $ State Sts; Erie, PA
Club Website: <www.gemcityrockclub.org>
Show: July 16-17, 2011. JMC Ice Arena, 423 W 38th St; Erie, PA
Secretary: Harriet Beckman <gemcity@treebeard.net>
Editor: Harriet Beckman
Bulletin: Presque Isle Prospector
Webmaster: Harriet Beckman
Leidy Microscopical Society
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of month at 7:30 P.M. except July & August.
Northminster Presbyterian Church, 140 Trenton Rd; Fairless Hills, PA.
Club Website: <leidymicroscopical.com>
ROCKFATHER: Ralph Thomas 215-295-9730
Secretary: John Ferrante: <jjf41 at comcast.net>
Editor: Ralph Thomas
Bulletin: Rock Chatter
Webmaster: John Ferrante
Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Meetings: 4th Sunday of month (except July, August, December) at 2 pm
Moosic Presbyterian Church, 625 Main St; Moosic, PA
Show: May 5-6, 2012. Oblates of St. Joseph, Rt 315; Pittston, PA
President: Maryann Barni <barni378 at yahoo.com>
Treasurer: George Walko 1-800-473-3602 (toll free)
Editor: Doreen Holda
Monongahela Rockhounds
Club Address: PO Box 18063; Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Club Website: <www.mongahelarockhounds.org>
Meetings: 1st Saturday of month at 7:30 P.M. Munhall Boro Building; Munhall, PA.
Show: April 21-22, 2012. Skyview Fire Hall, West Mifflin, PA
Vice President: Bret Howard <info at monongahelarockhounds.org>
Editor: Ron Smart <Editor at monongahelarockhounds.org>
Bulletin: Monongahela Rockhounds News
Webmaster: Michael Moody
Monroe County Earth Science Association
Club Website: <www.mcesaclub.com>
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of month at 7 pm. Hughes Library, 1002 N 9th St; Stroudsburg, PA
Member: Jim Hadley <savage at ptd.net>
Editor: Michael Kessler
Bulletin: The Crystal Courier
Webmaster: James Hadley
Moraine Rockbusters
Meetings: 2nd Saturday of month at 7:30 P.M.
Mars United Presbyterian Church, Garfield Av; Mars, PA.
President: David Illig, <daveatkee at aol.com>
Treasurer: Edward Chmelovsky <SandiCats at aol.com>
Editor: Sandra Chmelovsy
Bulletin: Glacier Gravel
Nittany Mineralogical Society
Club Website: <www.nittanymineral.org>
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of month except July & August at 7:00 P.M. Earth & Engineering Sciences Bldg., White Course Dr; Penn State Univ. Campus
Show: To be announced
President: David Glick <xidg at verizon.net>
Editor: David Glick
Bulletin: Nittany Mineralogical Society Bulletin
Webmaster: David Glick
Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association, Inc.
Club Website: <www.mineralfest.com>
Meetings: 3rd Monday of month at 7:30 P.M.
Whitehall Historical Society Grist Mill, Micley Rd, North of Rt 22; Whitehall, PA
Shows: June 2 and October 6, 2012. Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, PA.
Vice President: <mineralfest at verizon.net>
Liaison: Susanna MacInnes. <sumacndeb at aol.com>
Editor: C. Richard Bieling
Bulletin: Rock News
Webmaster: Dale Richards
Philadelphia Mineralogical Society
Club Website: <www.philamineralsociety.org>
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of month at 7:30 P.M. except July & August. Cathedral Village, 600 E Cathedral Rd; Philadelphia, PA
Show: April March 30-April 1, 2012. LuLu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA
President: John Rateike <jdrat at comcast.net> 215-576-0741
Show Chair: Karenne Snow <njwren at aol.com> 609-953-1987
Editor: John Rateike
Bulletin: Philadelphia Mineralogical Society News
Webmaster: Joel Sloane
Rock And Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month Sept - June at 8:00 P.M.
Northminster Presbyterian Church, 140 Trenton Rd; Fairless Hills, PA
Micromount Conference: 2nd Saturday in March. Northminster Presbyterian Church, 140 Trenton Rd; Fairless Hills, PA
Ultraviolation: Last Saturday in October, 8407 Trenton Rd; Fairless Hills, PA
Editor: Eric Brosius
Bulletin: Rock Chatter
Tuscarora Lapidary Society
Club Website: <www.lapidary.org>
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday (Sept. - May) at 8:00 P.M.
Springfield Township Bldg; 50 Powell Rd.; Springfield, PA
Show: November 3-4, 2012, The School at Church Farm; Rt.30 Business- West of Rt 202; Exton, PA
CONTACT: <information at lapidary.org>
Editor: Pamela Wingrod
Bulletin: The Tuscarora Bulletin
Webmaster: Douglas Klieger
Rhode Island Mineral Hunters, Inc.
Club Website: < rimh.us>
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month (except Jan. & Feb) at 7:00 P.M. Community College of RI, 400 East Av; Warwick, RI
Show: October 27-28, 2012. Community College of RI; Knight Campus. 400 East Av; Warwick, RI
Swap/Auction: April 14, 2012. CCRI, 400 East Ave; Warwick, RI
President: Tony Cesana . <a-Cesana at cox.net>
Editor: Rachel Cesana
Bulletin: The Bowen-Lite
Webmaster: Bruce Hecker
Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society
Club Website: <www.aikengmfs.org>
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Science Building, Room 200; University of South Carolina- Aiken
Show: March 9 - 11, 2012. Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St; Augusta, GA
Editor: Barbara Fenstermacher <bfenster2 at bellsouth.net>
Bulletin: The Hound's Howl
Webmaster: Patti Bennett
Smoky Mountain Mineral Society
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 7:00 P.M. Newport Utilities Bldg.; Newport, TN
Editor: David Wiles,. <wiles_franck at bellsouth.net>
Field Trip Chair: George Grimes <geologyplus@bellsouth.com>
Bulletin: Rockhound Round
Burlington Gem And Mineral Club
Club Website: <burlingtongemandmineralclub.org>
Meetings: Last Thursday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Community Lutheran Church, 1560 Williston Rd; So. Burlington, VT
Show: July 28-29, 2012. Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St; Burlington, VT
President: Andy Simmons <cluros at yahoo.com>
Editor: Bob Fendrich
Bulletin: Burlington Gem & Mineral Club Newsletter
Webmaster: Steve Howe
Mineralogical Society of Brattleboro
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of month at 6 pm
Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro, VT
Editor: Barbara Rowe
Gem And Mineral Society of Lynchburg
Club Website: <www.lynchburgrockclub.org>
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of month at 7:00 P.M.
Parks & Recreation Bldg., 301 Grove St.; Lynchburg
Editor: Natalie Darling
Bulletin: Gem And Mineral Journal
Gem And Mineral Society of the Virginia Peninsula, Inc.
Club Website: <www.gmsvp.weebly.com>
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 7:00 p.m. Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 1255 Big Bethel Rd; Hampton, VA
Vice Presidenti: Albert Dehart, Sr. <dehartalbert at cox.net> 757-877-3844
2nd VP: Anne Kramer <skyland62 at cox.net>
Bulletin: The Virginia Pen
Webmaster: Richard MacDonald <garnets52 at cox.net>
Northern Virginia Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: <www.novamineralclub.org>
Meetings: 4th Monday except May and December at 7:45 P.M. No meetings July & August
Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Spring Rd; Arlington, VA.
Liaison: Wayne Sukow <d8olite at fastmail.fm>
Editor: Julia Hrechka
Bulletin: The Mineral Newsletter
Webmaster: Casper Voogt
Richmond Gem and Mineral Society
Website: < www.rgms.info/>
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at 7:30 P.M.
Ridge Baptist Church, 1515 E. Ridge Rd; Richmond, VA
Swap: 2nd Saturday in November. Ridge Baptist Church Mtg. Hall, 1515 E Ridge Rd; Richmond, VA
President: Lynn Taylor <lamptaylor at verizon.net>
Editor: Barbara Hadley <thecollectingbag at yahoo.com>
Bulletin: The Collecting Bag
Webmaster: Barbara Hadley
Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Meetings: 2nd Monday at 7:30 pm.
Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 364 Bridge St; Waynesboro, VA
Club Website: <www.shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org>
Show Chair: Dean Hostetter <deanboy at intelos.net>
Tidewater Gem And Mineral Society, Inc.
Club Website: <tgms.weebly.com>
Meetings: 3rd Friday every month at 7:30 P.M.
St Luke's United Methodist Church, 3346 Stoneshore Rd; Virginia Beach, VA
President: Brooks Britt. <bhbritt at verizon.net>
2nd Vice Pres: Ken Teske <dogandfour at verizon.net>
Editor: Brooks Britt
Bulletin: The Tidewater Prospector
Webmaster: Brooks Britt
Virginia Independent Prospectors, Inc.
Meetings: 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m. Village at Manor Care, 2125 Hilliard Rd; Richmond, VA
Secretary: Betsy Martin. <martinmb at att.net>
Editor: Joe Pizzirusso
Bulletin: The Independent Prospector
Kanawha Rock And Gem Club, Inc.
Club Website: <kanawharockandgemclub.web.officelive.com>
Meetings: 4th Sunday of month at 2 P.M.
Rock Lake Presbyterian Church, 905 Village Dr; So. Charleston, WV
Show: October 20-21, 2012.
South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Rd. So. Charleston, WV.
President: Jim Hird <wvyooper at frontiernet.net>
Treasurer: Bonnie Witt-Hird <bmwitt at citynet.net>
Ohio Valley Gem And Mineral Society, Inc.
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month (except August) at 7:00 p.m.
Belpre Sr. Citizens Building, Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH
Editor: Charles White <ellsworthite at aol.com>
Bulletin: The Petrified Log
West Virginia Fossil Club
Club Website: <www.prehistoricplanet.com/wvfc>
Meetings: 1st Friday of month (March - November) at 7:00 P.M.
Eat 'N Park, 100 Tolley St; Bridgeport, WV.
President: Pamela Butcheck <wvfossilclub at gmail.com>
Editor: Ray & Mary Ellen Garton
Bulletin: West Virginia Fossil Club Newsletter
