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 Contact information may be out of date.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 at 6: 30 P.M. 3139 Cahaba Heighs Rd; Birmingham, AL 35243
85 Adults 15 Juniors Organized: 1957 Joined EFMLS: 1958
PRESIDENT: John Wild, 205-981-6609. john@milcomtextiles.com
VICE PRES: Levan Foster, 205-276-8786. jewelryrepair@hotmail.com
SECRETARY: Lou Ann Newell, newell.louann@gmail.com
TREASURER: Reggie Bolton, 205-678-8772. reggie@newenvirons.net
LIAISON: Reggie Bolton
EDITOR: Lou Ann Newell
BULLETIN: Rockhound Roundup
WEBMASTER: Steve Adams webmaster@lapidaryclub.com
SHOW/SWAP: 1st weekend in June. Tannehill State Park, 12632 Confederate Pkwy; McCalla, AL
Bristol Gem & Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: www.bristolgem.org
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at 7: 00 P.M. Douglas Beals Senior Community Center, 240 Stafford Av; Bristol
334 Adults 81 Juniors Organized: 1972 Joined EFMLS: 1977
PRESIDENT: Dan Record (860) 665-8200 djrecord@sbcglobal.net
VICE-PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS: Russ Behnke, (203) 235-5467 russbehnke@yahoo.com
VICE-PRESIDENT OF SPECIAL EVENTS: Dave Korzendorfer, (860) 490-4370 dkorzend27@comcast.net
ACTING TREASURER/Show Chair: Dave Korzendorfer, (860) 490-4370 dkorzend27@comcast.net
DIRECTOR OF THE LAPIDARY CENTER: Mike Zagielski, (860) 997-3350 mzagielski@comcast.net
SECRETARY: Debbie Vai, debvai28@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Steve Blake stephen.p.blake@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP/DUES: Barbara Korzendorfer (860) 490-3463 dkorzend27@comcast.net
LIAISON: Katie Collins, 860-659-2026. kathleenc55@cox.net
EDITOR: Debbie Vai
BULLETIN: Down in the Dumps
SHOW/SWAP: October19-20 2019 Douglas Beals Senior Community Center, 240 Stafford Av; Bristol, CT
Danbury Mineralogical Society
Club Website: danburymineralogicalsociety.weebly.com
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 7: 00 P.M. (except January) Danbury Historical Society, 43 Main St; Danbury, CT
68 Adults 10 Juniors Organized: 1948 Joined EFMLS: 1953
PRESIDENT: Peg Hedrick, PegAHedrick@eaton.com
VICE PRES: Dan Garritydgarrity7@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Dan McAuliffe, mstrmac29@comcast.net
BULLETIN: The Danburite
WEBMASTER: Laurie Mechanic-Goodman, 914-559-8099. lauriefern@optonline.net
SHOW: First weekend after Labor Day. New Milford High School, New Milford, CT SWAP: Second Saturday in June. CT. Museum of Mining & Mineral Sciences, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd; Kent, CT 06757
Lapidary and Mineral Society of Central Connecticut, Inc.
Webpage: www.lmscc.org
Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month (Sept. - June) at 7: 30 p.m. Maloney High School, 121 Gravel St.; Meriden, CT
279 Adults 68 Juniors Organized: 1970 Joined EFMLS: 1986
PRESIDENT: Robert Schuster, 203-457-1674. ctgmclub@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Michael Zagielski, 860-997-3350. mzagielski@comcast.net
SECRETARY: Julianne Gray, 203-435-4209. jegray19@gmail.com
TREASURER: Eva Kupisz, 860-666-4989. ekpisz@cox.net
LIAISON: Katie Collins, 860-659-2026. kathleenc55@cox.net
EDITOR: Polly Poulin, 860-267-8024.ppoulin26@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Chip & Pick
SHOW: March 2-3 2019. Maloney High School, 121 Gravel St; Meriden, CT
Manchester Gem & Mineral Club
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7: 00 P.M. Lutz Childrens' Museum, 247 S Main St; Manchester
25 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1996 Joined EFMLS 1997
PRESIDENT: Eric Quinter, PO Box 74; Willimantic, CT 06226. 860-423-6096. protapamea@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: Russell Behnke, 161 Sherman Ave; M
Stamford Mineralogical Society
Club Website: stamfordmineralsociety.org
Meetings: Check website for day and time. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd; Old Greenwich, CT
50 Adults 5 Juniors Organized: 1954 Joined EFMLS: 1986
PRESIDENT: Howard Heitner, 914-274-1370. docheitner@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Nancy Mattson, PO Box 41; Ardsley, NY 10502. ngm11@msn.com
TREASURER: Kremena Doust, dessin7@yahoo.com
LIAISON: Nancy Mattson, PO Box 41; Ardsley, NY 10502.ngm11@msn.com
BULLETIN: The Vug Examiner
WEBMASTER: Nancy Mattson
SHOW: November 2-3 2019. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center; 90 Harding Rd; Old Greenwich CT
Thames Valley Rockhounds, Inc.
Meetings: 1st Monday of month at 7: 00 P.M. (except Jan, Feb & August.)
Bill Library, 718 Colonel Leyard Hwy; Ledyard, CT.
26 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1966 Joined EFMLS: 1966
PRESIDENT: Gale Talmadge, 860-912-4553. gtal58-rock@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: John Benton, 860-389-3654. johntb@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Al Peret, amperet@live.com
TREASURER: Susan Barnum Wideman, 860-460-1205. sbarnum@snet.net
LIAISON: Gale Talmadge/ Al Peret
EDITOR: Al Peret
BULLETIN: The Geode
WEBMASTER: Mark Slaga, 860-546-209. markslaga@yahoo.com
Delaware Mineralogical Society
Club Website: www.delminsociety.net
Meetings: 2nd Monday of month at 7: 00 P.M.
Delaware Museum of Natural History, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 190
Adults 246 Juniors 65 Organized: 1960 Joined EFMLS: 1988
PRESIDENT: Teddi Silver 610-274-8929. teddis1@verizon.net
VICE PRES: Ross Elliot, relliot@udel.edu
SECRETARY: Diana Silvesri, MDianasilverstri@gmail.com
TREASURER: Eric Hottenstein, 302-588-5545. ephottenstein@comcast.net
LIAISON: Ross Elliot
EDITOR: Christine Verdi, scubawiz@gmail.com
BULLETIN: The Geogram
WEBMASTER: Ken Casey, 856-678-6934. kencasey98@yahoo.com
SHOW: First weekend in March. Double Tree by Hilton, Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society of Washington, D.C.
EFMLS Founding Club
Meetings: 3rd Friday of month except July, August & October at 7: 00 P.M.|
Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave; Washington, DC
57 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1949 Joined EFMLS: 1950
PRESIDENT: Denise Nelson, 301-530-9266 inner.circle@att.net
1st V. P. Membership: Mary Beth Mason, 240-558-4013. m.b.mason@comcast.net.
2nd V. P. Field Trips: Michael J. Colella, 301-942-2853. michael.j.colella@gmail.com
3rd V. P. Programs: Michele McMurtry 301-983-3747. michelemcmurtry@me.com
SECRETARY: Mia Schulman, 301-216-5546. mia75@comcast.net
TREASURER: Dennis Nelson, dennis_nelson@att.net
LIAISON: Al DeMilo, 301-262-6014. abdemilo@verizon.net
EDITOR: Cassandra Franklin-Barbajosa, 240-423-0244. Cassandra.barbajosa@comcast.net
BULLETIN: The Dopstick
Show: Last Saturday in October. Woman's Club of Bethesda, 5500 Sonoma Rd; Bethesda, MD
Micromineralogists Of The National Capital Area
Club Website dcmicrominerals.org
Meetings: 4th Wednesday of month except July, August and December at 7: 30 pm
Long Branch Nature Center, 625 Carlin Springs Rd; Arlington, VA 22204.
20 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1967 Joined EFMLS: 1967
PRESIDENT: David MacLean 703-451-1578. dbmaclean@maclean-fogg.comVICE PRES: David Fryauff, 240-277-7206. fryauffd@yahoo.com
SECRETARY: Robert Cooke, 703-451-1540. rdotcooke@verizon.net
TREASURER: Michael Pabst, 901-289-4651. michaeljpabst@yahoo.com
LIAISON: David MacLean
EDITOR: Kathy Hrechka, 703-765-3187. kshrechka@msn.com
BULLETIN: The Mineral Mite
WEBMASTER: Julia Hrechka, 703-765-3187. kshrechka@msn.com
CONFERENCE: April5-6, 2019. Holiday Inn Express, 6055 Richmond Hwy; Alexandria, VA
Mineralogical Society of the District of Columbia, Inc.
EFMLS Founding Club
Website: www.mineralogicalsocietyofdc.org
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of month except July and August at 7: 30 PM.
Cathy Kerby Room, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, 12th & Constitution Ave, Washington, DC
60 Adults 1 Juniors Organized: 1941 Joined EFMLS: 1951
PRESIDENT: Dave Hennessey, 703-590-6359.
davidhennessey@comcast.net
VICE PRES: Yury Kalish, yury.kalish@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Andy Thompson, 301-270-6790. thompson01@starpower.net
TREASURER: John Weidner, 703-455-4221. jfweidner42@gmail.com
LIAISON: John Weidner
EDITOR: Amanda Parker, 202-320-1959. parkeramandalynn@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Mineral Minutes
WEBMASTER: Betty Thompson, bdthompson01@yahoo.com
Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society
Website: www.cfmgsociety@gmail.org
Meetings: 2nd Monday of month at 6: 30 P.M. Pine Castle Womans Club, 6100 S Orange Av; Orlando, FL
109 Adults0 Juniors Organized: 1961 Joined EFMLS: 1961
PRESIDENT: Sal Sansone 321-278-9294. ssfossilhunter@aol.com
VICE PRESIDENT: Thomas Douglas, 850-712-1811 tdgator56@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Betty Sumner, 407-816-1229. bettys@cfl.rr.com
TREASURER: Robin Carvagal, 407-816-1229. robinCarvajalartisan@gmail.com
SHOW/SWAP: April 12-14 2019. Florida National Guard Armory, Fern Creek Ave.
Florida Panhandle Gem & Mineral Society
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7 P.M. 1st Christians Disciples Church, 1279 Langley Ave; Pensacola, FL
20 Adults 1 Juniors Organized: 1967 Joined EFMLS: 1969
PRESIDENT: David Blackman, 850-453-2285. rockhound@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Robin Nestor, 850-572-1870. bb2momma@gmail.com SECRETARY: Jonathon Nestor. 850-512-8539. jonathanpnestor@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Philip Shaw, 850-455-8807. gene7272003@yahoo.com
LIAISON: Janet Shaw, 850-332-0556.
EDITOR: Paul Shurte, 850-457-9739. shurtep@bellsouth.net
BULLETIN: The Agatizer
Gem & Mineral Society of The Palm Beaches, Inc.
Club Website: www.gmspb.org
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of month at 7: 30 P.M. 4800 Dreher Trail N, W. Palm Beach, FL 33405
135 Adults 10 Juniors Organized: 1966 Joined EFMLS: 1966
PRESIDENT: Laura Simmons, 407-234-0444 president@gmspb.org
VICE PRES: Dianna Ray, PO Box 18095; West Palm Beach, FL 33416-8095. 561-7076753. countrycutie29@aol.com
2nd VICE PRES: Barbara Ringhiser, PO Box 18095; West Palm Beach, FL 33416-8095. 561-379-4307. firstvice@gmspb.org
SECRETARY: Clara Pflueger,PO Box 18095; West Palm Beach, FL 33416-8095. 201-566-6492. cmp682004@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Jennette Wright,PO Box 18095; West Palm Beach, FL 33416-8095. 561-634-1427. treasurer@gmspb.org
LIAISON: Michelle Renne', PO Box 18095; West Palm Beach, FL 33416-8095.561-644-2323. tfhae2@gmail.com
EDITOR: Laura Phillips, PO Box 18095; West Palm Beach, FL 33416-8095. 561-740-0360. newsletter@gmspb.org
BULLETIN: The Rockhound
WEBMASTER: Richard Tracy,PO Box 18095; West Palm Beach, FL 33416-8095. 561-318-6891. webmaster@gmspb.org
SHOW/SWAP: November 23-24, 2019. So. Florida Fairgrounds - Expo Bldg, 9067 Southern Blvd; W. Palm Beach, FL
Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild, Inc.
Charter Club
Club Website: miamigemandmineral.com
Meetings: 1st Saturday of month 11am 3250 SW 3 Ave, Miami, FL 33145
38 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1955 Joined EFMLS: 1960
PRESIDENT: John Speier, PO Box 460206, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33346-0206. 954-648-1874. fantsyscp@hotmail.com
VICE PRES: Sandy Mielke 305-858-6967. webguy@mmlg-inc.org
SECRETARY: Dianne Mielke, 305-858-6967. dianmielke@aol.com
TREASURER: Dianne Mielke
LIAISON: Sandy Mielke
EDITOR: Sandy Mielke
BULLETIN: The Geode
WEBMASTER: Sandy Mielke
SHOW/SWAP: Spring and Fall 2019. (check website for dates). Evelyn Greer Park, Pinecrest, FL
Southwest Florida Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of month at 6: 30 pm. 2000 Recreation Parkway, Ft. Myers, FL 33917.
25 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1955 Joined EFMLS: 1960
PRESIDENT: Grace Smith, 239-543-4138. charlesstoneman@aol.com
VICE PRES: Denise Farinacci 239-656-2625
SECRETARY: Beth Meyer, 239-841-0423. bethmeyerks@gmail.com
TREASURER: Doug Shemunski, 239-848-5841. dshemenski@comcast.net
LIAISON: Beth Meyers
BULLETIN: Earthly Treasures
Augusta Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.
Club Website: www.agams.club/
Meetings: 3rd Friday of the month at 7pm Georgia Military College 115 Davis Rd. Martinez, GA 30907
97 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1966 Joined EFMLS: 1969
PRESIDENT: Bryant English, 706-251-3929
SECRETARY: Sara Niebling, 706-627-0597. saraniebling@hotmail.com
TREASURER: Wayne Parker,. 706-627-0597. parkerwayne9@comcast.net
LIAISON: Wayne Parker
EDITOR: Susan Blas. 706-868-7974. sblas789@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Star-O-Lite
WEBMASTER: Patricia McNutt, 706-868-6044. rmcnutt9@comcast.net
SHOW/SWAP: March 8-10, 2019 Julian Smith Casino 2200 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904
Northeast Georgia Mineral Society
Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month at 7: 00 pm. United Community bank in Clarksville
30 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1986 Joined EFMLS: 1986
PRESIDENT: Claudia Barton, 706-865-0988. bartonclaudia65@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Phyllis Love, 706-776-2931. jaz36@windstream.net
SECRETARY: Wanda Jones, 706-754- 6938. wandaazj62@gmail.com
TREASURER: Wanda Jones 706-754- 6938. wandaazj62@gmail.com
EDITOR: Richard Walter
BULLETIN: Rockin n' Reading
Mineral & Fossil Interest Club (MAFIC )
Meetings: varies at 2 P.M. 1702 Applewood Lane, Louisville, KY 40222-4216 Contact club for information.
12 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 2009 Joined EFMLS: 2009
INTERNAL LIAISON: Alan Goldstein, 502-426-4399. deepskyspy@outlook.com
EXTERNAL LIAISON: David Horn, 502-426-4457. david@homllc.com
SECRETARY: Alan Goldstein
TREASURER: David Horn
LIAISON: David Horn
EDITOR: Alan Goldstein
Southeast Kentucky Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club
Meetings: 2nd Monday of month at 7: 00 pm. Estill Co. Public
Kennebec Rocks And Minerals Club
Website: <kennebec-rocksandminerals.com>
Meetings: 3rd Friday of month at 7:00 P.M. Paul's pic-A-part Annex, Rt 17; Chelsen, ME
49 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1960 Joined EFMLS: 1982
Officers Elected: December Take Office: January
PRESIDENT: William Pettit, 538 Mile Hill Rd; New Sharon, ME 04955. 207-578-0661.
Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society
Club Website: mainemineralclub.org
Meetings: 3rd Saturday of month Sept. - May at 7: 00 pm. Univ. of Southern Maine, 1 Payson Smith Hall, 96 Falmouth St; Portland, ME
480 Adults 100 Juniors Organized: 1927 Joined EFMLS: 1976
PRESIDENT: Crystal Linder, 603-522-8531. cjoylinder@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: Mark Libbey, 207-333-1644. mirmark@earthlink.net
SECRETARY: Clay Carkin, 207-729-2244. clayton_carkin_4535@comcast.net
TREASURER: Jon Dykstra, 240-277-0660. dykstra.jon@gmail.com
EDITOR: Edwin Clopton, 207-854-1219. newsletter@mainemineralclub.org
BULLETIN: Rockin' Around
SHOW/SWAP: April 13-14, 2019. St. Joseph's College, Standish, ME
Oxford County Mineral and Gem Association, Inc.
Charter Club
Club Website: ocmgassoc.blogspot.com/
Meetings: 1st Friday of month at 7 pm. Oxford Hills Middle School, S. Paris, ME
50 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1948 Joined EFMLS: 1951
PRESIDENT: Tom Hoffelder, 207-744-9157. rocksnstars@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Norman Davis, 207-824-2844.
SECRETARY: Lois Ruff, 207-665-2724. lruff@hotmail.com
TREASURER: Dennis Gross, 207-665-2759. mincoll@megalink.net
EDITOR: Cyrus Carter, 207-754-0452. pegmatite.editor@gmail.com
BULLETIN: The Pegmatite
WEBMASTER: Toby Chadburn, 207-713-0385.shawneedog@yahoo.com
SHOW/SWAP: July 13-14, 2019. Telstar High School, Bethel, ME
Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club
Meetings: 2nd Saturday of month at 2: 00 pm.; (September, Nov. and Dec. at noon); 48 Henderson Lane, Milford, ME
48 Adults 3 Juniors Organized: 2005 Joined EFMLS: 2005
PRESIDENT: Alvin Theriault, 207-365-4007. ach@pwless.net
VICE PRES: Sharon Wright, 207-577-3770 moondanc3r@roadrunner.com
SECRETARY: Ruth Siebert, 207-944-7074. pmlc2004@gmail.com
TREASURER: Ency Whitehill, 207-866-2546. encywhitehill@myfairpoint.net
EDITOR: Ken Tudor, 207-866-2546. kentudor@yahoo.com
BULLETIN: Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club Bulletin
SHOW: November 2-3, 2019. Brewer Auditorium, Brewer, ME
Washington County Gem & Mineral Society
Meetings: 1st Saturday of the month various locations
19 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 2018 Joined EFMLS: 2019
PRESIDENT: Theresa Peek, 713-385-8808. washingtoncountygms@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Nancy Tintle, 207-214-6494. nancytintle@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Juan Lombardo, PO Box 14; Princeton, ME 04668. 703-314-9824. jzbel.lombardo@gmail.com
TREASURER: Chris Peek, PO Box 65, Eastport, ME 04631. 281-685-7610. cpeek.rockhound@gmail.com
Water-Oak Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.
Meetings: 1st Saturday of month at 6: 00 P.M. 18 Mt. Merci Ave; Waterville, ME 04901
44 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1970 Joined EFMLS: 1971
PRESIDENT: Ellery Borow, PO Box 47; Waterville, ME 04903-0047. 207-547-3154.
VICE PRES: Gary Hall, 207-778-2673
SECRETARY: Ruth Siebert, 207-234-2253. pmlc2004@gmail.com
TREASURER: Ellery Borow
LIAISON: Ellery Borow
EDITOR: Ellery Borow
BULLETIN: The Rocky Road
American Fossil Federation
Meetings: 2nd Sunday, Jan., March, July, Sept. & Nov. at 11: 00 a.m. 3rd Sunday in May Bowie Community Center, Bowie, MD
30 Adults 3 Juniors Organized: 1989 Joined EFMLS: 1992
PRESIDENT: Jim Patzer, 10242 Raleigh Tavern Ln; Ellicott City, MD 21042. 410-461-6395. JRPatzer@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Tom Newquist
SECRETARY: Maria Thorne
TREASURER: Gaye Williams
LIAISON: Lloyd Gleason
EDITOR: Jim Patzer
BULLETIN: Fossil Finder
Baltimore Mineral Society, Inc.
Club Website: baltimoremineralsociety.org
Meetings: 4th Wednesday of month except October, November, & August at 7: 30 P.M.
Maryland Natural History Association, 6908 Belair Rd; Baltimore, MD 21206
65 Adults 6 Juniors Organized: 1951 Joined EFMLS: 1955
PRESIDENT: Al Pribula 410-254-9228. apribula@towson.edu
VICE PRES: Herb Close, 410-239-1255. hclose@live.com
SECRETARY: Jake Slagle, 410-889-1500. jake@marylandminerals.com
TREASURER: Steve Weinberger, PO Box 302; Glyndon, MD 21071-0302. 410-833-7926. cscrystals2@gmail.com
LIAISON: Steve Weinberger, PO Box 302; Glyndon, MD 21071-0302. 410-833-7926. cscrystals2@gmail.com
EDITOR: Mike Seeds, 717-394-4203. mike.seeds@fandm.edu
BULLETIN: The BMS Conglomerate
CONFERENCE: Micromount Symposium October 2019. Friends School of Baltimore, 5114 No. Charles St; Baltimore, MD 21210.
Chesapeake Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.
Club Website: chesapeakegemandmineral.org
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month except August at 7: 30 P.M. Call for location in December & July Westchester Community Center, 2414
Westchester Av; Oella, MD 21043
65 Adults 8 Juniors Organized: 1961 Joined EFMLS: 1962
PRESIDENT: Lynne Emery, 410-832-5906. berniejem@outlook.com
VICE PRES: Barry Berlin, PO Box 32116; Baltimore, MD 21282-2116. 410-746-3899. barrys@berlin.com
SECRETARY: A.Lastner, 410-281-7692. cooper44x@gmail.com
TREASURER: Steve Weinberger, PO Box 302; Glyndon, MD 21071-0302. 410-833-7926. chesapeakegem@gmail.com
LIAISON: Steve Weinberger, PO Box 302; Glyndon, MD 21071-0302. 410-833-7926. chesapeakegem@gmail.com
EDITOR: Martin Schmidt Jr., 410-526-6685. mschmidt@mcdonogh.org
Keith Kaneda, 443-501-3229. keith.kaneda@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Chippers Chatter
WEBMASTER: Michael Royer, 301-741-9307. theroyerfamily2013@gmail.com
SHOW: May 11, 2019. Ruhl Armory, York Rd at I-695; Towson, MD
Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore, Inc.
EFMLS Founding Club
Club Website: www.gemcuttersguild.com
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of month except January, July and August at 7: 30 P.M. (See website for January location) Meadow Mill at Woodberry, 3600 Clipper Mill Rd, Suite 116.; Baltimore, MD
103 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1950 Joined EFMLS: 1950
PRESIDENT: Kevin Meyers, 717-632-9961. kevinkeystone@comcast.net
VICE PRES: Angela J. Constantino, 443-983-1102. keybearerbluestar@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Debra McKenna 410-254-5521. debbiemckenna@me.com
TREASURER: Alan King, 301-854-0574. rock@alka.us
LIAISON: Angela J. Constantino
EDITOR: Dave Mitchell, 410-486-9728. caverdave@hotmail.com
BULLETIN: Gem Cutters News
WEBMASTER: 301-540-8850. drsdc@gmail.com
SHOW: 4th weekend in September, 2019. Howard County Fairgrounds, I-70 & MD 32; West Friendship, MD
Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Leisure World
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 7 P.M. Clubhouse II, 3300 N Leisure World Blvd; Silver Spring, MD
63Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1963 Joined EFMLS: 1965
PRESIDENT: Frank Roddy, 301-598-3698. erod.mus218@comcast.net
SECRETARY: Ellen Bayewitz, 301-598-1184. hbayewitz@comcast.net
TREASURER: Donna Reilly, 301-598-2642. dreilly17@verizon.net
LIAISON: Frank Roddy
BULLETIN: Howl of the Rockhounds
Gem, Lapidary & 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
109 Adults 20 Juniors Organized: 1963 Joined EFMLS: 1965
PRESIDENT: Ken Reynolds, 703-929-3115. president@glmsmc.com
VICE PRES: Steven Calamuci, 301-956-5336. vicepresident@glmsmc.com
SECRETARY: Karen Lottes, 301-947-3369. secretary@glmsmc.com
TREASURER: Holly McNeil, 301-919-9498. treasurer@glmsmc.com
LIAISON: Wendell Mohr, 301- 926-7190. wmohr@erols.com
EDITOR: Olivia Luzier, 443-995-5363. editor@glmsmc.com
BULLETIN: The Rockhounder
WEBMASTER: Benjamin Dodge, info@glmsmc.com
SHOW: March 16-17, 2019 Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St; Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland Geological Society, Inc.
Club Website: www.ecphora.net/mgs
Meetings: 3rd Sunday every other month at 11 A.M. January, March, May, July, September, November. Bowie Community Center, 3209 Stoneybrook Dr; Bowie, MD
50 Adults 8 Juniors Organized: 1991 Joined EFMLS: 1992
PRESIDENT: Gary Lohman, (301) 862-1957. lohmang@verizon.net
VICE PRES: Dr. Eric Seifter, (410) 203-1064. eseifte@jhmi.edu
SECRETARY: Marci Robinson, 301-367-8934. robinsoncommunicate@me.com
TREASURER: Robert King, 240-786-2455. Robbie5180@verizon.net
LIAISON: Cindy Lohman, (301) 862-1957
EDITOR: Rick.Smith, 410-247-3961. rick.smith.mgs@gmail.com
BULLETIN: The Rostrum
WEBMASTER: Jim Stedman, 301-589-2250. jhstedman@verizon.net
Patuxent Lapidary Guild
Club Website: wwwpatuxentlapidary.org
Meetings: 3rd Monday of month at 7: 00 pm. 169 Defense Highway ( MD 450); Annapolis, MD
85 Adults 2 Juniors Organized: 1959 Joined EFMLS: 1987
PRESIDENT: Eric Hoffman, 410-262-6570. ephoffman@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Fred Hutzley, 410-544-4522. pghutz@verizon.net
SECRETARY: Laura Block, 443-398-1840. secretary@patuxentlapidary.org
TREASURER: Frank Goss, PO Box 18309; BWI Airport, MD. 410-987-0789. frank_goss@hotmail.com
LIAISON: John Cleland, 410-439-0802. jtcleland@verizon.net
WEBMASTER: Eric Hoffman
SHOW: April 28, 2019. Earleigh Heights Fire Dept., Severna Park, MD
Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club
Club Website: smrmc.org
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of month at 7: 00 P.M. Clearwater Nature Center, 1100 Thrift Rd; Clinton, MD
61 Adults 5 Junior Organized: 1989 Joined EFMLS: 1990
PRESIDENT: Sondra Fielder, 301-442-3304. sondra611@verizon.net
VICE PRES: Joe Davis, 240-427-7062. j1964@netzero.net
SECRETARY: Cheryl Reese443-295-7353. cheryl_59@comcast.net
TREASURER: Dave Lines, 240-427-7062. dave.lines@earthlink.net
LIAISON: Gary Lohman, 301-862-1957. lohmang@verizon.net
EDITOR: Tim Foard, 202-450-1927. bmorebugman@yahoo.com
BULLETIN: Rock Talk
WEBMASTER: Bob Davidson, 410-867-1512. bob.davidson2@yahoo.com
Boston Mineral Club
Club Website: www.bostonmineralclub.org
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of month September through June at 7: 30 P.M. Harvard University, Haller Hall, 24 Oxford St; Cambridge, MA.
321 Adults 44 Juniors Organized: 1936 Rejoined EFMLS: 1994
PRESIDENT: Carl Quesnel, 617-331-8404. mharitos@comcast.net
VICE PRES: Shane Maxwell, 508-333-1109. shanekmaxell@gmail.com
TREASURER: Stephen Gerome, 781-953-7310. sgerome@comcast.net
LIAISON: Michael Haritos, 617-361-8323. mharitos@comcast.net
EDITOR: Melissa Jeswald,
Nashoba Valley Mineralogical Society
Club Website: 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
18 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1963 Joined EFMLS: 1963
PRESIDENT: Michelle Martin, 978-692-9427. mmartin.ma.ultranet@rcn.com
VICE PRES: Norman Jones, 978-256-9268. nejhome@yahoo.com
SECRETARY: Anita Honkonen, 508-877-0984. anihn@verizon.net
TREASURER: Alan Martin, 508-692-9427. amartin.ma.ultranet@rcn.com
LIAISON: Michelle Martin
EDITOR: Anita Honkonen, 508-877-0984. anihn@verizon.net
BULLETIN: The Pegmatite
WEBMASTER: Alan Martin
North Shore Rock & Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: www.northshorerock.org
Meetings: 3rd Friday of month Except July & August at 7: 30 P.M. 1 Arbor St.; Wenham, MA 01984
140 Adults 33 Juniors Organized: 1958 Joined EFMLS: 1967
President: Steven Analetto 781-301-2811. steven.analetto@aol.com
Vice-President: Lisa Weisberg, lisa.weisberg94@gmail.com
Secretary: Justin Willette, justinwill2001@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Daniel Beck 781-910-5248. dbeck@goldgrp.com
LIAISON: Zach Peters 978-473-0896. maryzach@comcast.net
EDITOR: Andrea Donovan, adono22721@aol.com
BULLETIN: Mineral Matter
WEBMASTER: Kathleen Small, 978-463-5845. kathleen-small@comcast.net SHOW/SWAP: May 4-5, 2019. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Rt. 207 Boston St (Rt 1); Topsfield, MA.
Northern Berkshire Mineral Club
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of month except June, July & August at 6 pm. Murdeck Hall, MCA. No. Adams, MA
25 Adults 10 Juniors Organized: 1959 Joined EFMLS: 1959
PRESIDENT: Larry Michon, 413-446-1893.
VICE PRES: David Vincent, Jr., 413-496-8047.
Dan Zieba, 413-346-3942 herkimerdigger@gmail.com
SECRETARY:
TREASURER: 413-496-8047. vincentwales@aol.com
LIAISON: Kathy Vincent
BULLETIN: The Streakplate
SHOW: September 14-15, 2019. American Legion, Eagles Hall, 91 American Legion Dr; No. Adams, MA
Southeastern Massachusetts Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: SEMMC.com
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of month except July & August- at 7: 30 P.M. Bridgewater State Univ. - Conant Science Bldg, 14 Park St; Bridgewater, MA
100 Adults 8 Juniors Organized: 1969 Joined EFMLS: 1994
PRESIDENT: John P. Walsh, 508-269-8738. jwalsh1905@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Alan Holmes, 781-447-1174. maverick323839@comcast.net
SECRETARY: James Bradley, 617-838-1892. jbradleyscmmc@gmail.com
TREASURER: Barbara Thompson, 781-337-4919. bjtlat@comcast.net
LIAISON: Barbara Thompson
EDITOR: James Bradley, 617-838-1892. jbradleysemmc@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Outcroppings
WEBMASTER: Patricia Zuffante, 781-843-5173. pzuff@aol.com
SHOW/SWAP: March 23, 2019. Mitchell Memorial Club, 29 Elm St; Middleboro, MA
Worcester Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: www.worcestermineralclub.org
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7: 15 P.M. (Sept. - June).
Trinity Episcopal Church, 440 Main St; Shrewsbury, MA
89 Adults 18 Juniors Organized: 1938 Joined EFMLS: 1958
PRESIDENT: Bob Manlick, 860-923-9023. bobmanlick@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: Dave Fohlin860-428-0214.
thestonemanswife@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Darlene Fohlin 860-428-0214. hunzo.dgf@gmail.com
TREASURER: Kenneth Gliesman, 508-347-2155. kgliesman@charter.net
LIAISON: Kenneth Gliesman
EDITOR: Constance Charters, 508-259-2089. constancecharters@gmail.com
BULLETIN: New Diggings
WEBMASTER: Susan Sauer, 978-448-3404. ssauerma@gmail.com
SHOW/SWAP: November 23-24, 2019. Worcester National Guard Armory; 701 Lincoln St; Worcester, MA.
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
226 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1961 Joined EFMLS: 1986
PRESIDENT: Steffen Hermanns, 603-783-4121. steffenh@comcast.net
VICE PRES: Chuck Forsberg, PO Box 1, No. Sutton, NH 03260. 603-927-4955. c_forsberg@mcttelecom.com
SECRETARY: Angela Pratt, 603-236-2331. angle7461@comcast.net
TREASURER: Donald Dallaire 603-483-8467. dadallaire@hotmail.com
LIAISON: Chuck Forsberg
EDITOR: Peter Cram, 603-585-9106. pfcram@comcast.net
BULLETIN: Crystals and Cabs
WEBMASTER: Steffan Hermanns
SHOW/SWAP: August 24-25, 2019. Everett Arena, Concord, NH
Keene Mineral Club
Club Website: keenemineralclub.50webs.com
Meetings: 1st Saturday of month September - May at 6: 00 P.M.
Railroad Square Conference Room Southwest Community Service, Keene, NH 03431
131 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1948 Joined EFMLS: 1959
PRESIDENT: Laura L. Guillet, 203-892-0135. lguillet11@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Larry Balaski, 802-463-9430. bobuy1@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Elaine Giacomo, elainegiacomo@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Chris Garrecht, 603-209-9836. chrisgarrecht@comcast.net
LIAISON: Chris Garrecht
EDITOR: Wendy O'Brian, 603-585-9106. wendyobrian@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Collector's Corner
SWAP: Gilsum Rock Swap Gilsom/swap
Presidential Gem & Mineral Society
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of month at 6: 30 P.M. 698Presidential Hwy, Jefferson, NH 03583
59 Adults 8 Juniors Organized: 1991 Joined EFMLS: 1992
PRESIDENT: Lloyd Alexander, lloydsjourney@hotmail.com
VICE PRES: Dennis Rossignal, 603-449-7396. stonerappers@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Christine Field, 603-636-2423. luvroks2@aol.com
TREASURER: Sharon O'Neill, 603-466-2395. sher2catsnh@gmail.com
LIAISON: Lloyd Alexander
EDITOR: Tanya Tellman, 603-837-9764. ttellman812@gmail.com
BULLETIN: The White Mountain Rockhounds
Saco Valley Gem and Mineral Club
Club Website: sacovalleygemandmineralclub.org
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 6: 30 P.M except December, January & February Tin Mountain Nature Center, Bald Hill Rd; Albany, NH
60 Adults 0 Junior Organized: Joined EFMLS:
PRESIDENT: Marlene York, 603-356-4424. ryork1776@aol.com
VICE PRES: Rod Blood, 207-925-1672
SECRETARY: Lori Chapdelaine, 603-539-4605. singingowl69@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Robert York, 603-356-4424. quartzhunter@aol.com
LIAISON: Jonathan Herndon, 603-707-6781. jherndon1@roadrunner.com
EDITOR: Marlene York
BULLETIN: The Quartz Reporter
WEBMASTER: Paul Duquette
Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club
Club Website: senhmc.org
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 7: 00 P.M St John's Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Av; Dover, NH
89 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1956 Joined EFMLS: 1956
PRESIDENT: Kenneth Creed, PO Box 1718; Wells, ME 04090. 207-646-5054. kcreed@maine.rr.com
VICE PRES: Patrick Bigos, 207-363-8918. patrickbigos@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Larry Heath, 603-642-8601. heathlg@comcast.net
TREASURER: Frank Higgins 207-646-4500. pamnfrank@gmail.com
LIAISON: Shirley Autio, 603-642-8601. sautio@comcast.net
EDITOR: Shirley Autio
BULLETIN: Granite Chips
WEBMASTER: Shirley Autio
SHOW: April 11 & 12, 2020 Elks Club 184 282 Durham, NH 03820
Cape Atlantic Rockhounds
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month March- November at 7: 30 pm. 2641 Cologne Ave; Mays Landing, NJ 08330
30 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: Joined EFMLS:
PRESIDENT: Nick Paoletti, 215-341-0450.ncpsecure@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Charlie Bull
SECRETARY: Theresa Brown
TREASURER: Don Applegate, 609-748-3181. gate131313@yahoo.com
SWAPS: May 18-19 and Sept. 14-15, 2018; 2641 Cologne Ave; Mays Landing, NJ
Delaware Valley Earth Science Society, Inc.
Club Website: dvess.org
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 8: 00 P.M. Educ. Bldg behind United Centenary Methodist Church, 151 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ
67 Adults 8 Juniors Organized: 1956 Joined EFMLS: 1985
PRESIDENT: Mark Leipert, 856-524-2103. mark.leipert@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: Ann Lynne Benson, 856-783-0969. selenitequeen@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Amy Simpson, 856-821-2083. simpsonamyj77@gmail.com
TREASURER: James Brennan, 610-322-1540. brenimage@hotmail.com
LIAISON: Millard LeCompte, 609-458-7763. rocksandbadges.dvess@gmail.com
EDITOR: Susan Moore aquamarinepaisleyorchid@yahoo.com
BULLETIN: D.V.E.S.S. Capades
WEBMASTER: Terry Wilson, 609-744-6364. terry@terryfic.com
Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society, Inc.
Club Website: fomsnj.org
Meetings: 3rd Saturday in March - June, Sept - Nov. at 1: 30 pm. Franklin Mineral Museum, 32 Evans St; Franklin, NJ
200 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1959 Joined EFMLS: 1985
PRESIDENT: Gary Moldovany, 862-268-1596. gsmoldovany@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Gary Kerstandki, PO Box 703; Goshen, NY 10924. 845-978-4141. glowrocks703@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Tema Hecht, 212-749-5817. thecht@att.net
TREASURER: Denise Kroth, 973-209-7212. treasurer@fomsnj.net
LIAISON: Richard Bostwick, 212-749-5817. rbostwick@att.net
EDITOR: Richard Keller, 973-209-4178. franklinNJ@hotmail.com
BULLETIN: The Picking Table
WEBMASTER: William Pazik, w.pazik@yahoo.com
SHOW/SWAP: April 27-28 and September 28-29, 2019. Littell Community Center; 10-12 Munsonhurst Rd, Franklin, NJ
Friends of Mineralogy NJ Chapter (FM-NJ)
Club Website: fomnj.wordpress.com
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7 pm. Monmouth Worship Center, 37 Vanderburg Rd; Marlboro, NJ
42 Adults 5 Juniors Organized: 2013 Joined EFMLS: 2014
PRESIDENT: Dave Shapiro. 732-939-4476. dshapiro33@gmail.com
VICE PRESIDENT: Dan Sackerman, c 973-953-4853 DanSackerman@comcast.net
2nd VICE PRES: KC Dalby, 732-431-4468. fluoriteguy@gmail.com
Secretary: Linda Sackerman. 973-818-6986 lindasackerman@comcast.net
TREASURER: Ken Jasko, 832-446-4753. kjasko@verizon.net
LIAISON: Dave Shapiro WEBMASTER: Mike Wright, 609-371-5668. fomnj.webmaster@yahoo.com
Morris Museum Mineralogical Society
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of month Sept - June- at 6: 30 p.m. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd; Morristown, NJ
55 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1971 Joined EFMLS: 1988
PRESIDENT: Kathy Francis, Morris Museum, 973-971-3710
kfrancis@morrismuseum.org
VICE PRES: Mark Kucera 914-423-8360. mark_j_kucera@yahoo.com
SECRETARY: Brendan Dunn, 973-398-5846. brencon3@optonline.net
TREASURER: John Sanfaçon, 201-787-0545. johnsanfacon@gmail.com
LIAISON: Brendan Dunn
EDITOR: Brendan Dunn
BULLETIN: The Rockhound Register
SHOW: Thanksgiving weekend, 2019. Morris Museum, Morristown, NJ SWAP: August17, 2019; Morris Museum
New Jersey Lapidary Society, Inc.
Meetings: 2nd Sunday of month Sept.-June at 2: 00 pm.
Trailside Nature & Science Center, 452 New Providence Rd; Mountainside, NJ 07092
25 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1948 Joined EFMLS: 1950
PRESIDENT: Tim Stefanowski, 908-380-6709. themadrussian8576@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Dan Kohn, 732-208-9213. dankohn@comcast.net
TREASURER: Joan Hoeckele, 908-232-2831. hoejh@aol.com
EDITOR: Dan Kohn
BULLETIN: New Jersey Lapso News
New Jersey Mineralogical Society, Inc.
Club Website: www.njmin.org
Meetings: 2nd Sunday of month September-June at 2: 00 P.M. Trailside Nature & Science Center, 452 New Providence Rd; Mountainside, NJ 07092
25 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1938 Joined EFMLS: 1989
PRESIDENT: Leora Broche, 908-508-1744. leorabroche@me.com
VICE PRES: Judith Froehlich, judithjewelry@comcast.net
SECRETARY: Joan Hoeckele, hoejh@aol.com
TREASURER: Russell Brarens, 908-421-1045. rnb515@aol.com
LIAISON: Mary Ellen Wilson, ewlsn@verizon.net
EDITOR: Russell Barons, 908-421-1045. rnb515@aol.com
BULLETIN: Chips & Deposits
WEBMASTER: Russell Barons
SHOW: November 2-3, 2019. Trailside Nature & Science Center, 452 New Providence Rd., Mountainside, NJ
New Jersey Paleontological Society
Club Website: njpaleo.org
Meetings: Call or see website for schedule and location
10 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1991 Joined EFMLS: 1991
PRESIDENT: Howie Cohn, 201-265-2236. fossilh@aol.com
VICE PRES: Fred Cassel, 908-868-8426. clarkegrizzer@hotmail.com
SECRETARY: Fred Cassel
TREASURER: Fred Cassel
LIAISON: Howie Cohn
EDITOR: Fred Cassel
BULLETIN: The NJPS Paleontograph
North Jersey Mineralogical Society,Inc.
Charter Club
Club Website: www.nojms.webs.com
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of month at 6: 30 P.M. (except July & August) Paterson Museum, 2 Market St; Paterson, NJ
140 Adults 20 Juniors Organized: 1945 Joined EFMLS: 1951
PRESIDENT: Steven Wien, 201-463-0360. steve_wien@hotmail.com
VICE PRES: Ron Schulz, 973-713-9665. njminerals@hotmail.com
SECRETARY: Laura Brecka, 973-696-7897. Hiccup1102@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Arlene Castleman, 973-591-1942. arlenerocks@optonline.net
LIAISON: Mark Kucera, 914-423-8360. mark_j_kucera@yahoo.com
EDITOR: Steve Wien
BULLETIN: The Treasure Chest
WEBMASTER: Jeffrey Wilson, 973-293-7911. buckwood4@yahoo.com
SHOW: March 30-31. Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect St, Midland Park, NJ
NEW YORK - Regions II (Metro New York) and III (Upstate New York)
Buffalo Geological Society
Club Website: BGSNY.org
Meetings: 1st Friday of month Oct.-April at 7: 30 P.M. Heritage Discovery Center, 100 Lee St; Buffalo, NY
200 Adults 20 Juniors Organized: 1956 Joined EFMLS: 1957
PRESIDENT: Craig Posmantur, 716-834-8935. c.posmantur@att.net
VICE PRES: Paul Leuchner, 716-704-0546. frog2327@verizon.net
SECRETARY: Alan Wilds, 716-632-4577. wilds3568@roadrunner.com
TREASURER: Richard Phillips, 716-838-5786. richardphillips1@verizon.net
LIAISON: Craig Posmantur
EDITOR: Marilyn Broad, 716-632-8355. billandmarie@yahoo.com
BULLETIN: Geoletter
WEBMASTER: Miriam Eastham, binda.mirian@gmail.com
SHOW: March 23-24, 2019. Hamburg Fairgrounds, Market & Grange Bldg., Hamburg, NY
Capital District Mineral Club
Club Website: capitaldistrictmineralclub.com
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 7: 30 P.M. NY State Museum, Madison Av.; Albany, NY. You must arrive between 7 - 7: 15 pm
97 Adults Juniors Organized: 1956 Joined EFMLS: 1957
PRESIDENT: Beth Shaw, fotobeth@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Steve Novak
SECRETARY: Bill Controfeld, 802-375-6782. controfeldauto@comcast.net
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TREASURER: Bob Ballad, 518-377-8656. rballad@nycap.rr.com.
BULLETIN: The Capital Rockhounder
SHOW: February 23-24, 2019. NY State Museum, Madison Av; Albany, NY
Finger Lakes Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of month at 7 pm., Wood Library, 134 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424.
20 Adults 3 Juniors Organized: Joined EFMLS: 2016
PRESIDENT: Michael McElwee, 315-595-2573.FLGMFC@icloud.com
VICE PRES: Bill Farnham, 585-554-5369. billfrnhm@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Michael McElwee
TREASURER: Michael McElwee
LIAISON: Michael McElwee
EDITOR: Michael McElwee
BULLETIN: Finger Lakes Rocker
WEBMASTER: Michael McElwee
SHOW: May 11-12 Greater Canandiagua Civic Center Canandiagua, NY
November 16-17 100 Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY
Finger Lakes Mineral Club
Website: On Facebook - Finger Lakes Mineral Club
Meetings: 2nd Sunday of month at 2 pm. September-May Museum of the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Rd/ Rte. 96; Ithaca, NY
16 Adults 4 Juniors Organized: 2012 Joined EFMLS: 2012
PRESIDENT: Eric Larson, 607-342-7878. 12thmoon@greenstar.coop
VICE PRES: Carl Patzer 607-319-4264. dep14@cornell.edu
SECRETARY: Angela Picciano, 607-342-0761. ap775@cornell.edu
TREASURER: Thomas Shelley, 607-342-0864. tjs1@cornell.edu
LIAISON: Eric Larson
SHOW: TBA. Museum of the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Rd; Ithaca, NY
Fulton County Mineral Club
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of month at 7: 00 P.M. No permanent location at this time. Send mail to Secretary.
8 Adults 2 Juniors Organized: Joined EFMLS:
PRESIDENT: Bob Ballad, 518-377-8656. rballad@nycap.rr.com
VICE PRES: George Drobot, 607-293-8387. sandyandgeorge@msn.com
SECRETARY: Pam Hartig, 518-842-5948. phartig@nycap.rr.com
TREASURER: Bob Hartig, 518-842-5948. phartig@nycap.rr.com
LIAISON: Bob Ballad
Gem and Mineral Society of Syracuse, Inc.
Club Website: www.gmss.us
Meetings: 3rd Monday of month except July, August & December Junior Rockhounds 6: 30, General Meeting 7: 30. 209 Owego Suites #14-15; Liverpool, NY 13088.
88 Adults 11 Juniors Organized: 1951 Joined EFMLS: 1952
PRESIDENT: Cheryl Brown, PO Box 125; Camillus, NY 13031. 315-487-6009. pres@gmss.us
VICE PRES: Dick Lyons, 315-672-5328. vp@gmss.us
SECRETARY: Donna Dow, 315-627-0161. secretary@gmss.us
TREASURER: Linda Sweeney, 315-668-8470. treasurer@gmss.us
LIAISON: Bob Livingston, 315-446-4505. gemguy@verizon.net
EDITOR: Dan Andrianos, 315-492-6437. editor@gmss.us
BULLETIN: Crack 'N Cab
WEBMASTER: Rick Moore, 315-834-7442. webmaster@gmss.us
SHOW: July, 13-14, 2019. New York State Fairgrounds.
Island Rockhounds, Inc.
Club Website: islandrockhounds.org
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month except July & August at 7: 45 P.M. Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Av; Bellmore, NY
20 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1959 Joined EFMLS: 1962
PRESIDENT: Janice Kowalski, 516-431-7941. janicekw@hotmail.com
VICE PRES: Cheryl Neary, 516-449-5341. ciervo.neary@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Janet Zenk, 631-669-1728. jdzenk@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Mary Haugh, 917-647-4003.mhaugh@rubles.com
LIAISON: Cheryl Neary
EDITOR: Cheryl Neary
BULLETIN: Rock Bottom Facts
WEBMASTER: Janice Kowalski
SHOW/SWAP: March 2020 dates TBD
Lakeshore Gem and Mineral Club, Inc.
Meetings: Rolling Rock type club. Call for date, time and place. (Usually twice a year on shores of Lake Ontario)
6 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1969 Joined EFMLS: 1969
PRESIDENT: Mark Dameron, 215-205-8619. rockguy@danvilletelco.net
SECRETARY: Marion Wheaton, 315-502-4262.
TREASURER: Carl Miller, 6345 Greenback Drive ; 804-310-8762. kobold1@erols.com
LIAISON: David Zobkiw315-433-4862. 315-252-3868.
EDITOR: Marion Wheaton
BULLETIN: Lakeshore Ramblings
Long Island Mineral & Geology Society
Website: www.limineralandgeology.com
Meetings: 2nd Monday of month at 7: 30 pm. George Young Community Ceneter, 446 S Jamesport Ave; Jamesport, NY
47 Adults 2 Juniors Organized: Joined EFMLS: 2006
PRESIDENT: Eugene Genova, 631-929-3538. Ligeo@aol.com
VICE PRES: Ron Russ, 631-821-0814. 69rockstar07@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Janet Bidwell, PO Box 61; Agueboque, NY 11931. 631-255-4088. janetbidwell@aol.com
TREASURER: Julie Schwahl, 631-594-1843. castaway8141@hotmail.com
LIAISON: Karen Lotito, PO Box 209; Aquebogue, NY 11931. 631-722-5453. threelabsmom@yahoo.com
EDITOR: Alice Haydamach, 631-929-8438. ecila@optonline.net
BULLETIN: Crystal Clear
WEBMASTER: Eugene Genova
SHOW: July 27-28, 2019. Matituck Cutchogue Jr-Sr High School, 15125 Main Rd (Rt 25) Matituck, NY
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
119 Adults 10 Juniors Organized: 1969 Joined EFMLS: 1969
PRESIDENT: John Pacut, 845-883-9314. john.pacut@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Karen Hoferighter, hoferichter46@gmail.com
SECRETARY: June Heneberry. juneheneberry@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Eric Orlowski, 518-928-5823. ejo2003@gmail.com
LIAISON: Eric Orlowski
EDITOR: Alison Pacut, 845-883-9314. alisonpacut@ogmail.com
BULLETIN: Garnet Gazette
WEBMASTER: Allison Pacut
SHOW: September 3rd weekend. Gold's Gym Family Center, 258 Titusville Rd; Poughkeepsie, NY
Nassau Mineral Club
Club Website: nassaumineralclub.org
Meetings: Saturday at 9: 00 am.; 50 Barry Dr; Glen Cove, NY 11542.
78 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: Rejoined EFMLS: 2012
PRESIDENT: Dennis Kirchner, 347-229-5833.
VICE PRES.: Jim Sisti, 516-524-1214. woodyjim@aol.com
SECRETARY: Barbara Kruger, 631-543-5392. barbara@audiologist1.com
TREASURER: Elaine Grayson 631-543-5392. widgiewu@aol.com
LIAISON: June Miller 516-987-4252. millerjune92@gmail.com
EDITOR: Christie Martins516-742-1281.
BULLETIN: The Nassau Nugget
WEBMASTER: Susan Goldman, 516-287-3855. vettedrive@aol.com
New York Mineralogical Club, Inc.
Club Website: www.newyorkmineralogicalclub.org
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month except August at 6: 00 P.M. Watson Hotel, 440 West 57th St; New York, NY.
223 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1886 Joined EFMLS: 1952
PRESIDENT: Mitchell Portnoy, 212-580-1343. mitchpnyc@aol.com
VICE PRES: Anna Schumate, 212-675-6979. annaschumate@mindspring.com
SECRETARY: Vivian Gornitz, 212-874-0525. vmg1@columbia.edu
TREASURER: Diane Beckman, 212-927-3355. djbeckman@aol.com
LIAISON: Mitchell Portnoy
EDITOR: Mitchell Portnoy
BULLETIN: Bulletin of The New York Mineralogical Club
WEBMASTER: Joe Krabak joe@americangeode.com
SHOW: 1st weekend in March and last weekend in June (22-23 2019) and 2nd weekend November, (9-10 2019) Watson Hotel, 440 West 57th St; New York, NY
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.
204 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1970 Joined EFMLS: 1996
PRESIDENT: Donald Phillips, 718-252-1987. president@nyps.org
VICE PRES: Urszula Golebiewska, 631-246-8072. vicepresident@nyps.org
SECRETARY: Stella Cerruti, 718-219-9141. secretary@nyps.org
TREASURER: Frederick Pugliese, 718-490-7188. treasurer@nyps.org
LIAISON: Donald Phillips
EDITOR: Donald Phillips
BULLETIN: New York Paleontological Society Newsletter
WEBMASTER: Paul Lutz, 13 Farm Ln; Hicksville, NY 11801. webmaster@nyps.org
SHOW/SWAP: Holiday party in December. Check website.
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
50 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1953 Joined EFMLS: 1961
PRESIDENT: Mark Smith, 607-770-0895. mdsmith7@jcschools.stier.org
VICE PRES: Don Tuttle, 607-369-7323. sqinkusa@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Gail Merian, rockhound48@hotmail.com
TREASURER: Cindy Conklin, 607-625-4140. cndycnkln@aol.com
LIAISON: Tom Ogden, 607-967-8552. tandjogden@stny.rr.com
EDITOR: Mark Smith
BULLETIN: The Crystal Gazer
SHOW/SWAP: April6-7, 2019. Johnson City Sr. Citizens Center, 30 Brocton Av; Johnson City, NY
Orange County Mineral Society
Club Website: OCMSNY.org
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month at 6: 30 p.m. Holy Cross Orthodox Greek Church 2250 Goshen Turnpike, Middletown, NY
79 Adults Juniors Organized: 1963 Joined EFMLS: 1992
PRESIDENT: Mike Tedford, 845-542-6441. mted@frontiernet.net
VICE PRES: John Dorval, 845-858-6346. djdorval@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Mark Kucera 914-423-8360. mark_j_kucera@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Ronald Nelson, Sr., 26 McBride Rd; Chester, NY 10908. 845-469-9080. rn33@optimum.net
EDITOR: John Wheeler, 845-692-5842. wheejo@yahoo.com
BULLETIN: Shale Mail
WEBMASTER: Heather Marie Shields, PO Box 304, 38 Main St.; Unionville, NY 10988-0304
SHOW: June 1-2, 2019. Museum Village, 1010 Rt 17 Monroe NY EFMLS Convention 2019 Host
Rochester Academy of Science - Mineral Section
Club Website: www.rasny.org
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month at 7: 00 P.M. (except Dec., June, July & Aug) Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Av; Brighton, NY
54 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1934 Joined EFMLS: 1951
VICE PRES: Stephen Busschaert, 585-351-7633. mineralvp@rasny.org.
TREASURER: Paul Dudley, 585-385-2368. mineral@rasny.org
WEBMASTER Paul Dudley mineral@rasny.org
Rochester Lapidary Society, Inc.
Club Website: www.rochesterlapidary.org
Meetings: 1st Thursday (September to May) of month at 7: 30 pm.
Rochester School for the Deaf, Forester Hall, 1545 St Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY
72 Adults 6 Juniors Organized: 1964 Joined EFMLS: 1964
PRESIDENT: Ed Smith, 315-587-2540. dsmith340@rochester.rr.com
VICE PRES: Dan Sperber, PO Box 263; Hilton, NY 14469. 585-451-1732. rlsmembership@rochesterlapidary.org
SECRETARY: Frank Rakoski, 585-352-4105. rak@rochester.rr.com.
TREASURER: Dexter Hill, 585-227-3149. DexterHill@outlook.com
LIAISON: Dan Imel
EDITOR: Dan Imel, 585-223-7198. lapidry@aol.com
BULLETIN: The RockCollector
WEBMASTER: Dan Sperber
SHOW/SWAP: October 26-27, 2019. Total Sports Experience, East Rochester, NY
St Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club
Club Website: stlawrencecountymineralclub.org
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of month at 6: 00 pm.8 Park St; Canton, NY
53 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: Joined EFMLS:
PRESIDENT: William deLorraine, 315-287-4652 wdellie@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Lisa Garlough, 651-792-5485. littlelisg@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Joanna deLorraine, 315-287-4652 wdellie@gmail.com
TREASURER: Phoebe Rogerson, larkwood2@yahoo.com
LIAISON: Richard Lyons, rchlyns@901.com
EDITOR: William deLorraine
BULLETIN: Rock Pickens
WEBMASTER: Glenn Simonelli, glen.simonelli@gmail.com
SHOW/SWAP: August 24-25, 2019. Canton Pavillion, 90 Lincoln St; Canton, NY
Staten Island Geological Society, Inc.
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month (September - June) at 7: 30pm Father Hicks Center at St. Charles School, 151 Lindenwood Rd; Staten Island, NY
40 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1972 Joined EFMLS: 1988
PRESIDENT: Jim Wassmuth, 718-448-5517. yojimbo157@earthlink.net
VICE PRES: Maureen Hartje, 718-948-0243. rhartje@aol.com
SECRETARY: Janet Wassmuth, 718-448-5517. yojimbo157@earthlink.net
TREASURER: William Mirabello 718-351-4771. bill379ross@verizon.net
LIAISON: William Mirabello
EDITOR: Maureen Hartje
BULLETIN: Geoexaminer
WEBMASTER: Steven Okulewicz, s1geological@aol.com
Suffolk Gem & Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: theconglomerate
Meetings: 3rd Monday of month except January, February, July & August at 7: 00 P.M.
Bay Shore-Brightwater Public Library Montauk Hwy & S. Country Rd; Brightwater, NY
52 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1975 Joined EFMLS: 1985
PRESIDENT: Cheryl Neary, 516-449-5341. ciervo.neary@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Kerry Dicker, 631-277-0994. kdviolet@aol.com
SECRETARY: Rebecca La Barca, 516-768-4438. rebeccalabarca@aol.com
TREASURER: Roberta Besso, 631-666-8023. mb1233@optimum.net
LIAISON: Cheryl Neary
EDITOR: Cheryl Neary
BULLETIN: The Conglomerate
WEBMASTER: Kerry Dicker
SHOW/SWAP: 1st weekend in December, 2019. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 495 N Ocean Ave; Patchogue, NY
UV Nomads
Club Website: On Facebook - UV Nomads Rock Club
Meetings: 4th Saturday of month (April - October) at 8 am. Check Facebook for location
35 Adults 7 Junior Organized: 2017 Joined EFMLS: 2017
PRESIDENT: Ken St John, 607-336-4706. ken@accufastaddressing.com
VICE PRES: H. Green, royalp53@verizon.net
SECRETARY: Sonja St. John, 607-336-4706. ken@accufastaddressing.com
TREASURER: Charles O'Laughlin, 302-384-7876. chuckol527@yahoo.com
LIAISON: Ken St John
EDITOR: Ken St John
BULLETIN: Nomad Chronicles
SHOW/SWAP: 4th Saturday in October 1st United Methodist Church 840 Trenton Rd. Fairless Hills, PA
Wayne County Gem & Mineral Club,Inc.
Club Website: www.wcgmc.org
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month at 7: 00 P.M. (check website for June, July & August) Park Presbyterian Church, 110 Maple Ct; Newark, NY
91 Adults 7Juniors Organized: 1973 Joined EFMLS: 1973
PRESIDENT: Linda Schmidtgall, 315-365-2448. lees@tds.net
VICE PRES: Frederick Haynes, 585-203-1733. fredmhaynes55@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Deb Breese, 585-752-5371. debbiegb55@hotmail.com
TREASURER: Bill Lesniak, 315-483-8061. wmlesniak@aol.com
LIAISON: Pat Chapman, 607-868-4649. batnpill@empacc.net
EDITOR: Frederick Haynes, 585-203-1733. fredmhaynes55@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Wayne County Gem & Mineral News
WEBMASTER: Bill Lesniak
SHOW: June 1-2, 2019 Greater Canandaigua Civic Center 250 N Bloomfield Rd; Canandaigua, NY 14424.
Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: www.cvgmc.com
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at 7: 00 P.M. St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 921 2nd St NE; Hickory, NC
88 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1969 Joined EFMLS: 1973
PRESIDENT: Slade Harvin, 252-702-299. sharvin@thewootencompany.com
VICE PRES: Rick Glover, 828-446-7633. ricktopsarge@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Dean Russell, 828-303-1448. cvgmcsecretary@aol.com
TREASURER: Terry Russell,. 828-303-1563. tmkrussell5@aol.com
LIAISON: Larry Huffman, 828-612-4469. ldhuff314@embarqmail.com
EDITOR: Slade Harvin, 252-702-299. sharvin@thewootencompany.com
BULLETIN: Tar Heel Rockhound
WEBMASTER: Mike Streeter, 828-667-8290. mcstreeter@charter.net
SHOW/SWAP: March 22-24, 2019. Hickory Metro Convention Center. EFMLS Convention 2020 Host
Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club
Club Website: www.tarheelclub.org
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of month except Decemberat 7: 30 P.M. NC State University Crafts Center, Jensen Dr; Raleigh, NC
190 Adults Juniors Organized: 1968 Joined EFMLS: 1968
PRESIDENT: Anthony Andreoli, 919-805-4899. lillysdaddy05@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: George Harris, 919-674-0243. georgefharris@yahoo.com
SECRETARY: Beverly House, 919-389-1821. beverly1house@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Linda Searcy, 919-909-0750. ljs0928@gmail.com
EDITOR: Linda Bradsher, 919-451-9158. littlebluellama@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Tar Heel Tailings
WEBMASTER: Melissa Whitfield, 919-395-3441. sanfordsgal@gmail.com
SHOW/SWAP: March 29-31, 2019. Kerr Scott Building, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
Berks Mineralogical Society
Club Website: https: //berksmineralsociety.com
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at 7: 30 pm. Reading Public Museum Auditorium, 500 Museum Rd; Reading, PA
30 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1970 Joined EFMLS: 1974
PRESIDENT: Dennis Buffenmeyer, 717-336-3356. buff1@ptd.net
VICE PRES: Jim Woodeshick, 484-338-6738. brwoodpile@yahoo.com
SECRETARY: Don Pitkin, 717-336-3356. pitkind@earthlink.net
TREASURER: Tony Manella, 610-739-5711. tonyterner@gmail.com
LIAISON: Dennis Buffenmyer
EDITOR: Dennis Buffenmyer
BULLETIN: The Geode
SHOW: May 18-19, 2019. Leesport Farmers Market, Rt, 61; Leesport, PA
Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: www.rockandmineral.org
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of month (except August & December) at 7: 00 P.M. St Thomas United Church of Christ, 6490 Linglestown Rd; Harrisburg, PA
224 Adults 41 Juniors Organized: 1958 Joined EFMLS: 1967
PRESIDENT: R.J. Harris, 717-795-0922 rjharris@rjharris.com
VICE PRES: Carrie Meyers,. 717-714-5375. cmeyers8@comcast.net
SECRETARY: Terrance Wolfe, 717-469-2660.
TREASURER: Bonnie Harris 717-795-0922. bonnie@rjharris.com
LIAISON: R.J. Harris
EDITOR: Brittany Martin, 419-460-1813. 22gneiss@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Rock Buster News
WEBMASTER: Carrie Meyers
SHOW: September 14-15, 2019. Harrisburg Consistory Scottish Rite, 2701 N 3rd St; Harrisburg, PA SWAP: May11 and October 26, 2019, South Mountain Fairgrounds, 615 Narrows Rd; Biglerville, PA
Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: www.chehannarocks.com
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 7: 00 P.M. except June, July, August & December
Sayre High School Cafeteria, Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA
72 Adults 3 Juniors Organized: 1963 Joined EFMLS: 1963
PRESIDENT: Varies
VICE PRES: Bob McGuire, 570-928-9238. uvbob@epix.net
SECRETARY: Anna Markevitch570-886-2151.
TREASURER: Patricia Benish, 570-888-1026. patriciabenish@gmail.com
LIAISON: Susie Milligan 607-687-5108. jmilligan@stny.rr.com
EDITOR: David Dick, david.r.dick@graniteur.org
BULLETIN: Shin-Skinner News
WEBMASTER: Bob McGuire
SHOW/SWAP: March 23-24, 2019. Wysox Vol. Fire Co. Social Hall, 111 Lake Rd; Wysox. PA
Delaware Valley Paleontological Society
Club Website: www.dvps.org
Meetings: 4th Thursday of month at 7: 30 p.m. 3rd Thursday in November & December Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel Univ., 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy; Philadelphia, PA 19103.
174 Adults Juniors Organized: Joined EFMLS: 2000
PRESIDENT: Cathy Young, 610-209-0758. cathy@fossilandnaturetrips.com
VICE PRES: Frank Young, 610-209-0758. croctooth@reagan.com
SECRETARY: Chris Storck, 856-547-6565. aegir01@comcast.net
TREASURER: Tom McKeeman, 610- 584-5423. tmckunc@comcast.net
LIAISON: Ed Grobelny, 609-265-0707. edgrobelny@comcast.net
EDITOR: Ed Grobelny
BULLETIN: DVPS Newsletter
WEBMASTER: James Duhadaway, 302-764-1927. jbduhadaway@gmail.com
SHOW/SWAP: March 30-31, 2019. Lulu Temple, 5140 Butler Pk, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month at 7: 30 P.M.; Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave; Chambersburg, PA
73 Adults 4 Juniors Organized: 1978 Joined EFMLS: 1984
PRESIDENT: Richard Ausherman, 717-334-4092.
VICE PRES: Dean Thomas, 717-253-4965. deanthomas48@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Matt Elden, 717-765-9770. wiresedgecreations@gmail.com
TREASURER: Christine Long 717-264-8504. clong1970@centurylink.net
EDITOR: Frederick A. Bothe 717-421-5792. fbothe.111@gmail.com
BULLETIN: The Franklin County Rockhounder
SHOW: March 23-24, 2019. Hamilton Heights Elementary School, 1589 Johnson Rd; Chambersburg, PA.
Gem City Rock and Mineral Society
Club Website: gemcityrockclub.org
Meetings: 1st Saturday of month at 9: 30 am. 9th & State St; Erie, PA
22 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1958 Joined EFMLS: 1959
PRESIDENT: Jim Trimble, 814-460-9299. jtrimble57@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Kirk McFadden, 814-464-4088. k6mcfadden@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Penny Keller, 814-476-1089. onecent000@aol.com.
TREASURER: Robert Galivan, 814-454-6770. gallivan427@gmail.com
LIAISON: Robert Gallivan
EDITOR: Penny Keller
BULLETIN: The Presque Isle Prospector
WEBMASTER: Val Engelleiter, 814-504-6608. vmethos5@yahoo.com
SHOW: July 6-7, 2019. Millcreek Intermediat High School
Lancaster County Fossil & Mineral Club
Website: Club is on Facebook (Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club)
Meetings: Last Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ. 450 W Main St; Mountville, PA
71 Adults 9 Junior Organized: 2014 Joined EFMLS: 2014
PRESIDENT: Christopher Haefner, 717-285-0870. silverfordinc@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: Eric Miller, 717-339-9338. admin@millersmineralmine.com
TREASURER: Catherine Haefner, 717-285-0870. haefnercatherine@yahoo.com
SHOWS: June 14-15, 2019. Solanco Fairgrounds. November 9, 2019. Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ (rear entrance).
Leidy Microscopical Society
Club Website: leidymicroscopical.com
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of month at 7: 30 pm North Presbyterian Church, 140 Trenton Rd; Fairless Hills, PA.
14 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1925 Joined EFMLS: 1995
PRESIDENT: Eric Brosius, 215-945-1039. ebrosiusrock@aol.com
VICE PRES: Karenne Snow, PO Box 626; Medford, NJ 08055. 609-353-4101. minerals.fossils.rocks@gmail.com
SECRETARY: John Ferrante, 267-246-5548. jjf41@comcast.net
TREASURER: Don McAlarnen, 610-585-1364. donmcalarnen@outlook.com
LIAISON: John Ferrante
EDITOR: Eric Brosius
BULLETIN: Rock Chatter
WEBMASTER: John Ferrante
SHOW: Micromount Symposium, March 9-10, 2019. Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd; Richboro, PA 18954
Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Club Website: MSNEPA.org
Meetings: 4th Sunday of month at 2: 30 pm. Moosic Presbyterian Church, 625 Main St; Moosic, PA
55 Adults 11 Juniors Organized: 1973 Joined EFMLS: 1995
PRESIDENT: Fred Winters, 570-733-2054. f.winters@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: Robbie Flowers, rdamp@verizon.net
SECRETARY: Linda Williams-Bosak, Cell phone number 717-319-8334. Home. 570-254-9879
TREASURER: George Walko, 570-200-5987. anthracitecoin@gmail.com
LIAISON: George Walko
EDITOR: Linda Williams-Bosak
BULLETIN: Pennsylvania Pebbles
SHOW: May 4-5, 2019 at the Oblates of Saint Joseph, 1880 Hwy. 315, Pittston, PA. 18640
Monongahela Rockhounds
Club Website: www.monongahelarockhounds.org
Meetings: 1st Saturday of month at 7: 30 P.M. Munhall Boro Building; Munhall, PA.
65Adults 10 Juniors Organized: 1968 Joined EFMLS: 1968
PRESIDENT: June Epp, 724-327-8618. monongahelarockhounds@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: Bret Howard, 724-327-8618. monongahelarockhounds@yahoo.com
SECRETARY: Deborah Thompson, 724-929-3212. deb45c@hotmail.com
TREASURER: Tony Orzano, 412-650-5004. tntopal97@comcast.net
LIAISON: Bret Howard
EDITOR: Frank DeWinter, 724-472-7392. fadewinter@ieee.org
BULLETIN: Monongahela Rockhounds News
WEBMASTER: Bret Howard
SHOW/SWAP: April 27-28, 2019. West Mifflin Fire Co., Skyview Hall, 640 Noble Dr; West Mifflin, PA
Monroe County Earth Science Association
Club Website: www.mdsysconsulting.com/mcesa
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of month September-Mayat 7: 00 pm. Hughes Library, 1002 N Ninth St Stroudsburg, PA.
9 Adults 3 Juniors Organized: 2007 Joined EFMLS: 2008
PRESIDENT: Jude Porter, sergeyk123@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Matthew Tommasino, 570-856-8870.
cheftommasino@hotmail.com
TREASURER: Nina Kiliszek, 570-992-1988. ninapatterns@hotmail.com
LIAISON: Michael Kessler, 570-242-5091. Quartz1313@gmail.com
EDITOR: Michael Kessler
BULLETIN: The Crystal Courier
SHOW/SWAP: June5, 2019. Northampton Community College. 2411 Rt 715; Tannersville, PA 18372
Moraine Rockbusters
Club Website: morainerockbusters.org
17 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1973 Joined EFMLS: 1974
PRESIDENT: Sarah Brim, 412-480-4168. SJane355@hotmail.com
VICE PRES: Debbie Kolodziek, 412-304-9612. DLKolodziek@outlook.com
SECRETARY: Edward Chmelovsky Jr., 412-487-2661 SandiCats@aol.com
TREASURER: Edward Chmelovsky, Jr.
LIAISON: Sandra Chmelovsky, 412- 487-2661. SandiCats@aol.com
BULLETIN: Glacier Gravel
WEBMASTER: Charles Powell cpowell@consolidated.net
Nittany Mineralogical Society
Club Website: www.nittanymineral.org
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of month except June & July at 7: 30 P.M.
Penn State University Park campus State Coleege or as noted on website
31 Adults 3 Juniors Organized: 1994 Joined EFMLS: 1994
PRESIDENT: David C. Glick, 814-237-1094. xidg@verizon.net
VICE PRES: Robert Altamura, 814-234-5011. raltamura@comcast.net
SECRETARY: John Dziak, 814-321-1992. JJD264@psu.edu
TREASURER: Stuart Bingham, 814-234-4532. sebing145@comcast.net
LIAISON: David C. Glick
EDITOR: David C. Glick
BULLETIN: Nittany Mineralogical Society Bulletin
WEBMASTER: David Glick
Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association, Inc.
Club Website: www.mineralfest.com
Meetings: 3rd Monday of month, January - November at 6: 00 pm.
Helfrich Springs Grist Mill at Micley & Lehnert Rd. Whitehall, PA
95 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1964 Joined EFMLS: 1986
PRESIDENT: Pete Stoeckel, 267-772-0697. minivamp@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: Mandy Apgar, 610-392-5314. mahawk2@verizon.net
SECRETARY: Dane Transue, 484-221-8128. danetransue@rcn.com
TREASURER: Ted Encelewski, 610-438-7856. flouro999@gmail.com
LIAISON: Susanna MacInnes, 610-432-9252. sumacndeb@aol.com
BULLETIN: PESA Rock News
WEBMASTER: Dale Richards, 610-641-8010. mineralogist@aol.com
SHOW/SWAP: June 1, and October 5, 2019. Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, PA.
Philadelphia Mineralogical Society
Club Website: www.phillyrocks.org
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of month at 7: 00 P.M (except July & August).
Cathedral Village, 600 E Cathedral Rd; Philadelphia (Andorra Section), PA
91 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1892 Joined EFMLS: 1989
PRESIDENT: Karenne Snow, PO Box 626; Medford, NJ 08055. minerals.fossils.rocks@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Chris Duerr, 610-637-2549. chrisd730@comcast.net
SECRETARY: Nancy Stephanos, 215-330-0527. neonnancy2@verizon.net
TREASURER: John Rateike215576-0741. jdrat@comcast.net
LIAISON: Karenne Snow
EDITOR: Scott Peters, 610-715-3693. slipgap@aol.com
BULLETIN: Philadelphia Mineralogical Society News
WEBMASTER: Joel Sloane, 610-238-9925. Jsloane001@comcast.net
SHOW/SWAP: March 30-31, 2019. LuLu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Rock and Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month at 8: 00 P.M. Northminster Presbyterian Church, 140 Trenton Rd; Fairless Hills, PA
40 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1967 Joined EFMLS: 1969
PRESIDENT: Brian Schwab, 215-788-3993. holschw2@aol.com
VICE PRES: Billy Beal
SECRETARY: Christel Hoffmann, PO Box 95; Richboro, PA 18954. 215-813-9885. christelsbeads@aol.com
TREASURER: Richard Tillett 215-757-1877. richtillett@gmail.com
LIAISON: Erica Brosius, 215-945-1039. ebrosiusrock@aol.com
EDITOR: Erica Brosius
BULLETIN: Rock Chatter
WEBMASTER: Michael Rosso, 267-566-6594. michaelrosso@gmail.com
SHOW/SWAP: May 18, 2019 - Earth Science Show & Sale; 501 Wistor Rd; Fairless Hills, PA
Tuscarora Lapidary Society
Website: www.lapidary.org
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of month (Sept. - May) at 7: 30 P.M.; Springfield Township Building, 50 Powell Rd; Springfield, PA
162 Adults 1 Juniors Organized: 1957 Joined EFMLS: 1957
PRESIDENT: Linda Green, 610-613-3341. ldgreensniffles@me.com
VICE PRES: Stacy Segal-Nuceder, 484-432-2710 yinyang518@comcast.net
SECRETARY: Lisa Laffend, 302-668-5072. kokopelli915@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Frank Warner, 610-359-9198. frank.warner@earthlink.net
LIAISON: Eileen M Magee, 484-444-2294. eileenmagee@msn.com
EDITOR: Pamela Wingrod 610-324-2680. pwingrod@verizon.net
BULLETIN: The Tuscarora Bulletin
WEBMASTER: Douglas Klieger, 610-644-2492. dklieger@verizon.net
SHOW: Gemarama November 2-3, 2019. Greater Phila. Expo Center; 150 Station Ave; Oaks, PA 19456.
Rhode Island Mineral Hunters, Inc.
Club Website: rimh.us
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month April-December at 7: 00 P.M. Community College of RI, 400 East Av; Warwick, RI
95 Adults 15 Juniors Organized: 1961 Joined EFMLS: 1962
PRESIDENT: Sherri Blenner Hassett, 401-232-2222. drsherrib@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Anthony Cesana, 401-766-7076. trcesana@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Bill Wilson, 401-241-1884. wiarwi@aol.com
TREASURER: Claire Cooper, 401-744-7626. cgcooper68@yahoo.com
LIAISON: Sherri Blenner Hassett
EDITOR: Paul Koczwanski, 401-803-0458. fakman844@aol.com
BULLETIN: Bowen-Lite
SHOW: October 26-27, 2019. Community College of RI; Knight Campus. 400 East Av; Warwick, RI
Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society
Club Website: www.aikengmfs.org
Meetings: 2nd Friday of month except July & August at 7: 00 P.M. Science Building, Room 200; University of South Carolina- Aiken
88 Adults 14 Junior Organized: 1962 Joined EFMLS: 1963
PRESIDENT: Walt Kubilius, 803-643-3281. wkkw@bellsouth.net
VICE PRES: Debbie Baer, 803-295-7897. kendebra@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Sharon Sterrett, 803-356-1472. ssterrett@sc.rr.com
TREASURER: Kathleen Wallis, wkkw@bellsouth.net
LIAISON: Barbara Fenstermacher, 803- 649-0959. bfenster2@bellsouth.net
EDITOR: Barbara Fenstermacher
BULLETIN: The Hound's Howl
WEBMASTER: Patti Bennett, 803-648-7215. pattiben@bellsouth.net.
SHOW: March8-10, 2019. Julian Smith
Smoky Mountain Mineral Society
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 7: 00 pm. Lois's Country Kitchen, 708 Cosby Hwy, Newport, TN
15 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: Joined EFMLS:
PRESIDENT: Donald Isley, PO Box 66; Cosby, TN 37722. 423-608-4785. isley_dr@Yahoo.com
VICE PRES: George Grimes, 423-608-0913. geologyplus@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Donald Isley,
TREASURER: Mary Devane, 423-487-4508. barnbun@bellsouth.net
LIAISON: Donald Isley
EDITOR: David Wiles, PO Box 52587; Knoxville, TN 37950 865-654-0812. wilesd0812@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Rockhound Roundup
Burlington Gem and Mineral Club
Club Website: burlingtongemandmineralclub.org
Meetings: Last Thursday of month at 7 pm. Changing Venue - Contact or check website.
186 Adults 36 Juniors Organized: 1966 Joined EFMLS: 1967
PRESIDENT: Peg Powers, 802-464-3548. kdmp@shoreham.net
VICE PRES: Stephen Howe518-442-5053. showe@albany.edu
SECRETARY: Aaron Snider, aasnider@gmail.com
TREASURER: Warren Ellison, warren.ellison@ccv.edu
LIAISON: Andy Simmons, 802-985-1039. cluros@yahoo.com
EDITOR: Dan Ellison, dvellison8@gmail.com
BULLETIN: Burlington Gem & Mineral Club Newsletter
WEBMASTER: Kathleen Howe, 802-524-7295. khowe@uvm.edu
SHOW: July 27-28, 2019 Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction VT
Mineralogical Society of Brattleboro
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of month, September to May at 6 pm. Brooks Memorial Library Meeting Room, Brattleboro, VT
11 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1981 Joined EFMLS: 1982
PRESIDENT: William Shores, 413-648-9406.
VICE PRES: Barbara Rowe, Box 123, Rowe's Rd; So. Londonderry, VT 05155-0123. 802-353-7162. rowe2220@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Robert Clements, 9 Southern Av; Brattleboro, VT 05301-3404. 802-257-1164. rwc2esj@comcast.net
TREASURER: Douglas Robinson, PO Box 37; S. Acworth, NH 03607-0037. 603-835-6825. nhrckflggr@gmail.com
LIAISON: Barbara Rowe
EDITOR: Barbara Rowe
BULLETIN: The Mineralogical Message
AUCTION: June, Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro, VT
Gem & Mineral Society of Lynchburg
Club Website: www.lynchburgrockclub.org
m. Lynchburg Park Rec Building, 3631 Campbell Av, Lynchburg, VA
141 Adults 33 Juniors Organized: 1993 Joined EFMLS: 1993
PRESIDENT: Dave Woolley, 434-237-5142. woolley.dave@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Linda Noble, 6386 Red House Rd; Rustburg, VA 24588. 434-332-4869. linda-noble@hughes.net
TREASURER: Linda Noble
LIAISON: John Haskins, 434-525-8430.
EDITOR: Steve Gordon, 434-942-1836. stevegordon@comcast.net
BULLETIN: Gem and Mineral Journal
Gem and Mineral Society of the Virginia Peninsula, Inc.
Club Website: www.gmsvp.org
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 7: 00 p.m. Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 1255 Big Bethel Rd; Hampton, VA
55 Adults 10 Juniors Organized: 1954 Joined EFMLS: 1955
PRESIDENT: Vinton Feanny, 757-483-0180. feannyvin@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Walter Priest, PO Box 69; Bena, VA 23018. 804-815-2926. wetlanddesign@gmail.com
SECRETARY: David Sharff, 757-369-0259. chap_dad@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Gary Bergtholdt 757-851-9620. gbergtholdt@gmail.com
LIAISON: Gary Bergtholdt
EDITOR: Dan Fontaine, 757-369-3327. gmsvp.web@gmail.com
BULLETIN: The Virginia Pen
WEBMASTER: Holly Worsham, 757-262-7998. GMSVP.web@gmail.com
Northern Virginia Mineral Club, Inc.
Club Website: www.novamineralclub.org
Meetings: 4th Monday at 7: 30 P.M. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Spring Rd; Arlington, VA.
84 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1954 Joined EFMLS: 1955
PRESIDENT: Susan Marcus703-502-9844 news.nvmc@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Ti Meredith, PO Box 22273; Chantilly, VA 20153. 540-216-6027 ti.meredith@aol.com
SECRETARY: David MacLean, PO Box 22273; Chantilly, VA 20153. dbmaclean@maclean-fogg.com
TREASURER: Roger Haskins, 703-502-9844 news.nvmc@gmail.com
LIAISON: Bob Cooke, PO Box 22273; Chantilly, VA 20153. 703-451-1540. rdotcooke@gmail.com
EDITOR: Hutch Brown, PO Box 22273; Chantilly, VA 20153. hutchbrown41@gmail.com
BULLETIN: The Mineral Newsletter
WEBMASTER: Casper Voogt, PO Box 22273; Chantilly, VA 20153. casper.vooght@plthoradesign.com
SHOW: November George Mason University
Richmond Gem and Mineral Society
Club Website: www.rgms-va.info
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at 7: 30 P.M. Ridge Baptist Church, 1515 Eastridge Rd; Richmond, VA
134 Adults 0 Juniors Organized: 1957 Joined EFMLS: 1957
PRESIDENT: Carl Miller, 804-310-8762. kobold1@erols.com
VICE PRES: Richard Starr, 804-337-1882 starr.vb@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Frank Toth, 804-675-0052. frankatoth51@gmail.com
TREASURER: David Hutchinson, 804-598-7133. DAHJKH@aol.com
LIAISON: David Hutchinson
EDITOR: Barbara Hadley, 804-730-3548. TheCollectingBag@yahoo.com
BULLETIN: The Collecting Bag
WEBMASTER: Barbara Hadley
SWAP: November 9. Ridge Baptist Church Hall, 1515 Eastridge Rd; Richmond, VA
Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Club Website: www.shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org/
Meetings: 2nd Monday at 7: 30 p.m. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
60 Adults 7 Juniors Organized: Rejoined EFMLS:
PRESIDENT: Michael Pabst, 901-289-4651. michaeljpabst@yahoo.com
VICE PRES: Lee Cloutier, PO Box 1111, Waynesboro, VA 22980. 540-942-2885. lecloutier45@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Deborah Grimm, 747 Old Greenville Rd; Staunton, VA 24401. 757-718-4373. loverocksandminerals@gmail.com.
TREASURER: Scott Gregory, 727-542-9723. sgregory357@hotmail.com
WEBMASTER: Jack Glenn, 540-435-5225. jglenn52@gmail.com
SHOW: September 20-22, 2019. Augusta Expo, Fishersville, VA
Tidewater Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.
Club Website: tgms.weebly.com
Meetings: 3rd Friday every month at 7: 30 P.M. United Methodist Church, 804 Gammon Rd; Virginia Beach, VA 23464
80 Adults 5 Juniors Organized: 1959 Joined EFMLS: 1960
PRESIDENT: Robin Stoughton, 757-340-5391. dakodadawn88@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Michael Jackson, 757-855-1207. gemmanmike@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Cheri Jackson, 757-855-1207. gemmanmike@gmail.com
TREASURER: Lloyd Schiffelbian, 757-495-7946. schiffelbian@aol.com
LIAISON: Robin Stoughton
EDITOR: Judy Hyszczak, 757-468-1236. hyszczak@cox.net
BULLETIN: The Tidewater Prospector
WEBMASTER: Brooks Britt, 757-745-7104. bhbritt@verizon.net
Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, Inc.
Website: Facebook: Kanawha Rock and Gem Club CLUB E-MAIL: krgclub@gmail.com
Meetings: 4th Sunday of month at 2 P.M. Rock Lake Presbyterian Church, 905 Village Dr; So. Charleston, WV
55 Adults 13 JuniorsSusi Organized: 1971 Joined EFMLS: 1972
PRESIDENT: Cheryl "e" Lamb, 304-989-7558. lambcheryl@hotmail.com
VICE PRES: Linda Johnston, 304-544-6250. ljohnstonwv@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Brent Williams, 304-429-4123. bwilliams630@comcast.net
TREASURER: Sue Williams, 304-429-4123. toobuzysue@yahoo.com
LIAISON: Susie Lamb
EDITOR: Diane Legg, 304-549-8699. ladydi1330@yahoo.com
BULLETIN: Rocks in My Pockets
Facebook: Susie Lamb
SHOW/SWAP: October, 19-20 2020 So. Charleston Community Center 601 Jefferson Road South Charleston, WV
Ohio Valley Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 7: 00 p.m. Belpre Sr. Citizens Building, Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH
36 Adults 3 Juniors Organized: 1965 Joined EFMLS: 1965
PRESIDENT: J. D. Hoover, 304-422-4865.
VICE PRES: Larry Abbott304-863-3446.
SECRETARY: Calvin Berry. 740-783-2102. ceehobbs21@yahoo.com
TREASURER: Shirley Calendine, 740- 423-9764. cleobell9@aol.com
LIAISON: Robert Calendine, 740- 423-9764.
EDITOR: Calvin Berry
BULLETIN: The Petrified Log
West Virginia Fossil Club, Inc.
Website: westvirginiafossilclub.com
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of month (March - December) at 6: 00 pm. Harrison Co. Parks & Recreation, 43 Recreation Dr; Clarksburg, WV 26301
40 Adults 12 Juniors Organized: 1988 Joined EFMLS: 1990
PRESIDENT: Sue Hurst, 304-783-4303. sehhwwla4608@gmail.com
VICE PRES: Fred Travis
SECRETARY: Noreene Smith, nrswvfc@gmail.com
(Until July 2019 when new officer takes office)
TREASURER: William Hurst, 304-783-4303
LIAISON: Sue Hurst,. 304-282-1792 whitefox304@gmail.com
EDITOR: Sue Hurst
BULLETIN: The West Virginia Fossil Club Newsletter
WEBMASTER: Stewart Hurst
