GEM CITY ROCK CLUB
(217) 434-8655 or (217) 593-7226
President: Jane Huelsmeyer, Contact: Jane Huelsmeyer; Meetings:
3rd Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Home, Town Hall;
Supported By: Membership dues and proceeds from annual show
Mission Or Objective:
Gem City Rock Club is an organization whose purpose is to stimulate interest in geology, archeology, gemology,
conchology, mineralogy, paleontology, and craftsmanship through the interchange of information and shared experience
of the hobby.
Overview:
Gem City Rock Club publishes their official bulletin, Gem City Rock News
and is a member of the Midwest & American Federations of Mineralogical and
Geological Societies.
The club was formed in 1963 and will hold its 42nd
annual show September 29-30, 2007 at John Wood Community
College (48th Street & Maine). The GCRC annual
show features a Children's Day in which the club provides
both informative and educational demonstrations concerning
rocks, minerals, fossils, archeology, and jewelry
making. Each year the club provides approximately
8,000 rocks, fossils, minerals, shell art and jewelry
in order for the youngsters to learn about the earth.
Members also participate in field trips to various locations concerning related topics.
Description:
An organization whose purpose is to stimulate interest in geology, archeology, gemology, conchology, mineralogy,
paleontology, and craftsmanship through the interchange of info and shared experience of the hobby.
Eligibility: Open to anyone, members sponsor junior
members, visitors are welcome; Fees: Annual
dues (prices for next year)- Family (Parents and children
under 18): $10.00 + $3.00 for mailed bulletin; Couple:
$9.00 + $3.00 for mailed bulletin; Single Adult Member:
$5.00 + $3.00 for mailed bulletin; Sponsored Junior
(under 18): $2.00 + $3.00 for mailed bulletin; Limitations:
None
Revised Date: 7/11/07
