Madison Gem and Mineral Club

Madison Gem and Mineral Club Rockhounding, Lapidary, Geology, Metalsmithing..

Welcome to the Madison Gem and Mineral Club. Our purpose is to promote and encourage the study of mineralogy, lapidary arts, gemology, paleontology, and other allied fields.

The Madison Gem and Mineral Club has monthly meetings the 4th Tuesday of each month at AB20 Lecture Hall in Weeks Hall, UW Department of Geology and Geophysics. Meetings are free and open to members and non-members. (The auditorium tends to be rather cold sometimes so bring a sweater or jacket.) Each meeting features a presentation on a topic in gemology or mineralogy, or related fields, as well as a chance to discuss past and future rock-hunting expeditions. Check the link "What's Happening" (to the left) for upcoming meetings, or contact the Club President at 608-831-6562. Check the link "Downloads and Newsletters" for pictures of Club activities and recent Newsletters in Word format.

The Club Annual Show will be at the Alliant Center on November 22-23, 2008. For early vendor information contact Nevin Franke at 251-2601.

The May 27 Meeting will have Bill Koch presenting on "The Tucson Gem Show." Bill attended this fantastic show in February and will share his experiences with us. The competition will be "self-collected mineral or crystal specimens."

It is time to pay 2008 dues if you have not done so. Check the date on your newsletter. If it is 2007 or earlier, dues are due. They can be paid to Gerry Gunderson at the meetings or at the Club address.

The Club is planning to put together an Email list for members. Check 'Articles' for details.

Ken and Megan Woodford are planning a field trip June 21st to Eagle Cave near Richland Center. For more info check "What's Happening."