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.

The Club Annual Show was a great success. Over 1000 visitors viewed the displays, shopped at the vendors and participated in the demonstrations. Next year's show will likely be held at the same location, Alliant Energy Center, in late November 2009. Consideration is being given to a Friday afternoon session, either for youth groups or wholesale only. See 'Review of 2008 Show' at right for more details.

The Club Christmas party will be December 14th at the usual location. See What's Happening for details.

The Club elected a new panel of officers at the November meeting. Congratulations to Al Vonderohe, new Club President. See article at right.

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

Current Newsletter