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. Watch for construction in area.) 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 608-635-2096 or email Al Vonderohe. Check the link "Downloads and Newsletters" for pictures of Club activities and recent newsletters.

The Field Trip to "The Nature of Diamonds" at the Field Museum, Chicago, mentioned in the newsletter has been CANCELLED.

Club President Al Vanderohe has announced his retirement after this year. We salute Al on his energetic and productive leadership. The Board is searching for a new President.

The Lapidary Shop, at the Goodman Community Center, will have slightly changed hours for Thursdays: 11:00a - 3:00p and 5:15p - 9:15p. The Shop will be closed on Nov 26, Thanksgiving, Dec 24, Dec 26, Dec 31 and Jan 2 for the holidays.

See the article Club Shop Update for more details, or contact Club President Al Vonderohe (info above.)

The 49th Annual Madison Gem and Mineral Show will be held at Alliant Energy Center, usual location, on Nov 21-22. Vendors, craft displays, and gold and sapphire mining demonstrations will be featured. Contact Show Chairman Nevin Franke for information at 608-251-2601.

The Club is collecting members' e-mail addresses for notifications. These addresses will not be sold or disclosed in any way. If interested, send your e-mail address to Al Vonderohe.

Current Newsletter

Membership Application

The Club is developing a new web site. An early version is here.