A club for Mineralogy, Paleontology & Lapidary arts
Earth's Past is Our Playground!
FEBRUARY Clubhouse Events
FEBRUARY 16: Mineral Identification & More!
Monday, February 16, 6:30-8:00PM at the Clubhouse
*Bring a sample from your collection to place in our grab bags for our March 75th Anniversary Party giveaways.
KNOWLEDGE CORNER AT 6:30 PM
"The Uniqueness of Quartz"
15 Minutes of amazing things about quartz you won't hear anywhere else from Dave The Rock Doc.
MAIN PRESENTATION AT 7:00 PM
"Mineral Identification"
Learn some of the basics on how to identify minerals with Jeff Huard and John Sweeney!
February 16: JUNIOR ROCKHOUDS
Monday February 16, 6:30PM at the Clubhouse
JUNIOR ROCKHOUNDS (YOUTH GROUP)
"3D Printing of Dinosaurs"
with Tracey. Meets at the Marie Cole Skill Center (next door).
Junior Rockhounds meets same night during our Monthly Presentation
February 21: The Reconstituted Bead Group
Saturday February 21st., 1-4PM at the Clubhouse
After several years’ absence GMSS is bringing back the Club’s Bead Group—Get together with fellow beaders or try out a new hobby with club friends:
- $5.00 Fee
- Club membership required
- Signup to attend: beadgroup@gmss.club
- Request a kit to purchase or materials list in email.
Club News & More
Next Board Meeting: February 3
7PM February 3 at the Clubhouse
All club members are invited! Stop in and say Hi, share a question, concern, suggestion or just have a listen to learn more about our club’s executive roles and functions. Ask about our volunteer activities!
GEMWORLD Show Meeting: February 24
7PM February 24 at the Clubhouse
All Club Members invited--Come find out about our July GemWorld show and how you can participate in this exciting summer event! This is the fundraiser which supports our club and enables us to maintain our clubhouse.
Finding a More Active Role with Your Club
Help us expand our club's programs! Whether you're a new member or with the club for years, opportunities are here to enjoy a bigger role with your ideas, engagement and contributions within the rockhounding community.
Upcoming Lapidary Classes
Our Lapidary Course & Certification gives you skills to cut and polish your rocks, PLUS access to the lapidary shop & equipment (Saturdays 1-4) for all your creative gemstone ventures.
GMSS - The Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse
About our club:
We‘re a club for people who enjoy interests in Mineralogy, Paleontology, Earth Sciences and the Lapidary Arts in Central New York!
Our interests include:
- Learning about fossils, rocks & minerals.
- Rock Hounding & Field Trips
- Educating & raising awareness of the geologic wonders in our region.
- Gemstone jewelry design and creation.
- We offer Lapidary classes & Workshops.
- Enjoying the out of doors, nature and time with old and new friends.
GMSS is a 501(c)(3) Public, non profit organization.
Monthly Meetings at the Clubhouse
Our monthly meetings provide a lively social and educational experience. It's a great time to get together and have fun, find new opportunities, and enjoy presentations on adventurous topics by members and experts sharing their field of interest. Stay for our raffles or auctions and pick up a tool or a new specimen. We also have a Junior Rockhounds club for kids!
Clubhouse Location
Come visit us at Francesca's Plaza in Liverpool!
Club Address:
209 Oswego Street, Liverpool, New York 13088
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2801
Syracuse, NY 13220
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