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Est. 1959- present Start a hobby, discover a passion |
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Est. 1959- present Start a hobby, discover a passion |
The Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society of Jacksonville, Florida is a non-profit 501 C 3 organization that was created to
stimulate interests in rocks and minerals by furtherance of the activities of the members of this society in the earth sciences; to
Membership shall be open to persons participating in the increase, promotion, or dissemination of knowledge of the earth sciences and/or lapidary arts. Involvement in the society may include but is not limited to attending meetings, serving on committees, or assisting with or submitting displays to the annual show and Jacksonville Fair. We welcome all visitors. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at Riverside Avenue Christian Church, 2841 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, Fl 32205. Contact our membership Chairman at membership@jaxgemandmineral.org for more info.
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New For Young Collectors
Mini Miner's Newsletter See Your Youth Director For More Info
Want to join the society? Click here to get a copy of the JGMS membership application Be sure to sign your child up for the Junior of the Year Award. Application JGMS 50th Anniversary T shirts are still available. Click here to see our T-shirt designed by non other than our own Jason Hamilton 50th Anniversary T-Shirt JGMS Featured In the Florida Times Union The Florida Times Union says, "Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society is Rockin'" according to a recent article in which the society was featured. "The group's members find beauty in the fruits of the earth." 2/22/2010 Click here to read the full article Community Outreach Contact Paul Cascini for more info 11/2010 > Harriet Rose and Craig Hamilton representing the JGMS Community Outreach Program recently spent three hours visiting Lori Gibbs, 7th grade, Earth Sciences classes at Bolles/Bartram Campus. Craig provided the specimens and gave three 40 minute lectures to Ms. Gibbs classes. Great Job! Click here to see pictures. The Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society now has a facebook page. If you have a facebook account, simply search Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society (< or click the link) and you'll be able to see pictures taken from various events and read recent postings from the club. *** Facebook is free to join. ***New> FAQ Help for Setting up Displays at Shows
Important Stamp Program Update Please read
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Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society 2012 Sponsored Shows and Events
Silent Auction Riverside Christian Church, 2841 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, Fl., 32205
Silent Auction Riverside Christian Church, 2841 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, Fl., 32205
Annual Trade Show Est. 100+ vendors Fossils, Minerals, Gems, Jewelry etc Morocco Temple, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville, Fl 32224 Contact Karen Olson if you would like to be a vendor Email jgmsnews@gmail.com
Annual Auction Riverside Christian Church, 2841 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, Fl., 32205
Other Gem Shows
Pinellas Geological Society 36th Annual Show, Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room Contact Hugh Sheffield at 727 894-2440 for info January 15-16 Tomoka Gem and Mineral Society 39th Annual Show, Volusia County Fair Grounds, State Rte 44 Sat 10-6 Sun 10-5 Adults $4.00, Children 12 and under Free. Contact Florence Nordquist 386 226-4032
Panama City Gem and Mineral Society 21st Annual Show, Bay County Fairgrounds. Contact Joseph Schings 850 871-1846 February 11-12
Cypress Gardens Fossil Show, 3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Free admission for Berkeley County, SC Residents Fossil dig and crafts for kids. Door prizes will be awarded hourly beginning at 10:00 AM. 843 553-0515
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Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society, Inc., 6653 Powers Ave, Suite 132, Jacksonville, FL 32217 For more information about our club email jgmsnews@gmail.com Web page info email webmaster |
disseminate knowledge, methods and procedures for the collection, identification,
classification, cutting, polishing, setting, and mounting of specimens for these
activities; and to promote good fellowship, proper ethics and conduct in the relationships
of said members with each other and with members of other earth science societies in
pursuit of these activities.
