1. To
Stimulate interest in the collection, study, identification and
classification of gem, mineral & fossil specimens.
2. To
Disseminate knowledge of lapidary work and classification of gems,
mineral & fossils, and their applications in the arts and sciences.
3. To
encourage and facilitate instruction in the various elements of
mineralogy and lapidary work and identification and classification of
fossils.
4. To arrange and conduct field trips for collection of specimens.
5. To participate by displaying and taking part in all local, state and Federation shows to the greatest possible extent.
6. To encourage adherence to the American Federation of Mineralogical Society's Code of Ethics.
IBVGM&FS 2010 OFFICERS
President Cindy Reed - 863-644-6665, cell 863-255-5256:
email: lunaria at tampabay.rr.com
1st Vice Pres. Vacant
2nd Vice Pres. Vacant (also membership chairman)
Secretary Laurie Williams
Treasurer Roger McQuown
Board Members:
1 Year: Jim Reed
2 Year: Bob Gayle
3 Year: Susan Burns
Committees:
Program Chairman: Laurie Williams and Rose Gervase
Annual Show: Jim Reed
Education: Vacant
Field Trips: Kim Price
Historian: Jan Liles - 863-519-9449, email: mgjan4gems at verizon.net
Shop Manager: Jim Reed - email: rocks57 at tampabay.rr.com
Parliament: Ray Lints
Snacks: Jan Liles - 863-519-9449, email: mgjan4gems at verizon.net
Editor & Web Mistress: Cindy Reed - email: lunaria at tampabay.rr.com
Location for 2010 Meetings - Auburndale Women's Club
Directions: From Hwy 92, turn north
on Main Street (SR 559 at the Sunoco Station) go to the next light and turn
right on Bridgers. Turn left just past the library (about ½ mile down the
road). Take the left fork and you’ll be on E Lake Ave. The Women’s Club is on the
right, across from the library.
From Polk City or North Lakeland, take SR 559 through
Auburndale. Turn left on E. Lake across from the park. Or, you can continue on to
Bridgers and turn left there.
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