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Dates/Things to Remember:

Meetings are the third Friday of each month at 7:30 PM in Room 2A at the Georgia Military College (GMC) on Davis Road in Martinez, just South of Washington Road. Visitors, including Children, are always welcome.

Next meetings: Program
January 15, 2010: Display Case / Specimen of the Year
February 19, 2010: Ken Kipnis Digital Photography
March 19, 2010:
April 16, 2010: Silent Auction
May 21, 2010:
June 18, 2010:
July 16, 2010:
August 20, 2010:
September 17, 2010:
October 15, 2010: Silent Auction
November 19, 2010: Columia South Carolina Gem and Mineral Show
December 17, 2010: Christmas Dinner

The Augusta Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. is affiliated with: American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) http://www.amfed.org. Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies (EFMLS) http://www.amfed.org/efmls/ Southeastern Federation of Mineralogical Societies (SFMS) http://www.amfed.org/sfms/

Purpose
1 - Encourage interest in rocks, minerals, and related subjects of the lapidary craft.
2 - Sponsor educational programs within the membership, to increase the knowledge of its members in the properties of identification and evaluation of rocks and minerals and related subjects.
3 - Cooperate with other mineralogical and geological clubs and fun activities.
4 - Arrange and conduct field trips to facilitate the collection of specimens and minerals.
5 - Provide an opportunity for the exchange and exhibition of specimens and minerals.

AGMS 2010 Dig Schedule
Digs, usually the fourth Saturday each month:
DATE/TIME LOCATION GEM/MINERAL FEE
January 23rd 9am Diamond Hill Mine Antreville, SC Quartz & Amethyst Adult $15 Child $5
February 27th Open
March 27th 9am – 3pm Washington Co., Imerys Co. Kaolin Fossils $0
April 23rd-25th Grave?s Mountain, Lincolnton, GA Rutile & more Donation
May 29th Cunningham Farm Antreville, SC Beryl, Quartz & Amethyst
June 26th Hogg Mine
July 24th Pan for Gold
August 28th New Amethyst Pit Quartz & Amethystri-Sun,
October 1st-3rd Graves Mountain Lincolnton, GA Rutile & more Donation
October 23rd Open
November Trip to Columbia Museum
December No dig – Christmas Dinner

Presidents Message:
Welcome!
I would really like to thank all of the Officers, Committee Chairs and Members who have made this past year so successful. Membership has increased, many extremely informative and fun presentations were given, and all of those exciting digs. This coming year is shaping up to be another great year.
Our dig and presentation schedules for the year are almost complete. Our youth membership has also increased, a great way to introduce young people to the art, beauty and fun of our society.
Don't forget the Star-O-Lite, our society newsletter. Over the past year the quality of our newsletter has reached what I consider to be of world class quality. Thanks to John for all his great work.
Now is the time when we gear up for the Annual Aiken - Augusta Gem and Mineral Show. I would like to make a call out to the membership for help with this monumental challenge. There are many ways that you can help. Material for grab bags, demonstrators, membership table, treasure dig, front checkin are just a few of the things where help is needed. Set Up for the show is Thusday October 11, 2010 9:00 am until.... Any help would be really appreciated! Click on the links on the right for more info.
I know that in the coming year there will be challenges. I also know that we are capable of overcoming these hurdles life throw.

Thank you all again for the things you do!!

Chris

PS The newsletters have been posted through 2009.