Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
History: Beginning of PGMC
 
Our club has been collecting rocks, mineral, fossils and making jewelry for over 54 years.  It is our mission to share our knowledge and interest a new generation to the wonders of rocks, minerals, fossils and the lapidary arts.
 
 
OBJECTIVES: 
To collect and study mineral at home and in the field; to provide opportunity for the exhibition and exchange of specimens; to desseminate the general knowledge of the science on mineralogy and allied subjects; to encourage sociability among members.
 
 

Chris Martin with some of the Headstart kids!

Susy Martin and some of the Headstart kids!

 

 

We Aim to Educate!
Highschool Scholarships
Head Start
AV Fair demonstrations
Scout Troops
The PGMC awarded three (3) $1000 scholarships to deserving High School and College students in the Antelope Valley Union High School District (AVUHSD), AV College, and California State College systems in 2010 and (1) Scholarship in 2011. 
  
 
 Angelo, Lancaster High School 2009
  
 Alex, AV High School 2009
 
 
 
 Eric,Univ. California at Berkley 2009
 
 
We will be awarding between 1 to 3 scholarships again in 2011, the application is below. Remember you must be furthering your education in the Earth Science or related science fields, you must be recommended by a teacher at your school.

 

 

DON'T FORGET !! APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2012.
 
 

Club Activites Include:

 

Rockin’ Gem Roundup at the AV Fairgrounds in November

 

Classes & Workshops - Beading, and occasionally Wire Work

 

Presentation of earth science programs to schools.

 

Field Trips – Occasional rock hounding trips to various locations.

 

Visitors are always welcome at our meetings-- come by and join us.

 
4th Monday 7pm,
Larry Chimbole Cultural Center
38500 Sierra Hwy,
Palmdale, Ca
 
We are dark in January, July, August and December. 

WEBMASTER: Susan Martin at susymartin1010@antelecom.net