Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club

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History:
Our club has been collecting rocks, mineral, fossils and making jewelry for over 50 years.  It is our mission to share our knowledge and interest a new generation to the wonders of rocks.
 
 
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
PGMC Rock 'n Gem Roundup
  
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 2009. 
  
 
 Angelo, Lancaster High School
  
 Alex, AV High School 
 
 
 
 Eric,Univ. California at Berkley
 
 
We will be awarding between 1 and 3 scholarships again in 2010, 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 15, 2010.
 
 

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 July & August for our Picnic and participation in the AV Fair, and the December meeting in held in conjunction with the Annual PGMS Christmas Party! 

WEBMASTER: Susan Martin at smartin@antelecom.net