Why Join FGCGMS?

Welcome, everyone! Becoming a member of our rock club opens the door to a vibrant community where you can develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and share your love for geology and lapidary arts with like-minded individuals. Here’s what you’ll gain by joining:

Monthly Meetings: Engage with fellow enthusiasts who share your passion for rocks, minerals, and gems.
Newsletter Subscription: Stay up-to-date with our monthly newsletter, filled with the latest news, events, and updates.
Informative Presentations: Attend informative talks and presentations at our monthly meetings, covering a wide range of topics on geology and lapidary arts
Bi-Annual Tri-County Events: Be a part of exciting community events like picnics, Christmas parties, rock & mineral sales, and exhibition shows.
Rock Hounding Adventures: Embark on thrilling rock hounding trips, both locally and beyond, to discover new collecting locations.
Rock & Mineral Identification: Get hands-on help in identifying and distinguishing various rocks and minerals from our expert members.
Les & Marge DeGarmo Library: Borrow books, magazines, and media from our well-stocked library, conveniently located in the Lapidary Shop. Check out the list of available resources under the Library link.
Lapidary Arts Classes: Dive into the world of lapidary arts with our hands-on classes and enjoy full workshop privileges at our cabbing shop. Visit our shop page for more information.
SFMS Membership: By joining us, you automatically become a member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies (SFMS). Visit the SFMS website to learn more. Visit the Federation.

Membership Dues:

As we come together as a rock club, it's important to acknowledge the modest dues we have in place. These dues play a vital role in supporting our club's activities, resources, and growth. They help us maintain the high standards of engagement and service that make our club a unique and valuable space for all of us. We’ve worked hard to keep these dues affordable, and we truly believe they are a small investment in the continued success and enjoyment of our club. We appreciate your support and commitment in helping us thrive."

Individual membership dues are $25.00 annually, and family membership (up to 4 members) is $35.00 per year.

Dues are valid for the current year, from January 1st to December 31st. If you join after August, dues will be prorated.

Payments can be made by cash, check, Zelle, or credit card at the club’s January meeting. Checks may also be mailed.

How to Join Us:

Download the Membership Application form. Click Here
Complete the form, scan it, and save it as a PDF or JPG file.
Send the completed form to the club’s Gmail account to FloridaGemMineral@gmail.com.
For payment options, please contact Beverly Norona via Email
You can also access and print the club’s brocure, which provides a summary of this information for your convenience.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community!