Through out the year, we have several social activities
with lots of different food and an auction that is a lot of fun. The annual steak dinner is one of the favorites with the best steaks in town. We also participate in activities with the South Florida Science Museum, other community educational programs and of course, our Annual Gem & Mineral show.

Next Monthly General Meeting
(3rd Thursday of the month *December meeting will be the 2nd Thursday)

February 21, 2008

Door Prize Tickets for those who get to the meeting by 7:30 PM! Raffle Items will also be available.

(Donations for door prizes needed)

See Meeting Page for directions to general meeting.

Board Meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly Board Meetings held at the Olive Garden on 5801 Lake Worth Rd. (corner of Lake Worth Rd. & 57th Street in Greenacres.
6:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of every month.
Show Committee

First meeting of the year:
Feb. 18, 2008

Meeting Will be held at KC Foster's home (Boynton) at 7pm. Call KC for directions.
Bob Durney cancer fund

A special account has been created in Bob’s name at Washington Mutual Bank. Any donations will be greatly appreciated at this time. The Club is also hoping to help in other ways. Any suggestions are welcome. Please contact Michelle Reneé at 561-969-3291 or at FGMR4@aol.com.

The account is “ROBERT DURNEY # 3161978679.”

Field Trip!
Ft. Drum Crystal Mine Saturday, January 26, 2008

Click for Details in Jan. Newsletter
Rock Swap at TY Park
Show & Swap Get Together
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008
As you can see... Everyone had a good time the last time!
Don't Miss the Fun!

Bring a Pot Luck Dish!
Time: 11a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lunch will be served from approximately 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m..
Raffle, bingo & of course the swap & sale (to members only).
Bring a potluck dish (casserole, salad or dessert) & beverage.
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Ham will be provided and utensils, plates, cups and ice.
Donations for the raffle and bingo are needed.

TY Park admission fee: $1.50
To get to TY Park, take I-95 to Exit 21 (Sheridan St.) and go west 1/2 mile to North Park Rd. Take a right (north) and the park entrance will be on the right. Once in the park, just follow the road to the left until you reach Pavilion #9.
End of the Year Celebration! December 15, 2007
The hard work of setting up the November 17-18th Annual Show!
Field trip was a lot of Fun!
Florida State Museum of Natural History & The Butterfly Rain Forest
Click for photos of exhibits at the museum
Rucks' Pit

The "Pit" is closed but there are piles all around that still contain wonderful specimens. Call Eddie at 813-634-4579 Before you go to make sure he will be there.

Bring your rock hammers, chisels, and other tools. Long pants and gloves are a must. Packing a cooler is a good idea also.

Please contact Michelle Renne' (561-969-3291) if you have any ideas for field trips.

Click for Directions
Florida Museums of Natural Sciences
Florida Museum of Natural History - University of Florida Fossil Dig - Volunteers Needed - Click for photos of exhibits
Butterfly Rainforest - Come face-to-face with exotic, vibrant butterflies and walk the path of waterfalls. Click for photos
Geological Museum & Lapidary Arts Learning Center
Information on the new museum
The Gillespie Museum of Minerals
Located in Deland, Florida at the Stetson University Campus, exists to promote the study, appreciation and understanding of the natural sciences.