The Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches has a rich history starting from 1966. This rich history is documented in
scrapbooks and photo albums from the beginning to present. The "Big Book" along with several photo albums are
available for viewing at the club meetings.


Past Presidents:

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As a member of the Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches, you will have
access to the following:










If you're interested, head over to our membership page to fill out an application!  
  • A fully stocked lapidary workshop including:  3 different sized rock saws, full range of
    cabbing and polishing wheels, faceting equipment, a flat lap and more!
  • Classes taught by skilled club members.
  • Monthly newsletter, "The Rockhound".  Check out some issues on the newsletter page.
  • Informational programs at our monthly meetings
  • Social picnics, member show and sells
  • Field trips to collecting sites
1966  -  Hykel Sarkes

1967  -  Hector Petretti

1968  -  Walter Wilkinson

1969  -  Hector Petretti

1970  -  Harold Roberts

1971  -  Charles Kalis

1972  -  Jerry Cone

1973  -  Emmett Dunnman

1974  -  Henry Graves

1975  -  Les Hamill

1976  -  Richard Walsh

1977  -  Joe Rickles

1978  -  Gunner Manninen

1979  -  Frank Miller

1980  -  Forrest Gamache
1981  -  Walter Allikas

1982 - Rebecca Carlson

1983  -  Ted Mauss

1984  -  Don Anderson

1986  -  Sam Putt

1987  -  Jack Stamper

1988  -  Joanne Grimes

1989  -  Felice Thurman

1990  -  Betty Juliano

1991  -  Bill Grimes

1992  -  Ted Mauss

1993  -  Jack Stamper

1994  -  Harold Shonkwiler

1995  -  Ed Chelm

1996  -  Don Chenoweth
Club Purpose:
To associate persons of the Palm Beach area of Florida who are
interested in earth sciences, to work together as an organization in the
gathering, cutting,displaying, and studying of rocks, shells, artifacts, and
any kind of scientific objects of interest to the individual and the
organization to promote community interest in these objects.

The society is a member of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical &
Lapidary Societies Inc. and the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical
Societies, Inc., affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical &
sponsored by these organizations.
West Palm Beach, Florida
1997-1998 - Angela Juliano

1999 - Michelle Renne

2000  -  Mary Ann Stamper

2001  -  Don Chenoweth

2002  -  Jeff Ursillo

2003-2004  -  Ellen Floyd

2005-2006  -  Chris Koch

2007  -  Barbara Ringhieser

2008-2009 Jeff Ursillo

2010 Michelle Renne

The Gem and Mineral Show has been around for quite some time!
If you'd like to see some old show programs and get some
information on how we started
this 45-year tradition, head over to our
Show History page!