The newsletter features minutes from business meetings, upcoming
G&M/Jewelry shows, upcoming events, show & shop updates, and articles
on different topics relating to the hobby. Members are encouraged to
contribute articles related to the hobby.

The newsletter is published monthly and mailed to the members. Please make
sure you update your address with the Membership Secretary to assure your
copy arrives on time.

Jeff Ursillo is the Rockhound's editor.  If you have a story, idea, or comment,
feel free to
e-mail them!


If you've missed any issues, we do have some back issues here!  
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2010
January    February
2009
January     February        March

April          May        June     July

August    September     October

November     December
2008
January               February                     March

April                     May                        June

July                   August                      September

October                November               December



Not a member yet?  We can fix that!  

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
  • 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
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 &
Lapidary Societies. Our members are able to participate in activities
sponsored by these organizations.