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!


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2011
January   February   March     April
May      June  July   August      September
October      November     December
2010
January    February    March   April
May    June    July    August   
September      October      November     December
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, click
HERE for a
membership application!
  • A fully stocked lapidary workshop
    including:  3 different sized rock
    saws, full range of grinding and
    polishing equipment
  • Classes taught by skilled club
    members.
  • Monthly newsletter, "The
    Rockhound".  Check out some
    issues on this page.
  • Informational programs at our
    monthly meetings
  • Social picnics, member show & 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
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.