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The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS) is a non-profit educational organization for people interested in mineralogy, geology, paleontology, lapidary arts and related fields.  Our primary purpose is to educate our members and the general public in these areas.  We accomplish this by presenting programs, shows and lectures (to school children and organizations); hosting field trips; and exchanging rocks, minerals and fossils.  We have regular monthly meetings, and special annual events, such as the Fundraising Auction, the Picnic and Rock Swap, the Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show (the largest in North Alabama), and the Christmas Dinner.  Plus, HGMS members have access to a state-of-the-art lapidary shop and to jewelry crafting activities, such as wire working and metalsmithing.  Guests and visitors always welcome!

President’s Message

Hello all you Rock Hounds, Metalsmiths, and Jewelry Makers!  The best team ever!
That’s right, and I want to thank everyone who volunteered to help make this year’s HGMS show a great success!  To say we could not have done it without you is an obvious understatement.  Please read this newsletter from beginning to end and you will agree, we did it in grand style.  So I say a very heartfelt thank you!  You all make being the HGMS president a walk in the park.
Your humble president.  Mike Harrison