October 2024 – October 2025
Officers:
President: Shelley Curran
Vice President: Anthony Zwilling
Recording Secretary: Debbie Epperson
Treasurer: Theresa Chivers
Newsletter Editor: Bill Friday
Past President: Mike Harrison
Directors at Large: Doug Blakeslee, James Mallonee, Ashley Poole, James Yack
Commitee Chairs:
Programs: Bill Friday
Membership: Theresa Chivers
Publicity: Open
Webpage: Leslie Malakowsky
Hospitality: Mike Harrison
Property: Michael Cape
Mineral Identification: Lowell Zoller
Facility Administrator: Bill Friday
Activity Chairs:
Auction: Shelley Curran
Show: Tony Smith
Show Vendors: Lowell Zoller
Assistant Show Vendor Chair: Jan Edmunds
Show Publicity: Tony Smith
Show Volunteers: Debbie Epperson
Show Treasurer: Theresa Chivers
Rocket City Jewelers: Judy Osmundson, Theresa Chivers, Leslie Malakowsky
Metalsmithing: Shelley Curran, Kathy Bowman, Jan Edmunds
Pebble Pups: Dee Morton
Field Trips: Bill Friday
For general questions about the HGMS, or for information about membership, please send email to hsvgems@gmail.com.
Did You Know?
November: Topaz – Colorless topaz that’s been treated to blue is a mass-market gem, but fine pink-to-red, purple, or orange gems are one-of-a-kind. Top sources include Ouro Prêto, Brazil, and Russia’s Ural Mountains. Citrine – This gemstone’s color comes from traces of iron. Citrine is perhaps the most popular and frequently purchased yellow gemstone and an attractive alternative for topaz and yellow sapphire. Source: 
