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Is this Club Right for Me?
Benefits of Membership
Membership Requirements & Expectations
Membership Expectations
Cost of Membership
Application for Membership

Is this Club Right for Me?

If you want to be with a group of people who can help you know more about the earth sciences, rocks, gems, the lapidary arts, and the world around you, then you are in the right place.

All our members are passionate about these things. We don't all know everything about all of this. In fact, none of us do. That is why we joined this club. All of us are here to learn more.

Some know more than you could think possible about rocks and minerals or the lapidary arts. Many of our members are expert (and can help you) make a cabochon, wire wrap a precious stone, identify a mineral with a 10x loupe, describe the rock formations in your city, explain earth's plate tectonics.

Take this short quiz:

Do you Love Rocks? (If you're wondering, read what we think about rocks.)
Do you see beauty in a finely crafted gem ... and also a polished rock?
If you have kids or grand kids, do you want them to catch the enthusiasm of science and the world around them?
Do you want to catch the enthusiasm of science and the world around you?

Well, it's not actually a quiz for membership. But if we're on the right track, membership in CCM&GS may be for you. Come to a meeting and find out.

All and all, we're all here to learn and help others learn. If you are ready to explore the world of rocks, we want you.
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Benefits of Membership

Membership has its rewards. The greatest benefits of membership stem from the extraordinary experience and capabilities of our fellow members. Specifically, as a member of CCM&GS your benefits include:

Great Speakers, monthly,
Educational Classes: often at no cost,
Field Trips: dozens annually,
Newsletter: Diablo Diggin's,
Extensive Library,
Discount to Rock & Gem Magazine,
Discounts at local businesses,
Free Admissions to the State Mining and Mineral Museum,
Membership in CFMS and AFMS,
Spring Auction,
Fall BBQ, and
Great Friendships.

Membership Requirements

The only real requirement is that you attend one meeting - just to check us out. Fill out an application and pay the membership fee. That's it. You're in!

Oh, did I forget? All applications must be approved by the Board of Directors. So cross your fingers. (I have no idea what their requirements are. Far as I know, I was the only one they ever had second thoughts about! - webmaster). Seriously, there are some actual requirements of membership. Here they are straight, from the Club's by-laws:

Attend one regular monthly meeting,
Submit a completed application with the requisite fees,
Be at least 18 years of age. (Youth may join in association with an adult),
Contribute to the annual gem & mineral show,
Be accepted by a vote of the Board of Directors.

Membership Expetations

Members are expected to make a substantial contribution to the annual gem & mineral show in November. This could be twenty hours of work setting up or dismantling, security, or other tasks. Contribution is important because the show is the primary source of revenue and funds educational classes and public out reach in the earth sciences.

Cost of Membership

Joining CCM&GS is inexpensive and affordable. The annual dues are ten dollars per person and less than twenty-five dollars for an entire family. Each member pays a one time fee of five dollars for their membership badge.

Annual membership fees

$10 - Adult
$ 1 - Junior

One-time badge fee

$ 5 - Adult
$ 5 - Junior

Application for Membership

Applications are available at the monthly meetings. A sample, no-print, application can be viewed and downloaded here:

Membership Application (pdf)

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