Join the Club

Is this Club Right for Me?

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?

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.

Benefits of Membership

• Great monthly meetings and speakers,
• Educational classes in the lapidary arts and earth sciences,
• Often at no cost
• Discounted materials
• Rockhound field trips for collecting or education,
• Monthly newsletter, Diablo Diggin's,
• Membership in CFMS and AFMS,
• CFMS & AFMS provide rockhound and lapidary education and services to member affiliates throughout California and America
• Includes liability insurance on club sponsored field trip
• Membership in North Bay and Co-op field trip Consortiums,
• Members may participate in nearly all field trips throughout Northern California
• Discount to Rock & Gem Magazine subscriptions,
• Complimentary admissions to the State Mining and Mineral Museum,
• Discounts at several local businesses.

Membership Requirements

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 CCM&GS 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),
• Be of good moral character,
• Be accepted by a vote of the Board of Directors.

Joining

• Annual membership fees
• $10 - Adult
• $ 5 - Spouse
• $ 1 - Junior
• One-time badge fee
• $ 5 - Adult
• $ 5 - Spouse
• $ 5 - Junior

Applications are available at the monthly meetings. You may view the application below and bring it to the next monthly meeting.

• Membership Application (pdf)
  
• Membership Application (doc)