ABOUT
Our Society's aim is to foster the interest in and to facilitate the study of gems, minerals, fossils, and other related fields of geology and earth sciences throughout the Lowcountry
About LGMS
The Lowcountry Gem and Mineral Society (LGMS) of Charleston, South Carolina is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The society was chartered on April 18, 1969 by Skiles F. Montague. Our purpose is "to foster the interest in and to facilitate the study of gems, minerals, fossils, and other related fields of geology and earth sciences" throughout the Lowcountry. LGMS is a fantastic place to connect with others who share an interest in rockhounding, fossils, lapidary arts, metalsmithing and geology.
The society is a founding member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. and an affiliate of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.
Youth Program: We welcome all ages, however, we do not have an established Youth Program. Instead, we incorporate our younger members into our meetings.
Within our community, our members often make presentations in the local schools and youth organizations about geology and fossils. In the past, we have participated in the Annual Kid's Fair of Charleston, SC. There, we involve the children and their parents in a Question and Answer sessions about the many display items, which come from our members. We also do mini fossil digs for the children.
Here is some information about fellow gem club organizations throughout SC and NC: http://www.amfed.org/sfms/
The society is a founding member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. and an affiliate of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.
Youth Program: We welcome all ages, however, we do not have an established Youth Program. Instead, we incorporate our younger members into our meetings.
Within our community, our members often make presentations in the local schools and youth organizations about geology and fossils. In the past, we have participated in the Annual Kid's Fair of Charleston, SC. There, we involve the children and their parents in a Question and Answer sessions about the many display items, which come from our members. We also do mini fossil digs for the children.
Here is some information about fellow gem club organizations throughout SC and NC: http://www.amfed.org/sfms/
2024 Officers & Committee Members
Officers:
- President: Olivia Cramer
- Vice-President: Kristin Mein
- Secretary: Lila Neumeyer
- Treasurer: Mark Easterbrook
- Program Chairperson: John Childs
- Budget Chairperson: Mark Easterbrook
- Public Relations Chair: Katie Reed
- Field Trip Chairperson: Mark Easterbrook
- By-Laws Chairperson: Mark Easterbrook
- Membership Chairperson: Ken Brenneman
- Newsletter Editor: Mark Easterbrook
- Nominating Chairperson: Ken Brenneman
- Hospitality Chair: [OPEN]
- State Director Liaison: Mark Easterbrook
meetings
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Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the Redux Contemporary Art Center in downtown Charleston. The address is 1056 King Street. Parking is available in the lot out front or on the street. Please enter through the front door. If you do not see us set up in the front gallery please walk down the hall all the way to the back. You can arrive anytime between 6:30-7. Visitors & guests are always welcome!
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The fellowship begins at 6:30 P.M. where you can chat with fellow members. Feel free to bring any gem/mineral/fossil/jewelry related items with you, the group is a great resource for identifying different specimens and always appreciates a unique piece for show & tell!
There is a short business meeting starting at 7 P.M.
After the business meeting we will have our monthly programming. Each meeting has a pre-planned program designed by our Program chairperson, including educational videos, silent auctions each quarter to benefit our scholarship program and "Show and Tell".
Club Meeting Dates in 2024: Second Thursday of Every Month
There is a short business meeting starting at 7 P.M.
After the business meeting we will have our monthly programming. Each meeting has a pre-planned program designed by our Program chairperson, including educational videos, silent auctions each quarter to benefit our scholarship program and "Show and Tell".
Club Meeting Dates in 2024: Second Thursday of Every Month
- January 11 (First Meeting of the Year) : At our January meeting, club member Lila will be giving a presentation about her November visit to the Columbia Gem and Mineral Society’s 55th annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry show.
- February 8 Olivia will present "Love and Devotion in Jewelry", which will cover the history of sentimental jewelry throughout history.
- March 14 Kristin will be doing a silversmithing demonstration on how to make sterling silver hollow beads
- April 11 : Annual Silent Auction! There will be gems, fossils, mineral specimens, and we also ask that vou please bring in an items that vou'd like to contribute. The don't have to be specifically gem related but just anthing vou think we'd like. Books, plants, art, and other items are all welcome. Open to the public and please join us help raise monev for a new projector and screen for our club.*Cash, check, or pavment by Venmo will be accepted
- May 9: CANCELLED due to inclement weather
- June 13: Donna will be giving a talk on "What's in a name?" where she will go over different names used in the gem & mineral market for different materials and when does it matter. She will have example items on hand to show and display the concepts for discussion.
- July (Summer Month - No Meeting)
- August (Summer Month - No Meeting)
- September 12 (First Meeting of Second Half of Year)
- October 10 (Membership Dues are due)
- November 14
- December 12 (Annual Holiday Party)
Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society are Proud Members of
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Old rockhounds never die, they just slowly petrify.
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