How can I get involved?
Thanks so much for your interest in the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society!
There are many ways you can support our club, simply scroll down to explore them all!
The best way to show your support is to join LGMS as a member! Our annual membership fees are low and you get many benefits for being a member. If you aren't sure yet, just come to our next monthly meeting and check it out!
The easiest way to support our club is to follow us on Facebook and share our page with any of your friends who you think would also be interested in what we have to offer.
There are many ways you can support our club, simply scroll down to explore them all!
The best way to show your support is to join LGMS as a member! Our annual membership fees are low and you get many benefits for being a member. If you aren't sure yet, just come to our next monthly meeting and check it out!
The easiest way to support our club is to follow us on Facebook and share our page with any of your friends who you think would also be interested in what we have to offer.
membership benefits
- Annual Membership of SFMS and AFMS included with membership rights included
- You will receive monthly issues of our newsletter, Lowcountry Diggings, either by mail or email. Our newsletter shares tons of exclusive information including monthly field trip opportunities to gem mines throughout the Southeast, local classes and workshops, upcoming gem shows, insider tips and tricks and more!
- Voting privileges for all adult members
- Chance for annual scholarships to attend workshops at either Wildacres or William Holland Retreat - School of Lapidary Arts
- Members are able to attend any Dixie Mineral Council Field Trips. These field trips are “hosted” by a club local to the area giving you access to local knowledge.
- Your dues also help keep our club running! The Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and we appreciate your support!
annual LGMS membership fees
ready to join?
come to one of our 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. Masks are required. You can arrive anytime between 6:30-7. Visitors & guests are always welcome!
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The fellowship begins at 6:00 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 6:30 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 2022: Second Thursday of Every Month
There is a short business meeting starting at 6:30 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 2022: Second Thursday of Every Month
- January 13 (First Meeting of the Year) : Metalsmithing demonstration by Madison Kingery of Mad Made Metals
- February 10: John Childs will be doing a presentation on the February birthstone, Amethyst, with specimen examples from his personal collection. Do you have a cool piece of Amethyst? Bring it to the meeting to share!
- March 10: Have you ever wanted to attend the biggest gem show in the world, The Tucson Gem Show? At our March meeting, Olivia Cramer & Madison Kingery will be discussing their recent trips to the Tucson Gem Show with some examples of their favorite purchases.
- April 14
- May 12
- June 9: Join the Lowcountry Gem and Mineral Society to learn all about June's birthstone: the pearl. We will cover how pearls are formed, their history in jewelry/ art, and some myths associated with these gems. Hope to see you there!
- July (Summer Month - No Meeting)
- August (Summer Month - No Meeting)
- September 8 (First Meeting of Second Half of Year) This month we are back from our summer break and having a September Show and Tell. Members of the Lowcountry Gem and Mineral Society will be sharing new specimens we have added to our collections, talking about gem shows we visited, and showing off new techniques we have learned.
- October 13 (Membership Dues are due)
- November 10
- December 8 (Annual Holiday Party)
Follow us on facebook
Joining our Facebook Group is a great way to stay up to date with the latest LGMS happenings and to connect with other members in the area, link up with your friends to attend LGMS events and more!
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