LGMS About Us
The Lowcountry Gem and Mineral Society (LGMS) of Charleston, South Carolina is a 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.
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. The society is also a founding member of the Southeastern Federation earth sciences.
The Society is a non-profit organization whose 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.”
Here is some information about fellow gem club organizations throughout SC and NC: http://www.amfed.org/sfms/club-nc-sc.html.
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2010 OFFICERS & Committee Chairpersons:
(Officers can be contacted using the contact form and choosing the appropriate subject line.)
Officers:
- President: Whit McMillan
- Vice-President: John Fee
- Secretary: Larry Moss
- Treasurer: Carol Pierce
Committee Chairpersons:
(Committee Chairpersons can be contacted using the contact form, choosing the appropriate subject line and mentioning their name in the comments area.)
- Program Chairperson: Walt McNay
- Budget Chairperson: Carol Pierce
- Public Relations Chair: Yvonne Gillis
- Field Trip Chairperson: Larry Moss
- By-Laws Chairperson: Whit McMillan
- Membership Chairperson: Barb Brenneman
- Newsletter Editor: Mark Easterbrook
- Chaplain: Marty Kersey
- Nominating Chairperson: Ken Brenneman
- Host/Hostess: Anne Turner
- Club Show Chairperson: Karen Havenstein
- Dealer Chairperson: Karen Havenstein
- State Director Liaison: Mark Easterbrook
Meetings
Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the Ashley River Fire Department on Dorchester Road, North Charleston, South Carolina. Meetings begin at 6:30 pm with refreshments and fellowship. The business portion of the meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Visitor and guests are welcome.
Each meeting has a pre-planned program designed by our Program chairperson, Walt McNay, including educational videos, silent auctions each quarter to benefit our scholarship program and "Show and Tell".
Club Meeting Dates in 2010: (Second Thursday of Every Month)
- January 7 (First Thursday of the Month)
- February 11 (Silent Auction)
- March 11 (Rocks Glow in the Dark! They really do.)
- April 8 (Getting Ready for the Show)
- May 13 (Silent Auction)
- June 10
- July 8
- August 12 (Silent Auction)
- September 9
- October 14
- November 11 (Silent Auction)
- December 9 (Holiday Party)
Special Events:
Annual Lowcountry Gem Show - May 1 & 2, 2010 Saturday and Sunday
Lowcountry Gem and Mineral Society are proud members of:
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