Founded: 1947 as a 501(c)4 non profit educational club - Visitors are always welcome

Objective and Purpose:
To disseminate knowledge of mineralogy and the earth sciences. To encourage study in these subjects through means of the presentation of public exhibitions, lectures, slide programs, demonstrations and similar programs. To arrange field trips for exploration, study, and collection of specimens ... The preparation, publication and distribution of articles pertaining to these fields. The encouragement of interest of young people and fostering of classes in mineralogy and lapidary arts.