tgms purpose

TUCSON GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY, Inc.

Our Purpose is to encourage interest and study in geology, mineralogy, lapidary, and allied earth sciences. The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. is a non-profit organization, founded in 1946 by a small group interested in the hobbies of mineral collecting and lapidary. In 1988 we were awarded the 1st Carnegie Mineralogical Award for creating a venue to promote, inform, and educate the mineral community.

Meetings
Society meetings start at 7:30 p.m. They are usually held the first Monday of the month, except February (Monday the week of the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™), June through August (potlucks), and September (second Monday due to the Labor Day Holiday).

Affiliations
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc (AFMS)
Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. (RMFMS)
International Federation of Micromount Societies (IFMS)
Metropolitan Tucson & Convention Visitors Bureau (MTCVB)
Metropolitan Tucson Chamber of Commerce (MTCC)

Contact Information
Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society office is closed on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Labor Day, July 4, New Year's Day & Memorial Day.

Phone: (520) 322-5773 FAX: (520) 322-6031
Email: tgms@tgms.org
Web Site: www.tgms.org
Mail Address: P O Box 42588, Tucson AZ 85733
Street Address: 3727 E. Blacklidge, Tucson AZ 85716

Directions to TGMS Building

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2009 Show

2009 Show