Federations
AFMS
Cacoxenite and quartz, Image Credit: Lori Carter (See more about this image below)
Midwest Federation
The Midwest Federation Of Mineralogical and Geological Societies is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies . It was organized in 1940, and one of the original four founders of the AFMS in 1947. It encompasses a region of 12 states and has about 109 different clubs.
South Central Federation of Mineral Societies
To promote popular interest and education in the various earth sciences, in particular those hobbies dealing with the art of lapidaries and the science of minerals, fossils, as well as their associated fields. To cooperate with educational and scientific institutions or other groups engage in increasing knowledge in the earth sciences.
The Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies
The Mission of the EFMLS is to assist Affiliated Member Societies and Mineralogical Related Organizations to ensure their success in their communities.
Missouri
Show Me Gems & Mineral Club Inc. Home
The Show Me Gems & Minerals Club, Inc. (SMG&MC) was organized to increase and disseminate knowledge of the earth sciences and lapidary arts, to bring closer association of persons sharing these interests, and to promote conservation, appreciation, and intelligent use of our natural geologic resources.
Rockwood Gem & Mineral Society Home
Purpose: To increase and disseminate knowledge of the earth sciences and the lapidary arts among it’s members, to bring a closer association of persons sharing those interests, and to promote the conservation, appreciation and intelligent use of our natural resources.
CMRLC is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization
The Central Missouri Rock and Lapidary Club is non-profit 501(c)3 organization for those who are interested in and want to increase their knowledge of minerals, rocks, gems, fossils, and the lapidary arts.