Delaware Mineralogical Society About Us Page

		The Delaware Mineralogical Society (DMS) is a club of people interested in minerals, fossils, gems, lapidary arts, and related areas. Membership is open to all ages, regardless of experience. We have been organized since 1960, and enjoy meeting to talk about our hobby, and to participate in fun, educational activities. Our monthly newsletter is The Geogram, which includes informative articles and stories, an activities page with puzzles, calendar of events, along with pertinent news about our club and the rockhounding community. We hold numerous fieldtrips, an annual show, and support educators and the Scouts in the arena of earth science advancement. DMS participates in a larger group of national clubs as a member of hobbyist alliances and federations. Membership benefits include: receipt of our monthly newsletter, access to fieldtrip sites open to few others, participation on fun and educational programs and events, assistance in identifying minerals and fossils, club library privileges, fellowship with enthusiasts (some of whom are professional scientists), opportunities to volunteer in community events, free specimens from time-to-time, and much more. Officially, The Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc. is organized as a non-profit corporation and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization. All contributions and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We welcome guests and new members to any of our events. Please do join us! Meetings: Second Monday of the month at the Greenbank Mill, Route 41 & Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, Delaware. (We do not meet in July and August.)

		Membership Dues: $20. adult, $10. student, $25. family, $7. junior. We are considering adding a Teacher Membership. Let us know what you think at: info@delminsociety.net. Click here for a printable DMS Membership Form Annual Show: We hold our Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show on the first weekend of March at the DelTech Stanton Campus. Our next show is on March 3-4, 2012! *Please join us!*

		Affiliations: DMS is a member of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical & Lapidary Societies (EFMLS), and is affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AMFED). We are hosting the 60th Annual EFMLS during our March 6-7, 2010 Show. EFMLS and AMFED Members, please do join us!


		We also participate in the North East Field Trip Alliance (NEFTA), now known as EFTA, the Eastern Field Trip Alliance. The North East Eastern Trip Alliance (NEFTA) has changed its name to Eastern Field Trip Alliance (EFTA). Why the change? Here is the reason from their website: "Previously the Northeast Field Trip Alliance (NEFTA) was asked to expand to involve all the clubs that are affiliated with EFMLS so we are now EFTA. A means of opening field trips to our fellow EFMLS members along the Eastern coast." Their website has remained the same: http://www.nefta.us/. Contact us by e-mail at: info@delminsociety.net Our mailing address is: The Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc. P. O. Box 5506 Wilmington, DE 19808-5506