Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies

If you live in the Midwest and you're interested in mining, gemstones, minerals, lapidary or rock hounding, this is a great place to start! 

​"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."

The purpose of the Midwest Federation is
​"To promote interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archaeology and lapidary, and to sponsor and provide means of coordinating the work and efforts of groups interested in these fields."

** Source: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies' website

Midwest Federation

Gem, Mineral, & Lapidary clubs
within the
​​Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies

Arkansas
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
​New York
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin

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American Federation of
​Mineralogic Societies

"To promote popular interest and education in the various Earth Sciences, and in particular the subjects of Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Lapidary and other related subjects, and to sponsor and provide means of coordinating the work and efforts of all persons and groups interested therein; to sponsor and encourage the formation and international development of Societies and Regional Federations and by and through such means to strive toward greater international good will and fellowship."

American Federation

** Source: American Federation of Mineralogic Societies' website

Gem, Mineral, & Lapidary Clubs
within the
​American Federation of Mineralogic Societies

California Federation of Mineralogical Societies ​
California, Hawaii, Nevada and SOME Arizona

Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies 
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

Midwest Federation
Arkansas, Illinois , Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, *Utah

Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska (Western portion of state), New Mexico, North Dakota (Western portion of state), Oklahoma, South Dakota (Western portion of state), Utah, Wyoming

South Central Federation
Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas

Southeast Federation
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, *Kentucky, *Louisiana, *Virginia
*Note: Clubs are in these states, but these states are not within the Southeast Federation boundaries.

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A Great Reasource for kids interested in geology & gemstones

Special thanks to our friend Anna, who suggested this link after researching the subject with her dad. It pulls together some great topics with links to other resources. We think the information is pretty cool!
(Please note that we are not making an endorsement regarding insurance mentioned on the site.)

Rocks, Minerals, and Precious Stones
​https://brite.co/education/rocks-minerals-and-precious-stones/

REGIONAL GEM & MINERAL SHOWS 
​are usually hosted by clubs within the American Federation

Looking for a fun afternoon for the family? Look no further than your local Gem, Mineral & Lapidary Show!

Midwest Gem Shows

Teens buying geodes at the Gem Show.

American Gem Society

" The American Gem Society (AGS) is a nonprofit trade association of fine jewelry professionals dedicated to setting, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional behavior through education, accreditation, re-certification of its membership, gemological standards and gemological research." 

American Gem Society

International gem society

​"IGS was initially founded to make gemology information accessible and affordable to everyone. Members can enroll in our gemology course and take the complete course through to certification. Now, the mission has evolved to bringing together people who want to learn, discuss and trade gemstones."

INTERNATIONAL GEM SOCIETY

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