The Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches
is affiliated with three
federations of mineralogical societies:
The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. was organized in 1976 to bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societies devoted to the study of Earth Sciences and the practice of Lapidary Arts and Crafts in the Southeastern part of the United States. The Southeast Federation includes approximately 80+ clubs and societies mostly in the region east of the Mississippi River and South of a line following the northern boarders of Tennessee and North Carolina.
**There are a few clubs outside of this area due to historical affiliation. The Southeast Federation is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. offers an optional Liability Insurance Program to its member clubs covering field trips, shows, club meetings , etc. and educational opportunities that constitute the real backbone of our federation. The SFMS sponsors Gem, Jewelry and Mineral workshops each year. These are held at Wildacres, near Little Switzerland in North Carolina, and at the William Holland Retreat near the small town of Young Harris in northeast Georgia. A broad range of courses related to the lapidary arts are taught by qualified instructors from throughout the Federation. All instructors are volunteers who are not paid for the highly skilled and professional experience that they bring to the workshops.
The SFMS (Southeastern Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.) also publishes a newsletter (see the Latest Edition). The SFMS has an Archive going back to Jan. 2004
The Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc. was organized in 1950 to bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societies devoted to the study of the Earth Sciences and the practice of the Lapidary Arts and related crafts in the eastern portion of the United States. Beginning with three “founding” clubs and seven “charter” clubs, the EFMLS has now grown to approximately 150 affiliated clubs and societies with a combined membership of well over 10,000 individuals. The EFMLS is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, the umbrella association for the seven regional federations in the United States. It joined the AFMS in 1952.
The EFMLS (Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc.) publishes a monthly newsletter (see the Latest Edition).
The American Federation of Mineralogical Societies is a Non-Profit Educational Federation of Seven Similar Regional Organizations of Gem, Mineral and Lapidary Societies. Founded in 1947, the purpose of The American Federation of Mineralogical Societies is 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.
The AFMS (American Federation of Mineralogical Societies) publishes a newsletter (see the Latest Edition).
Neighbor Clubs:
Florida Gold Coast Gem and Mineral Society (Broward County)