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Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27
10am-4pm
The Austin Gem & Mineral Society (AGMS) is thrilled to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, marking three-quarters of a century dedicated to the education, appreciation, and preservation of the earth sciences. To honor this milestone, the Society proudly announces its Diamond Jubilee—a radiant theme that will headline this year’s Gem Capers show, taking place October 17–19 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas.
Palmer Events Center, Austin
Editor’s Breakfast • SCFMS Annual Meeting • Awards Dinner
Tickets On Sale
Exhibitor’s Registration Now Open
The general public is invited to visit AGMS General Meetings in person or on ZOOM. Meetings are held at our clubhouse at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin beginning at 7:pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. If you have a question regarding an upcoming meeting, click here.
Our monthly meetings are available via Zoom video conferencing. All are welcome to attend our meetings.
Introduction to working with silver including cutting, soldering, and forming. Students will make 2 projects – rings and earrings.
Introduction to forging silver using basic bench tools to form a Single Twist Cuff Bracelet.
Introduction to making wire-wrapped jewelry
Basics on using slab and trim saws. This is a basic introduction. Students will receive 1 year of hands-on instruction and guidance from AGMS experts at no additional charge.
Basics on using machines in workshop safely and how to form cabochon stones.
Learn basic stained glass techniques to assemble a rock slab night light. Students will make at least one night light during class.
Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of the month at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin Texas.@ 7p.m.
First Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Jan – Nov.
No meeting in Dec. Nov meeting is budget planning.
4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Jan – Oct.
Every Wednesday, 6pm – 8:30pm.
3rd Saturday 10 am – 2 pm (times subject to change)
2nd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm.
3rd Thursdays, 7-9pm.
2nd Thursdays, 7-9pm.
3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM.
Officers: |
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President: | John Connors |
VP1: | Michael Egger |
VP2: | Mark Barber |
Secretary: | Jan Ozias |
Treasurer: | James Mercier |
Directors: |
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Jeff Greinert | |
Earnest Carter | |
Rob Lee King | |
Michael Burns | |
Marilyn Gilbreath | |
James (Jim) Koen |
Building: | Michael Egger |
Bylaws & Operating Procedures: | Jan Ozias |
Community Outreach: | Doretta Conrad |
Curator:
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Barbara Liebman |
Education:
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John Connors |
Field Trips: | Ron Carman |
Gem Capers: | Laird Fowler |
Historian: | Vacant |
Hospitality: | Ginger Batson |
Liaison with Regional (SCFMS) and National (AFMS) Federations: | RonCarman |
Library: | Laird Fowler |
Membership: | Jim Koen |
MinSIG: | Laird Fowler |
LapSIG:
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Ron Patillo |
Programs: | Mark Barber |
Webmaster:
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James Michener |
Workshop: | Gef Fisher |
Youth Programs: | Lorraine Chammah |
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The Austin Gem and Mineral Society is part of SCFMS (The South Central Federation of Mineral Societies). SCFMS is one of seven different regional federations in the US that are members of the AFMS (American Federation of Mineralogical Societies).
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