The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. (VGMS)
Shows Page.
This page contains lists of shows by member clubs of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS), Inc.; the CFMS annual show; and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) annual shows.
- The following is an attempt to explain the AFMS and CFMS situations:
- CFMS - There are approximately 135 local clubs which are members of the CFMS. Many of those clubs put on an annual show. One of these shows is also the annual CFMS show.
- AFMS - The AFMS situation is similar to the CFMS. The AFMS has seven members which are organizations similar to the CFMS and each one puts on an annual show. One of these seven shows is also the annual AFMS show.
2013 CFMS Club Shows.
May 3-5, BISHOP, CA - Lone Pine Gem & Mineral Society, Bishop Fairgrounds, Sierra Street & Fair Drive. Hours: Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3. Contact: Steve Mobley, (760) 793-6025, Email: steve@littlebearsteve.com.
May 4-5, ANAHEIM, CA - Searchers Gem & Mineral Society, Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue. Hours: Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30. Contact: John Walker, (503) 703-9465, Email: john_walker@juno.com, website: www.searchersrocks.org.
May 4-5, PASO ROBLES, CA - Santa Lucia Rockhounds, Pioneer Park & Museum, 2010 Riverside Avenue. Hours: 9-5 daily. Kim Noyes, (805) 610-0603, Email: kimnoyes@gmail.com, Website: www.slrockhounds.org.
May 4-5, YUCAIPA, CA - Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Scherer Center, 12202 First Street. Hours: Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4. Contact: Lee Peterson, (909) 794-0731, Email: res09ayd@verizon.net, Website: www.yvgms.org/wiki.
May 11-12, RENO, NV - Reno Gem & Mineral Society, Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center, 1350 N. Wells Avenue. Hours: 10-5 daily. Contact: Steve Norman, (775) 358-7322, cell (775) 560-4782, Email: snorm11@hotmail.com, Website: www.renorockhounds.com.
May 31-June 2, VENTURA, CA - Annual CFMS Show & Convention, "California Rocks", Sponsored by Conejo, Oxnard & Ventura Gem & Mineral Societies, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard. Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4. Show Chair: Rob Sankovich rmsorca@adelphia.net, (805) 494-7734. Dealer Inquiries: CFMS2013Dealers@gmail.com, (805) 765-1252, Show Website: www.cfms2013.com. CLICK THE SHOW WEBSITE FOR SHOW PACKET. Links in the show packet include registration forms, maps, show schedule, fieldtrip information, hotel and camping accommodations, etc.; page also contains links to flyers and posters.
June 8-9, LA HABRA, CA - North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. Hours: 10-5 daily. Contact: Loretta Ogden, (909) 598-2456, Email: donogden@aol.com, fbriktr1@aol.com, Website: www.nocgms.com.
June 14-16, WOODLAND HILLS, CA - Rockatomics Gem & Mineral Society, Pierce College Farm, 20800 Victory Blvd. Hours: 10-5 daily. Contact: William Rucker, (818) 428-7834, Email: rockhound@rockatomics.com, Website: http://Rockatomics.com.
June 28-30, SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Orange Belt Mineralogical Society, Western Regional Little League Ball Park, 6707 Little League Drive. Hours: 9 am to Dusk daily. Contacts: Ken & Jessica Gard, (909) 624-1782, (909) 887-5507, Email: kengard@roadrunner.com, Website: http://OBMSrocks.yolasite.com.
July 13-14, CULVER CITY, CA - Culver City Rock & Mineral Club, Culver City Veterans' Memorial Auditorium 4117 Overland Avenue. Hours: Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. Contact: Rick Shaffer, (310) 391-8429, Email: info@culvercityrocks.org, Website: www.culvercityrocks.org.
August 30-September 2, FORT BRAGG, CA - Mendocino Coast Gem & Mineral Society, Town Hall, Corner of Main & Laurel. Hours: Fri. - Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-4. Contact: Jerry Sommer, (707) 937-1833.
September 28-29, LODI, CA - Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 East Lockford Street. Hours: 10-5 daily. Contact: Jerold Kyle, (209) 368-9411, Email: jeroldkyle@yahoo.com, Website: www.stocktonlapidary.com.
September 28-29, MONTEREY, CA - Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road. Hours: Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. Contact: Janis Rovetti, (831) 372-1311, Email: janis12@sbcglobal.net, Website: www.cvgms.org.
September 28-29, SANTA ROSA, CA - Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society, Wells Fargo Center for the Art, 50 Mark West Springs Road. Hours: Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. Jolene Coon, (707) 849-9551, Email: Jolene@SRMGS.org, Website: www.srmgs.org.
October 19-20, PLACERVILLE, CA - El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society, El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive. Hours: 10-5 daily. Contact: Arlene Williams, (530) 676-2472, Email: info@rockandgemshow.org, Show Website: www.rockandgemshow.org, Club Website: www.eldoradomineralandgem.org.
November 16-17, OXNARD, CA - Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 164 Seaspray Way. Hours: Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4. Contact: Brett Johnson, (805) 822-3836, Email: show_info@oxnardgem.com, Website: www.oxnardgem.com.
Source: http://cfmsinc.org/.
2013 AFMS FEDERATIONS.
CFMS - California Federation of Mineralogical Societies,
EFMLS - Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies,
MWF - Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies,
NFMS - Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies,
RMFMS - Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies,
SCFMS - South Central Federation of Mineral Societies,
SFMS - Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
2013 Conventions and Shows.
RMFMS,
Rocky Mountain Federation,
May 17-19, 2013
Sandy, UT.
CFMS,
California Federation,
May 31-June 2, 2013,
Ventura, CA.
EFMLS,
Eastern Federation,
June 1-2, 2013,
Plainview, NY. |
NFMS,
Northwest Federation,
August 16-18, 2013,
Butte, MT.
SCFMS,
South Central Federation,
August 17-18, 2013,
Bossier City, LA.
SFMS/*****AFMS,*****
Southeast Federation,
September 20-22, 2013,
Jacksonville, FL. |
Source: http://www.amfed.org/fed_shows.htm
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