I'd like to share that we have joined the Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society, a popular local mineral collecting and educational society dedicated to rocks and minerals. If you are local to Northern California, this is a great club to join to get exposure to new opportunities for mineral collecting and education. Members enjoy benefits including a monthly club meeting at the Franklin Park club house, and access to the SRMGS facilities and workshop. Member activities include an annual picnic / BBQ, a holiday party, and the very popular mineral show that is held at the Veterans Memorial Building. SRMGS is also a member of the California Federation of Mineral Societies, and the American Federation of Mineral Societies, which dedicate resources to promotion of local clubs and mineral societies. Please consider joining our society to advance the study of geology and promote the practice of responsible rock hounding and prospecting!