The Midwest Mineralogical and Lapidary Society of Michigan (MMLS) is an educational nonprofit organization founded in 1956 by a group of 28 people meeting at a local rock shop. The Society is affiliated with the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Significantly, MMLS has been recognized numerous times by the Midwest and American Federations with first place (gold level) awards in the annual All American Club Awards Program.
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The Prez Says:
Hello Rockhounds:
It's our time to shine again. September was an especially busy month for me, sorry I didn't get my president's message to our editor on time for the last Rockpile.
Our SuperSwap is rapidly approaching as I write this message and will be over by the time this Rockpile gets to you. I'm sure it will be a great success and thanks to all of you for making this happen. I'm sure we all had a great time and maybe made a little cash to pay off all the "rock debts" we incurred from our summer trips.
We look forward to an exciting fall season in the club. As always, your participation, attendance and helpful feed back or any contributions to aid in our mission for spreading the hobby to others are always welcome! Good programs and field trips await us .... Dan
It's our time to shine again. September was an especially busy month for me, sorry I didn't get my president's message to our editor on time for the last Rockpile.
Our SuperSwap is rapidly approaching as I write this message and will be over by the time this Rockpile gets to you. I'm sure it will be a great success and thanks to all of you for making this happen. I'm sure we all had a great time and maybe made a little cash to pay off all the "rock debts" we incurred from our summer trips.
We look forward to an exciting fall season in the club. As always, your participation, attendance and helpful feed back or any contributions to aid in our mission for spreading the hobby to others are always welcome! Good programs and field trips await us .... Dan
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2018
Katelyn Kring attending Michigan Technological University
Krystal Krygowski attending Wayne State University
Sean Hyde attending University of Michigan, Dearborn
Book Suggestions for the Kidlets
Recently on Face Book, someone requested some book ideas for kids who are interested in geology, collecting minerals and fossils. A field guide is fine, but there is so much out there that can spark the interest and give hands on experience. Working at a library has given me the experience to watch the kids explore and what excites them. Here are a few books I would recommend to our junior Rockhounds:
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