Who are we?
The Clackamette Mineral and Gem Corporation of Oregon
welcomes you to an exciting hobby. We of CMGC enjoy collecting rocks, minerals
and fossil materials. The cutting tumbling, polishing and faceting of various
minerals, whether gathered or purchased, is thoroughly fascinating. Field trips are exciting events and eagerly anticipated buy
our members. Guests are always welcome to share in these ventures where fun and
fellowship abounds for all participants.
Each October we have a rock and gem show which has proven to
be an educational and pleasurable event for the community. Members display
their skills and talents in their chosen interest of the lapidary arts and
guests are invited to participate.
In addition to financing necessities and important
functions, the show proceeds also provide educational scholarships to qualified
youth.
Our monthly Newsletter, the Clackamette Gem, keeps members
well informed of activities and subjects pertaining to earth sciences.
CMGC welcomes guests to our meetings. We conduct current
business, have rock door prizes and a short program is presented by guest
speakers or members on different phases of earth sciences.
CMGC was established in 1963 and continues to promote
interest in the lapidary arts and earth sciences through collecting gems,
education, sharing and presentation of our annual Rock and Gem Show.
CMGC is organized exclusively for education and charitable
purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |