The purpose of the Rogue Gem & Geology Club is to foster healthful fellowship among its members while pursuing the activities and knowledge of the earth sciences and to serve the community by introducing its young people and adults to the wonders of the mineral world.

Regular meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at the Fruitdale Grange, 960 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass Oregon. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. Guests are always welcome.

Members are entitled to use the equipment and join in the classes that are available at the clubhouse in Grants Pass Oregon.

A one-day field trip is held each month on the second Saturday or Sunday Following the club meeting.

Membership dues of $20 per year per (immediate) family includes the bulletin, "Gems of the Rogue" and are payable at the meeting. Individual junior (youth ages 12-18) membership dues are $7 per year.

Non member subscription to the bulletin is $15 per year. Send subscriptions to PO Box 1224, Grants Pass, OR 97528. We exchange bulletins with other clubs at no charge.

Deadline to place articles in the bulletin is the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Permission to reprint material from the bulletin is granted provided due credit is given.