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of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.

   
The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc
The Friendly Federation - Founded in 1976 to serve.
SFMS Field Trip Committee
Rock Swaps and other "ROCK" events in the Southeast
The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum
Marion, KY
Yes, you can in Marion Kentucky. Come dig Fluorite and related minerals during the day and fluorescent minerals at night.

Scheduled Digs for 2010
  • April 17
  • May 15
  • June 5th & 6th*
  • July 10
  • August 7
  • September 11
  • October 9

*Also, dates of the Ben E. Clement Annual Gem and Mineral Show


Pre-registration is required, so register early as space is limited to the first 30 people per date.  Registration forms can be found on our website.

We will gladly schedule private digs for groups of 10 or more people.


For More Information Contact:

The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum
PO Box 391 Marion, KY 42064
Or call (270)965-4263
Or visit our website at clementmineralmuseum.org
5th Annual Ben E. Clement
Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show

June 5 & 6, 2010

at
Historic Fohs Hall
201 North Walker Street
 Marion, KY
(Next door to the museum)

Come & enjoy all the fun activities!!!!!

Museum Tours    Event Speakers
Vendor Tables      Silent Auctions
  Day and Night Digs*     
   Children’s Activities
Hourly Door Prizes

*Registration for the digs begins at 9A.M. at the
Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum

Show Hours
Saturday 9AM-5PM        Sunday 11AM-5PM

For registration and information call 270-965-4263, visit our website at ClementMineralMuseum.org or e-mail us at beclement@kynet.biz

New vendors welcome.

Rockfest
Tellus Science Museum
100 Tellus Drive
Cartersville, GA 30120

770-606-5700.

June 12-13, 2010.
June 12 10 AM – 5 PM
June 13 10 AM – 4 PM

 
A weekend full of fun for the whole family featuring gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry vendors from all over the country, children’s activities, mineral identification, demonstrations, food, music and more.

 Vendor booths are $100 for two days. Call 770-606-5711 for more information.

 Rockfest is free for members and included in the cost of admission for non-members.

 
Joe Schulman
Director of Marketing
Tellus Science Museum

Work: 770-606-5732
Cell: 678-315-3745


Graves Mountain "Rock Swap and Dig"
  • 8 am to 6 pm, Friday, October 1, 2010
  • 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday, October 2, 2010
  • 8 am to 6 pm, Sunday, October 3, 2010
  "You are invited to field collect minerals at Georgia's premiere mineral location!"
The caretaker in charge of Graves Mountain, Clarence Norman Jr., has announced plans to hold two three day digs and rock swaps on the Mountain during 2010.   He will have the mountain open to collecting from 8 am to 6 pm each day.  All participants must stop at the welcome table in the Hospitality tent to sign a liability release and make a small contribution to defray the cost of opening the mountain and providing port-o-lets.  There will be several golf cart type, four wheeled vehicles available to transport those participants who have trouble walking long distances.  The dig will cease and everyone is expected to be off the mountain by around 6 pm each day.  Participants will be allowed to park in a designated area on the mountain.
 
Rock Swap and Hot Food/Drinks:
Junior will set aside an area in the upper parking lot for tables to be setup for daily rock swaps.  Anyone who would like to setup a table(s), please contact Junior at the phone numbers listed below.  Hot food cooked on the grill, cold drinks and chips will be available for purchase on the mountain during all three days of these events.   Don't forget to bring some extra money to buy the special "Graves Mountain Rock Swap and Dig" T-shirt! 
 
             

Contact Information:
Clarence Norman Jr. (Junior) - 706.359.3862 (his business) or 706.359.2381 (his home)

 
              THESE DIGS ARE OPEN TO ALL SFMS CLUBS and the GENERAL PUBLIC!
Mark your calendar and tell all your members about these two great events!
 
Please follow this link for a map to Graves Mountain: (CLICK HERE)

DIRECTIONS: From Atlanta's I-285, take I-20 east to the exit for Washington, GA SR 78 (SR 10, SR 17) and turn left. Travel north to Washington, turn right onto SR 378 and drive 11 miles to the Graves Mountain area.  The entrance to Graves Mountain is on your right about 8/10 mile past the Lincoln county line sign.  The entrance is a paved road that goes through a gate and up a hill. Please park along the access road and then proceed to the "Welcome Tent" at the end of the pavement to obtain a liability release form and to make a donation for the portable bathrooms, etc.
 
SFMS Field Trip Committee:
Please reply by e-mail to: dmc@gamineral.org
Jim Flora - SFMS Field Trip Committee Chair

Graves Mountain code of conduct!
  • Park your vehicle in the designated area(s) only.
  • NO child under the age of 12 years old is to be allowed on the mountain because of all the dangers involved.
    CHILDREN WILL BE ALLOWED  DURING THE     "Rock Swap and Dig" IF EACH CHILD IS UNDER  ADULT SUPERVISION!
  • ALL pets must be kept under control and on a leash.
  • The Graves Mountain caretaker, Clarence Norman Jr., has final and absolute say as to where you may safely work.
  • Ladders or power tools of any kind will not be allowed. (HAND TOOLS ONLY!)
  • STAY AWAY FROM ALL HIGH WALLS!!
  • NO REPELLING OFF OF ANYTHING OR HANGING FROM ROPES!
  • NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLE ON ANY PART OF GRAVES MOUNTAIN BEYOND THE PARKING AREA! (The caretaker must accompany anyone driving beyond the parking area!)
  • EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE OFF THE MOUNTAIN BY DUSK. (Absolutely no one is allowed on Graves Mountain after dark.)
 
Please protect our ability to field collect at Graves Mountain!
Report Violations to:  Clarence Norman Jr.
706.359.3862 (his business) or 706.359.2381 (his home)
All reported violations will be held in strict confidence.   

PICTURES FROM THE ROCK SWAP AND DIG
(All photographs by Jim Flora, unless otherwise noted. . . )


Sign-in and refreshment tent





A place to sit and enjoy your food and drink!

Photograph - Mike Streeter

Parking. . .


4-wheeled cart type vehicles available for transport. 
(tips accepted!).

"Main pit"

"Digging in the Main pit"
(showing comfort station and golf cart)

"Back Pit"

"Back Pit"

"A boy and his rocks"
"Famous pose!"
(l-r) Mike Streeter, Opal, Chris Streeter, Mickey Cecil, Barbara Cecil
Photograph - Mike Streeter
Junior and Melissa Norman		 Melissa and Junior Norman
Hosts the Graves Mountain Rock swap and Digs

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