COME TO OUR NEXT CCMGS MEETING

Learn more about what we offer at our monthly meetings and join us for our next one! See our Calendar for up to date meeting details.

The Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society holds General Education Meetings each month on the second Monday except for in June when we hold our Annual Member Picnic instead. These meetings are open to Members and the public, we welcome visitors from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage Members to bring a friend to our meetings to help us further our club’s mission of promoting the earth sciences to our local community and beyond. Check the Calendar for most up to date information on our next meeting.

Our Board of Director Business Meetings are typically held once a month. All Members and Officers will be notified of the date, time, and location details of each meeting beforehand accordingly. CCMGS thanks all of its Officers for their ongoing support of our club, and encourages all Members to consider applying for any and all Officer positions (no experience necessary!).

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Speakers

GENERAL EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA

Each of our Meetings can be a little different. But overall, you can expect them to follow the same basic format. Doors will typically open a half hour before the meeting officially begins. We will have a roll call, make special announcements, take a break for refreshments, and hold an educational program on a varying topic. All ages, experience levels, and community members are welcome to join us.

Other inclusions to our monthly meetings will vary, but may include some of the following fun activities:

PAST PROGRAMS AND SPEAKERS

The CCMGS invites both our valued members and guest speakers at our monthly General Education Meetings to share their knowledge of various topics relating to our shared hobby. Below is a brief list of subjects and speakers we’ve hosted at past meetings.

The Complex Geology of Mt. Diablo

by Rudy Trautner (2024)

Mineral Identification for Budding Mineralogists

by Michael Hopkins (2024) FILES

Presentation of Local Antique Bricks

by Primo Facchini (2024) FILES

Urban Rockhounding: Show and Tell of Searles Lake Minerals

by Cheryl Morgan (2024) FILES

Are you knowledgeable in a certain topic? If you are interested in creating and sharing a program with our club, please reach out to us here so we can discuss opportunities.