Purpose of the AFMS:
To promote popular interest and education in the various Earth Sciences, and in particular the subjects of Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Lapidary and other related subjects, and to sponsor and provide means of coordinating the work and efforts of all persons and groups interested therein; to sponsor and encourage the formation and international development of Societies and Regional Federations and by and through such means to strive toward greater international good will and fellowship.
The American Federation of Mineralogical Societies is composed of the following seven similar regional organizations of gem, mineral, and lapidary societies.
The California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS) was organized in 1936 to bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societies devoted to the study of Earth Sciences and the practice of Lapidary Arts and Crafts in the Western part of the United States.
The CFMS includes approximately 110 clubs and societies mostly in California. There are a few societies in Arizona and Nevada due to historical affiliation; Hawaii is also considered to be in the CFMS region. The CFMS is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS).
The Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc. was organized in 1950 to bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societies devoted to the study of the Earth Sciences and the practice of the Lapidary Arts and related crafts in the eastern portion of the United States. Beginning with three “founding” clubs and seven “charter” clubs, the EFMLS has now grown to approximately 150 affiliated clubs and societies with a combined membership of well over 10,000 individuals. The EFMLS is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, the umbrella association for the seven regional federations in the United States. It joined the AFMS in 1952.
The Midwest Federation Of Mineralogical and Geological Societies is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. It was organized in 1940, and one of the original four founders of the AFMS in 1947.
It encompasses a region of 11 states and has about 150 different clubs.
The Northwest Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc. was organized in 1938 to bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societies devoted to the study of the Earth Sciences and the practice of the Lapidary Arts and related crafts in the northwest portion of the United States. Beginning with seven “founding” clubs and seven “charter” clubs, the NFMS has now grown to approximately 70 affiliated clubs and societies with a combined membership of well over 5,000 individuals. The NFMS is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, the umbrella association for the seven regional federations in the United States. It joined the AFMS in 1947.
A regional federation of rockhounds whose hobby is gems, minerals and fossils. Member interests include Channel Work Jewelry, Faceting, Fossils, Gems, Gem Trees, Geology, Goldsmithing, Jewelry, Lapidary Arts, Minerals, Paleontology, Silversmithing, Wire Wrap Jewelry, Stone Carving, Knapping, Beads, and More.
Our purpose is to bring about a closer association of the Earth Science Groups in the Rocky Mountain Region. To increase and disseminate knowledge about minerals and other geologic materials. To encourage mineral study, collecting and fashioning as a hobby. To sponsor local organizations interested in similar purposes RMFMS Constitution).
SCFMS PURPOSE: To promote popular interest and education in the various earth sciences, in particular those hobbies dealing with the art of lapidaries and the science of minerals, fossils, as well as their associated fields. To cooperate with educational and scientific institutions or other groups engaged in increasing knowledge in the earth sciences. To cooperate with or become members of similar Federations in the United States and elsewhere. To assist in the formation of earth sciences societies in localities where public interest justifies their formation.
The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. was organized in 1976 to bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societies devoted to the study of Earth Sciences and the practice of Lapidary Arts and Crafts in the Southeastern part of the United States. The Southeast Federation includes approximately 80+ clubs and societies mostly in the region east of the Mississippi River and South of a line following the northern boarders of Tennessee and North Carolina. **There are a few clubs outside of this area due to historical affiliation. The Southeast Federation is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
