Meetings are at 6:30 PM
on the 2nd Friday of each month
at the Cahaba Heights United Methodist
 3139 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243

Members of the Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society meet the 2nd Friday of each month at the Cahaba Heights United Methodist church in Cahaba Heights. We do not hold a meeting the month of our annual gem show.

Members start gathering at 6:00pm to start setting up. Meetings start at 6:30pm and last about 2 hours, but it will vary depending on the amount of business conducted and the length of the program. Of course if you can't stay until the end, we understand and don't take offense.

Visitors are always welcome as we encourage members to invite visitors.

What to expect at a typical monthly meeting:

Members gather in the fellowship room of the church for a potluck supper, program and meeting.

The doors are usually open prior to the start time giving plenty of time for those bringing a meal offering to settle in.

There will be two signup sheets, members sign-in and sign-in for our guests. A field trip sign-up if one is being offered. Fill out a name tag so we can say hi to each other in person. Other club information may be here as well so be sure you don't for get to check in. Don’t forget to put your name in the box for the door prize drawing at the end of the meeting. 

Please feel free to meet and greet, stake you out a place to sit at a table and fix you something to eat as the meeting time proceeds. Don't be shy about pulling up a chair wherever you can.

The meeting will usually begin at about 7:00pm,  giving most a chance to get something to eat and have a seat, but don't worry if you're a little behind -- just try to pay attention to the announcements and not make a ruckus as you get settled in.

After the club president calls the meeting to order and has prayer, we like to recognize any visitors at this time as well as any new members since the last meeting. We hold a short business meeting where the minutes of the last meeting are approved, and other business is concluded. Members are invited to present any new business. 

Usually a meeting hosts program; a speaker or member presentation. These programs are very interesting and hopefully hit the topic of your interest. It is surprising how often one of these presentations stirs a new interest.

During the year, in lieu of the monthly program, we have yearly events such as our Christmas party, annual business meeting, or a fundraising auction of minerals and rocks contributed by members. Be sure to watch the newsletter and be prepared to participate.

As the meeting ends, names are drawn for door prizes. Door prizes are mineral specimens, made jewelry, and the like that members have brought and donated to be given.

As you can see, the meeting is a part of the club life you will absolutely not want to miss out. So come on!