Welcome to the Alabama Mineral
& Lapidary Society. Referred to as AMLS.
The primary purpose of
this Society is for persons interested in the study, collection and lapidary
treatment of rocks and minerals; to socialize as members.
AMLS
uses the digital age to communicate with the members through Facebook,
email and via the website.
Members find out what’s
going on and how to participate in the club by visiting this website, reading the Rockhound
Roundup newsletter and attending club
meetings. The Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society Members-Only Facebook
group is where members can read and post.
As a member of AMLS you should plan on coming to meetings as often as practical
where we share our interests and experiences. You will be expected to participate
with the club as an active member. Our activities are held by the club members
for the benefit of club members and everyone is encouraged to engage themselves
with their interests.
Once you are a member for a while, you may be asked to take part as a
committee member in one of the clubs committees. Becoming a committee
chairperson or club officer is a fun and essential part of club life.
By doing this you will help the club function in the way it is
intended, to share the work necessary to provide member services. When
you engage with your club you will begin to learn how to enjoy
everything the club has to offer.
Communication between
members is important. We as a club welcome every member to make suggestions
and comments that will keep everyone excited to be an active part of the society.
Guests are always welcome
at meetings, we encourage members to invite others see what we enjoy as a
rock club.
The "Dues Year" runs from January 1
through December 31; dues are paid per calendar year.
Family $25, Single $20, Junior/Student $15;
these all include a Newsletter subscription. Click here to read detailed information about membership.
Members joining after June 1 in a calendar
year pay 1/2 price for the current year.
Members' dues are renewed each November for
the following calendar year.
To join the club:
Visit our
meeting before you join and get to know us.
Tell us a little about
yourself when you request an application by email.
How
did you hear about the club.
Who
do you know that is a member in the club?
What
about the club makes you interested in joining?
We
are a social club, are you planning on coming to meetings, and taking part as
as an active member?
Email your request to membership@lapidaryclub.comFeel free to ask us any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
The Membership Committee