Cascade Mineralogical Society

Cascade Mineralogical Society – Kent, Washington

Welcome

Cascade Mineralogical Society is a non-profit educational organization. Our club is a proud member of the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies, American Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the Washington State Mineral Council.

We welcome individuals interested in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, gems and related lapidary arts to join us. The objective of the club is to stimulate interest in the study of the earth sciences, lapidary arts and related subjects. These goals will be accomplished through educational presentations, personal experience and demonstrations at club meetings and other public presentations. The club also provides opportunities for field trips, rock collecting, and social gatherings. We are located in Kent, WA.

You are welcome to join us as a guest – so check us out!

All are welcome and membership is open to everyone.

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Keep your dues up to date. We now can accept debit or credit cards online and at our meetings.
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Online Membership and Renewals

January 2019 – President’s Message 4 Jan 2019
Happy New Year! 2018 was a very good year for our club. I hope 2019 proves to be just as great of a year. Since we are nearing 100 active members we have expanded our Board. In 2019 we have a few new faces on our Board and I am hoping for new ideas and input for our club. Please share with any Board member suggestions you may have for meeting topics, field trips and things you would like to see our club do. I am trying to work with NAMA and Roger, CMS Field Trip Leader, to put together […]

General Meeting – February 14th
February’s meeting program is on rock displays. We know all of us are rock hounds and have rocks everywhere. This is your chance to show off your hobby. Merriann has requested that you send her photos of your display of rocks, minerals or fossils. It can also be any lapidary project: a bowl, bolo tie, lamp, clock, rock display, outdoor wall, rock pile, etc. It can be either indoor or outdoor rock displays, large or small. Please send Merriann the photos as soon as possible so she can create the February presentation on rock displays. Please, if possible, include the name […]
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Board Meeting – Monday, February 11th
Board meeting is at 7 pm at Wendy’s, 505 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030. Everyone is welcome to attend a Board meeting.
The Kat
Young Tumblers
We will soon be starting regular Young Tumbers meetings. The website now has your own section. Be sure to look at to see what’s new this month and any announcements.
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January 2019 – President’s Message 4 Jan 2019
Happy New Year! 2018 was a very good year for our club. I hope 2019 proves to be just as great of a year. Since […]
January 2019 – Earn Rock Bucks 26 Dec 2018
Tell US What You See Earn $2 Rock Bucks or $5 Rock Bucks Complete the form. Print it out and bring to the January meeting. […]
General Meeting – Thursday, January 10th 26 Dec 2018
Topic: CMS Member Rich Russell is going to give a demonstration on faceting. Show ‘n Tell: Picture rocks and picture thunder eggs,
December 2018 – Presidents Message 26 Dec 2018
We have had a very successful year! December 2017 our membership was 41 families with 59 active members. Our November 2018 membership is 72 families […]
Badge Worksheet 25 Nov 2018
Nov 17th, 2018 Blanchard Hill Field Trip Report 18 Nov 2018
Gorgeous sunny weather for this fieldtrip to Blanchard Hill, although a bit chilly. The location is SW of Bellingham, about 90 miles from Renton. There […]
Holiday Potluck Dinner/Meeting/Auction – Sunday, Dec 16th 7 Nov 2018
Our annual holiday dinner is coming upon us fast! Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Sunday, December 16th. Setup is at 12 noon […]
November 2018 – President’s Message 7 Nov 2018
Again, I would like to say thank you to all our members, their families, friends, other club members and etc. that came out to help […]
Oct 20th, 2018 Clipper Mine Field Trip Report 25 Oct 2018
We had perfect fall weather for our field trip to the Clipper Mine on Sat. Oct 20th. Fall colors were gorgeous. This was probably the […]
General Meeting – November 8th 22 Oct 2018
General Meeting – November 8th Meeting Topic: Professor Katy Shaw, Geology Dept., Green River College She will about collecting samples and identifying mineral formations at […]

All meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.

General Meeting – 2nd Thursday of each month 7:00 PM at the American Legion Hall located at 25406 97th Place South, Kent, WA
Note: Google lists the address as American Legion Hall, S 252nd St Kent, WA 98030 (No building address number.)

Board Meeting – Monday before the general meeting 7:00 PM at Wendy’s Restaurant located at 505 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030
Cascade Gem and Mineral Show Planning Meeting – 6:30 before the board meeting

Google Map of meeting locations

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