Turned out to be a beautiful day up on the Saddle Mountains for this trip. We had 16 vehicles in combination with Puyallup club. About half from CMS. Really nice tumbler material. Some of it just laying around on top of the ground. Much of it just under the surface. Logs are deeper if one […]
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General Meeting – April 11th
Meeting Topic: This is our annual “Rock Bingo” night. It’s spring break so our youngsters can attend without the worry of school the next day. It’s a fun night that everyone enjoys. Everyone is to bring 3 items for prizes. It can be rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, lapidary item or any other related item. It […]
March & April – President’s Message
I am on vacation. Show is moving along and we have sold 66% of our booths for our 2019 Cascade Gem & Mineral Show. We are still looking for vendors and volunteers. Under the “Show” page you can contact us.
March 16th, 2019 Baker Lake Field Trip Report
We had beautiful weather for this fieldtrip to Baker Lake and Swift Creek. There was still quite a bit of snow to cross, but the waters were relatively shallow and easy to pick with waders and gloves. 7 CMS members made this trip. There’s interesting jasper (with golds, greens, browns, and reds) metamorphed into layers […]
CMS May 18th 2019 Field Trip: You can choose Greenwater or First Creek
CMS May 18th 2019 – If you choose Green Water Meet 8:45 AM at Enumclaw Ranger Station, 450 Roosevelt Ave. E, Enumclaw Group will leave promptly from the meeting point at 9:00 AM so don’t be late! From Renton, it’s about a 45 minute drive (30 miles) to Enumclaw. Green Water is further SE up […]
General Meeting – February 14th
Meeting has been cancelled due to weather. They are forecasting a new snow storm Thursday afternoon/evening.
General Meeting – March 14th
March’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 be either indoor or outdoor rock displays, large or […]
January 2019 – President’s Message
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 […]
January 2019 – Earn Rock Bucks
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. Earn $2 Rock Bucks: Look at 4 rocks or minerals in your collection with a magnifying glass or microscope. Then describe below what you see. What type of rock or […]
General Meeting – Thursday, January 10th
Topic: CMS Member Rich Russell is going to give a demonstration on faceting. Show ‘n Tell: Picture rocks and picture thunder eggs,
Meeting Announcements
General Meeting – April 11thMeeting Topic: This is our annual “Rock Bingo” night. It’s spring break so our youngsters can attend without the worry of school the next day. It’s a fun night that everyone enjoys. Everyone is to bring 3 items for prizes. It can be rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, lapidary item or any other related item. It cost .50 cents per player and everyone is guaranteed to go home a winner. Mark your calendar and plan on attending. The more, the merrier!! Show ‘n Tell: None tonight.
- 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.
- Board Meeting – Monday, April 8th
Our regular Board Meeting is at 7 pm. Wendy’s Restaurant located at 505 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030 We are now holding regular Show Committee meetings before the Board meeting at 6:30 pm. You do not need to be a Board Member or on a Show Committee in order to attend. You are always welcome to join us if you are interested in what goes on behind the scenes with our club or show.