First Saturday Events
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the AGMS First Saturday Meet-Up and Network events April through July 2024! These events are open to the public for outreach and education
First Saturday events provide opportunities for Members to meet Members and to introduce nonmembers to AGMS. All current and future rockhounds are welcome and invited to participate in First Saturday events to learn about club meetings, events, activities and outings; talk with experts; learn more about our beloved hobby; exchange information, learn and share your interests.
Family-friendly, free, fun event. 9am to 1pm
6719 Burnet Lane, Austin, Texas
Mineral Specimen Sale & Swap Meet
Saturday, March 9th, 10 am – 2 pm
General Meeting 4th Thursday each month
The general public is invited to visit AGMS General Meetings in person or on ZOOM. Meetings are held at our clubhouse at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin beginning at 7:pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. If you have a question regarding an upcoming meeting, click here.
Our monthly meetings are available via Zoom video conferencing. All are welcome to attend our meetings.
Upcoming Classes
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
Basics on using machines in workshop safely and how to form cabochon stones.
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
Basics on using machines in workshop safely and how to form cabochon stones.
AGMS 201: Introduction to Slab and Trim Using Saws to Cut Stones
AGMS 201: Introduction to Slab and Trim Using Saws to Cut Stones
Basics on using slab and trim saws. This is a basic introduction. Students will receive 1 year of hands-on instruction and guidance from AGMS experts at no additional charge.
AGMS 501: Introduction to Wire Wrapping
AGMS 501: Introduction to Wire Wrapping
Introduction to making wire-wrapped jewelry
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
Basics on using machines in workshop safely and how to form cabochon stones.
AGMS 401: Introduction to Silversmithing
AGMS 401: Introduction to Silversmithing
Introduction to working with silver including cutting, soldering, and forming. Students will make 2 projects – rings and earrings.
AGMS 201: Introduction to Slab and Trim Using Saws to Cut Stones
AGMS 201: Introduction to Slab and Trim Using Saws to Cut Stones
Basics on using slab and trim saws. This is a basic introduction. Students will receive 1 year of hands-on instruction and guidance from AGMS experts at no additional charge.
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Austin Gem and Mineral Society
Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of the month at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin Texas.@ 7p.m.
Join us for our first 2024 First Saturday event April 6th from 9 to 1 on the AGMS Parking Lot at 6719 Burnet Lane Austin Texas. The First Saturday events are open to the public and free to attend. We'll have door prizes, youth activities, rock identification, jewelry sales, rough, slabs, minerals, and fossils for sale. The Austin Community College Jewelry Dept and the Nature's Treasurers Rock shop will have booths sales. Plus club member sales booths!
Don't miss out! Join in on the fun of seeing a wide variety of rocks gems minerals and fossils. Visit with rock identification experts and learn more about your love and fascination of rocks!
Bring your rocks for identification! This is a FREE event open to all interested in the many aspects of rocks!
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How often do y'all have these first Saturday events?
Can’t- I live in Illinois
we are looking forward to this saturday !!!
Mark your calendar and plan to join AGMS for our First 2024 First Saturday parking lot event Saturday April 6th from 9am to 1pm! We'll have Member Sales, ID My Rock, Club Sales, Info Booths, Gem Capers Wheel fun, Youth Booth Activity, Door Prizes and MORE!
6719 Burnet Lane Austin Texas
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Looking forward to the first Saturday in April !!!!
Mark your calendar and plan to join AGMS for our First 2024 First Saturday parking lot event Saturday April 6th from 9am to 1pm! We'll have Member Sales, ID My Rock, Club Sales, Info Booths, Gem Capers Wheel fun, Youth Booth Activity, Door Prizes and MORE!
6719 Burnet Lane Austin Texas
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Is this open to nonmembers
AGMS Calendar
Board Meetings:
First Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Jan – Nov.
No meeting in Dec. Nov meeting is budget planning for 2025.
Club Meetings (Open to the Public):
4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Jan – Oct.
Nov date is 11/14 due to Thanksgiving.
Dec meeting is Annual Dinner on 12/12/2024.
Open Workshop:
Every Wednesday, 6pm – 8:30pm.
3rd Saturday 10 am – 2 pm (times subject to change)
Min SIG:
2nd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm.
Lap SIG:
3rd Thursdays, 7-9pm.
Show Committee:
2nd Thursdays, 7-9pm.
Show dates: Oct 18-20, 2024. Packing and setup Thursday preceding show.
Paleo Club
3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM.
First Saturday
April – Sept.
August reserved for AGMS Annual Auction. Setup Friday evening.
Gem & Mineral News
- Montana Agate Bench Tipsby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on April 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Needles Blue Agate: What to Cutby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on April 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
- What is an Agate?by Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on April 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Fire Agate From Joy Valley, Arizonaby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on April 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Exploring the Montana Dinosaur Trailby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on April 7, 2024 at 10:00 am
Upcoming Gem & Mineral Shows
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
April 6-7— Annual show; Southwest Gem & Mineral Society
Morris Center @ Joe Freeman Coliseum, 475 AT&T Parkway Gate E
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4
Adults $5, Seniors/Military $3, Child Under 7 $1
Contact Robert Bowie, (830) 387-1766; Email: krbotx@gvtc.com; Website: swgms.org
ALPINE, TEXAS
April 19-21— Alpine Gem & Mineral Show
Alpine Civic Center, 801 W Holland Ave
Fri-Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4
Free Admission
https://www.facebook.com/Chihuahuan-Desert-Gem-Mineral-Club-300125913343720/
WACO, TEXAS
May 4-5— 64th Annual Waco Gem and Mineral Club Show
Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Dr, Waco, TXÂ 76707.
Sat-Sun. 10-5
$5-Adults, $3-Children Age 7-17, Free-Children 6 & Under, Free-Uniformed Scouts
PLANO, TEXAS
May 17-19— Texas Mineral & Fossil Show
PLANO EVENT CENTER, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas 75074.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
May  25-26— Annual show; Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club
Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $7-Adults, $5-Military, Seniors, Students, Free-Children 12 & Under.
Contact: Glenda Bradley/Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club, (817) 229-5467
Email: fwgmc.info@gmail.com
Website: fortworthgemandmineralclub.org
Congratulations to the 2024 Officers and Board Members
Officers: |
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| President: | John Connors |
| VP1: | Michael Egger |
| VP2: | Mark Barber |
| Secretary: | Jan Ozias |
| Treasurer: | James Mercier |
Directors: |
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| Jeff Greinert | Â |
| Earnest Carter | Â |
| James Michener | Â |
| Michael Burns | Â |
| Marilyn Gilbreath | Â |
| James (Jim) Koen | Â |
LEADS for Standing Committees & Special Interest Groups
| Building: | Michael Egger |
| Bylaws & Operating Procedures: | Jan Ozias |
| Community Outreach: | Doretta Conrad |
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Curator:
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Barbara Liebman |
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Education:
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John Connors |
| Field Trips: | Ron Carman |
| Gem Capers: | Laird Fowler |
| Historian: | Vacant |
| Hospitality: | Ginger Batson |
| Liaison with Regional (SCFMS) and National (AFMS) Federations: | RonCarman |
| Library: | Laird Fowler |
| Membership: | Jim Koen |
| MinSIG: | Laird Fowler |
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LapSIG:
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Ron Patillo |
| Programs: | Mark Barber |
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Webmaster:
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James Michener |
| Workshop: | Gef Fisher |
| Youth Programs: | Lorraine Chammah |
The Austin Gem and Mineral Society welcomes you to join us!
Membership Benefits
- Connection and networking with other rock hounds, mineral collectors, geological experts, jewelry artists, gem and mineral professionals and experts, gem and mineral vendors, educators, and a plethora of rock related subject matter experts in a wide variety of gem and mineral related topics.
- General club meetings offer speakers and presentations on a wide variety of gem and mineral topics.
- Access to our website membership portal includes access to member blogs, member specific announcements, posts on member boards, SIG meetings/topics and online discussions (Special Interest Groups: Min Sig, Paleo SIG, Silversmithing SIG, Jewelry SIG, Lapidary Sig, Faceting SIG)
- Access to clubhouse resources includes: large meeting room, lapidary/cabbing workshop, faceting workshop, slab shack saws, extensive resource library, and display exhibits of gems and minerals
- Annual events and activities include: Gem Capers (annual gem and mineral show held at the Austin Palmer Event Center), Swap Meet, Club Auction, Holiday Party
- Classes: Cabbing, Faceting, Silversmithing, Slab Saw, other classes are offered as needs and instructors are identified
- Field trips and rock hunts for members only
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Federation and Club Resources
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Federation of Mineral Societies
The Austin Gem and Mineral Society is part of SCFMS (The South Central Federation of Mineral Societies). SCFMS is one of seven different regional federations in the US that are members of the AFMS (American Federation of Mineralogical Societies).
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