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Founded 1963

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About our Federation:

The Alberta Federation of Rock Clubs (AFRC) was founded on May 11, 1963, in Red Deer, Alberta. It is currently composed of ten clubs throughout the Province. As an organization, the AFRC's mission is to assist member clubs by providing information and expertise, and to promote the study of the Earth Sciences.

The AFRC is a member of the Gem & Mineral Federation of Canada.


How to Contact Us:

Contacts:

Mailing Address:

  • Alberta Federation of Rock Clubs
    c/o Lavern Novlan
    415 Cedarille Crescent SW
    Calgary, AB
    T2W 2H5


Member Clubs:

Below is the list of member clubs within the Alberta Federation of Rock Clubs, as of December 1999. You must be a paid member within the federation to be listed here. Click on any link below to obtain more information about a member club.


Meetings:

The AFRC meets quarterly in March, May, September and December, on the first Sunday of each of these months (except May), at 11:00 AM at the Community Center in Lacombe, Alberta. The May meeting rotates accross the province and meets for 3 days on the May long weekend.


Activities:

During the May long weekend meeting, activities such as field trips, auctions, and cookouts spice up the annual meeting part, which occurs on Sunday morning beginning at 10:00 am.


Executive for 2000:

  • President: Lavern Novlan, Calgary
  • 1st Vice-Pres: Alice Watts, Lacombe
  • 2nd Vice-Pres: Lyle Trockstad, Red Deer
  • Treasurer: Irene Novlan, Calgary
  • Secretary: Marilyn Jetter, Dunmore
  • Past Pres: Ron Shannon, Medicine Hat


Newsletter:

Our newsletter, entitled "Fossil Trails", is published 5 times yearly. Please contact our federation if you wish to subscribe. All member clubs receive copies of the newsletter.


Online Resources:




Canadian Rockhound

Canadian Directory of
Rock & Mineral Associations

AFRC Logo

Official home page of the
Alberta Federation of Rock Clubs

Online: May 18, 1997
Last updated: November 7, 1999
Page maintained by the Canadian Rockhound

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