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Gem & Mineral Federation of Canada
La federation Canadienne des gemmes et des minéraux

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About the Federation:

The Gem and Mineral Federation of Canada (GMFC) was founded in 1977 as an organization to assist its members by various means to promote the earth sciences, to protect collecting sites, to educate collectors, and to foster good will, friendship and rapport among all. The federation currently consists of 55 member clubs across Canada.

Member clubs benefit from comprehensive third party liability insurance provided to members. Our federation also provides assistance to member clubs by loaning multimedia materials (such as slides and videos) for meetings, and a directory of member clubs, individuals and dealers is published yearly. An interest-free loan is provided by the GMFC to the host club of the annual show. GMFC members adhere to a Code of Conduct for Canadian collectors respecting the earth sciences, and the federation keeps its members informed of government legislation on collecting sites.

We adhere to the Code of Conduct for Canadian Collectors respecting the earth sciences.


How to Contact Us:

Mailing Address:
  • Gem and Mineral Federation of Canada
    c/o 304 - 1 Finch Bay
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
    R3T 1V9

Contacts:

  • Ron Shannon, President
    48 Cypress Way SE
    Medicine Hat, AB
    T1B 1G7
    E-mail: rshannon@memlane.com

  • Victoria Garlinski, Secretary
    304 - 1 Finch Bay
    Winnipeg, MB
    R3T 1V9
    Tel: (204) 284-8726

  • Ken Dewerson, Treasurer
    338 Sun Village, 2330 Butt Rd.
    Westbank, BC
    V4T 2L3
    E-mail: dewerson@bc.sympatico.ca

  • Alice Clarke, Membership & Directory
    13515 - 112 Ave.
    Surrey, BC
    V3R 2E9
    Fax: (604) 584-5570

  • Mark Curtis, Newsletter Editor
    E-mail: chemmark@islandnet.com

  • John Hausberg, Scholarship Foundation
    80 Coachside Terrace SW.
    Calgary, AB
    T3H 2T3
    E-mail: jah195@aol.com


Member Clubs:

Below is the list of member clubs within the Gem & Mineral Federation of Canada, as of August 2000. You must be a paid member within the GMFC to be listed here. Click on any link below to obtain more information about a member club.


Membership:

We accept new members anytime. Federation dues are normally collected during the fall. A newsletter is included with the membership. Please contact the GMFC if your club would like to become a member.


Annual Show & Convention:

Each year the GMFC and a host member club organizes a national gem, mineral and fossil show within Canada. Demonstrations, field trips, dealers, displays and speakers are featured at the annual shows. The annual meeting and committee meetings are held in conjunction with the annual show. The next show will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June 2001 (date subject to change). This time the show will be organized by a collaborating group individuals not associated with any organization. Please contact Victoria Garlinski for further information (see contacts above).


Scholarship Foundation:

This is a separate entity of the GMFC, legislated in 1992, to provide scholarships to post graduate students in the earth sciences. A scholarship nominee is appointed through a selected committee, from nominations received from its members. The nominee selects the university from which the student is chosen. The foundation accepts donations for which tax receipts are issued.


Executive for 2000/2001:

  • Past President: Ken Dewerson
  • President: Ron Shannon
  • 1st Vice-President: Dave Barclay
  • 2nd Vice-President: John Hausberg
  • 3rd Vice President: Darlene Itcush
  • Secretary: Victoria Garlinski
  • Treasurer: Ken Dewerson

    Chairs:

  • Membership / Directory / Supply: Alice Clarke
  • Newsletter Editor: Mark Curtis
  • Newsletter Awards: Trudy Martin
  • Insurance / Education: Gordon Billings
  • Public Relations: Ron Bundus
  • 2001 Show Coordinator: Victoria Garlinski, Winnipeg
  • 2002 Show Coordinator: John Hausberg, Calgary
  • GMFC Scholarship Foundation: John Hausberg, President


    GMFC Newsletter:

    The GMFC Newsletter is published three times a year and is distributed to all member clubs, dealers, and individuals. Each issue usually contains articles on mineral collecting, gemstones, faceting, fossil collecting, or some aspect of lapidary. Article contributions are welcome at anytime. Please forward all exchanges and contributions to the editor, Mark Curtis at chemmark@islandnet.com.

    Rules for Reprinting Articles:

    Most articles published in the GMFC newsletter may be reprinted for non-commercial purposes, provided credit is given to the author. Articles may not be edited or rewritten to change their meaning or substance without the authors prior written approval.

    However, please note that some articles may not be copied or reprinted in any form without the written permission from the author. If you are unable to contact the author, please contact the federation for assistance.


    Online Resources:



    Canadian Rockhound

    Canadian Directory of
    Rock & Mineral Associations

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    Official home page of the
    Gem & Mineral Federation of Canada

    Online: December 30, 1996
    Last updated: August 22, 2000
    Page maintained by the Canadian Rockhound

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