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Willowdale Gem & Mineral Club Toronto, Ontario |
About our Club:Our Willowdale Gem & Mineral Club was founded in 1963. In December 1997, we became incorporated following an update to our club constitution. The club's membership is drawn primarily from residents of Toronto and it's surrounding communities. We maintain close contact with other gem and mineral clubs in the greater Toronto area, and a few of our members hold memberships in these clubs as well.The purpose of our club is to encourage and promote all aspects of the hobby of collecting and studying rocks, minerals and fossils, and of pursuing all types of lapidary work. Our club also provides a forum for a free exchange of information and ideas regarding the hobby. In recent years, the club's main thrust has been to feature a strong program of qualified speakers on a wide spectrum of gem and mineral topics. Our regular meetings include a mineral of the month with presentation of member's specimens and a discussion of the mineral's properties. Most meetings include a silent auction of several mineral specimens, gem and mineral books and periodicals. The club's annual program includes a gem and mineral show with dealers and exhibits, an auction of club member's gems and minerals and related items, plus special events such as a potluck supper and banquet. Field trips are arranged through the Central Canadian Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CCFMS). Our club is a member of the Central Canadian Federation of Mineralogical Societies. How to Contact Us:Contacts:
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Annual Gem & Mineral Show:Each year our club organizes an annual show, usually in March. Each show typically features displays of lapidary, wire work and mineral specimens, as well as demonstrations on faceting and other lapidary techniques. Dealers are also available. Our shows are held at the Armour Heights Community Centre in Toronto. For information about our next show, please contact us.Membership:Annual membership fees are: single $12.00, and family $15.00. Enquiries concerning membership can be made by sending us a letter addressed to our postal address, or by attending one of our regular monthly meetings. We welcome new members anytime.Newsletter:Our club's monthly news bulletin, Vox Rox, is issued to members and is exchanged with other CCFMS member clubs.Online Resources:
 
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Online: March 21, 1998 |
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