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What is Tuscarora Lapidary Society? Tuscarora Lapidary Society, Inc. (TLS) is chartered as a non-profit organization devoted to the promotion of the lapidary hobby (the cutting and polishing of gem stones), and of the arts and sciences associated with lapidary interests. We are a member of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies (EFMLS), and are affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS). Our society has members from all walks of life, brought together by our common interest in creating beautiful, decorative, and sometimes useful items from rocks and minerals. Through discussions of experiences and techniques, our members share their knowledge and advance their skills. We have an active Skill Improvement Program (SKIP) in which members' work in several categories is judged against prescribed standards, and certificates of accomplishment are awarded. Our individual members frequently exhibit their work in the shows of other clubs and in Federation (AFMS) shows. They have received many high awards, attesting to the quality of their work. Some have also participated in national and international faceting competitions, winning high awards. The society itself often exhibits, using fine pieces by many different members. These exhibits have frequently taken "Best in Show". We operate a series of classes and seminars on special subjects at our Howard Freeman Skill Center, located at 105 W. Jasper St., Media, PA 19063. By these, members may enlarge their abilities in different lapidary fields and become acquainted with techniques useful in special problems. An Associate Program has been established to introduce non-members to the hobby and to encourage them to participate. For more information see our Classes and Seminars section. Contact Information (Before using any of our e-mail addresses, please change the "at" to @ and the "dot" to . to send!)
President - Gary Cummings
Gemarama '07 Chairman - Nancy Marks
Class information - Gary Cummings
Newsletter Editor - Pam Wingrod
Program Chairman - Fizal Nabbie
Membership - Lola Fields
Webmaster - Janice Erickson Smith
Meetings The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month with the exception of July and August. Meetings begin at 8 PM in the lower level auditorium of the Springfield Township Municipal Building on Powell Road (next to the library) in Springfield, Delaware County, PA. A special program or presentation from a wide range of lapidary-related and mineralogical-interest topics follows the monthly business meeting. Topics in recent months have included Ancient Ivory, Opals, Meteorites, Gold Mining, Amber, Pearls, and a trip to Mongolia! Slides, displays, and demonstrations are often included in these presentations. Visitors are welcome. For more information, please write to: information "at" lapidary "dot" org (change the "at" to @ and the "dot" to . to send!) Membership Requirements Prospective Regular members in the Tuscarora Lapidary Society must be 18 years of age or older and are required to submit two or more cut and completed stones, receiving a minimum score on each as judged by one of the club's Skill Center instructors and one other member. (Beginners are invited to take beginner classes and complete two stones to be judged.) Attendance at two club meetings is also required before an application may be submitted. If you are interested in TLS membership, please contact Vice President, Gary Cummings at gjcummings "at" icdc "dot" com. In 1957, our club was started with a very dedicated group of individuals. Come back soon to read that history! Learn about how the Indian on the top of the page was created. Please direct web-related questions or comments to information "at" lapidary "dot" org (change the "at" to @ and the "dot" to . to send!)
Last updated: 06/21/07 Some images courtesy of www.theimage.com; used with permission. Graphics by Kristen Gee. Webmaster - Janice Erickson Smith ©Tuscarora Lapidary Society 2007
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