The objectives of the Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society are to study, disseminate, and promote interest in the earth sciences - emphasizing the various aspects of geology, paleobotany, mineralogy, and the lapidary arts, as well as to collect minerals, fossil specimens, and cutting material. Plus, we tend to socialize a lot, entertain ourselves with fabulous speakers, and eat great snacks!

Meetings are typically held on the second Saturday of each month (except March {auction}, July and August) at the Salvation Army - Irving Park Corps building at 4056 N. Pulaski Avenue, Chicago, IL at 7:30 PM. Visitors are welcome to come out and see what our club is all about! Additional events and programs are announced in the monthly meetings and in the Pick and Dop Stick, our nationally-recognized award-winning monthly bulletin (only available with membership). Member dues are currently $15 per person per year (from 9/1 to 8/31). A second adult member from the same household is an additional $5; children under 15 are free. Speaker information may be found on the "Events" page. Please contact the Treasurer (found on the "Contacts" page) for membership dues payments.