Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society

FAQs

How do I become a member?

Just come to one of the meetings, they are listed on the Events Page. Once you are at the meeting just ask anyone there who the officers are and they will gladly help you out. Or, click here to visit our Membership Page.

Where the meetings being held?

Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month (except July & August) at:
St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL 60077
(Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library). Click here to go to our Meetings & Location Page.

This is all new to me, I don't want to feel out of place?

This is a great place to start. The club has members who are interested in all different areas having to do with minerals, fossils, gemstones, geology and the lapidary arts. This is a passion for most of us. Our members having varying degrees of knowledge on different subjects. We were all beginners at some point in time so don't feel you won't fit in. Someone here can help you find your way. Join us, the worst that may happen is that you will learn something!!!

What about kids?

Children of all ages are welcome at our meetings & events. We also participate in the AFMS Future Rockhounds of America (FRA) program, which promotes the growth of our hobby for future generations. This is a badge program developed just for our junior members - Geo Juniors as we like to call them. For more information on this program, visit our Future Rockhounds of America page by clicking here.