Post by 1dave on Nov 26, 2020 11:39:13 GMT -7
@spiceman got me wondering, so I found 
With this many clubs there must be a rock somewhere.
Rockhounding Ohio
Ohio is a good state for rockhounding. Ohio is well known for its Ohio flint and its flint deposits. The state also is known for its fossils. Lesser known, however, is that Ohio is home to the largest geode in the world. Ohio also has numerous natural arches in the southern and eastern portions of the state. In addition, numerous prehistoric earthworks are located in Ohio. Southern Ohio also is home to the Serpent Mound Crater, an ancient meteorite crater.
State Rocks, Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, & Dinosaurs
Rockhounding Tip: Knowing state rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, and dinosaurs often can be very useful information for rockhounders. Ordinarily, states with significant mineral deposits, valuable gemstones, fossils, or unusual or significant rock occurrences will designate an official state mineral, rock/stone, gemstone, fossil, or dinosaur to promote interest in the state’s natural resources, history, tourism, etc. Accordingly, such state symbols often are a valuable clue as to potential worthwhile rockhounding opportunities.
Ohio - Gem - Flint
Ohio Flint
State Gemstone: Ohio Flint (1965)
Ohio designated Ohio flint as its official state gemstone in 1965. Flint – like chert, jasper, chalcedony, and agate - is a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz (meaning that its crystal structure is so small that it cannot be seen by the naked eye). Each of these materials can be knapped to form tools such as knives, spear points, arrowheads, and scrappers. In addition, when struck by steel, flint will produce a spark, which is why it was used in flintlock firearms and to start fires. In Ohio, large quantities of flint exist, especially in the eastern and central parts of the state. The most famous deposit of Ohio flint, the Pennsylvanian-age Vanport flint, occurs in an area of eastern Licking and western Muskingum counties known as Flint Ridge. The Vanport flint consists of laterally discontinuous meganodules of secondarily chertified limestone. This material occurs in a wide variety of colors.
Ohio - fossil - Isotelus (Huffman Dam)
Isotelus from Hoffman Dam
State Fossil: Isotelus (1985)
Ohio designated the trilobite genus Isotelus as its official state invertebrate fossil in 1985. Isotelus is a genus of extinct marine arthropod of the class trilobite. A trilobite was an invertebrate marine creature that had a hard outer shell or skeleton. Two lines crossed the body of the trilobite, making it appear to be in three parts. Trilobite means “three-lobed creature.” Isotelus primarily lived in the shallow seas that covered Ohio during the Ordovician Age, about four hundred forty million years ago. Although over 20,000 species of trilobites are known, Isotelus was a predatory giant among its fellows, crawling along the sea floor in search of smaller creatures to feed on. Trilobites were a very successful group of arthropods during the Paleozoic Era. As arthropods -- relatives of modern insects and crabs -- they had a segmented body, jointed appendages, and a tough exoskeleton. Usually only the exoskeleton is found as a fossil, but occasional specimens of some trilobites have been found which show that underneath the shell was the body of an animal somewhat similar to a pill bug, with a pair of legs on every segment, and even antennae. Why the group died out remains a mystery, but the mass extinction at the end of the Paleozoic Era rang the death knell for over 90% of the world's species, trilobites included. A partial specimen of a large specimen of Isotelus was discovered during a geological survey of Ohio in 1837-38. A complete, 14.5-inch specimen was uncovered in 1919 during construction of the Huffman Dam near Dayton (it was donated to the Smithsonian and is on display). While the largest complete Isotelus known measures 16 inches, partial remains indicate that the largest individuals may have grown to as much as 28 inches.
Rockhounding Resources
State-specific rockhounding books (including the books listed here as well as other books), regional rockhounding site guides, and other helpful rockhounding resources are identified - by category - in the Books & Gear section of Gator Girl Rocks with a link to the Gator Girl Rocks Amazon Store where you may easily browse selected resources and securely place an order. Your order will benefit Charity Rocks!
Geological Survey logo - Ohio
Ohio is a good state for rockhounding. Ohio is well known for its Ohio flint and its flint deposits. The state also is known for its fossils. Lesser known, however, is that Ohio is home to the largest geode in the world. Ohio also has numerous natural arches in the southern and eastern portions of the state. In addition, numerous prehistoric earthworks are located in Ohio. Southern Ohio also is home to the Serpent Mound Crater, an ancient meteorite crater.
State Rocks, Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, & Dinosaurs
Rockhounding Tip: Knowing state rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, and dinosaurs often can be very useful information for rockhounders. Ordinarily, states with significant mineral deposits, valuable gemstones, fossils, or unusual or significant rock occurrences will designate an official state mineral, rock/stone, gemstone, fossil, or dinosaur to promote interest in the state’s natural resources, history, tourism, etc. Accordingly, such state symbols often are a valuable clue as to potential worthwhile rockhounding opportunities.
Ohio - Gem - Flint
Ohio Flint
State Gemstone: Ohio Flint (1965)
Ohio designated Ohio flint as its official state gemstone in 1965. Flint – like chert, jasper, chalcedony, and agate - is a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz (meaning that its crystal structure is so small that it cannot be seen by the naked eye). Each of these materials can be knapped to form tools such as knives, spear points, arrowheads, and scrappers. In addition, when struck by steel, flint will produce a spark, which is why it was used in flintlock firearms and to start fires. In Ohio, large quantities of flint exist, especially in the eastern and central parts of the state. The most famous deposit of Ohio flint, the Pennsylvanian-age Vanport flint, occurs in an area of eastern Licking and western Muskingum counties known as Flint Ridge. The Vanport flint consists of laterally discontinuous meganodules of secondarily chertified limestone. This material occurs in a wide variety of colors.
Ohio - fossil - Isotelus (Huffman Dam)
Isotelus from Hoffman Dam
State Fossil: Isotelus (1985)
Ohio designated the trilobite genus Isotelus as its official state invertebrate fossil in 1985. Isotelus is a genus of extinct marine arthropod of the class trilobite. A trilobite was an invertebrate marine creature that had a hard outer shell or skeleton. Two lines crossed the body of the trilobite, making it appear to be in three parts. Trilobite means “three-lobed creature.” Isotelus primarily lived in the shallow seas that covered Ohio during the Ordovician Age, about four hundred forty million years ago. Although over 20,000 species of trilobites are known, Isotelus was a predatory giant among its fellows, crawling along the sea floor in search of smaller creatures to feed on. Trilobites were a very successful group of arthropods during the Paleozoic Era. As arthropods -- relatives of modern insects and crabs -- they had a segmented body, jointed appendages, and a tough exoskeleton. Usually only the exoskeleton is found as a fossil, but occasional specimens of some trilobites have been found which show that underneath the shell was the body of an animal somewhat similar to a pill bug, with a pair of legs on every segment, and even antennae. Why the group died out remains a mystery, but the mass extinction at the end of the Paleozoic Era rang the death knell for over 90% of the world's species, trilobites included. A partial specimen of a large specimen of Isotelus was discovered during a geological survey of Ohio in 1837-38. A complete, 14.5-inch specimen was uncovered in 1919 during construction of the Huffman Dam near Dayton (it was donated to the Smithsonian and is on display). While the largest complete Isotelus known measures 16 inches, partial remains indicate that the largest individuals may have grown to as much as 28 inches.
Rockhounding Resources
State-specific rockhounding books (including the books listed here as well as other books), regional rockhounding site guides, and other helpful rockhounding resources are identified - by category - in the Books & Gear section of Gator Girl Rocks with a link to the Gator Girl Rocks Amazon Store where you may easily browse selected resources and securely place an order. Your order will benefit Charity Rocks!
Geological Survey logo - Ohio
With this many clubs there must be a rock somewhere.
Ohio Gem and Mineral Clubs
State Fossil: Trilobite Gemstone: Flint
Bird: Cardinal Flower: Scarlet Carnation
Motto: With God All Things Are Possible Nickname: Buckeye State
Help Us Update! Add or Update Your Club's Information
E-Mail Addresses Are "Broken" as an Anti-spam Measure.
BELPRE
Ohio Valley Gem and Mineral Society
805 Westview Drive
Belpre, Ohio 45714
Meeting Place: Belpre Senior Citizens Building Belpre, Ohio
Meeting Time: First Thursday of Month 7:00PM except in August (annual picnic)
Primary Contact: Shirley Calendine E-Mail: Cleobell9[at]aol.com Phone: [740] 423-9764
Secondary Contact: Larry Miller Phone: [740] 678-2230
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies
Brunswick - BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL GEOLOGY SOCIETY
3581 Center Rd. (44212)
Meetings: Tuesday 2:30pm (during The School Year)
CANTON
Stark County Ohio Gem and Mineral Club
5300 Tyner Street NW
Canton, Ohio 44614
Meeting Place: Sippo Lake Clubhouse
Meeting Time: First Tuesday at 7:33pm
Primary Contact: Liason E-Mail: starkcoohiogemandmineralclub[at]yahoo.com Phone: [330] 669-2592
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
CINCINNATI-GOSHEN
Cincinnati Mineral Society
www.mineralsociety.org
2948 Rontina Drive
Goshen, Ohio 45122
Meeting Place: Sharon Woods Visitor Center
Meeting Time: 2nd Friday of the month 8pm Sept-May
Primary Contact: Jim Budnik E-Mail: wisoh[at]msn.com Phone: [513] 575-1990
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
CINCINNATI-GOSHEN
Greater Cincinnati Lapidary & Faceting Society
www.cincinnatilapidary.org
2948 Rontina Drive
Goshen, Ohio 45122
Meeting Place: Symmes Library, 11850 Enyart, Loveland, Ohio
Meeting Time: 2nd Monday of the month
Primary Contact: Ray Scott E-Mail: lrayscott[at]yahoo.com Phone: [513] 800-9818
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
Cincinnati - Dry Dredgers, Inc.
Federation: An Association of Amatuer Geologists and Fossil Collectors
Address: Department of Geology
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013
Meetings: see web site or newsletter, 8 PM
Location: University of Cincinnati
Room 207 Braunstein Hall (Old Physics Building)
Contact: Greg Hand - Plublicity and Bulletin
Telephone: 513-556-1822
CLEVELAND
Parma Lapidary Club
www.parmalapidary.com
P.O. Box 110311
Cleveland, Ohio 44111
Meeting Place: 2130 West 110th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday each month except July, 7:30 pm
Primary Contact: Susan Zaborowski E-Mail: zaborowskisusan[at]yahoo.com/font>
Secondary Contact: Larry Pompeo E-Mail: p1tax[at]sbcglobal.net
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
Cleveland - MICROMINERAL SOCIETY OF THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
2495 Deborah Dr., Beachwood, OH 44122
Meetings: 4th Saturday, 1:00 pm(except Sept)
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval
CUYAHOGA FALLS
Akron Mineral Society
244 Chestnut Drive
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
Meeting Place: see address above
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. Second Saturday of each month, except during Summer
Primary Contact: Terry Warner, Pres. E-Mail: homeport23[at]earthlink.net Phone: [330] 644-5999
Secondary Contact: Bob Powers E-Mail: AkronMineralNews[at]aol.com Phone: [440] 237-6170
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
CUYAHOGA FALLS
Summit Lapidary Club
lapidaryclubofohio.org
244 Chestnut Avenue
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
Meeting Place: see address above
Meeting Time: First Tuesday of each month, also every Saturday a.m.
Primary Contact: Dave Macseonin E-Mail: tailordave[at]yahoo.com Phone: [330] 474-1576
Secondary Contact: Pat Powers E-Mail: slcnewsletter[at]aol.com Phone: [440] 237-6170
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
Dayton - DAYTON GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
114 Marchester Dr., Kettering, OH 45429
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 pm (except July picnic & Dec. party)
Elyria - LAKE ERIE GEM & GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
10735 LaGrange Rd. (44035)
Meet 3rd Monday, 7:30 pm (except Jan.)
Visitors Ctr., Metro Park
Diagonal Rd.
Hamilton - FT. HAMILTON GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
1818 Gephert (45013)
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 7:30 pm
Firehouse Community Room
Lakewood - ROCKPORT LAPIDARY CLUB
4219 Brainard Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 8:00 pm (Sept.-June)
FOP Hall, 26145 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
Mansfield - RICHLAND LITHIC & LAPIDARY SOCIETY
Meetings: 1st Monday of month; if holiday, next Monday, 7:30 PM
Location: Kingwood Center Gatehouse
900 Park Ave. West Mansfield, OH 44906
Medina - CHIPPEWA GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
Federation: Midwest
Mailing: 9058 Chatham Road Medina, Ohio 44256
Meetings: 2nd Saturday of the Month, 7:30 - 8:30
Location: 9100 Chatham Road Medina, Ohio 44256
E-mail: Club E-mail
Medina - MEDINA COUNTY GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
6818 Spencer Lake Rd. (44256)
Meetings: 1st Friday, 7:30 pm (Sept.-June)
Medina Library Meeting Rm.
Mentor - LAKESHORE MINERAL & LAPIDARY SOCIETY
6351 Ramblewood Dr. (44060)
Meetings: 4th Friday, 8:00 pm
Mentor Christian Church
8751 Mentor Ave.
NEWARK
Licking County Rock & Mineral Society
www.newark.osu.edu/facultystaff/personal/jstjohn/Documents/LCRMS/LCRMS.htm
James St. John; 1179 University Drive; Ohio State University at Newark
Newark, Ohio 43055
Meeting Place: Heritage Hall (= 1058 East Main Street), eastern side of Newark, Ohio
Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday of most months, starting at 7 PM.
Primary Contact: James St. John E-Mail: stjohn.2[at]osu.edu Phone: [non] non-none
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
North Fairfield - FIRELANDS GEOLOGICAL CLUB
1509 Walnut Rd. (44855)
Meetings: 1st Moday, 8:00 pm (Sept.-June)
St. Peter Luteran Church
PARMA
Parma Lapidary Club
www.parmalapidary.com
12961 West Linden Lane
Parma, Ohio 44130
Meeting Place: 3488 W. 25th St., Cleveland, OH
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday each month except July, 7:30 pm
Primary Contact: Klaus Kulgen E-Mail: kkulksk[at]aol.com Phone: [216] 441-5804
Secondary Contact: Jan Widiger E-Mail: jwidiger[at]stratos.net Phone: [440] 886-4992
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
PERRY
North Coast Fossil Club
ncfclub,org
Craig Tipton (Treasurer)
3595 Call Road
Perry, Ohio 44081
Meeting Place: Parma-Snow branch of Cuyahoga Public Library, Snow Rd, Brooklyn Hts, OH
Meeting Time: 3rd Saturday of each month, 10 am
Primary Contact: Jim Supp (Pres) E-Mail: supp[at]cox.net Phone: [832] 647-7933
Secondary Contact: Craig Tipton E-Mail: cdtipton[at]windstream.net
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
PLAIN CITY
Columbus Rock & Mineral Society
www.columbusrockandmineralsociety.org
9864 State Rt. 736
Plain City, Ohio 43064
Meeting Place: 947 Goodale Ave., Grandview Hts., Columbus OH
Meeting Time: 7:30 p.m., 4th Fri. of month, except 3rd Fri. May & Nov., no meeting
Primary Contact: Fred Blyth E-Mail: fblyth[at]columbus.rr.com Phone: [614] 873-6955
Secondary Contact: Sue Guril E-Mail: srguirl[at]yahoo.com Phone: [614] 262-1484
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
Port Clinton - PORT CLINTON EARTH SCIENCE CLUB
507 Primrose, Galion, OH 44833
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 pm (except Jan.)
Ida Rabb Library
Rittman - WAYNE COUNTY GEM & MINERAL CLUB
87 N. 4th St. (44270-1333)
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:15 pm (Sept.-June)
Wayne County Library
North Market & Larwill Ste., Wooster
Springfield - MIAMI VALLEY MINERAL & GEM CLUB
231 W. State St. (45506)
Meetings: 2nd Sunday, 2:00 pm. (Sept.-May)
YMCA, Fairborn, OH
Strongsville - MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
4219 Brianard Rd., Chagin Falls, OH 44022
Meetings: 4th Monday, 7:30 pm, Members Homes
Sylvania - MIDEAST FACETERS GUILD
6758 Erie (43560)
TOLEDO
Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club
toledogemandrockhoundclub.com
5403 Elmer DR.
Toledo, Ohio 43615
Meeting Place: Toledo Botanical Garden�, Crosby Conference Center
Meeting Time: 3rd Wed each Month @ 7:00PM
Primary Contact: Stephen Shimatzki E-Mail: sjs132[at]accesstoledo.com Phone: [419] 861-0147
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
TROY
Brukner Gem and Mineral Club
www.bruknergemandmineralclub.com
5995 Horseshoe Bend Road Troy, Ohio
Troy, Ohio 45373
Meeting Place: Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road Troy, Ohio
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of each month 7:00 p.m.
Primary Contact: Dewey Buck E-Mail: bruknergemclub[at]gmail.com Phone: [937] 335-4375
Secondary Contact: Mike Manning E-Mail: Manningsrockshop[at]live.com Phone: [937] 552-4705
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
State Fossil: Trilobite Gemstone: Flint
Bird: Cardinal Flower: Scarlet Carnation
Motto: With God All Things Are Possible Nickname: Buckeye State
Help Us Update! Add or Update Your Club's Information
E-Mail Addresses Are "Broken" as an Anti-spam Measure.
BELPRE
Ohio Valley Gem and Mineral Society
805 Westview Drive
Belpre, Ohio 45714
Meeting Place: Belpre Senior Citizens Building Belpre, Ohio
Meeting Time: First Thursday of Month 7:00PM except in August (annual picnic)
Primary Contact: Shirley Calendine E-Mail: Cleobell9[at]aol.com Phone: [740] 423-9764
Secondary Contact: Larry Miller Phone: [740] 678-2230
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies
Brunswick - BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL GEOLOGY SOCIETY
3581 Center Rd. (44212)
Meetings: Tuesday 2:30pm (during The School Year)
CANTON
Stark County Ohio Gem and Mineral Club
5300 Tyner Street NW
Canton, Ohio 44614
Meeting Place: Sippo Lake Clubhouse
Meeting Time: First Tuesday at 7:33pm
Primary Contact: Liason E-Mail: starkcoohiogemandmineralclub[at]yahoo.com Phone: [330] 669-2592
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
CINCINNATI-GOSHEN
Cincinnati Mineral Society
www.mineralsociety.org
2948 Rontina Drive
Goshen, Ohio 45122
Meeting Place: Sharon Woods Visitor Center
Meeting Time: 2nd Friday of the month 8pm Sept-May
Primary Contact: Jim Budnik E-Mail: wisoh[at]msn.com Phone: [513] 575-1990
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
CINCINNATI-GOSHEN
Greater Cincinnati Lapidary & Faceting Society
www.cincinnatilapidary.org
2948 Rontina Drive
Goshen, Ohio 45122
Meeting Place: Symmes Library, 11850 Enyart, Loveland, Ohio
Meeting Time: 2nd Monday of the month
Primary Contact: Ray Scott E-Mail: lrayscott[at]yahoo.com Phone: [513] 800-9818
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
Cincinnati - Dry Dredgers, Inc.
Federation: An Association of Amatuer Geologists and Fossil Collectors
Address: Department of Geology
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013
Meetings: see web site or newsletter, 8 PM
Location: University of Cincinnati
Room 207 Braunstein Hall (Old Physics Building)
Contact: Greg Hand - Plublicity and Bulletin
Telephone: 513-556-1822
CLEVELAND
Parma Lapidary Club
www.parmalapidary.com
P.O. Box 110311
Cleveland, Ohio 44111
Meeting Place: 2130 West 110th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday each month except July, 7:30 pm
Primary Contact: Susan Zaborowski E-Mail: zaborowskisusan[at]yahoo.com/font>
Secondary Contact: Larry Pompeo E-Mail: p1tax[at]sbcglobal.net
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
Cleveland - MICROMINERAL SOCIETY OF THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
2495 Deborah Dr., Beachwood, OH 44122
Meetings: 4th Saturday, 1:00 pm(except Sept)
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval
CUYAHOGA FALLS
Akron Mineral Society
244 Chestnut Drive
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
Meeting Place: see address above
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. Second Saturday of each month, except during Summer
Primary Contact: Terry Warner, Pres. E-Mail: homeport23[at]earthlink.net Phone: [330] 644-5999
Secondary Contact: Bob Powers E-Mail: AkronMineralNews[at]aol.com Phone: [440] 237-6170
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
CUYAHOGA FALLS
Summit Lapidary Club
lapidaryclubofohio.org
244 Chestnut Avenue
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
Meeting Place: see address above
Meeting Time: First Tuesday of each month, also every Saturday a.m.
Primary Contact: Dave Macseonin E-Mail: tailordave[at]yahoo.com Phone: [330] 474-1576
Secondary Contact: Pat Powers E-Mail: slcnewsletter[at]aol.com Phone: [440] 237-6170
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
Dayton - DAYTON GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
114 Marchester Dr., Kettering, OH 45429
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 pm (except July picnic & Dec. party)
Elyria - LAKE ERIE GEM & GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
10735 LaGrange Rd. (44035)
Meet 3rd Monday, 7:30 pm (except Jan.)
Visitors Ctr., Metro Park
Diagonal Rd.
Hamilton - FT. HAMILTON GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
1818 Gephert (45013)
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 7:30 pm
Firehouse Community Room
Lakewood - ROCKPORT LAPIDARY CLUB
4219 Brainard Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 8:00 pm (Sept.-June)
FOP Hall, 26145 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake
Mansfield - RICHLAND LITHIC & LAPIDARY SOCIETY
Meetings: 1st Monday of month; if holiday, next Monday, 7:30 PM
Location: Kingwood Center Gatehouse
900 Park Ave. West Mansfield, OH 44906
Medina - CHIPPEWA GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
Federation: Midwest
Mailing: 9058 Chatham Road Medina, Ohio 44256
Meetings: 2nd Saturday of the Month, 7:30 - 8:30
Location: 9100 Chatham Road Medina, Ohio 44256
E-mail: Club E-mail
Medina - MEDINA COUNTY GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY
6818 Spencer Lake Rd. (44256)
Meetings: 1st Friday, 7:30 pm (Sept.-June)
Medina Library Meeting Rm.
Mentor - LAKESHORE MINERAL & LAPIDARY SOCIETY
6351 Ramblewood Dr. (44060)
Meetings: 4th Friday, 8:00 pm
Mentor Christian Church
8751 Mentor Ave.
NEWARK
Licking County Rock & Mineral Society
www.newark.osu.edu/facultystaff/personal/jstjohn/Documents/LCRMS/LCRMS.htm
James St. John; 1179 University Drive; Ohio State University at Newark
Newark, Ohio 43055
Meeting Place: Heritage Hall (= 1058 East Main Street), eastern side of Newark, Ohio
Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday of most months, starting at 7 PM.
Primary Contact: James St. John E-Mail: stjohn.2[at]osu.edu Phone: [non] non-none
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
North Fairfield - FIRELANDS GEOLOGICAL CLUB
1509 Walnut Rd. (44855)
Meetings: 1st Moday, 8:00 pm (Sept.-June)
St. Peter Luteran Church
PARMA
Parma Lapidary Club
www.parmalapidary.com
12961 West Linden Lane
Parma, Ohio 44130
Meeting Place: 3488 W. 25th St., Cleveland, OH
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday each month except July, 7:30 pm
Primary Contact: Klaus Kulgen E-Mail: kkulksk[at]aol.com Phone: [216] 441-5804
Secondary Contact: Jan Widiger E-Mail: jwidiger[at]stratos.net Phone: [440] 886-4992
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
PERRY
North Coast Fossil Club
ncfclub,org
Craig Tipton (Treasurer)
3595 Call Road
Perry, Ohio 44081
Meeting Place: Parma-Snow branch of Cuyahoga Public Library, Snow Rd, Brooklyn Hts, OH
Meeting Time: 3rd Saturday of each month, 10 am
Primary Contact: Jim Supp (Pres) E-Mail: supp[at]cox.net Phone: [832] 647-7933
Secondary Contact: Craig Tipton E-Mail: cdtipton[at]windstream.net
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
PLAIN CITY
Columbus Rock & Mineral Society
www.columbusrockandmineralsociety.org
9864 State Rt. 736
Plain City, Ohio 43064
Meeting Place: 947 Goodale Ave., Grandview Hts., Columbus OH
Meeting Time: 7:30 p.m., 4th Fri. of month, except 3rd Fri. May & Nov., no meeting
Primary Contact: Fred Blyth E-Mail: fblyth[at]columbus.rr.com Phone: [614] 873-6955
Secondary Contact: Sue Guril E-Mail: srguirl[at]yahoo.com Phone: [614] 262-1484
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
Port Clinton - PORT CLINTON EARTH SCIENCE CLUB
507 Primrose, Galion, OH 44833
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 pm (except Jan.)
Ida Rabb Library
Rittman - WAYNE COUNTY GEM & MINERAL CLUB
87 N. 4th St. (44270-1333)
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:15 pm (Sept.-June)
Wayne County Library
North Market & Larwill Ste., Wooster
Springfield - MIAMI VALLEY MINERAL & GEM CLUB
231 W. State St. (45506)
Meetings: 2nd Sunday, 2:00 pm. (Sept.-May)
YMCA, Fairborn, OH
Strongsville - MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
4219 Brianard Rd., Chagin Falls, OH 44022
Meetings: 4th Monday, 7:30 pm, Members Homes
Sylvania - MIDEAST FACETERS GUILD
6758 Erie (43560)
TOLEDO
Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club
toledogemandrockhoundclub.com
5403 Elmer DR.
Toledo, Ohio 43615
Meeting Place: Toledo Botanical Garden�, Crosby Conference Center
Meeting Time: 3rd Wed each Month @ 7:00PM
Primary Contact: Stephen Shimatzki E-Mail: sjs132[at]accesstoledo.com Phone: [419] 861-0147
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies
TROY
Brukner Gem and Mineral Club
www.bruknergemandmineralclub.com
5995 Horseshoe Bend Road Troy, Ohio
Troy, Ohio 45373
Meeting Place: Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road Troy, Ohio
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of each month 7:00 p.m.
Primary Contact: Dewey Buck E-Mail: bruknergemclub[at]gmail.com Phone: [937] 335-4375
Secondary Contact: Mike Manning E-Mail: Manningsrockshop[at]live.com Phone: [937] 552-4705
Federation (Regional) Affiliation: Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies