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OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE
CONTRA COSTA MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CCMGS TODAY

Welcome to all rock hounds and enthusiasts! Learn more about what it's like to be a member in our club and apply.

WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF JOINING CCMGS?

Includes Membership To Other Organizations

Join the CCMGS to automatically become a member of the CFMS, AFMS, and the Cooperative Field Trip Chairmen Association!

Get Exclusive Members-Only Access

Get access to educational programs, classes, and courses on a variety of topics only our members have access to, including our club library.

Travel And Explore With The CCMGS Club

Get out in the field in locations across the region and beyond to learn more and see specimens in their natural habitat! 

Regular Meetings And Other Activities

Come to our monthly meetings to get involved in our club! Consider joining or running a Committee that interests you to further your member engagement!

Learn How To Create And Show Your Collection

Volunteer or visit us at our annual show in November of each year (see calendar for details)! Learn how to make your own creations and keepsakes as well.

Meet, Learn, And Network With Other Rock Hounds

By joining our club you will be able to enjoy the company of other like-minded rock enthusiasts and learn from professional guest speakers invited to meetings.

CHECK OUT OUR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Membership through CCMGS offers opportunities to enhance your geology knowledge
and expand your skills to the next level. Active participation from CCMGS members is expected for our club to accomplish its mission. In order to highlight the accomplishments of our members, we wish to put a spotlight on those that are working hard to help us achieve this mission. See below to learn more about our rockin' members!

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SEE WHAT OUR CURRENT MEMBERS ARE SAYING

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CLUB MEETINGS ARE THE SECOND MONDAY EVERY MONTH AT 7PM AT ENDEAVOR HALL IN CLAYTON (SEE CALENDAR FOR DETAILS) - VISITORS ARE WELCOME! 

SIFT THROUGH OUR PAST CLUB NEWSLETTERS

If you are in possession of older newsletters that are not posted here, please send them to us here for posting.

Would You Like To Nominate A Fellow Member For The Spotlight? Email Your Nomination To Us Here And Tell Us Why!

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TWO WAYS TO APPLY
& RENEW MEMBERSHIP:

ONLINE

Submit your application online, then send payment to our mailing address or bring it in person to our next meeting.

IN PERSON

Bring the completed form and payment in person to our next club meeting.

Join Or Run One Of Our Committees

Membership Committee

Program Committee

Field Trip Committee

Hospitality Committee

Display Committee

Publicity Committee

Annual Mineral & Gem Show Committee

Public Lands Advisory Committee

Education Committee

Website Committee

HOW TO GET INVOLVED AFTER JOINING

See what chair positions are vacant on our About page here.

Interested in volunteering at our annual show? Let us know here.

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