American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
A non-profit educational federation of seven similar regional organizations of gem, mineral and lapidary societies.
Founded in 1947.
http://www.amfed.org/
AFMS Code of Ethics - Our members are expected to abide by the following code of ethics.
AFMS Code of Ethics
South Central Federation of Mineral Societies
The South Central Federation of Mineral Societies is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. It was organized in 1943 and joined the AFMS in 1953. It has 40 different clubs within its region.
Special Congress Representing Involved Bulletin Editors
S.C.R.I.B.E. is an international organization of bulletin editors of amateur gem, mineral, and earth science societies.
http://scribe.rbnet.net/
American Geosciences Institute
Ark-La-Tex Gem & Mineral Society
Arlington Gem and Mineral Club
Austin Gem and Mineral Society
Bastrop County Gem and Mineral Society
Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society
Chihuahuan Desert Gem and Mineral Club
Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society
Dallas Gem and Mineral Society
Dallas Paleontological Society
East Texas Gem and Mineral Society
El Paso Mineral and Gem Society, Inc.
Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club
Fredericksburg Rockhounds
Friends of Mineralogy
Gem & Mineral Clubs across America
Geological Society of America
Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society
Houston Gem and Mineral Society
Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society
Midland Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.
Mineralogical Society of America
Paleontological Society
Paleontological Society of Austin
Pine Country Gem & Mineral Society
Pleasant Oaks Gem & Mineral Club
Rollin' Rock Club, Inc.
South Texas Geological Society
Southwest Gem and Mineral Society
Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.
Williamson County Gem and Mineral Society
Wise County Fossil, Rock and Mineral Society
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