Monongahela Rockhounds

The 6th annual Monongahela Rockhounds Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show is April 20 and 21. See the events page for details.

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Welcome to the homepage of the Monongahela Rockhounds. We are a mineral, fossil, and lapidary club in the Pittsburgh area.

We are part of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies (EFMLS) which is part of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS).

We have also now signed up for the Future Rockhounds of America program, created by the AFMS to provide activities for young rockhounds. For more information of the FRA program, see the kids page.

Our members receive the Monongahela Rockhound News, the montly newsletter. Click here for a two-page sample.

Mission Statement

To promote, among its members and the general public, an interest in collection of minerals, fossils, and associated items.

To promote their use in lapidary work.

To promote the study and classification of minerals, gemstones, and other items of such nature.

Membership

Membership
Application
Form [PDF]

Membership is open to all children and adults. Yearly dues are $10.00 for an individual and $20.00 for a family. To become a member, come to one of our monthly meetings or fill out the pdf application and mail it to the address on the form.

Last updated on May 4, 2013.