We are one of the largest, most progressive
rockhound clubs in Southern California and perhaps the whole country. We typically
have 150-200 members join/rejoin every year to share in the rockhound
experience. We are a 501(c)(3) organization which means we are tax exempt due
to our educational status. Our members volunteer at the Long Beach VA
Hospital and teach veterans new and marketable lapidary and jewelrymaking
skills, teach classes at local schools, and host demonstrations available for
the public to see every week of the year.
We have monthly meetings, silent auctions, door prizes, field trips,
workshops, rockswaps and educational programs from guest speakers from within
and outside of the club. Some of the past programs have included
presentations on petrified wood, coining, cutting fire agate, casting,
silversmithing, wirewrapping, gold panning, Topaz Mtn, The Oceanview Mine,
pegmatite minerals, Owens Valley minerals, field trips, videos related to the
hobby, geology, and much more.
Please feel free to join us at an upcoming meeting or event. Click the link
to the left to get directions to our General Meetings which are held the 2nd
Tuesday of each month.
NEWS! Monthly programs have been updated by Keith Droste! Check out what's coming up. (Click Here)
NEWS! New field trip photos posted from Cadiz and Afton Canyon! (Click Here)
NEWS! The April general meeting time has been changed! It is now April 27th at the usual place.
NEWS! The 2010 Searcher's annual show flyer is out! (Click Here)
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