NOVEMBER 7 AND 8TH 2009 ANNUAL SWAP AND SHOW
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
The Racine Geological Society Inc. of Racine Wisconsin is a state-charted, non-profit corporation which was organized in January 1958. We are associated with the Midwest and the American Federations of Mineralogyical and Geological Societies. Our membership spans all ages from children to senior citizens. Most are located in the Southeastern Wisconsin and North Eastern Illinois area.
Our purpose is to stimulate scientific and educational interest in geology, archeology and related earth sciences.
We meet the second Thursday of the month from September to May at St Michaels Church , 4701 Erie Street, Racine, Wisconsin . The meeting begins at 7:00 P.M. and lasts two hours. We mail out a a monthly newsletter called "The Hammer" to members and other clubs. If your club is interested in exchanging newsletters with ours please email us. Yearly Dues are $15.00. Guests are welcome.
Each meeting consists of a business segment and a program for the month. Often we talk about the birthstone of the month and the members bring specimens of it to show off.
In the past, we have been fortunate to have experts in the fields of geology from the University of Wisconsin -- both the Madison Campus and Parkside Campus, from Yerkes Observatory, Earth Magazine,Ray Wiggers, and our own members. Some of subjects they have covered are glaciers, fossils, meteorites, existing volcanoes, pre-historic forests in Lake Michigan, Lava fields and Ice Caves, Opals, Crystals, and mineral identification.
We arrange trips to museums to look at their geological collections. The Club conducts field trips for collecting that range from a one day trip to whole weekends. These are always in approved areas and may involve a fee from the owners of the property or mines. There are also trips to look at geological formations.
Our Annual rock, mineral and craft swap / sale is held in the summer. Anyone is welcome to set up a booth at it. Contact us for the fee schedule. It is held at the Elks Club in Racine, Wisconsin. 5844 DOUGLAS AVE RACINE, WI (262) 639-8577 Hours 10 to 4:30 Saturday and 10 to 4 on Sunday. Specific Date to be anounced.
From the north on I-94 take Hiway G ( 6 mile road )exit East to Hiway 32 (Douglas Avenue). Continue South on Douglas Avenue.
From the South you can take I-94 to Hiway 20 exit . Take Hiway 20 (Washington Avenue) to Hiway 31 East to Douglas Avenue., then go south.
November 7 and 8th RGS Show 2009
November 7 and 8 2009 we have our big show with professional dealers, demonstrations, silent auctions and member's display their collections.
Time is Saturday from 10 to 5 and Sunday from 10 to 4.
It will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 13249 Washington Avenue, Sturtevant Wisconsin 53177.
From Interstate I94 take the Racine exit number 333 East. From the City of Racine, take Washington Ave. which turns into Highway 20. PRINT OUT THIS PART OF THE PAGE TO GET 50 CENTS OFF OF ADMISSION. CHILDREN UNDER 16 ARE FREE.
March 28 2009
7 members from our club braved the cold and went collecting at Lake Michigan shoreline. Despite the chilly weather, the sun was shining when we began collecting. By the time we were done the sun went under the cloulds and you could see the storm heading our way.
A large variety of specimens were collected as well as some water tumbled glass pieces .
We will download some of the photos onto our photo section. Feel free to view them.
UPCOMING MEETINGS ARE : NOVEMBER 12 AND DECEMBER 10 ( DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY - STARTING TIME CHANGED TO 6:30 CLUB WILL FURNISH THE MEAT, BRING A DISH TO PASS)
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