About

Mission Statement:

1.  To further the study of mineralogy and geology

2.  To arrange field trips to collect minerals, gems, fossils, and artifacts

3.  To help its members improve the art of cutting, polishing and mounting, and identification of gem and mineral materials and to assist with other related artistic activities

4.  To provide opportunities for gem and mineral education and the exchange, purchase, and exhibition of equipment, specimens, materials, and artifacts

5.  To share knowledge about gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, and activities of the Society with the general public.

Society Constitution – Click here

How to Join:

Paper Form: Membership Form 2025  ⇐ To join, simply print, fill out and return this form along with payment

OR

Fill out the form Digitally here, and bring your dues to the next meeting!

Current Society Officers (2025-2026):

President: Tim Weiser
Vice President: Brenda Morgan

Secretary: Susan Gerenz

Treasurer: Kris Dirk
Newsletter: Darrel Spencer

Committees & Subcommittees:

Program: Tom Tupa
Field Trips: Russ Schneider
Auditing:
Membership:
Facebook: Sarah Juergens
Website: Sarah Juergens/Darrel Spencer
Nominating Committee: Brenda Morgan
Annual Show Planning Committee: (alphabetical order) Kris Dirk, Susan Gerenz, Sarah Juergens, Brenda Morgan, Russ Schneider, Mike Simonson, Darrel Spencer, Tom Tupa, Tim Weiser, Victor & Virginia Wingerter: CDG&MS members are welcome to attend.

Meetings:

First Sunday of the Month: The executive board meetings at the Bismarck Public Library are in the downstairs room (B or C) beginning at 1:00 P.M., one hour earlier that the regular 2:00 P.M. meetings. The 2 exceptions are the dates March 16th & October 12th, 2025. Check the calendar. These 2 Dates had been changed due to room availability. Remember that visitors are welcome to attend.

Membership Annual Dues:

Individual $20 – Family $25