Jr. Rockhound Information

Something new is in the air ... for our Junior Rockhounds ... by Mary Fisher
Join the Charlotte Junior Rockhounds! Our club is going to sponsor a meeting specifically for the younger members with discussions and activities designed especially for them. The meetings will be on the last Saturday of every month from 10:00-11:00 a.m, and located at the new CGAM Clubhouse. (Above Camera World (A) at 1809 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205.)
Meeting Format:

1) Show & Tell!
- Bring your own interesting Rock or Mineral to show the group!
2) Learn Something New!
This year we will cover topics such as:
· Fluorescent Minerals
· Types of Rock (Igneous / Metamorphic / Sedimentary)
· N.C. Gold
· Fossils
· Gems and Minerals of North Carolina
· Crystals
· Mineral Identification Night

Meetings consist of a short talk about today's topic, then a hands-on activity. Parents are encouraged to attend with students. There are no fees, but families must be members of the Charlotte Gem & Mineral Club. In order for me to prepare the right materials, you must sign up ahead of time.

If you have questions or want to sign up, contact Mary Fisher via email at mefisher@att.net, or by phone at 704-786-6621.
First Meeting Notification
Charlotte Junior Rockhouinds!
Saturday, March 29
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CGAM Clubhouse

Show & Tell
Bring a favorite Gem or Mineral
to show the group!

Topic for March:
Fluorescent Minerals
(Minerals that glow, or emit light
under different types of lighting)

Meetings are limited to 12 students.
Parents are encouraged to attend with students.

In order for materials to be ready, you must sign up ahead of time:
If you have questions or want to sign up,
contact Mary Fisher at mefisher@att.net, 704-786-6621.
2nd Meeting Notification - April 2008
Charlotte Jr. Rockhound

Kids, Join the Fun!

Charlotte Junior Rockhounds!
Saturday, April 19

Due to the popularity of the class, we will have TWO MEETINGS:
10:00 AM--11:00 AM
12:00 Noon--1:00 PM
CGAM Clubhouse
At the Camera World on Commonwealth Ave.

Show & Tell
Bring a favorite Gem or Mineral
to show the group!

Topic for April:
Gems and Minerals of North Carolina
(Minerals that you can find in N.C., and where to find them)

This month's activity is a
Gem Hunt!

Each Meeting is limited to 8 students.
Parents are encouraged to attend with students.

In order for materials to be ready, you must sign up ahead of time:
If you have questions or want to sign up,
contact Mary Fisher at HYPERLINK "mailto:mefisher@att.net" mefisher@att.net, 704-786-6621.


* Note: We normally meet on the LAST Saturday of the month, but several junior members were interested in going to the Graves Mountain Field Trip on April 24, so we are moving this month's meeting so you can participate in both activities!