About the Wasatch Gem Society
Our Mission
The Wasatch Gem Society is a non-profit organization in Utah that is committed to raising interests and educating about gems, rocks, minerals, fossils, geology, rock hounding and lapidary arts! We strive to educate the community about geology and the importance of preserving natural resources.
All are welcome!
Interested in joining the club?
Do you love all kinds of rocks? From agates to geodes and crystals? How about gemstones, cabochons, fossils and minerals? Then look no further for you have found your people! With monthly meetings, rockhounding field trips, newsletters, get-togethers, and social media you can stay involved with the club!
Wasatch Gem Society Member information!
Membership Benefits
*A monthly newsletter!
*Socializing with people who share the same interests.
*Monthly meetings with informative programs.
*Field trip opportunities.
*Being affiliated with a national organization.
Monthly Meetings
Regular meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month.
*7:00 p.m
*Sandy Bicentennial Hall
*560 East 8680 South, Sandy, Utah
Membership in the Wasatch Gem Society enables you to be part of a nation wide organization!
Wasatch Gem is a member club of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Rocky Mountain, Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and the Utah Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
Unsure about becoming a member? Visitors are always welcome to attend a Wasatch Gem Society meeting!
Field Trips
Mark these days on your calendar NOW and plan to join us for fun filled days of Rockhounding!!
We want everyone to leave each trip excited for the next one.
*There will be sign-up sheets for each trip, including name and cell number.
*If you have an extra seat in your vehicle, please think about grabbing someone who doesn't have a vehicle that will make it to some of the locations.
*There will be a first aide kit provided for the trip.
*Maps will be printed for the people attending in case of anyone getting separated, also there will be a cell number for the leader of the trip (and the hope that there is some sort of cell reception!)
Lets make this an amazing year of fun and discovery!!! Any other ideas you have, please do not hesitate to share them!
Field Trip Gentle Reminders!
1) Teamwork is very important!
2) Always leave the area cleaner than you found it.
3) If you have to dig for the "treasure", please fill your hole back in for the safety of others, as well as the local wildlife.
4) Take what you need. Also maybe a couple specimens for members who were unable to attend the trip.
5) We will be sending a bucket out on each trip to put pieces in for bag fills and auction tables. That will help so the same people aren't having to donate every time. It will be a club activity!
6) Enjoy yourself and the other people you are hounding with. We are all there for the same love of rocks!
Field Trip Dates are Subject to Change
We need people to volunteer to lead field trips. All you need to do is pick a place you want to go, pick a day to go, and then just lead the people to your rock hunting spot. So many people want to go rock hunting but no one will volunteer to take them out into the field. Come join us on a field trip, see how easy it is to organize, and let us know where you can take us next time.
Check back each month for updated dates and field trips!
WASATCH GEM SOCIETY Application For Membership
MEMBERSHIP IN THE WASATCH GEM SOCIETY ENABLES YOU TO BE PART OF A NATIONWIDE ORGANIZATION. WASATCH GEM SOCIETY IS A MEMBER CLUB OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS HELD THE 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 P.M. AT SANDY BICENTENNIAL HALL. 560 EAST 8680 SOUTH, SANDY UT.
Annual Membership Dues are as follows:
Jr. Membership (ages 12-17) $5.00
Adult Membership (18+) $15.00
Partner Membership $20.00
Family Membership (children under 18 years) $25.00
** Please include $6.00 in addition to your membership if you would like a name badge.
Click the Paypal link below to pay.
Enter amount based on membership desired.
The annual gem, mineral & fossil show! brought to you by the WASATCH GEM SOCIETY
THE largest club sponsored Gem and Mineral Show in the state of Utah!
Fun fact! The Wasatch Gem Society is a non-profit organization and a member of both the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
Each year, the Wasatch Gem Society puts on the largest gem, mineral, fossil and rock show at the Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, Utah!
Club members, local small businesses and knowledgeable dealers and vendors alike, gather and showcase the most spectacular array of crystals, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, wood, dino bone, gemstones and much more!
Get interactive at the Gem Show! There will be hands on activities like the Wheel of Fortune and Kids Table as well as live faceting and lapidary demonstrations! Even live geode cutting and vendor giveaways!
Bring all your family and friends! It is sure to be a weekend full of fun activities you won't want to miss!
Join us for the show!
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Contact Us
Contact Us
Questions, comments or inquiries? Feel free to email us at wasatchgemsociety@gmail.com or call
Roberta Chase - (801) 541-7569
