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Current Info
Updated 08/12/2008

HGMS Paleo Section is sponsoring a 2008 $1000 scholarship. Click on the button to access the application forms.
Paleo Section Scholarship
The September 2008 Backbender's Gazette is now available.
The September 2008 BBG features articles by Art Smith in an in-depth discussion of the Baringer Hill pegmatite, Neal Immega on the delights of the HMNS Geopalooza! exhibit, and articles by various members of the Show Committe on the various wonders you can expect during our show.  (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for PDF files.)
           September 2008 BBG   Back Issues of BBG
The individual articles taken from past issues of the BBG that have been featured on this Web site are still available. Access these articles by clicking here.
  • Check out the August and September BBGs for information on Show activities. There will be LOTS going on.
  • All Youth Section members are invited to enter an exhibit in the AFMS show. See page 28 in the July BBG to learn more.
  • Bill Rogers is the new HGMS Education Chair. Thank you for taking this important position, Bill. We look forward to seeing some great classes soon. Unfortunately he does not have an e-mail address just yet, but he can be reached by phone at 281-334-3460.

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Check for meetings, gem shows, and trips.
History of HGMS--1948-2006
HGMS Outreach at HMNS
Click on the Upcoming Programs button for information on General Meeting and Section Programs.
Upcoming Programs

How2DoItWe are now featuring "How to" articles written by our membership. Click on the button to learn about Close-Up Photography written by Sam Norwood. Also new is a photo tour of the HGMS shop and a listing of where HGMS buys its shop supplies. Still available are Neal Immega's instructions on how to build your very own SuperGrinder and his article on "Extended Focus in Macro Photography."
Useful Links: For a variety of very interesting Internet links, please click on the red Useful Linksbutton. If you would like to have your club Web site listed here, please let us know. If you would like your non-club Web site listed here because you think our club members would find your earth science-related Web site interesting and informative, please let us know that too. If you are an HGMS member and have some favorite sites that you think should be listed here, please let us know.

HGMS-Related Forms and Documents: A number of helpful forms and documents are available. Most are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free online download).

HGMS Bylaws HGMS Membership Form
Liability Release Renew Your Membership
Tax Exemption Form Exhibit Application
MEMBERSHIP :  ANNUAL DUES:

Single Adult……………….………..$30.00        Youth..........…....………….…………....$8.00
Couple…………………….….……..$40.00        Family (all members in one house).....$50.00
On July 1 and after, the year's membership is 1/2 price.The Membership form (see button above) can be printed and mailed to HGMS, or you can fill one out at a meeting.

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