About Us
2015 Officers and Directors
President – Craig Moore 563-445-3034
Vice President – Brett Henderson 309-626-0107
Treasurer – Kellie Moore 563-445-3034
Secretary –
3Yr Director – Connie Huber 563-355-7131
2Yr Director – John Oostenryk 815-757-5738
1Yr Director – Mary Foulk 309-564-1473
The purpose of this non-profit organization is to promote interest in collecting, studying and working with gems, minerals and fossils. Organized in 1955, the Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Club joined the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical & Geological Societies in 1959. It is also a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month, September through May at 6:00 PM. In the Hauberg Civic Center, at 1300 24th Street, Rock Island, IL. Picnics are held at various locations during June, July and August. Annual dues: Individual Membership: $15, Senior Couples: $12, Senior Individual: $10, and Family: $20