About Us

2009 Officers and Directors

                          President - Vickie Pearson   309-762-7605                                Vice President - Brett Henderson 309-626-0107
Treasurer - Connie Huber 563-355-7131
Secretary - Deb Totemeier  563-359-3345
Director (3-year) Linda Maro  309-797-3275
Director (2-year) Craig Moore 563-445-3034
Director (1-year) Delores Bates 309-796-0616
Director (1-year) Kellie Moore 563-445-3034
Membership - Connie Huber 563-355-7131

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 Thursday 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