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